TiGames is showing off new footage for ZOOPUNK at Gamescom 2026, giving players a clearer look at the upcoming 3D action adventure. The studio released a fresh trailer and screenshots that highlight the game's distinct art style and combat mechanics. This update matters because it confirms the game's existence and direction years before its scheduled release window. Readers interested in stylized animal-themed action games now have concrete visuals to evaluate.
New footage details animal protagonists and multi-platform release
ZOOPUNK serves as a prequel to F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, set decades earlier in the same Animal Punk universe. The narrative focuses on the turbulent origins of Torch City, an animal metropolis teetering on the edge of revolution. Players will control a roster of distinct protagonists, including Rayton the Rabbit, Braton the Rhino, and Trixie the Chipmunk. A mysterious fourth character, revealed to be a serval, adds to the ensemble cast.
The game is built around combat systems that draw inspiration from specific animal traits. TiGames stated that gameplay is centered on distinct fighting styles unique to each character. During the Gamescom 2026 event, the studio demonstrated the title on high-end hardware. The demo stations were powered by GeForce RTX 5080 PCs built by ALTERNATE and NVIDIA.
ZOOPUNK is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC platforms. The PC version will launch through Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. We looked at the broader context of TiGames' recent announcements while tracking this Gamescom coverage.
The developer confirmed the multi-platform release strategy and showcased the game's core combat loop. The trailer and screenshots provide the first detailed look at the game's visual direction and character designs.
Source: Gematsu
