Chained Beasts Xbox Release Date, Game Pass Details, and Features

Chained Beasts launches on Xbox Series X|S on October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM UTC. Featherweight Games confirmed that the co-op gladiator roguelite will be available day one for Xbox Game Pass subscribers across console, PC, and Cloud. The Xbox version features local split-screen, online co-op, cross-platform multiplayer, and enhanced Series X|S performance.

Xbox Release Date and Game Pass Details

Featherweight Games officially announced that Chained Beasts will arrive simultaneously on Steam and consoles on October 15, 2026. The Microsoft Store unlock time is set for 10:00 AM PDT (5:00 PM UTC).

Subscribers can access the full game at launch through the following services:

• Game Pass Ultimate: Includes day-one access on Xbox Series X|S consoles, Windows PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
• PC Game Pass: Grants day-one access to the Windows PC version.

For non-subscribers purchasing standard digital access through the Microsoft Store, the game supports Xbox Play Anywhere. This allows owners to buy the title once and play across both Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC while retaining unified progression.

Confirmed Xbox Series X|S Technical Specifications

According to the official Microsoft Store listing, Chained Beasts includes dedicated performance enhancements and platform-level features for the Xbox ecosystem.

Co-Op Modes and Cross-Platform Support

Chained Beasts offers both offline couch co-op and online multiplayer for up to four gladiators. The Xbox store page outlines several distinct multiplayer capabilities:

• Local Multiplayer: Supports 2 to 4 players via shared or split-screen play.
• Online Co-Op: Allows 2 to 4 players to team up over network connections.
• Cross-Platform Co-Op: Officially tagged with Xbox cross-platform co-op, enabling multiplayer sessions alongside players on other supported systems.
• Single-Player Mode: Fully playable solo if you choose to enter the arena without partners.

Online multiplayer modes on Xbox consoles require an active subscription to Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate.

Gameplay and Campaign Structure on Xbox

Chained Beasts places 1 to 4 players into gladiatorial arenas while literally tethered together by chains. Success in combat relies on teamwork, environmental awareness, and coordinating movements so chains do not become tangled around arena pillars.

The campaign takes players across three distinct arena chapters:

1. Carthage: The introductory arena setting where players learn core chain dynamics and basic arena survival.
2. Germania: A frozen arena region featuring tougher enemies and new regional hazards.
3. Rome: The final chapter inside the Colosseum, culminating in an encounter against the boss Praefectus and his Praetorian Guard.

Arena hazards include throwable urns, spike walls, snake pits, and throwable weapons. Between matches, gladiators endure accumulating physical and psychological afflictions—such as painful limps, missing eyes, or hallucinations—which can be treated with potions or surgical procedures to stay alive for the next round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chained Beasts coming to Xbox One?

The official developer announcements and Microsoft Store listings only confirm Xbox Series X|S. There is currently no official confirmation of an Xbox One native release.

Does Chained Beasts on Xbox support crossplay?

Yes. The Microsoft Store listing explicitly features the Xbox cross-platform co-op capability, and developer announcements confirm cross-platform multiplayer across platforms.

Can you play couch co-op on a single Xbox console?

Yes. Chained Beasts supports local co-op and shared/split-screen play for 2 to 4 players on Xbox Series X|S.