If you’ve ever wanted to swap out your limbs for alien parts mid-fight, Swapmeat is here to fulfill that oddly specific dream. Developer One More Game has announced the next Meat Lab playtest for their co-op roguelite shooter, running from March 6 to March 12. Players can dive in to test the latest updates, experiment with Swapmeat’s signature DNA-harvesting mechanics, and fight off brand-new enemy factions.
Sign-ups for the playtest are live at playswapmeat.com, and those who refer three friends will secure access for their entire squad—because meat science is better with company.
What’s New in This Meaty Update?
- New Enemy Factions – Battle against Mutants and Aliens, each with four unique enemy types ready to be dismembered for fresh upgrades.
- A Brand-New Planet – Test your survival skills on a Mutant homeworld filled with aggressive locals and deadly hazards.
- Expanded Story Progression – Unlock new areas and latent abilities while proving your worth to Carl Rangus himself.
- Mutated Abilities – Mix and match fire, ice, slime, electric, and kinetic damage types to different body parts for devastating combos.
- Quality-of-Life Improvements – Integrated voice chat, full controller support, a reworked health system, and more.
For the full patch notes, check out the Swapmeat Discord.
Join the Devs for an AMA
Want to grill the team behind Swapmeat? One More Game’s developers will be hosting an AMA on Discord on March 13 from 2 p.m. PT to 2:30 p.m. PT, giving players a chance to ask questions, share feedback, and talk all things meat.
What is Swapmeat?
In Swapmeat, players take on the role of Meat Scientists working for Rangus Meats, a galaxy-spanning corporation that harvests DNA from the strangest creatures in the cosmos. Whether solo or in four-player co-op, you’ll raid bizarre planets, engage in chaotic third-person combat, and steal enemy body parts to gain their abilities. With dynamic meat-swapping mechanics, you can mix and match different limbs and abilities mid-fight, adapting your playstyle on the fly.
The game is currently in development for PC and macOS via Steam, and it recently won the Creative Overkill award at the 2024 devcom Indie Awards—so you know it’s bringing some extra seasoning to the genre.
