Ratatan News

An issue has been identified in which the in-game music and rhythm gauge may become unsynchronized under certain conditions, such as low frame rates or specific hardware environments.
The development team is aware of this problem and is currently working on a fix.
As a temporary measure, we recommend the following:

• Restart your PC
  
• Close all applications other than RATATAN and Steam
  

An issue has been identified in which the playtime displayed in save data is shared across all save slots, rather than being recorded individually.

An issue has been identified in which certain characters are not displayed correctly in French, and are replaced with □ symbols.

An issue has been identified in which text overlaps during the opening cutscene when the language is set to French, Italian, or German.

An issue has been identified in which the staff credits do not play correctly when accessed from the Options menu during gameplay.
Please note that this issue does not occur when accessed outside of gameplay.

An issue has been identified in which background music may play at unintended timings during the tutorial sequence if the pause menu is opened during or before the event in which the Melodium is obtained.

An issue has been identified in which, when the Rhythm Command setting is set to “Advance,” successful rhythm command names are not displayed within the rhythm gauge.

An issue has been identified in which, when the Rhythm Command setting is set to “Default,” the following rhythm commands are not displayed correctly within the rhythm gauge despite successful input:

• Hustle Tech 2
  
• Guard
  
• Jump
  

An issue has been identified in which the camera may occasionally move to an unintended position when approaching the Healing Spring in Bad Day on Yeehawler Mountain.

Hello from the Ratatan development team!
The Ratatan Demo is now live on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3449820/Ratatan_Demo/
In this demo, you can experience the Intro Scene and Tutorial, followed by two early-game worlds:

• Pirates of Parabbean; inspired by Caribbean pirates
  
• Bad Day on Yeehawler Mountain; a high-speed, Wild Western-themed stage
  

You’ll also be able to choose from four Ratatan to play as:

• Harigitta; a vanguard wielding a sword and shield
  
• Nyandola; a mid-range distance attacker
  
• Pyokorappa; a high-offense spear charger
  
• Mimizukkyun; a distance archer
  

Form your party however you like, you can opt for balance or specialize in a specific weapon type!

The demo also features online co-op for up to 4 players, so you can team up and take on the rhythm together.

Estimated playtime is roughly 1 to 2 hours, giving you a solid glimpse into the world of Ratatan.

[h2]Feedback & Bug Reports[/h2]
As this demo is still under development, you may encounter bugs or unstable behavior.
If you notice any issues or have any feedback, please let us know via the official form below:

[h3]▶️ Feedback Form[/h3]
We truly appreciate your input and will continue working to improve usability and fix issues as quickly as possible!

[h2]Support the Project[/h2]
We’re continuing preparations toward the full release.
If you enjoy the demo, then please consider adding Ratatan to your Steam Wishlist and following the pages—your support means a lot to the team!

View Demo Store Page
Visit Main Ratatan Store Page

[h2]Introduction[/h2]
To those who are considering sharing footage of Ratatan, thank you for your interest in this work.
The development and operations team welcomes you to share your experiences with the game through live video, streaming, and content creation, in order to bring Ratatan to as many people as possible.
This guideline outlines our policy for those who wish to post and distribute videos in a safe and secure manner. If you agree to the following, then you are free to share without prior permission.

[h2]What Can Be Shown[/h2]

• All Ratatan gameplay
  
• Cutscenes, direction, boss fights, online multiplayer, etc.
  

*In future, we may place some restrictions on the scope of content creation when we release updates or additional content with a strong storyline. In such cases, a separate official announcement will be made.

[h2]About Monetization[/h2]
Permission is granted to use officially offered monetization features (e.g. ad revenue, patron programs, memberships, etc.) on the following platforms:

• YouTube (Partnership Program)
  
• Twitch (Affiliate/Partner)
  
• Niconico Douga (Creator Incentive Program)
  
• Other similar services
  

[h2]Credits (Optional but Appreciated)[/h2]

Originally posted by author

#ラタタン #Ratatan
© 2025 Ratata Arts Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2949320/Ratatan/

[h2]Materials for Distribution[/h2]
RatataArts has prepared materials to make livestreaming, video creation, and social sharing more enjoyable and secure. Anyone can download and use them via the link below:

• [h3]▶️ Materials Download Page[/h3]
  
• Spoiler warning banner (PNG/Transparent)
  
• Streaming frame and layout materials (OBS-compatible)
  
• Logos and decorative elements (high-resolution)
  
• GIF animations (Cobun reactions, etc.)
  

*Please limit use of these materials to Ratatan-related content only. Availability will be announced via our official site or X (formerly Twitter).

