Klei Publishing and developer Wishes Unlimited have announced turn-based RPG Beastieball for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2024 for $24.99.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
Coach a sports team of Beasties in this turn-based volleyball RPG!
Beasties’ teamwork is powered up by the relationships they form together. Whether they become BESTIES, PARTNERS, RIVALS, or SWEETHEARTS they’ll get a powerful combo move that’s unique to every pair and can turn the tide in a tough match!
Explore an open world and meet a diverse cast of Ranked coaches, each with their own story. You’ll have to defeat them and raise your ranking if you want to compete in the CROWN SERIES.
Bosses are all revealed on your map from the start and can be defeated in any order. With each one you defeat, the others become stronger, so no matter which way you go you’ll have a tough and exciting rise to the top.
Play sports in strategic turn-based encounters on a tiny tactics grid. When you have the ball, you have multiple actions to pass and set up a devastating attack. When the other team has the ball, you’ll have to anticipate their attack and make a defense play.
Every Beastie has unique traits, strengths and weaknesses and they have many ways to work together, lending a great deal of depth and strategy to every match.
There’s more to making it in the Beastieball League than playing sports, as you’ll discover through the unfolding plot. You’ll meet friends, rivals, corporate sponsors, and even a mysterious Sports King with grand ambitions…
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the screenshots at the gallery.