The official Featherweight Games Discord server serves as the primary community hub for Chained Beasts.

Maintained directly by developer and publisher Featherweight Games, this server organizes matchmaking for 1–4 player co-op runs, distributes playtest announcements, collects player feedback, and hosts community giveaways.

To enter the server, open an existing Discord account on desktop, browser, or mobile, and use the official invitation:

  • Hosting Studio: Featherweight Games
  • Associated Platforms: PC (Steam), Mac, Consoles, and Game Pass

Joining the server grants immediate access to community announcements, update patch notes, and dedicated channels covering game mechanics, afflictions, and boss encounters.

Finding Co-op Teammates in the Co-op Crew Channel

Chained Beasts is a 1–4 player gladiator roguelike centered around chaotic physical combat where players are literally chained together. Surviving arenas like Carthage and Germania requires synchronization to avoid getting wrapped around pillars, tripping teammates, or taking friendly damage.

Because matchmaking is crucial to navigating the arena, the developers created a dedicated channel called #co-op-crew within the Discord server:

  • LFG Matchmaking: Post directly in the co-op crew channel to coordinate lobby codes and voice communication before launching runs.
  • Developer Recommendations: When players post in Steam community discussions asking for groups, Featherweight staff (such as developer FW_Eren) actively point them to this channel to assemble parties.
  • Difficulty Prep: Teaming up helps players tackle higher difficulties like Centurion, Legionnaire, and Hades, or overcome challenging encounters such as Goliath in Germania or the rhino-mounted arena champion.

Playtest Access, Feedback, and Community Giveaways

Featherweight Games uses Discord as a direct pipeline between playtesters and developers:

  • Playtest Coordination: The Discord server provided early instructions and feedback channels for the Closed Playtest, Public Playtest, and Steam Next Fest demos.
  • Direct Developer Feedback: Community feedback submitted through Discord discussions and linked Google Forms has shaped game balance, including weapon reworks, execution animations, dismemberment mechanics, and affliction tuning (such as Psychosis, limping, and farsightedness).
  • Official Giveaways: Ahead of the demo launch, Featherweight ran official promotions in the Discord announcements channel, giving away 35 official Chained Beasts t-shirts to community members who reacted to daily event posts with checkmark emojis.
  • Content Previews: Server announcements provide first looks at new content updates, including newly added playable beasts (such as the Rhino and Ibex), weapons (like bows and battle axes), and visiting NPCs like the Surgeon.

Server Safety and Scam Warnings

Like many gaming communities, members should exercise caution regarding unsolicited private messages:

  • Scam Prevention: Steam community threads have noted that bad actors occasionally direct-message server members with phishing links or fake offers.
  • Contacting Staff: If you encounter suspicious accounts or moderation issues on the server, contact moderators through official server channels or via the verified Steam community discussions for Featherweight Games.

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel should I use to find other players?

Use the dedicated co-op crew channel inside the server to find other gladiators for local Remote Play or online multiplayer sessions.

When does Chained Beasts officially release?

According to official Steam announcements from Featherweight Games, Chained Beasts is scheduled to launch on October 15, 2026.