Steel Mantis is expanding Slain 2: The Beast Beyond to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, bringing the action to players who prefer dedicated gaming hardware over personal computers. This move matters because it gives console owners access to a title previously limited to PC via Steam, broadening the potential audience for the developer's latest release. Buyers with next-generation consoles can now look forward to a new option in the genre without needing to build or maintain a gaming PC.
Steel Mantis confirms console ports and physical PS5 edition with no launch date yet
The game was originally developed for PC and announced for Steam, establishing its initial footprint in the digital distribution market. Steel Mantis is porting the game to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The game was previously announced for PC via Steam.
A physical edition is confirmed for PlayStation 5, offering collectors and traditional retailers a tangible product to sell and display. A physical edition is confirmed for PlayStation 5. No release date has been set for the console versions.
No release date has been set for either the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series versions of the game. The developer has explicitly stated that a specific launch window is not yet available, meaning players must wait for further announcements before they can purchase or download the title. We looked at Parkasaurus earlier while tracking Steel mantis launches, noting how other indie titles navigate similar release timelines.
The confirmation of console ports and a physical PS5 edition provides concrete steps toward a wider launch, even without a fixed date. Slain 2: The Beast Within is expanding to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series platforms. Players interested in the game should monitor official channels for the eventual release window announcement.
Source: Gematsu
