Party Animals is still set for release this year Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Party Animals is still set for release this year Despite "production hell". News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 26 May 2022 2 comments Absurd multiplayer game Party Animals is still set for a release this year, despite being in "production hell". A new blog on Steam states the team at Recreate Games "can feel the anticipation and anxiety of our players" and will be gradually releasing more information on the game's progress. The game received an open demo in October 2020 but little has been heard since. Watch on YouTube However, the game is "still in development and the target release date is hopefully within 2022, with possible delays due to quality and compliance approvals. What I want players to know is that I want the game to be released as soon as possible (after all, this is the only source of income for the game studio), but quality is still the first priority." In part, that's because three times as many people are now directly involved in making the game. As such, "when the number of people reached a certain size, communication and process problems led to a significant decrease in efficiency". The post describes this as "production hell", comparing to CDPR and Rockstar. In addition, the lockdown in Shanghai - where the studio is based - has had a major impact. The post does at least show a fresh look at the game. That includes a look at some new adorable animal characters, as well as improved fur detail on avatars. The characters also have mouths now, so you can see tongues wagging and teeth chomping. Just look at that face! The team has also been taking community suggestions into account, like a cute shark character and a samurai skin. If you're unfamiliar, Party Animals is an adorable multiplayer party game with cute animals fighting each other - it's part Fall Guys and part Gang Beasts. It was shown at last year's E3 Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store