Update: Evil Empire has now rolled out the Paws & Claws update for Brotato on PC (it’s expected to follow shortly on consoles and mobile).
You can find the full patch notes here, and the shiny new trailer for the Paws & Claws update can be watched below:
Original: Brotato was already among our favourite Survivors-likes, but developer Evil Empire has now raised the bar by adding pets in an all-new update as the dev takes control of the game.
The upcoming Paws & Claws update adds eight new companions that can join you on runs to help you survive incoming alien hordes. Each pet is designed to complement different build types and must be unlocked by completing specific conditions, as detailed below:
- Bonk Dog: Equip at least 6 weapons that scale with Melee Damage.
- Catling Gun: Equip at least 6 weapons that scale with Ranged Damage.
- Bot-O-Mine: Equip at least 6 weapons that scale with Engineering.
- Blazemander: Equip at least 6 weapons that scale with Elemental Damage.
- Doc Moth: Reach at least 10 HP Regeneration and +10% Life Steal in the same run.
- Lootworm: Leave at least 20 materials on the ground at the end of a wave.
- Jellyshield: Get hit by 3 enemy projectiles in one wave.
- Scapegoat: Win a run with Beast Master.
Another playable character, known as the Beast Master, has also been added as part of the update. The Beast Master fights exclusively using pets, ditching traditional weapons entirely. To unlock the Beast Master, players must first obtain the Bonk Dog, Catling Gun, Bot-O-Mine, Blazemander, and Lootworm.
Whilst we don’t know the exact release date for the Paws & Claws update, an open beta is now live on Steam. One important thing worth noting is that the update is currently only available in English.
Brotato has long been a standout Survivors-like for us here at Rogueliker, with Mike even including it in his round-up of the Best Roguelikes of 2023. You can also find his full review of the game here.
