The long rivalry between cats and dogs will head to the battlefield courtesy of video game developers Slipgate Ironworks and 2B Games.

Announced on Friday, Warpaws, which is being published by Fulqrum Publishing, allows players to control either cats or dogs in a tactical real-time strategy fight to come out on top. The game is slated to be released early next year on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. An announcement trailer can be seen below. Warpaws can be wishlisted on Steam right now.

A synopsis for the game reads:

Unleash strategic carnage with 16 different units in five battle-torn biomes. Deploy spies for stealthy showdowns, send bazooka-wielding soldiers to dominate skirmishes on sand dunes, or assemble a mix of gunners, engineers, and fiery pyros suited for any engagement. Each unit stands on its own; instead of replacing them with direct upgrades, all characters have their own specialties.
Battle through a single-player campaign or compete against other players in a variety of multiplayer modes. Call upon a trusted ally and take down AI forces in a co-op mode, duke it out in online versus mode matches, or become the King of the Hill champion. Master each map — Desert, Polar, Lava, City, Islands — and take advantage of terrain. Destroy frozen lakes to drown platoons, lead opponents into snowstorms, or even trick them into swimming with sharks.

Daniel Mortensen, Game Director, Slipgate Ironworks said this about the title:

“As big fans of the Bitmap Brothers’ Z, we always loved the idea of making our own strategy game that focused more on engagement than resources. Warpaws is our chance to make good on that dream, and we hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed creating it.”