Chaos Unleashed: Amazon Games and Glowmade Announce Release Date for King of Meat

The highly-anticipated and gloriously chaotic dungeon creator, King of Meat, has finally received a definitive release date. Published by Amazon Games and developed by the creative minds at Glowmade, the game is set to launch on October 7, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This news comes after a period of closed technical tests and beta runs, where players got their first taste of the game’s unique blend of cooperative combat and user-generated content.

King of Meat is a party platformer that thrusts up to four players into a wild survival game show. Set in the mystical world of Loregok, a bizarre fusion of high fantasy and corporate commercialism, players take on the role of “Contenders” who must battle their way through a series of devious dungeons for fame and glory. The game is a hack-and-slash spectacle, but its true selling point lies in its dual nature: not only can you conquer dungeons, but you can also create them.

More Than Just a Brawler: The Power of User-Generated Content

At the core of King of Meat‘s longevity is its robust “Create Mode.” The developers at Glowmade, which includes veterans from storied studios like Lionhead and Media Molecule, have poured their expertise into this feature. The intuitive, in-game tools allow players to build their own custom dungeons, filled with traps, puzzles, and waves of ridiculous monsters. The key is that the same tools used by the developers to craft the official dungeons are available to the community, ensuring that if you can play it in-game, you can build it yourself. This creates an almost endless supply of new content, a major draw for players seeking a long-term investment. This concept, reminiscent of beloved titles like Super Mario Maker, has the potential to foster a vibrant and creative community that will continue to shape the game for years to come.

The game’s narrative frames this creative process perfectly. Players are not just fighting; they are putting on a show for a bloodthirsty audience, and impressing them with stylish combos and “Glory Moves” is just as important as survival. This emphasis on showmanship and creative self-expression is a refreshing change of pace from other co-op titles. The game’s deep customization suite allows players to create a truly unique Contender, with a wide array of outlandish costumes, weapons, and accessories.

Launch Details and Post-Release Promise

Amazon Games has announced that the standard edition will cost $29.99, with a Deluxe Edition also available that includes exclusive cosmetic items. A key point of reassurance for players is the developer’s commitment to avoiding “pay-to-win” mechanics, with all in-game purchases being purely cosmetic. Furthermore, the developers have stated that all future updates to the base game will be free for those who have purchased the game, a move that is sure to be appreciated by the community. They are actively listening to feedback from the technical tests and are planning on adding new game modes, customization options, and Create Mode tools in the future.

For those eager to jump into the chaos, pre-ordering the game will grant up to five days of early access, beginning on October 2. This allows players to get a head start on the challenges and start building their own devious creations before the official launch. With its focus on community-driven content, creative combat, and a delightfully absurd B-movie aesthetic, King of Meat is shaping up to be a standout title in the co-op action space. It’s a game that promises not just a fight, but a spectacle, and the stage is now set for players to prove their worth as the ultimate Contender.