Get ready to unleash chaos, because a brand-new kaiju game titled Beastlink has officially been announced for PC and consoles. Developed by Grove Street Games, this title promises an intense experience where players can inhabit the roles of both the human monster hunters and the massive creatures themselves.

Pure Monster Madness in Beastlink

The gameplay loop of Beastlink focuses on a unique blend of tactical survival and high-octane destruction. Players navigate sandbox environments to collect essential resources, which are used to fuel an experimental procedure designed to "Link" with sleeping kaiju.

Once that connection is made, the scale of the game shifts dramatically. According to the developers, "once the BeastLink is established, the perspective shifts from tactical survival to city-shaking power as players tear through buildings and engage in massive, real-time monster brawls."

To facilitate this level of carnage, Grove Street Games is utilizing their proprietary SuperDestruction physics-based system. This technology allows for unprecedented environmental interaction, featuring:

  • Massive urban maps designed for total wreckage.
  • Over 250,000 destructible objects within the environments.
  • Integrated vehicular combat to enhance the gameplay variety.

Meet the Kaiju and Early Access Details

At launch, the Beastlink roster will feature four distinct kaiju species, each bringing unique elements to the battlefield:

  • The Horned Lizard
  • The Bull Shark
  • The Vampire Bat
  • The Mandrill

The developers at Grove Street Games are no strangers to large-scale systems or massive environments. Since its founding in 2007, the studio has contributed to notable titles such as the Ark series and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition.

"Our team has a long history of making great games while tackling complex technical challenges, but at its core, BeastLink stems from one goal: to create the ultimate kaiju experience," said Thomas Williamson, CEO of Grove Street Games. He noted that community feedback is vital, stating, "beta testing gives players the opportunity to jump in early and help us shape what a modern Kaiju game should be."

Beastlink is set to enter early access on PC and console this summer. The road to launch begins immediately, with the first of several closed beta weekends kicking off this Friday, May 8. Players interested in testing the destruction can now register for the closed playtest via Steam.