Anomaly President Kusarigama: What Steam Confirmed
What Steam's March 2025 pre-release Kusarigama announcement says about reach, crowd control, one-on-one tradeoffs, and two-weapon switching.
Kusarigama Status
The Kusarigama was announced for Anomaly President in a Steam news post published on March 4, 2025. That post describes it as a weapon suited to crowd control and keeping groups of enemies at a distance, but the collected current Steam store page does not specifically confirm its presence in the August 3, 2026 Early Access build.
The announcement said the Kusarigama had been added after player feedback. Because that source predates Early Access, its statements about the weapon and planned content should be read as pre-release information rather than confirmation of the current weapon roster.
Last checked: 2026-08-05. Steam store page
What the Kusarigama Was Designed To Do
According to the March 2025 Steam news post, the Kusarigama's extended reach helps keep enemies at a distance. The post identifies crowd control as its primary strength, making it easier to handle groups compared with other weapons mentioned there.
The same post presents a clear limitation: in one-on-one combat, the Kusarigama can feel sluggish. That tradeoff makes it a documented option for controlling groups, rather than a weapon the announcement positions as ideal for close individual fights.
| Documented trait | What the Steam news post says |
|---|---|
| Crowd control | The Kusarigama is great for handling groups of enemies. |
| Reach | Its extended reach can help keep enemies at a distance. |
| One-on-one combat | It can feel sluggish in individual fights. |
Switching Weapons
The 2025 announcement says players could carry two different weapons at the same time. Its example is using the Kusarigama to control a crowd, then switching to a sword for close combat.
The post also said that the two weapons used would be chosen by the player. It does not provide damage values, combo details, unlock requirements, weapon locations, or a recommended build for the Kusarigama.
Early Access Context
Anomaly President entered Steam Early Access on August 3, 2026. The current Steam store page says the Early Access version is playable from start to finish, with campaign activities, battles against enemies and bosses, and campaign-bus customization options.
However, the developer also says the story ending is incomplete and not all map areas are accessible. The developer estimates Early Access will last at least one year, while noting that this could be extended based on player feedback and needs; no full-version release date is confirmed in the collected material.
Last checked: 2026-08-05. Official Steam Early Access information
Sources
Related Guides
Anomaly President Fluffies Guide
What Anomaly President Fluffies do: their confirmed campaign role, pre-release combat examples, and what remains unconfirmed in Early Access today.
Anomaly President Review: Early Access Verdict
Anomaly President review: assess its Early Access content, unfinished areas, Steam user feedback, and whether to play the current build now.
Anomaly President Early Access: Current Status
Anomaly President entered Steam Early Access on August 3, 2026. See what the playable build includes, what remains unfinished, and its full-release outlook.