Swapmeat Early Access Release Date
Alright, let’s not beat around the bush: Swapmeat’s Early Access drops October 2025 for PC and Mac via Steam. That’s actually official, not just internet rumor—so take a deep breath and mark your darn calendar if you like quirky co-op shooters or anything with hilariously weird upgrades.
The Countdown to October
October is feeling closer every ridiculous meat-swapping day. The developers—One More Game—have finally stopped teasing us, and yes, it’s not just “soon” or “Q4.” It’s October, which means if you’re reading this in September, Meat Lab 7 (the last playtest!) is running right now as a prelude. If you’re anything like me, the anticipation is half agony, half weird satisfaction, because who doesn’t love being on the ground floor of chaos?
Back when I tried Meat Lab 6 (the previous playtest), my squad wiped on a boss so hard that someone left our group chat.
Not proud, not embarrassed, just—well, sometimes science is messy. And Swapmeat revels in messy.
Playtest Stories — The Community
So why does Meat Lab 7 matter? Simple: final chance to play before early access. This playtest runs from September 4 to September 9, 2025, with timings staggered across regions for maximum global coverage (if you’re in India, it ends September 10 at 5:30 a.m. IST, so set that alarm early or risk missing out). Some friends talk about these playtests as if they’re rare concert tickets—last call, save your spot, bring three, get squad access. FOMO gets real in the roguelite crowd.
What’s New in Early Access?
Let’s be honest: swapmeat isn’t just copy-pasting the same alien limbs and calling it a roguelite. It’s evolving. The team has added:
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Streamlined weapon progression (I stopped rage-quitting after they fixed upgrade menus)
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Rebindable controls (my weird keybinds are finally safe from judgement)
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Co-op respawn beacons—because solo doesn’t always mean lone survivor.
The UI gets new polish, especially for Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese speakers. So, if your taste buds speak more than one language, you’ll finally know if you’re swapping a tentacle for a beefy arm or vice versa. Highly technical, totally necessary.
The Real “Meat” of Swapmeat
In Swapmeat, you’re a “Meat Scientist” working for Rangus Meats, an intergalactic corporation probably up to some questionable research. You raid planets, nab mutant body parts, and take down Beefy Bosses that make normal raid bosses look like vegan options. From heads to torsos and legs, you can literally build the most ridiculous hero possible.
If you like co-op gameplay, you’ll love that your upgrades aren’t just about solo flexing. There’s strategy, teamwork, and a bit of “whose link is the weakest sausage” type humor. It’s deep, funny, and surprisingly squishy.
Who's Swapmeat For?
Honestly, if you love rogue-lite loops but want:
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Cooperative chaos (squad up solo or with up to 3 friends)
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Upgrading your character with actual alien limbs and wacky abilities
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Fun, social nonsense with light-hearted banter within the community
Swapmeat serves it up with extra seasoning. This isn’t just a shooter—it’s a place to swap stories, cry about failed raids, and flex weird new cosmetic sets from playtests.
