Binding of Isaac creator’s long-awaited cat breeding game Mewgenics gets dumbfounding live-action trailer

The wait has been quite exasperating, but Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen’s highly anticipated cat breeding game, Mewgenics, is nearly here. With a launch on the horizon (at least in relative terms), its first official trailer has been released – and it is truly remarkable.

Mewgenics (initially known as Mew-Genics) first appeared back in 2012. It was characterized as a cat-centered “blend of The Sims and Pokémon, sprinkled with elements of Animal Crossing and a touch of Tamagotchi,” and was supposed to be Team Meat’s long-anticipated follow-up to Super Meat Boy – until it was quietly put on hold a few years later.

Since then, much more has transpired. After McMillen and Team Meat co-founder Tommy Refenes decided to pursue their individual paths, McMillen went on to create the immensely successful The Binding of Isaac Rebirth, along with various other acclaimed titles such as The End is Nigh and the Isaac spin-off The Legend of Bum-bo. However, in 2018, McMillen announced his intention to revive Mewgenics, and development has been progressing steadily ever since.

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Mewgenics – Official Trailer

Since then, we have received a steady flow of updates, along with confirmation that Mewgenics has evolved significantly since its initial concept 13 years ago. It is now something akin to a cat-themed tactical RPG, combining breeding and combat, and is currently set to launch this year. While McMillen indicates there are no release date specifics just yet, we do have an impressive live-action trailer to keep us entertained. It narrates the touching tale of a struggling couple and the playful cat creatures that brought them closer together. There’s even some gameplay included; however, given all that is happening – alongside the catchy little tune throughout – it might take a couple of views to fully grasp everything.

Unveiling the trailer in a post on Steam, McMillen provided a brief update on the development, confirming that Mewgenics is currently undergoing some refinements as part of its polishing phase.