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Patapon’s spiritual successor Ratan marches onto consoles this summer

Kieran Harris

Today’s Nintendo Indie World Direct was definitely one not to miss for roguelike fans! Not only did we get the surprise launch of Blue Prince and confirmation of Moonlighter 2 on Switch 2, but we also got a release date for Patapon’s spiritual successor Ratan.

Currently available on PC in Early Access, the rhythm roguelite is launching on PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 on 16th July.

The game debuted in 2023 with a record-breaking Kickstarter that attracted over 14,000 backers and raised over $1.4 million. Since launching in Early Access in 2025, it sold more than 100,000 copies in its first month and generated a Mostly Positive response from users.

I had the chance to sample Ratan during last June’s Steam Next Fest. You can check out my initial impressions of the game here.

You can watch the reveal trailer for Ratan below:

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