Release Date Announced for Lunars
Get ready to unleash your inner zodiac animal! Lunars is a vibrant, chaos-filled party game launching into a short Steam Early Access on January 19th. This is not because it's unfinished, but because there is so much content to fine-tune with the broader community after the extensive playtesting already completed throughout the last year.
With four dynamic game boards, 30 wild mini-games, and three customizable game modes, Lunars is already a fully featured and endlessly replayable experience, and even more boards and mini-games are planned. Early Access allows the team to refine what is already there while continuing to expand the game with new content.
Lunars is the zodiac party game where chaos meets competition! Up to 4 local and 8 online players can customize characters, conquer mini-games, and outsmart rivals with items and power-ups. With multiple game modes - including one where everyone plays at the same time - it's non-stop fun!
Choose your favorite lunar zodiac animal and dive into a world of competitive party gaming like no other. Whether you're a cunning Rat, a determined Tiger, or a playful Monkey, each zodiac character brings their own charm to the battlefield of friendship and rivalry.
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“Lunars already feels like a full party package, and we are really proud of where it is at,” said Waleed Agawani, Developer. “My brother and I have poured a lot of love into this game, and Early Access gives us a chance to refine and add to it with the community. We want to see how players have fun with it, what moments stand out for them, and what new ideas we can bring to life. We are aiming for a full 1.0 launch in 2026, and we hope everyone joins us on the road there.”
Key Features That'll Make You Roar (or Squeak!)
Multiple Ways to Play
Local Multiplayer: Up to 4 players can gather around one screen for classic couch gaming.
Online Multiplayer: Connect with up to 8 friends from anywhere in the world.
Hybrid Multiplayer: Local groups can connect online to form full 8-player lobbies.
Multiple Game Modes: Turn-based Classic mode, Simultaneous-turn Blitz mode, and mayhem-filled mini-game mode.
Customize Your Game: Enhance the chaos with modifiers such as Big Head mode, Flat mode, custom dice roll numbers, adjust the Jade Button price, and more!
Endless Entertainment
30 Chaotic Mini-Games: A wild mix of fast-paced mayhem, from plushie-smacking showdowns to clever strategic challenges.
4 Eventful Game Boards: Each with its own personality and surprises.
Character Customization: Make your zodiac plushie truly your own with hundreds of items.
Strategic Items & Power-ups: Steal victories, sabotage opponents, and blame the dice!
Game-Changing Features
Experience fast-paced board play in simultaneous-turn Blitz mode or chill out with the slower-paced classic party game style.
Designed for both casual players and competitive party game enthusiasts.
Stay in the action at all times. If you get knocked out, return as a troublemaker to keep the chaos going.
Twitch integration for engaging interactions between streamers and audiences.
Play Lunars Before Launch!
To celebrate the upcoming launch, players can join the Lunars community for two pre-launch beta weekends, one closed and one open:
Closed Beta (Limited Access):
How to Join the Closed Beta: Wishlist Lunars and request beta access on Steam. Players will be granted access in waves. Keep an eye out on social media for beta access codes!
Open Beta (Public Access):
How to Join the Open Beta: Simply wishlist Lunars and request beta access on Steam. Once the beta begins, everyone will have access!