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CHAINED BEASTS is a 1-4 player co-op gladiator roguelike: battle through the arenas of Carthage, Germania and Rome chained to your friends, use chain physics and the environment to trip and toss your foes, endure brutal injuries and afflictions, and fight for your freedom before the bloodthirsty crowd.

Oct 15, 2026 Released1-4 Online + Local Co-opGame Pass Day OnePC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

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Your Chained Beasts Journey

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Beginner Guide

Survive your first runs: chain combat fundamentals, crowd favor, affliction management and the mistakes that end gladiator runs early.

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All Playable Beasts

Bear, Eagle, Lion and Lioness - every beast strengths and how to combine them in a chained squad.

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Best Builds

Skill picks, upgrade paths and affliction trade-offs for solo runs and full four-gladiator squads.

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Arena Guide

Every arena chapter from Carthage to Rome: hazards, boss patterns and how to turn the environment against your foes.

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Chained Beasts Beginner Guide: Master Chain Combat, Builds, and Arena Survival

A comprehensive Chained Beasts beginner guide covering chain physics, beast unlocks, skill builds, and survival tips for your first chaotic gladiator run.

Chained Beasts Best Difficulty: A Complete Guide to Conquering the Arena

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Chained Beasts Getting Started Guide: Master Arena Combat & Chain Mechanics

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Chained Beasts Solo Guide: Master Multi-Phase Dungeon Tactics

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Chained Beasts Tips and Tricks: Master Co-op Gladiator Combat in 2026

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Chained Beasts Bear Guide: Master the Tank Build & Arena Survival Tactics

Complete Chained Beasts Bear Guide covering stats, builds, chain tactics, and co-op strategies for the ultimate gladiator experience.

Chained Beasts Beasts Guide: Unlock All 8 Gladiators & Best Skills

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Chained Beasts Characters Guide: Unlock Traits, Builds & Best Picks

Master every gladiator beast in Chained Beasts. Learn starting perks, role builds, weapon synergies, and progression tips.

Chained Beasts Eagle Guide: Master Co-op Gladiator Combat & Chain Tactics

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Chained Beasts Lion Guide: Master Special Attacks and Optimal Builds

Master the Lion in Chained Beasts with our comprehensive guide covering stats, special attack bonuses, best weapons, and team synergy tips.

The Ultimate Chained Beasts Lioness Guide: Strategy & Tips

Master arena combat, beast traits, and party synchronization with our complete chained beasts lioness guide for optimal runs.

Chained Beasts Best Afflictions: Strategic Builds & Survival Guide

Master the toughest challenges by learning the chained beasts best afflictions. Optimize your gladiator builds with proven mitigation strategies.

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Chained Beasts Best Skills: Ultimate Build Guide for Arena Dominance

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Chained Beasts Best Upgrades: Top Builds & Strategies for Arena Dominance

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Chained Beasts Fury Build Guide: Dominate the Arena with Aggressive Tactics

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Chained Beasts Training Guide: Master Builds, Skills & Co-op Tactics

Master the arena with our complete Chained Beasts training guide. Learn optimal builds, skill synergies, affliction management, and co-op tactics.

Chained Beasts Best Items: Top Weapons, Builds, and Upgrade Strategies

Discover the chained beasts best items to dominate the Colosseum. Learn top weapon choices, build synergies, and upgrade tips for chaotic co-op success.

Chained Beasts Best Weapons: Top Builds & Meta Loadouts for 2026

Master the colosseum with our guide to the chained beasts best weapons, optimal builds, and chain-combat strategies for maximum arena dominance.

Chained Beasts Items Guide: Master Weapons, Skills & Survival Tips

Master your gladiator run with this comprehensive Chained Beasts items guide. Discover best weapons, skill builds, affliction management, and co-op strategies.

Chained Beasts Throwables Guide: Master Projectiles & Environmental Kills | 2026 Strategy

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Ultimate Chained Beasts Weapons Guide: Best Loadsouts & Execution Tactics

Master every loadout in Chained Beasts. Our weapons guide covers swords, maces, throwing tactics, and chain combos for arena victory.

Chained Beasts Arena Guide: Master Chaos, Combat & Co-op Survival

Your complete chained beasts arena guide covering combat mechanics, beast builds, affliction management, and co-op strategies for Featherweight Games' hit roguelike.

Chained Beasts Bosses Guide: Dominate Arena Fights & Secure Freedom

Master every arena champion with our complete chained beasts bosses guide. Learn tactics, build synergies, and survive brutal co-op fights.

Chained Beasts Carthage Arena Guide: Master Survival, Beasts, and Chains for Co-op Glory

Master the Carthage arena in Chained Beasts! Learn combat tips, beast unlocks, affliction management, and co-op strategies for this brutal gladiator roguelike.

