Stray Timeline ( Real )

announcement
June 11, 2020

Announcement of Stray

The video game Stray was officially announced during the PlayStation 5 reveal event.

release
July 19, 2022

Stray Release

Stray was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows.

impact
August 2022

Stray Becomes a Hit

Stray became notable for its unique gameplay featuring a stray cat in a cyberpunk city, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success.

Stray Timeline ( Fictional )

world_event
Early 22nd century

Fall of Human Civilization

Human beings have disappeared, leaving behind a city inhabited by robots and stray animals.

world_event
Decades after human disappearance

Robot Society Emerges

Robots develop their own society and culture in the abandoned city underground, constructing a self-sustained community.

character_event
Day 1 in the game timeline

Cat becomes separated from its family

The protagonist cat is separated from its family during a delivery mission and falls into the city below.

character_event
Day 1 in the game timeline

Meeting with B-12 Drone

The cat meets and befriends B-12, a small flying drone who helps translate robot language and store data.

exploration
Early in the game

Discovery of the City’s History

Cat and B-12 learn about the robots’ origins and the downfall of human civilization through data logs and holographic archives.

conflict
Mid-game

Encountering the Zurks

The cat encounters hostile creatures known as Zurks, which threaten both robots and the cat’s safety.

mission
Late mid-game

Accessing the Shard Headquarters

The cat infiltrates the Shard corporation’s base to uncover information about the city and the Cat’s past.

character_event
End of the game timeline

Reunion with the Cat's Family

At the climax, the cat reunites with its family outside the city in a sunlit environment, revealing hope beyond the underground city.