Ratatan News

Developed by Ratata Arts and published by Game Source Entertainment, the Rhythm × Roguelike action game Ratatan has surpassed 100,000 cumulative sales worldwide during its Early Access period!
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for all the passionate support from players around the globe.

Since its Early Access launch on September 19, 2025, on Steam, the game has been praised internationally for its unique fusion of rhythm-based combat and its cast of colorful, charming characters.



[h2]■ Major Update Scheduled for October 30 (Thursday) at 12:00 PM JST![/h2]
This update, titled the “October Update,” follows the roadmap previously shared with players and will introduce various new features and improvements, including highly anticipated special skills exclusive to each Ratatan.

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[h2]Update Contents (Planned)[/h2]

[h3]SUPER FEVER Skill[/h3]
Unique special skills for each Ratatan make their debut!
Build up your FEVER gauge and unleash powerful attacks—team coordination in multiplayer will be key.



[h3]Cobun Accessory Equipment[/h3]
Customize your favorite Cobuns with accessories like ribbons and hats.
Express your style and enhance the fun through visual customization.



[h3]New Random Events (Treasure Chest Rooms)[/h3]
New opportunities to discover treasure appear during your journey.
Defeat challenging enemies to earn valuable loot and generous rewards!



[h3]Random Matching Improvements[/h3]
Improved matchmaking UI now displays active sessions.
This is the first step in a series of updates aimed at creating a smoother multiplayer experience.



[h3]Ratakaruta: New Reroll Function[/h3]
A new reroll feature allows for greater freedom in card selection, enhancing deck-building strategy.



[h3]Various Balance Adjustments and Bug Fixes[/h3]

[h2]Looking Ahead[/h2]
We will continue to make improvements and updates based on everyone’s valuable feedback.
Your voices shape the future of Ratatan—thank you for your continued support!

[h3]Reference Links[/h3]
Steam Store:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2949320/Ratatan/

Roadmap:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2949320/view/706624027566801323

Early Access FAQ:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2949320/view/706624027566801483

[p][/p][p]We have corrected the supported language display on the Steam store page from “Spanish – Spain” to “Spanish – Latin America.”
This change was made to resolve a discrepancy between the language shown on the store page and the actual language displayed in the game.[/p][p][/p][p]We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this labeling error.
Thank you for your continued support for RATATAN.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]For enhanced security, we have rebuilt the application using a patched version of Unity.[/p]
  • [p]This update addresses the CVE-2025-59489 vulnerability.
    
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• [p]Fixed an issue where the number of available deployments increased after resuming from a suspended save.[/p]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2949320/Ratatan/

It’s been almost two weeks since Ratatan entered Early Access.
We can’t express how grateful we are to everyone who has played the game and shared their thoughts with us via reviews and the feedback form. Thank you so much!
We’d like to talk about the challenges that have become clear from everyone’s feedback, and what our plans are going forward.

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[h2]Challenges Identified from Feedback So Far[/h2]

[h3]Game Balancing[/h3]
Many players mentioned that enemies felt a bit too tough, or that some skills felt much stronger or weaker than others.
We also heard that the difficulty curve can feel uneven—with moments that flow smoothly followed by sudden spikes that felt overly harsh.

[h3]Ratakaruta[/h3]
A lot of feedback pointed out that power levels differed depending on attributes and that builds tended to end up looking the same each run.
Some players also highlighted that randomness, such as draw luck, can heavily affect the experience.
We’ve heard a strong desire for more freedom and more variety when building decks.

[h3]Roguelike Structure[/h3]
Repeated feedback noted that runs felt too long, the gameplay became repetitive, and rewards felt underwhelming.
Players also mentioned that the variety of choices and events were limited, which made the excitement of wondering what will happen next run weaker.
It’s not that randomness itself is disliked, but rather that the balance between risk and reward sometimes feels off.

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[h2]How We’re Addressing These Issues[/h2]

[h3]Game Balancing[/h3]
Rather than making large changes all at once, we’ll be carefully adjusting balance little by little.
With the new Super Fever Technique ultimate move arriving in October, along with other player-side power-ups, we’ll continue tuning the overall balance to match these enhancements.

[h3]Ratakaruta[/h3]
In the short term, we’ll review attribute strengths to allow for a wider variety of effective deck combinations.
We’re also considering a Reroll feature, which will let players reroll card selections, reducing the impact of randomness while giving more meaningful choices.
In December, we plan to introduce powerful Duo Cards that can be obtained by combining specific elemental powers. This will significantly expand deck-building variety.

[h3]Roguelike Structure[/h3]
This area is one of our biggest challenges, and we’re planning major overhauls.
First, in October, we’ll add Risky Picks featuring tough enemies that grant previously scarce resources. This aims to reduce the number of required runs while enhancing the sense of accomplishment and reward.
Currently, progression heavily relies on battles, so we’ll also add more non-battle events to lower battle density and create a more varied experience.
In December, Dark Ratatan will be introduced, adding major climactic events to break up monotony and inject tension and excitement into runs.

