Lunars, the Ultimate Zodiac Party Game, Launches on Steam This January
Arriving January 19th, the vibrant, chaos-filled party game for up to 8 players comes with 4 game boards, 30 mini-games, and 3 customizable game modes
Perth, Western Australia - December 4, 2025 - Get ready to unleash your inner zodiac animal! Lunars is a vibrant, chaos-filled party game launching into a short Steam Early Access on January 19th. This is not because it's unfinished, but because there is so much content to fine-tune with the broader community after the extensive playtesting already completed throughout the last year. With four dynamic game boards, 30 wild mini-games, and three customizable game modes, Lunars is already a fully featured and endlessly replayable experience, and even more boards and mini-games are planned. Early Access allows the team to refine what is already there while continuing to expand the game with new content.
See the mayhem unfold for yourself in the latest trailer! Warning: excessive cuteness and chaos ahead:
Lunars is the zodiac party game where chaos meets competition! Up to 4 local and 8 online players can customize characters, conquer mini-games, and outsmart rivals with items and power-ups. With multiple game modes - including one where everyone plays at the same time - it's non-stop fun!
Choose your favorite lunar zodiac animal and dive into a world of competitive party gaming like no other. Whether you're a cunning Rat, a determined Tiger, or a playful Monkey, each zodiac character brings their own charm to the battlefield of friendship and rivalry.
"Lunars already feels like a full party package, and we are really proud of where it is at," said Waleed Agawani, Developer. "My brother and I have poured a lot of love into this game, and Early Access gives us a chance to refine and add to it with the community. We want to see how players have fun with it, what moments stand out for them, and what new ideas we can bring to life. We are aiming for a full 1.0 launch in 2026, and we hope everyone joins us on the road there."
Key Features That'll Make You Roar (or Squeak!)
Multiple Ways to Play
- Local Multiplayer: Up to 4 players can gather around one screen for classic couch gaming.
- Online Multiplayer: Connect with up to 8 friends from anywhere in the world.
- Hybrid Multiplayer: Local groups can connect online to form full 8-player lobbies.
- Multiple Game Modes: Turn-based Classic mode, Simultaneous-turn Blitz mode, and mayhem-filled mini-game mode.
- Customize Your Game: Enhance the chaos with modifiers such as Big Head mode, Flat mode, custom dice roll numbers, adjust the Jade Button price, and more!
Endless Entertainment
- 30 Chaotic Mini-Games: A wild mix of fast-paced mayhem, from plushie-smacking showdowns to clever strategic challenges.
- 4 Eventful Game Boards: Each with its own personality and surprises.
- Character Customization: Make your zodiac plushie truly your own with hundreds of items.
- Strategic Items & Power-ups: Steal victories, sabotage opponents, and blame the dice!
Game-Changing Features
- Experience fast-paced board play in simultaneous-turn Blitz mode or chill out with the slower-paced classic party game style.
- Designed for both casual players and competitive party game enthusiasts.
- Stay in the action at all times. If you get knocked out, return as a troublemaker to keep the chaos going.
- Twitch integration for engaging interactions between streamers and audiences.
Play Lunars Before Launch!
To celebrate the upcoming launch, players can join the Lunars community for two pre-launch beta weekends, one closed and one open:
Closed Beta (Limited Access):
- Begins: January 9 at 11pm PT / 2am ET / 8am CET / 3pm AWST / 5pm AEST
- Ends: January 12 at 10:59pm PT / 1:59am ET / 7:59am CET / 2:59pm AWST / 4:59pm AEST
How to Join the Closed Beta: Wishlist Lunars and request beta access on Steam. Players will be granted access in waves. Keep an eye out on social media for beta access codes!
Open Beta (Public Access):
- Begins: January 16 at 11pm PT / 2am ET / 8am CET / 3pm AWST / 5pm AEST
- Ends: January 19 at 9:59am PT / 12:59pm ET / 6:59pm CET / 1:59am AWST / 3:59am AEST
How to Join the Open Beta: Simply wishlist Lunars and request beta access on Steam. Once the beta begins, everyone will have access!
Whether you're planning a game night with local friends or connecting with players worldwide, Lunars promises to deliver the kind of memorable gaming moments that'll have everyone talking. With its perfect blend of strategy, luck, and pure zodiac-powered chaos, this is the party game that'll unite friends and create the most entertaining rivalries.
Lunars launches into Early Access on Steam on January 19th! Wishlist now and tell your friends to prepare for the mayhem!
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About Anubis Arts
Lunars is developed by a passionate two-person team from Western Australia who have poured their hearts into creating the ultimate party gaming experience over the past four years. Their dedication shows in every zodiac character animation, every mini-game mechanic, and every chaotic moment that'll have you and your friends laughing until your sides hurt.
About Lunars
Gather your friends for the zodiac party game where chaos meets competition! Up to 4 local and 8 online players can customize characters, conquer mini-games, and outsmart rivals with items and power-ups. With 3 game modes - including one where everyone plays at the same time - it's non-stop fun!
- Genre: Party, Online Multiplayer, Local Co-op
- Players: 1-8
- Platform: PC (Steam), Steam Deck, Linux
- Controls: Full Controller Support or Keyboard/Mouse
- Languages: English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Korean, German, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Polish, and Turkish
