Mechs Meet Cozy: Animalkind Sets March 30th for Open-World Co-Op Adventure
Developer Uncommon Games has officially announced that Animalkind will launch on PC via Steam Early Access on March 30th, 2026. The news premiered just now as part of The MIX x Kinda Funny Showcase, showing a new look at the upcoming wholesome adventure. Following a warmly received Steam Next Fest demo, which introduced online co-op to thousands of players, Animalkind is now preparing to bring its cozy open-world town-building fun to players in full in just a matter of weeks.
In Animalkind, you’ll step into the paws of adorable animal heroes piloting ancient mechs across a vibrant, post-paw-calyptic wilderness. Whether playing solo or with up to three friends in online co-op, players will gather resources, explore dynamic biomes, recruit charming townsfolk, and build a thriving community from the ground up. Blending relaxing town-building with playful multiplayer chaos, Animalkind offers a world where corgis, cats, and raccoons wield industrial-grade opposable thumbs to shape their future, one mech-powered adventure at a time.
“Our goal with Animalkind has been to create a cozy world where you can play with friends, and launching into Steam Early Access lets players jump into that world now. With the help of our players we will expand the game with new places to explore, characters to meet, and ways to be creative. We can’t wait to grow the game together with our community.”, said Brian Guenther, Head of Product at Uncommon Games.
Features:
Play as an adorable animal! Play as an adorable corgi, tuxedo cat, or North American trash panda (common raccoon), each with unique animations and customizations.
Pilot an ancient mech! Use the power of industrial-grade opposable thumbs and an upgradeable chassis to traverse the world of Animalkind, gather resources, craft, and flex your design skills.
Establish a thriving town! Gather a community of friendly animals by building homes, laying out paths, and planting gardens.
Explore the ever-evolving wilderness! Travel to dynamic wilderness areas with their own biomes, recruitable characters, and resources.
Cozy co-op with your friends! Play solo, or invite up to 3 friends to be a part of your game.