Cat Secretary Release Date Delayed to January 2027

Good Story Guild has confirmed a new Cat Secretary release date of January 20, 2027, delaying the cozy office adventure from its original November 4, 2026 launch window with just a day to spare. The studio says the extra months will let the team avoid crunch, keep adding features, and work in feedback from the game's playable demo, according to AWN.

New Cat Secretary Release Date: January 20, 2027

Cat Secretary was originally scheduled to launch on November 4, 2026, but Good Story Guild has moved that date to January 20, 2027, as reported by AWN. The studio describes the shift as a slight delay rather than a major rework, with the game's roughly 15-20 hour story-driven adventure still largely intact.

Importantly, this change means players who were expecting to pick up Cat Secretary this week will need to wait until the new year instead.

Why Good Story Guild Delayed the Launch

According to the developer, the delay is meant to let the team avoid crunch while continuing to add features, fix bugs, and respond to feedback gathered from the game's free demo. The studio is also using the extra time to optimize Cat Secretary for Steam Deck, per AWN.

Good Story Guild has framed this as a short pause rather than a lengthy overhaul, noting the wait is not long enough for the game's in-fiction AI villains to take over before launch.

Earlier Coverage of the Cat Secretary Release Date Is Now Outdated

Before this delay, the November 4, 2026 launch date had already been reported elsewhere, including coverage from Simulation Daily announcing that window on Steam. That original date is no longer accurate following Good Story Guild's announcement of the shift to January 20, 2027.

Demo Saves Still Carry Over to the Full Game

Players who have already tried Cat Secretary through its playable demo won't lose progress because of the delay. Good Story Guild has confirmed that demo saves will transfer into the full game once it launches at the new date, per AWN.

The demo itself has had an active rollout, with the developer showing playable builds at PAX East, releasing a version for Steam Next Fest, and posting a new demo trailer, as noted on Reddit.

About Cat Secretary

Cat Secretary casts players as an office cat who keeps a day job at the corporation DOX while secretly sneaking around at night to solve colleagues' problems, as described on the official Cat Secretary website. Coverage of the game's announcement has highlighted its anti-AI narrative, with the story centering on resisting an AI takeover of the workplace, according to GamersHeroes.

Cat Secretary is the first indie game from developer and publisher Good Story Guild, per the studio's post on Reddit.

Cat Secretary on Steam and Platforms

Cat Secretary is listed on Steam for PC (Windows), where its Steam page already reflects the demo and will be the place to track the January 20, 2027 launch once it goes live. No other platforms have been confirmed for the game at this time.

Frequently asked questions

When does Cat Secretary release?

Cat Secretary was originally set for November 4, 2026, but Good Story Guild pushed it back to January 20, 2027 to avoid crunch and finish features, according to AWN.

What platforms is Cat Secretary available on?

Cat Secretary is listed on Steam for PC (Windows).

Will Cat Secretary have a demo?

Yes. The developer has shown playable demos at PAX East, released a demo build for Steam Next Fest, and posted a new demo trailer. Demo saves will transfer into the full game at launch.

Who developed Cat Secretary?

Cat Secretary is being made by Good Story Guild, and it's the studio's first indie game, which also serves as publisher.

Does Cat Secretary have an anti-AI theme?

Yes. Coverage of the game notes that Cat Secretary carries an anti-AI narrative and theme, centered on resisting an AI takeover of the DOX corporation.

Sources

• The cozy feline-centric office adventure sees a slight delay to 2027 - AWN
• Cat Secretary Release Date Announced - Simulation Daily
• Official Cat Secretary website