F.I.S.T.’s PS5 Prequel Zoopunk Adds a Playable Cat, Because of Course It Does
Zoopunk, the upcoming PS5 prequel to F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch, has added a playable cat character to its growing roster of anthropomorphic protagonists. The squad-based game now features a rabbit, rhino, chipmunk, and cat as playable characters, expanding the variety of options available to players.
Set in the origins of Torch City—the setting of the original F.I.S.T.—Zoopunk explores the dawn of the First Torch War. The conflict is sparked by the discovery of fire seed energy, a transformative resource that triggers rapid technological progress while simultaneously unleashing widespread catastrophic conflict. The game’s narrative unfolds how this pivotal discovery and subsequent war fundamentally shaped the world players encountered in F.I.S.T.
The squad-based mechanics suggest that each playable character brings distinct abilities and perspectives to gameplay, making roster variety central to the experience. With each new character addition like the cat, the developers appear committed to offering diverse playstyles and narrative viewpoints. This approach gives players multiple ways to experience the prequel’s story of Torch City’s tumultuous origins.