Catto Pew Pew! CLASSIC — the 2022 Early Access original — officially shut down when the free Steam sequel launched July 20, 2026. Oakley Blade Games delisted CLASSIC and closed servers within launch week. This article documents what shut down, how returning players migrate, and how CLASSIC DLC owners claim Meowbux thank-you bonuses through Discord.
Shutdown Timeline
Oakley Blade announced CLASSIC closure in July 2026 community posts ahead of the sequel release. Servers remained online briefly during launch week, then delisting completed and CLASSIC became unplayable on Steam.
The new Catto Pew Pew (App ID 3665520) replaced CLASSIC (App ID 2065330) as the only supported version. All development, patches, and platform expansion focus on the 2026 release.
Developer posts mention a possible future community-run CLASSIC server — nothing confirmed as of July 22, 2026. Do not wait for CLASSIC return; download the sequel instead.
What CLASSIC Players Lose and Keep
Rank progress, unlocks, and account data from CLASSIC do not automatically transfer. The new game uses the Catto Pew Pew Account System with fresh trophy progression.
Skills transfer — knockback timing, map knowledge, and gamemode instincts carry over even if stats reset. Many CLASSIC veterans rank up faster in the sequel due to experience.
Cosmetics and maps differ. Coolest Catto DLC maps exist in the sequel with host-share rules. Old cosmetic items may have equivalent or bonus replacements via migration support.
Meowbux Bonus for CLASSIC DLC Owners
Players who purchased DLC in CLASSIC can claim a thank-you bonus in the new game. Contact Oakley Blade support through the official Discord with proof of CLASSIC DLC ownership plus your new game SupportID.
Developer posts promise Meowbux worth more than the original DLC dollar value — a generous conversion rather than one-to-one item mapping. Exact amounts may vary by what you owned.
Join Discord at the link listed on the CLASSIC Steam store page. Include screenshots of Steam purchase history or receipt plus your SupportID from the new Catto Pew Pew account settings.
Migration Checklist
Install Catto Pew Pew from Steam (free), create your Catto Pew Pew Account System profile, and link it before grinding ranks.
Read our CLASSIC migration guide for feature comparisons — sliding bug fixes, new gamemodes, powerups, and VR crossplay are the headline upgrades.
Submit DLC bonus requests early. Launch-week support queues are busy; having proof ready speeds approval.
Why CLASSIC Shut Down
Maintaining two codebases split developer attention. The sequel rebuilds netcode, adds VR crossplay, and fixes long-standing CLASSIC complaints like the sliding movement bug.
Free-to-play monetization changed between versions. CLASSIC used different cosmetic and map DLC structures replaced by the 2026 account and Meowbux economy.
Oakley Blade thanked CLASSIC players publicly — the original project funded three years of sequel development that produced the July 2026 launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still download CLASSIC?
No. CLASSIC is delisted from Steam. Install App ID 3665520 — the new Catto Pew Pew — instead.
Will my CLASSIC friends list transfer?
No automatic transfer. Re-add friends through Steam or Discord and use private room names to reunite in the sequel.
How long do I have to claim Meowbux bonus?
No official deadline posted as of July 2026. Claim soon after creating your new account while support can verify CLASSIC purchases.
Is CLASSIC coming back as community servers?
Possible but unconfirmed. Oakley Blade mentioned it as a future idea, not a guaranteed roadmap item.
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