CATENA - Chapter I
Launches 3 November 2026 ยท PC
Story
One body divided. Two players united. An asymmetric couch co-op where survival means working as one. A massive rift has torn reality apart. The sorcerer TABES strikes on two fronts at once: the Physical Realm and the Astral Plane. To fight back, the echo CATENA splits her body in two. Bound by a chain, both players share one life pool and one weapon. Choose your character: ๐ฎ The Physical Catena (Player 1) : pure will to live, courage, near-naive optimism. She matches the brutal rhythm of the real world. ๐ฎ The Astral Catena (Player 2) : the sum of her suppressed fears. Cynical, pessimistic, questions every step. Core Gameplay โ๏ธ Asymmetric Combat Armored husks only take damage in the real world / spirits must be banished on the astral plane. Fight mirrored enemy hordes together - every hit demands coordination. ๐ The Weapon Toss Toss the single sword between players to swap roles instantly: one fights with melee combos, the other protects with tactical wind control. ๐ Windsurfing & Platforming Slide at high speed across open fields and time your jumps on crumbling rocks. ๐ฟ Runestones Activate ancient, humming stones for a lasting healing aura - your anchor...
Gameplay
One body divided. Two players united. An asymmetric couch co-op where survival means working as one. A massive rift has torn reality apart. The sorcerer TABES strikes on two fronts at once: the Physical Realm and the Astral Plane. To fight back, the echo CATENA splits her body in two. Bound by a chain, both players share one life pool and one weapon. Choose your character: ๐ฎ The Physical Catena (Player 1) : pure will to live, courage, near-naive optimism. She matches the brutal rhythm of the real world. ๐ฎ The Astral Catena (Player 2) : the sum of her suppressed fears. Cynical, pessimistic, questions every step. Core Gameplay โ๏ธ Asymmetric Combat Armored husks only take damage in the real world / spirits must be banished on the astral plane. Fight mirrored enemy hordes together - every hit demands coordination. ๐ The Weapon Toss Toss the single sword between players to swap roles instantly: one fights with melee combos, the other protects with tactical wind control. ๐ Windsurfing & Platforming Slide at high speed across open fields and time your jumps on crumbling rocks. ๐ฟ Runestones Activate ancient, humming stones for a lasting healing aura - your anchor point mid-fight. Explore Ktonia Step out of the cave into a vast, wind-swept world where the ancestors speak through runestones. Loot with Impact Fallen enemies drop powerful boosts: Shield , Time...
Features
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen
- Full controller support
- Family Sharing
Release details
CATENA - Chapter I is developed by Mouseworks. CATENA - Chapter I launches on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does CATENA - Chapter I release?
CATENA - Chapter I launches on 3 November 2026.
Has the CATENA - Chapter I release date changed?
Gamelude has listed 3 November 2026 for CATENA - Chapter I since 30 October 2026, and that date has not changed.
Which platforms is CATENA - Chapter I on?
CATENA - Chapter I is on PC.
Who makes CATENA - Chapter I?
CATENA - Chapter I is developed by Mouseworks.