GRAVHOUNDS gameplay trailer reveals cooperative mechanics and release date

Octopus Panic has released a new gameplay trailer for GRAVHOUNDS, a cooperative action-building game. The title is scheduled to enter Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S on November 2, 2026, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

Developed by Octopus Panic—an independent studio featuring former employees from 343 Industries and DICE—the project is led by Creative Director Josh Holmes. The new footage showcases gameplay from a September playtest that involved over 20,000 players, featuring new environments such as snowy and desert biomes.

Key gameplay mechanics include the ‘Grav Beam,’ which allows players to manipulate gravity to throw objects and enemies, and various mission types like the ‘Coffee Cat’ escort mission and the ‘Refinery’ defense mission. The game supports one to four players, combining fast-paced combat with base construction, resource management, and extraction elements.