Saddle Up, Partner! Cattle Country Hits EGX London Alongside the Start of the PC Open Beta!

Playtonic Friends :

Burton-on-Trent, UK -  21st October 2024. Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Castle Pixel are thrilled to be heading to EGX 2024 at ExCel, London, from 25 - 27 October with the first-ever hands-on for their upcoming cozy cowboy life-sim adventure Cattle Country. Gamers moseying on down to London for the show will be among the first to try out the wholesome Wild West adventure set in the pixel art prairie paradise! Head on over to Playtonic Friends’ gaming ranch located at The Farm RZ16C and try Cattle Country for yourself!
 

The Playtonic Friends team will also be showcasing hands-on demos for Victory Heat Rally, Dunk Dunk and Yooka-Replaylee at the show, so don’t forget to head over to the Rezzed Zones RZ13B & RZ13C and check them out!
 

“But what if I am not heading to the show!” we hear you scream. Well, fear not, partner, as the fine folks at Playtonic Games have got you covered! As the EGX show starts in London, the thigh-slapping Cattle Country PC Open Beta demo will go live on Steam! That’s right,YOU can help shape the next development steps for Cattle Country by sending valuable feedback after playing the Open Beta. If this sounds like your kind of rodeo, head over to the Cattle Country Steam page on October 25 and start your Wild West adventure.
 

This Open Beta is a chance to provide your feedback on your Cattle Country experience. You'll receive a feedback form, and be able to discuss your thoughts via our Steam Community!
 

Also, here’s a final friendly reminder that Cattle Country is still in early development and this Beta will not represent the final scope or performance of the final product!
 

In case you missed it, you can check out the previously released announcement trailer here

About Cattle Country
 

Here is a taste of some of the wild adventures awaiting you as you become part of this small community of settlers, and part of a story that’s as old as these hills. Welcome to Cattle Country.
 

Ranchin' and Handcraftin’ - Making your home on the range is a modern departure. From sunup to sundown, you'll be rollin' up your sleeves and gettin' your hands dirty working the land and raising your cattle. Building and crafting as you go to make your own little slice of heaven under the blue skies of Cattle Country.
 

Swappin' stories and settlin' in with your neighbours - Get to know the townsfolk, hear their stories, help them out. The people here are a hardy bunch - you’ve got be to survive here. But they have hearts as warm as a hearth in the wintertime if you make the effort to stoke the flames.
 

Beware of Bandits - Not everyone in Cattle Country is the warm and fuzzy type, so watch out for nefarious plots and shady characters. Protect your homestead and your community.
 

Rodeos to Romance - Making friends is a must in the Wilderness, relying on each other through thick and thin. But maybe you've got a yearnin' for more? With 18 romanceable characters, take a chance and grab love by the reigns.
 

Buried Treasure - Did yer hear? There's treasure in the mines, for those who are brave enough to look for it. From precious metals and minerals to bandit stashes. Grab your pickaxe and venture out into the thrill of prospecting.
 

Trackin' game in the wild - From bunnies to bovine, there's many a critter waiting in the woodlands for a keen adventurer. Hunting to eat or venturing out just to see all of nature’s wonders, it’s your call.
 

Cattle Country is developed by Castle Pixel and published by Playtonic Friends and will be released on PC via Steam. Budding buckaroos can add Cattle Country to their Steam Wishlist now and sign up for the Open Beta here.
 

Follow Cattle Country’s development journey on the Playtonic Friends on social media channels Facebook / YouTube / Instagram / Website / Discord / X / TikTok 
 

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Notes to Editors: 

If you would like to meet with the Playtonic Games team for a one-to-one demo and chat about all things Cattle Country at EGX, please message me at [email protected] and I will get you booked in. Of course, feel free to drop by at any time for some hands-on with this wonderful Western adventure!

About Playtonic Friends

The studio that brought you Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Playtonic launched their publishing arm, Playtonic Friends to be a helping hand to indie developers around the world. Established in February 2021 Playtonic Friends has helped bring incredible titles such as B.P.M, Demon Turf, Blossom Tales 2 and Lil Gator Game to wider audiences.
 

About Castle Pixel

Castle Pixel are a small creative indie dev team based in the US and Canada. They are devoted to making big new adventures inspired by the classics they grew up with! Get ready for a new experience from the team that brought you Blossom Tales and Rex Rocket.