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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault

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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Release Date Gameplay & Story Pre-Order & DLC Review
Release Date
Full Release
2026
Early Access
November 19, 2025
More Details
Genre
Action, Adventure, RPG, Roguelite
Platforms Price (MSRP)
Steam Icon PlayStation Icon Xbox Icon Switch 2 Icon
TBD
Developer Publisher
Digital Sun 11 Bit Studios
Number of Players Age Rating
1 TBD
Time to Finish Cross Platform Play
TBD NO
Official Website Official Website for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Latest News

 ⚫︎ The Greed & Glory update is now here, introducing a whole host of new content such as new weapons, perk sets, a brand new combat path, more combat rooms, and a wave-based challenge mode!
 ⚫︎ Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault just pinned down a release date for 2026 at the Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase.
 ⚫︎ Developer Digital Sun announced that the Early Access release of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will be pushed back to November 19. Moonlighter 2 was originally set to be released on October 23, but the October release calendar proved to be "too crowded" with other game releases.
 ⚫︎ Original Moonlighter developer Digital Sun and publisher 11 Bit Studios announced upcoming release of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game was given a release window for 2025.

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Overview

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is the sequel to the first Moonlighter game, which was originally released back in May 2018. Like its predecessor, Moonlighter 2 is an action-adventure RPG with roguelike elements. This sequel is meant to expand on every aspect that made Moonlighter a hit with fans, starting with its departure from its 2D pixelated aesthetic to its new 3D isometric visuals and controls, introducing platforming on top of improved features to the familiar Moonlighter ARPG and roguelite gameplay loop.

Moonlighter 2 will feature an improved relic system, more difficult dungeons, and more complex quests. In addition, the shopkeeping mechanic will enjoy a massive improvement with the introduction of shop expansion and interior design.

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will be releasing sometime in 2026 for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. While no specific date has been revealed at the moment, it is now available for Early Access on PC via Steam .


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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Gameplay

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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault follows in the footsteps of the first Moonlighter game with a similar premise. The sequel takes Will, the series’ protagonist, from Rynoka and into a new village named Tresna. As Will, players will have to start from scratch in this unfamiliar location, setting up shop with valuable items obtained from dungeons and working to bring prosperity to the village.

The roguelike elements of the first Moonlighter will return with a vengeance in this sequel; dungeons will prove to be more challenging, with a dynamic difficulty setting that ramps up each time players progress further in a dungeon.

The world of Moonlighter will also see a significant expansion, with the game now allowing Will to properly interact with NPCs and take on side quests with a variety of objectives.

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Reviews

A Promising Excavation

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We at Game8 believe that Moonlighter 2 is already a worthy successor of the beloved ARPG. With an expanded world, a more detailed and robust shop management system, and three different biomes and "branching sub-worlds," Moonlighter 2 is proving to be a truly ambitious sequel—one that with enough polish, can stand out as a gem in a sea of disappointing sequels.

The writers over at Polygon share a similar sentiment; they have praised Digital Sun for their additions to an already solid game.

Similarly, Moonlighter fans on Steam are claiming that Moonlighter 2 is quite possibly one of the more polished early access releases out there. There are a few caveats relating to the game’s combat that make them feel unnecessarily long and drawn out, but players trust that Digital Sun will remain responsive to feedback.

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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | Announcement Trailer

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