Katana Inu opens Early Access today and confirms a PlayStation 5 deal for its full launch - eGamers.io

The studio describes Early Access as the last big milestone before the full launch, though no date has been confirmed for that release. "The full release will follow when the timing is right and we have the right strategic partner on board to take Katana Inu to the next level," the team stated. Until reaching gold status, ChainVision Games will proceed step by step to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Launch day battles and rewards

Katana Inu is starting Early Access with its first community session featuring live gameplay, the team's vision, and upcoming plans. The first 1v1 battles began at around 5 PM CET, with rewards ranging from $50 to $100. Further competitive sessions are planned for the coming days, with sign-ups open at register.katanainu.com where players can earn up to $100 in gameplay rewards.

Gameplay and versions

Katana Inu is a third-person PvP action game set in an anime-inspired world, focusing on swordplay and quick movement. Players have access to grappling hooks and double jumps, with each character and weapon class having unique abilities. The game offers four main modes: 1v1 duels, 3v3 team battles, free-for-all matches, and battle royale.

The game ships in two versions. The Steam version is Web2, fully functional without a wallet and without NFT or blockchain requirements. The Katana Inu Launcher runs the Web3 version, where players can use NFTs and play-to-earn features linked to the KATA token. NFT skins are purely cosmetic and never required, though characters may vary slightly between versions.

Development history

The game has been in development for five years and undergone several public tests. A beta opened to all PC players on June 30, 2025, with no registration, payment or token required. The battle royale mode received a public test on January 20, 2026, and a Steam demo was available from April 14 to May 10, 2026.

The KATA token launched through an IDO in December 2021 and serves as the game's utility token on Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base. It pays for in-game transactions like minting and upgrading items, and players earn KATA based on playtime and performance. The maximum supply is 50 billion tokens.