Monster volleyball RPG Beastieball launches this month in early access

Klei Publishing and developer Wishes Unlimited have announced an early access release date for Beastieball, their monster-themed volleyball RPG.

Beastieball is set to launch in early access for Windows PC (via Steam) later this month, on November 12th. A playable demo for the game is now available.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

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! Ranked coaches you defeat become available to hang out, allowing you to build your friendship and see extra story.

As the plot unfolds you’ll meet friends, rivals, corporate sponsors, and even a mysterious Sports King with grand ambitions…