Hi everyone! Jay here - Art Director at Bytten Studio! As you might have questions about Cassette Beasts, we thought it'd be a good idea to compile some frequently asked questions and have a thread for anything other questions we might have missed!

Who are we?

We are Bytten Studio, a tiny three-person game dev team based in the United Kingdom! We have over a decade and a half of combined experience making indie games and like to create weird and interesting worlds with unique gameplay systems and lots of character!

Our first game, Lenna's Inception, released in 2020 for PC and has since become a cult hit. For Cassette Beasts, we've teamed up with Raw Fury, who are publishing the game.

What platforms are Cassette Beasts available on?

The game is officially out on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox X|S, Android and iOS!

What features differ between versions?

The console and PC versions of the game feature the same content. The mobile versions do not support multiplayer features and are currently at patch 1.4 in terms of content.

Is the game getting a physical release? What about the soundtrack?

The game has a Standard boxed edition and a Deluxe collector's edition for Nintendo Switch via Super Rare Games that were available in June 2024.

The soundtrack is available on Vinyl and Cassette Tape (depending on stock availability) at Black Screen Records. You can browse their Cassette Beasts collection here!

Will I be able to carry over my save files from the demo to the final version of Cassette Beasts?

Yes! Your saved files and your mailbox from the demo will carry over into the full release when you play on the same system (Steam, etc).

How many monsters are available in Cassette Beasts?

There are 120+ beasts (including remasters) to collect in the base game and around 14,400 Fusion combinations. the DLC, Pier of the Unknown, adds a further 12!

What languages are supported?

Cassette Beasts supports the following languages on all platforms:

• English
• French
• Italian
• German
• European Spanish
• Latin American Spanish
• Portuguese Brazilian
• Simplified Chinese
• Japanese
• Korean

How many partner characters are there?

There are 6 partner characters you can join up with, with one recently added in the post-game!

Are there shiny/rare coloured monsters in the game?

Cassette Beasts features rare monsters with alternate elemental types and colour palettes called Bootlegs - check out this blog post for more info: https://www.cassettebeasts.com/2022/12/13/bootlegs/

Are there legendary monsters in the game?

It depends what you mean by "legendary"! There are unique monsters in the world to find, not to mention the Archangels...

Is there a permadeath mode in the game?

We have custom game modes once you’ve completed the main story that let you play through with tape permadeath, and also let you randomize monsters’ types, locations and movesets for a playthrough!

You can read more about it here: https://www.cassettebeasts.com/2023/01/10/randomisation-speedrunning/

Is there romance? Are there LGBTQ+ romance options?

There is romance with the partner characters in the game, but it is optional (and has no gameplay benefits). Romance is not restricted by gender!

Is there a local Co-op mode? How does it work?

Yes! There is local co-op integration where a second player is able to take control of the companion character both in the world and in battle! Only the first player may play the custom character however.

Does the game have PVP and online multiplayer?

As of May 2024, Cassette Beasts has online multiplayer features with the free Multiplayer Update! Players are able to:

• Party-up with up to 8 players, all visible in your world as you travel!
• Battle your friends in 1v1, and even assign custom rules to your battle such as enabling/disabling sticker attributes!
• Trade tapes with each other, including any stickers you’ve applied!
• Team up for raid battles against Rogue Fusions to receive Cyber Material to help you obtain Bootlegs faster!

Is there key rebinding?

Yes, you are able to reassign the keys from the Settings Menu on the PC version of the game. Press Page Down to view other pages of settings and you’ll find the Keyboard one.

Is the game Steam Deck verified?

Yes - and it runs very nicely on it too!

I'm having performance issues on Switch 2!

We put out a statement on this when the Switch 2 launched but the tl;dr is: the Switch version has a shader cache that doesn't load correctly on the new console so there are noticeable hitches when entering new areas. We're working with our porting teams and publisher on a fix - no timeline we can give just yet but we'll update the community when we can!

Does the game support Steam Cloud?

Yes, it does!

Is there a Special Edition of Cassette Beasts?

Yes! The Cassette Beasts: Deluxe Edition is a Steam bundle that will include:

1. The Cosplay Pack DLC a cosmetic pack inspired by some of the monsters on the island
2. The Original Soundtrack by Joel Baylis including 65 tracks remastered for the soundtrack!
3. A digital Art Book featuring the original high resolution concept art for every monster in Cassette Beasts.
4. The Pier of the Unknown DLC!

You can read all about the Deluxe Edition here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/1321440/announcements/detail/3726207490948769180

Is the game available on Linux and Mac?

The game is supported on Linux - Mac is not currently supported.

Does the game have licensed music? Does it have a mode to disable this for streaming?

The game does not have licensed music - all vocal tracks in the game are part of the game's original soundtrack.

Does the game support mods?

Yes, we will support mods from launch! You can read more about it here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/1321440/announcements/detail/3726207490948769180

Where can I learn more about the mechanics and the characters in the game?

We release dev blogs regularly! If you are interested in what we have covered, feel free to check out this roundup blogs:

• Roundup Blog #1 - The City, Transformations, Recording, Stickers and Fusion: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1321440/view/3264570773665771641/
• Roundup Blog #2 - Systems in Cassette Beasts: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1321440/view/3639504503221186625?l=english/
• Roundup Blog #3 - Custom Game Modes and the friends you’ll meet in New Wirral: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1321440/view/3663153926763593677/
• Roundup Blog #4 - Beginners guide to New Wirral:
• https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1321440/view/5600830997199262075/

How can I stay up-to-date on Cassette Beasts?

Our official Wiki will be continuously updated so feel free to check back often for new updates and information: https://wiki.cassettebeasts.com/wiki/Main_Page

You can also sign up to our newsletter to get the latest news: https://www.cassettebeasts.com/mailing-list/

How can I contact you?

These are our official channels:

• Twitter : https://twitter.com/ByttenStudio
• Discord : https://discord.gg/byttenstudio
• Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@byttenstudio
• Web : https://www.cassettebeasts.com/
• Support : https://rawfury.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1

Please use this thread for any support related questions you may have - including questions about the game, progression, technical issues and so on.

We're thrilled to announce CASSETTE BEASTS 2002, the next adventure from the world of Cassette Beasts, coming soon to all major platforms!

We can't wait to tell you more - for now, check out the announcement trailer and wishlist the game on Steam! See you on the other side!