Trailmark Games and Coolabi Group are developing "Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest," a turn-based RPG rooted in Erin Hunter's massively popular "Warrior Cats" novel franchise. The game lets players hunt prey, train combat abilities, and battle rival clans to climb their Clan's hierarchy while uncovering lore tied to StarClan, the series' spiritual dimension.
The "Warrior Cats" books have sold over 25 million copies globally and spawned a devoted fanbase spanning two decades. Coolabi Group, known for managing properties like "Clangers" and "Danger Mouse," brings licensing expertise to translate the source material into interactive form. Trailmark Games develops the actual gameplay experience.
The turn-based RPG structure suits the property's clan-based storytelling and tactical combat elements. Players navigate clan politics, resource management through hunting mechanics, and inter-clan warfare. The game promises to deliver four distinct story paths, suggesting branching narratives that cater to different playstyles and fan preferences within the community.
This marks another adaptation push for a young adult property with proven staying power. Unlike the Netflix live-action film adaptation currently in development, the game format allows for deeper engagement with clan systems and character progression. Video game adaptations of book franchises have found traction lately, particularly with younger audiences who grew up with the source material.
The timing aligns with renewed interest in the "Warrior Cats" universe. New novels continue releasing, keeping the fanbase engaged while attracting newcomers through multimedia expansion. A successful game could establish the property across gaming platforms while serving fans who prefer interactive storytelling to passive adaptation formats.
Details about release dates, platforms, and pricing remain limited, but the project signals Coolabi's strategy to monetize beloved IP through gaming alongside traditional media channels. For Tr