[h3]Other Improvements[/h3]
Bug fixes, UI enhancements, and multiplayer stability improvements will continue to be addressed in future updates.

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[h2]Update Planned for End of October[/h2]

[h3]Ratatan Exclusive Skill: Super Fever Technique[/h3]
We’re implementing long-requested ultimate moves unique to each Ratatan.

[h3]Cobun Accessory Implementation[/h3]
Cobun can now equip head accessories, and rewards have been increased, expanding both visual customization and gameplay options.

[h3]New Random Events[/h3]
We’re adding areas with tougher enemies and areas with larger rewards, introducing more variety to the pacing of runs.

[h3]Ratakaruta Reroll Feature[/h3]
We’re prioritizing a system that lets you redraw your deck, replacing the previous “Best Build” button. This reduces randomness while creating new ways to use tokens.

[h3]Random Match Improvements[/h3]
The UI has been updated so you can see currently ongoing sessions, making it smoother to join multiplayer games.

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[h2]Ratatan: Evolving Through Your Feedback[/h2]
We’re often asked, “Is this a sequel to Patapon?”
Ratatan was created as a completely new challenge. While it shares some roots with Patapon, it’s not about revisiting nostalgia—it’s about exploring a fresh rhythm experience and a unique roguelike structure.

The driving force behind this challenge is the feedback we receive from all of you. Balance adjustments, the card system, the roguelike structure… we’ll continue to improve these based on what you have to say.

Early Access has only just begun, and because of your input, Ratatan can keep evolving and become even more fun.
We, the development team, are fully aware that there are areas that still need improvement. That’s why we’re dedicating ourselves to making these improvements and working tirelessly toward the official release.

Every review that says, “This was fun!” gives the development team a huge boost. If you have suggestions for what could be improved, please share them through the feedback form.
Your reviews and feedback support Ratatan’s future and help expand its potential!

Roadmap

[p](Updated: 2025/09/26 11:00 JST)[/p][p]The issue in Ver.0.5.9 that caused progression to become impossible has been fixed, and the game has been re-released as Ver.0.5.10.[/p][p]We apologize for the inconvenience caused to all players.[/p][p][/p][p](Updated: 2025/09/25 12:40 JST)[/p][p]A critical progression-blocking bug was found in Ver.0.5.9, so we have rolled back to Ver.0.5.5.[/p][p]If you have already updated to Ver.0.5.9, please update again to revert to Ver.0.5.5.[/p][p]We will announce the re-release of Ver.0.5.9 once the fix is complete.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Added two types of Weapons to the drops from the Altars in World 4 and World 5.[/p]
  • [p]If you’re lucky, you might get something interesting from the Goddess Lottery.[/p]
  • [p]Secret items obtained in Ver.0.5.9 must be acquired again in Ver.0.5.10.[/p][p]We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.[/p]
• [p]In Single Player, it is now possible to skip the Ending.[/p]
  • [p]Hold down a key to skip the event and return to Rataport.[/p]
• [p]Optimized background textures during gameplay to reduce data size and rendering load.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted terrain across all Worlds to reduce elevation differences.[/p]
• [p]Updated Credits.
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• [p](Updated: 2025/09/26 11:00 JST) Fixed a bug where the game could become unplayable if you opened the Formation screen after playing an event in the lobby.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the NAT Type was not being diagnosed correctly when joining Multiplayer.[/p]
  • [p]If the environment is judged as difficult for Network Multiplayer, please review your router’s security settings or try another internet connection.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where returning to the Lobby before the Owner in Multiplayer would cause you to be kicked from the session.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where other players were not syncing correctly during the Ending in Multiplayer.[/p]
• [p]Improved synchronization of Cobun movement between players in Multiplayer.[/p]
• [p]Improved stability when a joining player obtained a Cobun in Multiplayer.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where if a defeated Cobun was falling and the Wave was cleared, it would get buried in the ground and be unable to return.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where Cobun would sometimes fail to follow after clearing a Wave, causing progression to become impossible.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where Elemental Force would remain active if the player died while it was triggered.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the icons for the Player Upgrades From the Brink and Seven Stumbles, Eight Rises would disappear from the Player Status after being consumed.[/p]
• [p]Due to incorrect rarity, stats, Decorune slots, and required experience, the weapon Whirlwind Spear Zonzacrin has been temporarily made unobtainable via drops and crafting.[/p]
  • [p]It will become obtainable with the correct rarity in a future update.[/p]
  • [p]Weapons already obtained will remain in your inventory.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the death effects of certain Bosses were not displayed correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the effect description text of the Player Upgrades From the Brink and Seven Stumbles, Eight Rises did not match their actual effects.[/p]
• [p]Corrected some text displayed in Decorune and UI.
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