Chained Beasts Final Battle Guide: Defeat Praefectus & Win Freedom

Master the Chained Beasts final battle guide with proven tactics, build recommendations, and boss strategies for the Rome campaign.

Chained Beasts Germania Arena Guide: Tactics, Bosses & Survival Tips

Master the frozen Germania arena in Chained Beasts with expert tactics, boss strategies, and beast recommendations.

Chained Beasts Goliath Boss Guide: Tactics, Builds & Team Strategy

Master the Germania titan with our chained beasts goliath boss guide. Learn attack patterns, chain tactics, and optimal builds for co-op victory.

Chained Beasts Co Op Guide: Master Gladiatorial Combat With Friends

Master chaotic gladiator combat! Our chained beasts co op guide covers chain mechanics, afflictions, team synergy, and survival tactics for up to 4 players.

Chained Beasts Couch Co Op Guide: Master Local Gladiatorial Combat

Complete chained beasts couch co op guide covering setup, chain mechanics, healing strategies, and team coordination tips.

Chained Beasts Crossplay Guide: How to Play with Friends on Xbox & PC

Master chained beasts crossplay. Learn platform compatibility, setup guides, and co-op tips for the ultimate gladiator roguelike experience.

Chained Beasts Team Composition: Master the Ultimate Co-op Gladiator Squad

Learn how to build the perfect chained beasts team composition. Discover beast roles, skill synergies, and co-op strategies for maximum arena survival.

Chained Beasts Is It Worth It? Comprehensive Review & Buying Guide

Is Chained Beasts worth buying? We analyze gameplay, chain mechanics, community feedback, and pricing to help you decide if this co-op roguelike fits your group.

Chained Beasts Price Guide: Current Discounts, Bundles, and Launch Savings on Steam

Discover the current chained beasts price, bundle deals, and launch discounts. Learn about system requirements, gameplay features, and community updates.

Chained Beasts Release Date: Complete Launch Guide & What's Available Now

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Chained Beasts Review: Is This Chaotic Co-Op Gladiator Roguelike Worth Your Gold?

Our Chained Beasts review breaks down gameplay, chain physics, upgrades, and launch deals. Find out if this brutal gladiator roguelike is worth buying.

Chained Beasts System Requirements: PC Specs, Mac Setup & Optimization Guide

Check your PC or Mac against our verified guide. We break down the minimum and recommended specs, plus tips to run Chained Beasts smoothly.

Chained Beasts Beginner Guide: Master Chain Combat, Builds, and Arena Survival

A comprehensive Chained Beasts beginner guide covering chain physics, beast unlocks, skill builds, and survival tips for your first chaotic gladiator run.

Chained Beasts Best Difficulty: A Complete Guide to Conquering the Arena

Discover the chained beasts best difficulty setting, master afflictions, optimize beast loadouts, and survive the colosseum with this comprehensive strategy guide.

Chained Beasts Getting Started Guide: Master Arena Combat & Chain Mechanics

Master brutal gladiator fights with our chained beasts getting started guide. Learn chain physics, builds, afflictions, and co-op tips.

Chained Beasts Mistakes to Avoid: The Ultimate Co-op Survival Guide

Master co-op coordination in Chained Beasts. Learn essential chained beasts mistakes to avoid, optimize your gear, and dominate the arena.

Chained Beasts Solo Guide: Master Multi-Phase Dungeon Tactics

Master every chained beasts solo guide tactic. Learn phase breaks, pet synergy, and stat optimization for high-tier dungeon runs.

Chained Beasts Tips and Tricks: Master Co-op Gladiator Combat in 2026

Unlock the arena with essential chained beasts tips and tricks. Learn chain physics, build strategies, boss fights, and multiplayer coordination for Featherweight Games' roguelike.

Chained Beasts Bear Guide: Master the Tank Build & Arena Survival Tactics

Complete Chained Beasts Bear Guide covering stats, builds, chain tactics, and co-op strategies for the ultimate gladiator experience.

Chained Beasts Beasts Guide: Unlock All 8 Gladiators & Best Skills

Master every animal gladiator in Chained Beasts. Our comprehensive beasts guide covers all 8 unlockable fighters, skill builds, and co-op strategies for your arena run.

Chained Beasts Best Beast Guide: Top Animals to Dominate the Arena

Discover the chained beasts best beast options for your playstyle. Master arena combat, chain physics, and rogue-lite progression in our complete guide.

Chained Beasts Characters Guide: Unlock Traits, Builds & Best Picks

Master every gladiator beast in Chained Beasts. Learn starting perks, role builds, weapon synergies, and progression tips.

