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Mewgenics Sets Steam Roguelike Concurrency Record as Developers Confirm Console Port and DLC Plans

Developers plan paid expansions after observing player trends, with a console version in development without a release timeline.

Overview

  • The game reached a peak of 115,428 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend, surpassing Hades 2’s 112,947 to claim the genre’s top spot.
  • Co-creator Edmund McMillen says a console port is in active development, though no specific platforms or release window have been announced.
  • Additional content is confirmed, with DLC expected to be paid and scoped after a few months of player data and feedback.
  • The launch delivered rapid commercial success, recouping its budget in about three hours and selling roughly 500,000 copies in 36 hours.
  • Critical and community response remains strong, with Very Positive Steam user reviews and praise for the game’s depth and longevity.