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    "title": "Six Friends, One Shelter, Tons of Cuteness \u2013 Animal Shelter 2 Is Out Now!",
    "modified_at": "2026-10-06 11:05:25",
    "published_at": "2025-07-23 11:00:00",
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    "subtitle": "All paws on deck! Games Incubator invites players \u2013 and their furry companions \u2013 to dive into a truly heartwarming sim experience. Animal Shelter 2 is now available on PC via Steam, and this time you don\u2019t have to manage it alone \u2013 team up in co-op with up to five other players!",
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    "body": "<h4 id=\"all-paws-on-deck-games-incubator-invites-players-and-their-furry-companions-to-dive-into-a-truly-heartwarming-sim-experience-animal-shelter-2-is-now-available-on-pc-via-steam-and-this-time-you-dont-have-to-manage-it-alone-team-up-in-co-op-with-up-to-five-other-players\" >All paws on deck! Games Incubator invites players &ndash; and their furry companions &ndash; to dive into a truly heartwarming sim experience. Animal Shelter 2 is now available on PC via Steam, and this time you don&rsquo;t have to manage it alone &ndash; team up in co-op with up to five other players!</h4><p>Following the great reception of the first game (87% pawsitive reviews on Steam), <strong>Games Incubator</strong> is back with a sequel to their animal shelter sim. <strong>Animal Shelter 2</strong> builds upon the solid foundations of the original and introduces a multitude of new features &ndash; most notably, <strong>the six-player co-op mode</strong>!</p><h4 id=\"watch-the-official-launch-trailer-here\" >Watch the official launch trailer here:</h4>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e1b2693f-0f68-413b-800f-49a6925592be/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"https://youtu.be/1lBBTbR9jQI\"\n                id=\"image-e1b2693f-0f68-413b-800f-49a6925592be\"\n                data-id=\"e1b2693f-0f68-413b-800f-49a6925592be\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e1b2693f-0f68-413b-800f-49a6925592be/-/inline/no/image_processing20250723-8-vdwk1u.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e1b2693f-0f68-413b-800f-49a6925592be/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"https://youtu.be/1lBBTbR9jQI\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\">https://youtu.be/1lBBTbR9jQI</figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>While some things never change &ndash; like adorable animals still being in need of your help &ndash; Animal Shelter 2 goes further in nearly every aspect. You can still build and decorate your shelter, set up enclosures, and provide everything your animals need&hellip; Although this time you&rsquo;ll have to <strong>manage your facility throughout all seasons</strong>! <strong>Time of day and weather conditions</strong> matter &ndash; a leaky roof or lack of insulation in the kennel might not be an issue in the summer, but during winter these&rsquo;ll put your animals at risk or turn away potential adopters.</p><p>Luckily, you won&rsquo;t have to run the shelter alone! In addition to <strong>online co-op</strong>, the game introduces <strong>staff and volunteer management</strong>, making HR skills essential &ndash; especially as the number of animals under your care increases with each new rescue mission.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/394d1c12-6563-475c-acfd-28337a8b792c/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-394d1c12-6563-475c-acfd-28337a8b792c\"\n                data-id=\"394d1c12-6563-475c-acfd-28337a8b792c\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/394d1c12-6563-475c-acfd-28337a8b792c/-/inline/no/image_processing20250723-8-dp15do.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/394d1c12-6563-475c-acfd-28337a8b792c/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>High definition cuteness</strong> &ndash; Come up close, pet your animals, and discover their unique fur patterns thanks to upgraded graphics. Found your favorite furry friend? Now you can adopt them!</p><p><strong>Your very own shelter </strong> &ndash; Build, decorate, and create a cozy home for every animal in need. But don&rsquo;t forget to maintain your facility year-round &ndash; snow, heatwaves, and rainy seasons will bring new challenges.</p><p><strong>All the sweetness, all the fun</strong> &ndash; While your animals need care, they also want to play! Take your pets for walks, play fetch, or make a pet fashion show with adorable outfits.</p><p><strong>Online co-op mode</strong> &ndash; Invite your friends to help run the shelter! Share responsibilities, assign tasks, and care for animals together &ndash; now with up to six-player co-op.</p><p><strong>New duties, new adventures</strong> &ndash; Support rescue missions, explore new locations outside the shelter grounds, and respond to emergency calls. Every intervention could mean a new animal joining your growing family.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/899fd864-a151-4342-9a08-23a6c063fb32/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-899fd864-a151-4342-9a08-23a6c063fb32\"\n                data-id=\"899fd864-a151-4342-9a08-23a6c063fb32\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/899fd864-a151-4342-9a08-23a6c063fb32/-/inline/no/image_processing20250723-8-kbr0i9.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/899fd864-a151-4342-9a08-23a6c063fb32/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>The developers of Animal Shelter 2 are actively engaged in supporting animal welfare &ndash; both in and beyond the game world. The team has been organising charity fundraisers, allowing the game&#039;s community to nominate shelters they believe are most in need of support. Thanks to the combined efforts of Games Incubator and the players, the facilities received over <strong>$30,000</strong>!</p><p>What&rsquo;s more, in 2024, the developers partnered with <strong>WWF Poland</strong>, resulting in the launch of a dedicated <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/GamesIncubator/sale/AnimalWeek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Animal Week</strong> event on Steam</a>. This year, the initiative returned in an expanded format &ndash; as <strong>Animal Fest</strong>, a full-scale festival organized directly by Steam.</p><p>Games Incubator team remains committed to supporting animal causes &ndash; more info on current and future initiatives can be found <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2658510?emclan=103582791474344478&amp;emgid=546739082808528558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE</a>.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/55b1010d-66f4-4c14-9ef3-a2cbb95f8aea/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-55b1010d-66f4-4c14-9ef3-a2cbb95f8aea\"\n                data-id=\"55b1010d-66f4-4c14-9ef3-a2cbb95f8aea\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/55b1010d-66f4-4c14-9ef3-a2cbb95f8aea/-/inline/no/image_processing20250723-8-5g8h9x.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/55b1010d-66f4-4c14-9ef3-a2cbb95f8aea/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>Animal Shelter 2 is now available on PC via Steam</strong>. Future shelter managers &ndash; your help is needed now! Find the key to your very own shelter on the <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658510/Animal_Shelter_2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">game&rsquo;s official Steam page</a>.</p><p><strong>The official press kit &ndash; including screenshots and key art &ndash; can be found </strong><a href=\"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QgDj1DXsFNAuIsR4ZlajqYh6TdVB17BX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><hr /><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-cadf219b-7a1d-4a31-8335-bb3c115cda2f\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/aec69fd8-628c-4e51-956b-0944a8d28dbb/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Gabriel Siemi\u0105tkowski\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Gabriel Siemi\u0105tkowski</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">PR Specialist better. gaming agency</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:gabriel.siemiatkowski@bettergaming.pro\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"gabriel.siemiatkowski@bettergaming.pro\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>gabriel.siemiatkowski@bettergaming.pro</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:517830204\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"517830204\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>517830204</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-siemi%C4%85tkowski-182853204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"gabriel-siemi%C4%85tkowski-182853204\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-linkedin\"></use>\n            </svg>gabriel-siemi%C4%85tkowski-182853204</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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