[h2]Recommended Hashtags[/h2]

• #ラタタン
• #Ratatan

[h2]Important Notes on Content Distribution[/h2]
Please refrain from:

• Extracting and uploading BGM from the game.
  
• Uploading cutscenes or movies without edits.
  
• Sharing content based on unauthorized acquisition or modification of game data.
  
• Posting libelous or offensive content.
  
• Combining Ratatan content with material that infringes third-party rights.
  

[h2]Spoiler Warnings (Recommended)[/h2]
If your content includes major story developments or production scenes, please include a spoiler warning in the title or description.

[h2]For Corporate & Media Use[/h2]
If you are a company or affiliated creator seeking commercial use, please contact us at:

• [email protected]
  

[h2]Guideline Revisions[/h2]
These guidelines are subject to change without notice. Updated information will be shared via our official site or X account.

[h2]In Closing[/h2]
Your creative efforts encourage us deeply. We hope Ratatan reaches as many people as possible.

RatataArts
Document Creation: June 2, 2025

Afternoon RataTEAM!

We've had lots of requests so now it gives me great pleasure to announce the opening of the Ratatan public demo landing page on Steam!

[h3]Public Demo release time is scheduled for June 5th at 9PM JST![/h3]

The demo contains:

Worlds 1 and 2 are playable
Choose between 4 different selectable Ratatans
Online Multiplayer supported

We've tried to make this demo something fun for new players and returning backers from the closed beta!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3449820/Ratatan_Demo/
[h2]But wait! There seems to be something else afoot![/h2]
To commemorate the release of the public demo, we have a little surprise prepared on June 6th! What are those cobuns doing? Are those eyeballs?!

Please follow the official Ratatan X account or official steam news hub to get more information about this interesting turn of events!



Your Wishlist really helps!
We are hard at work putting the final touches on the public demo. While you are waiting please note wishlisting the game is a huuuuge help in putting Ratatan in front of more eyeballs! it also puts smiles on all the developers' faces!

Steam public demo page Ratatan Steam page

Hello RataTEAM!

First off thanks for the great feedback on the backer Beta. It's been invaluable for providing insight in areas we can focus on for improvement. Also, for those of you who didn't get a chance to play the Beta, we are cooking something up to allow more people the chance to play in the near future now that we have given precedence to our backers.

It's been over a year and a half since we launched our Ratatan Kickstarter campaign so we are going to slow down the frequency of updates. We have completed the closed Beta and are getting closer and closer to a release so we want to keep a few surprises up our sleeves.


[h2]Developer Update[/h2]

[h3]Scheduled Dates Listed in the Kickstarter Campaign[/h3]
To everyone who has supported Ratatan, we can't thank you enough for your warm and continued support.

We apologize for the lack of explanation on our part regarding the Kickstarter delivery date being listed as April 2025. This led to a situation where that date was mistaken for a final release date. This date ws an estimate of when we expected to deliver rewards to our backers, but is not the official release date.

We are working diligently to prepare an official launch date for Ratatan and will make a clear announcement once a decision has been made.

We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and will continue to make every effort to meet your expectations. Thank you for your continued support!

[h3]Ongoing Milestones [/h3]
Now that the Closed Beta Test is over, the next step is to prepare for the open beta and early access. At this point, many issues still remain. Many have enjoyed the game, but there have also been some concerns and anxieties.
The development team will continue to address these issues and expand upon the game's content in preparation for the next milestone. We will also continue to add polish and new content even after early access. I'll explain our roadmap when the time comes.
Please know, we will continue to develop the game with the aim of making it a GOTY award-winning title.
Thank you all for your continued support of Ratatan.
Producer Kazuto Sakajiri

[h3]Closed Beta Test Report[/h3]

Introduction
Thank you to everyone who filled in our questionnaire.
This test was based on feedback we’d received and tested two major updates to improve quality.

Questionnaire Results
660/775（85.2%）Extremely Positive
The survey was collected in the same format as the Steam store. We had 7,361 activated keys, which means a response rate of approximately 10%. We were able to reach our testing goal of 85%.

Changes Per Update
The first release was unstable and lost much of its evaluation, and it took two updates and a lot of work to win it back. In order to achieve the overwhelmingly positive reception we ultimately hoped for, we had to further improve on quality and raise the level of that evaluation.



Ratatan Popularity Poll Results
Thank you, everyone, for your cooperation in the poll.
At the time of posting, we have Nyandola in first place, with Pyokorappa in second place, and Harigittan in third place.
It's still difficult to completely average out the popularity of every character, so we will do our best to shine a spotlight on the unpopular characters as well.