Particularly because its the next project fromShenmueandVirtua Fightercreator Yu Suzuki.
Were still a little too early in the development phases.
However, weve compiled everything we know aboutSteel Pawsdown below.
What is Steel Paws?
Steel Pawsis an upcominganime-style mobileexclusive game.
The title will be coming exclusively to Netflix.
So, be sure to get a subscription plan going before launch day.
Story
We dont know the exact story thatSteel Pawswill follow.
All we have are tidbits of information on the arc its likely to take.
We know for sure that you will be controlling a girl who will have robot kitties in tow.
Together, youll explore a mysterious tower, which is said to emerge from the ground every century.
Steel Pawswill create a brand-new world from Yu Suzuki, a gaming legend.
Itll draw inspiration from anime art styles.
Gameplay
Unfortunately, we dont have information on the actual gameplay of the upcomingSteel Paws.
I mean, apart from it being anaction-adventure game.
Netflix Games does pull the curtain further back on the action-adventure you’re free to expect.
Youll be controlling a girl and her robot kitty companions.
Itll be a team effort, with the robot kitties capable of accessing upgrades over time.
Your primary antagonist (or goal) will be a mysterious tower that emerges every century.
Development
Developer YS NET and publisher Netflix are currently working onSteel Paws.
The game has only recently been announced by Bandai Namco Entertainment to be in development.
So, we presume its still in its very early stages of development.
As a result, its unsurprising that we only have nuggets of information on the story and gameplay.
Hopefully, more updates will be released over time.
Steel Pawswill be Yu Suzukis next project, as you may know from his work creating SegasShenmueandVirtua Fighterfranchises.
Suzuki has quite a long history of developing games from as early as 1984.
It was when his racing gameOut Runclimbed to the top of the ranks in gaming.
He designed the game, but its his project,Shenmue,that fans may know better.
Shenmueis also an action-adventure that launched as early as 1999.
These have all been written, directed, and produced by Yu Suzuki.
Another noteworthy game Yu Suzuki has worked on isVirtua Fighter.
Virtua Fighteris a fighting game renowned for being the first to incorporate 3D polygonal graphics in the genre.
Suzuki has directed five games and produced four games in theVirtua Fighterfranchise.
The renowned Japanese developer has been highly instrumental at SEGA.
Suzuki and YS NET have worked previously on the arcade shooterAir Twister, too.
It was launched on iOS platforms via Apple Arcade in 2022.
WithSteel Pawsbeing the next project in line, we suspect that it couldnt be in better hands.
Trailer
WatchSteel Paws premiere trailer, which has just been aired at The Game Awards 2024.
Gameplay, on the other hand, may be scarce.
It kicks off with a purple-haired girl wearing a mech armor suit.
Shes chilling with her three robot kitty companions on a hill, the suns rays casting their warmth.
Suddenly, a mysterious tower emerges from the ground.
The tower is spinning around and casting a dazzling white light.
This is only the first teaser trailer, with hardly much information revealed, especially concerning gameplay.
Its primarily a cinematic video that may be different from the final product.
So, keep your eyes peeled for possible future story and gameplay trailers ahead of the final launch.
Release Date, Platforms, & Editions
Its official.Steel Pawsis coming in 2025.
We dont have an exact launch day yet.
However, well be sure to let you know as soon as we know more.
Hopefully, it doesnt go through the multiple delaysShenmue IIIwent through.
We can confirm that the upcoming game will be a mobile exclusive.
Not only that, but it will also be a Netflix Games exclusive, too.
Interestingly,Shenmue IIIlaunched on PS4 and PC via Epic Games and Steam.
However, its a bigger title with an anime series adaptation,Shenmue the Animation.
Still, its hopeful that ifSteel Pawswere successful, it could port to more platforms.
Meanwhile, editions remain unconfirmed.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