Chained Beasts Eagle Guide: Master Co-op Gladiator Combat & Chain Tactics

Master arena survival, chain combos, and rogue-lite progression with our complete chained beasts eagle guide for peak performance.

Chained Beasts Lion Guide: Master Special Attacks and Optimal Builds

Master the Lion in Chained Beasts with our comprehensive guide covering stats, special attack bonuses, best weapons, and team synergy tips.

The Ultimate Chained Beasts Lioness Guide: Strategy & Tips

Master arena combat, beast traits, and party synchronization with our complete chained beasts lioness guide for optimal runs.

Chained Beasts Best Afflictions: Strategic Builds & Survival Guide

Master the toughest challenges by learning the chained beasts best afflictions. Optimize your gladiator builds with proven mitigation strategies.

Chained Beasts Best Builds: Dominate the Colosseum With These Proven Strategies

Master the arena with the chained beasts best builds. Learn weapon synergies, upgrade paths, and co-op strategies for October 2026.

Chained Beasts Best Skills: Ultimate Build Guide for Arena Dominance

Master the colosseum with the chained beasts best skills. Explore top builds, upgrade strategies, and combat tips to dominate every run.

Chained Beasts Best Upgrades: Top Builds & Strategies for Arena Dominance

Master the arena with the chained beasts best upgrades. Learn top build synergies, shared rewards, and risk-reward strategies for every playstyle.

Chained Beasts Fury Build Guide: Dominate the Arena with Aggressive Tactics

Master the chained beasts fury build guide with expert strategies, perk routing, and chain tactics for maximum arena domination.

Chained Beasts Training Guide: Master Builds, Skills & Co-op Tactics

Master the arena with our complete Chained Beasts training guide. Learn optimal builds, skill synergies, affliction management, and co-op tactics.

Chained Beasts Best Items: Top Weapons, Builds, and Upgrade Strategies

Discover the chained beasts best items to dominate the Colosseum. Learn top weapon choices, build synergies, and upgrade tips for chaotic co-op success.

Chained Beasts Best Weapons: Top Builds & Meta Loadouts for 2026

Master the colosseum with our guide to the chained beasts best weapons, optimal builds, and chain-combat strategies for maximum arena dominance.

Chained Beasts Items Guide: Master Weapons, Skills & Survival Tips

Master your gladiator run with this comprehensive Chained Beasts items guide. Discover best weapons, skill builds, affliction management, and co-op strategies.

Chained Beasts Throwables Guide: Master Projectiles & Environmental Kills | 2026 Strategy

Learn how to master chained beasts throwables guide tactics, chain mechanics, and environmental kills in this brutal gladiator roguelike.

Ultimate Chained Beasts Weapons Guide: Best Loadsouts & Execution Tactics

Master every loadout in Chained Beasts. Our weapons guide covers swords, maces, throwing tactics, and chain combos for arena victory.

Chained Beasts Arena Guide: Master Chaos, Combat & Co-op Survival

Your complete chained beasts arena guide covering combat mechanics, beast builds, affliction management, and co-op strategies for Featherweight Games' hit roguelike.

Chained Beasts Bosses Guide: Dominate Arena Fights & Secure Freedom

Master every arena champion with our complete chained beasts bosses guide. Learn tactics, build synergies, and survive brutal co-op fights.

Chained Beasts Carthage Arena Guide: Master Survival, Beasts, and Chains for Co-op Glory

Master the Carthage arena in Chained Beasts! Learn combat tips, beast unlocks, affliction management, and co-op strategies for this brutal gladiator roguelike.

Chained Beasts Final Battle Guide: Defeat Praefectus & Win Freedom

Master the Chained Beasts final battle guide with proven tactics, build recommendations, and boss strategies for the Rome campaign.

Chained Beasts Germania Arena Guide: Tactics, Bosses & Survival Tips

Master the frozen Germania arena in Chained Beasts with expert tactics, boss strategies, and beast recommendations.

Chained Beasts Goliath Boss Guide: Tactics, Builds & Team Strategy

Master the Germania titan with our chained beasts goliath boss guide. Learn attack patterns, chain tactics, and optimal builds for co-op victory.

Chained Beasts Co Op Guide: Master Gladiatorial Combat With Friends

Master chaotic gladiator combat! Our chained beasts co op guide covers chain mechanics, afflictions, team synergy, and survival tactics for up to 4 players.

Chained Beasts Couch Co Op Guide: Master Local Gladiatorial Combat

Complete chained beasts couch co op guide covering setup, chain mechanics, healing strategies, and team coordination tips.

