Summary
Publisher Devolver Digital announcedMonster Train 2. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed indie game is currently targeting a 2025 release forPCand consoles.
Developed by San Francisco-based studio Shiny Shoe,Monster Trainis a deck-building roguelike that debuted on PC in May 2020 before making its way to the Xbox One in December of the same year. The game was later ported to the Nintendo Switch, iOS, and the PS5, in that order.All versions ofMonster Trainwere well-received by critics, as reflected in the game’s “Strong” rating on OpenCritic, derived from an average score of 83 and an 86% reviewer recommendation rate.
The critically acclaimeddeck-building roguelikeis now set to receive a sequel in the form ofMonster Train 2, which Devolver Digital’s publishing label Big Fan announced on February 19. No firm release date has yet been attached to the project, with Big Fan only stating that the game is planned to debut sometime in 2025. In the meantime, PC gamers can alreadydownload theMonster Train 2demo via Steamand wishlist the roguelike on Valve’s storefront.
Aside from PC,Monster Train 2is also planned to launch for the Nintendo Switch and thecurrent-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles. No official pricing information has yet been shared, but if the first game is any indication, its sequel may retail for $24.99. WhileMonster Trainhad a staggered release, reaching all of its currently supported systems one at a time, the new game is planned to have a day-one multi-platform launch.
The upcoming sequel promises to build onMonster Train’s complex deck-building mechanicswith the addition of new enemy factions and cards, among other elements. Players will be able to choose between five new playable clans, each boasting unique strengths conducive to certain strategies.Monster Train 2will retain its predecessor’s basic gameplay loop of battling, recruiting units, upgrading cards, and experimenting, which many reviewers praised as highly compelling.
Monster Train 2 Will Introduce a New Card Type
Monster Train 2is promised to feature hundreds of cards, many of which will be new. On that note, the game will introduce an entirely new card category of Room cards, designed to offer powerful boosts limited to a single train floor. More equipment parts offering powerful abilities will also be part of the package, together with new unit abilities that will require precise timing for maximum effect.Monster Train 2will also incorporate an Endless Mode, new customization options, leaderboards, and run mutators, among other features.
