Grove Street Games, developer of the recent Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, has announced its new game titled BeastLink. The elevator pitch? Imagine dropping into a multiplayer warzone where Godzilla-like behemoths run amok, tearing entire buildings apart as they go head-to-head. Here’s another cool twist: perform well in a match and you can play as one of these towering monsters. Here’s the a first-look trailer, courtesy of IGN:
BeastLink will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While it doesn’t have a confirmed launch date or release window, Grove Street Games will be holding a closed beta starting later this week on May 8th, 2026.
The developers are running with a cool concept and it’s interesting to see BeastLink being pitched as an online PvP experience rather than co-op shooter given the strong Earth Defense Force vibes we’re getting. Having huge destructive environments is a must for any kaiju video game though this bold design choice could have a major impact on in-game framerates if the debut trailer is anything to go by. For more information, here some highlights from the game’s official announcement:
- Become the Beast – Earn serum and BeastLink with dormant Kaiju, unlocking unique abilities, playstyles, and devastating powers.
- Humans, Vehicles, and Beasts on One Battlefield – Fight as a human, support your squad with vehicles, or become the ultimate weapon. Every role is needed in large-scale, team-based warfare.
- Superdestruction – Level entire cities with a fully-networked, physics-based destruction system. Collapse buildings, carve new paths, and weaponize the environment. Every match reshapes the map – nothing is off limits! Destroy anything you see! Each map contains hundreds of thousands of destructible items!
- Multiplayer Mayhem – Battle across huge maps designed for up to 32 players and multiple active Beasts, delivering chaotic gameplay at scale.
- Master Unique Beasts – Control a growing roster of Beasts each with distinct strengths, abilities, and playstyles, from agile aerial hunters to relentless close-range brutes.
- A World on the Edge – Uncover the truth behind the world-ending outbreak and the cost of keeping humanity alive.
Source: Press Release