Chained Beasts Crossplay Guide: How to Play with Friends on Xbox & PC

Master chained beasts crossplay. Learn platform compatibility, setup guides, and co-op tips for the ultimate gladiator roguelike experience.

Chained Beasts Team Composition: Master the Ultimate Co-op Gladiator Squad

Learn how to build the perfect chained beasts team composition. Discover beast roles, skill synergies, and co-op strategies for maximum arena survival.

Chained Beasts Is It Worth It? Comprehensive Review & Buying Guide

Is Chained Beasts worth buying? We analyze gameplay, chain mechanics, community feedback, and pricing to help you decide if this co-op roguelike fits your group.

Chained Beasts Price Guide: Current Discounts, Bundles, and Launch Savings on Steam

Discover the current chained beasts price, bundle deals, and launch discounts. Learn about system requirements, gameplay features, and community updates.

Chained Beasts Release Date: Complete Launch Guide & What's Available Now

Discover the Chained Beasts release date, availability, system requirements, and post-launch roadmap. Read our full guide for the gladiator roguelike.

Chained Beasts Review: Is This Chaotic Co-Op Gladiator Roguelike Worth Your Gold?

Our Chained Beasts review breaks down gameplay, chain physics, upgrades, and launch deals. Find out if this brutal gladiator roguelike is worth buying.

Chained Beasts System Requirements: PC Specs, Mac Setup & Optimization Guide

Check your PC or Mac against our verified guide. We break down the minimum and recommended specs, plus tips to run Chained Beasts smoothly.

What is Chained Beasts?

CHAINED BEASTS is a brutal 1-4 player co-op gladiator roguelike from Featherweight Games, the Australian studio behind the game's two-year development journey. You play as gladiators literally chained together, battling through chaotic arena combat where coordination is everything - fail to sync up and you will end up tangled around a pillar, or worse.

Every run is a fight for freedom: use chain physics and the environment itself to trip and toss your foes, hurl urns and enemies alike, charge foes into walls of spikes and pits of snakes, and throw weapons when range demands it. Win over the bloodthirsty crowd and they will reward you - but every day in the arena leaves new injuries and afflictions that change how you play, from painful limps to missing eyes to hallucinations only you can see.

CHAINED BEASTS launched on October 15, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, available day one with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox and Windows PC. Battle through three arena chapters - Carthage, the frozen wastes of Germania, and the heart of the Roman Empire in Rome.

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Developer

Featherweight Games

Platforms

PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch

Genre

Co-op Gladiator Roguelike

Release

Oct 15, 2026

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Chained Beasts Beginner Guide

Everything your first runs need: chain combat fundamentals, crowd favor, injury management and early arena routing.

1Learn the chain: you and your squad are literally tethered together.
2Use the environment - spike pits, snakes and urns beat raw damage.
3Win the crowd to earn thrown weapons and arena rewards.
4Manage afflictions between fights or they will snowball into run-enders.
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All Playable Beasts

Every beast and gladiator archetype and how their strengths combine in a chained squad.

BBear - raw power and front-line brawn
EEagle - speed and aerial aggression
LLion - the king of arena control
LsLioness - coordinated pack hunter
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Best Builds & Skills

Skill picks, upgrade stacking and affliction gambits that turn the odds in every chapter.

1Pick skills that complement your beast, not fight it.
2Stack upgrades that cover your squad's chained weaknesses.
3Weigh every affliction: power now, pain later.
4Adapt per chapter - Carthage, Germania and Rome play differently.
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Weapons & Items

Melee arms, thrown weapons, crowd gifts and every item between you and the sand.

MWMelee weapons - up close and personal
TWThrowables - ranged pressure on demand
ITItems - potions, bandages and gambles
CGCrowd gifts - earn them, then spend them
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Arena Walkthroughs

Every chapter and boss: Carthage, Germania, Rome, Goliath and Praefectus patterns decoded.

CCarthage - where the fight for freedom begins
GGermania - frozen wastes, new hazards
RRome - the heart of the empire
BBosses - Goliath and Praefectus decoded
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Co-op & Multiplayer

Solo, duos or a full squad of four - team composition, crossplay and couch co-op details.

1PSolo - one gladiator, one chain, pure chaos
4PFull squad - synchronization is survival
XSCrossplay across platforms explained
CFCouch co-op for shared-screen glory
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FAQ & Launch Info

Release date, Game Pass availability, price, platforms and system requirements answered.

RDReleased October 15, 2026
GPXbox Game Pass Ultimate & PC - day one
PFPC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch
SRSystem requirements for every rig
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Chained Beasts.

Ready to Win the Crowd?

From your first steps into the sands of Carthage to the final battle in Rome, our community wiki has every beast, build and boss mapped. Updated daily through the launch window.