Tarsier Studios has officially opened the gates to their next nightmare. As of today, pre-orders for Reanimal are live on Steam, but more importantly for console players, the playable demo has finally landed on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Console Players Can Finally Enter the Mill
PC players have had access to the Mill and Trainyard areas for a while, but now console owners can see how the game's dense atmosphere translates to the living room. The demo introduces the core loop: guiding the orphaned siblings—The Boy and The Girl—through a world that wants them dead. It’s a test of stealth and puzzle-solving that feels familiar to fans of Tarsier's previous work, but with a grittier, more visceral tone.
If you are on PC and haven't tried it yet, the Steam demo remains active. For console owners, this is your first hands-on opportunity to gauge the input latency and control responsiveness—critical factors in a game where evasion is your primary defense.
What do you get for pre-ordering Reanimal?
If the demo convinces you to commit to the March 2026 release, pre-orders are officially open. Securing your copy early grants access to the Foxhead and Muttonhead Masks. In a game heavily reliant on visual storytelling and unsettling character designs, these cosmetic additions lean nicely into the grotesque aesthetic the studio excels at.
Switch 2 Version Confirmed
Interestingly, the announcement explicitly mentions that pre-orders and a specific demo for the Nintendo Switch 2 are "coming soon." This is a significant confirmation that Reanimal is targeting Nintendo's next-generation hardware rather than the current Switch. This suggests the visual fidelity and lighting effects seen in the PS5 and Xbox builds likely won't be heavily compromised for the handheld hybrid.
Check your respective console storefronts to download the trial today.