| Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| 2026 Steam, PS5, XSX, NS2 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Adventure, RPG, Roguelite | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
 
|
$23.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Digital Sun | 11 Bit Studios |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | TBD |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 13 to 15 Hours | 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 Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. While no specific date has been revealed at the moment, it is now available for Early Access on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S .
| Digital Storefronts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam |
PS |
Xbox |
Switch 2 |
| $23.99 (Early Access) | Coming Soon | ||
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Gameplay
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
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.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault System Requirements
| Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 or Intel Core i5-10400F | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-12500 |
| Memory | 16GB | 16GB |
| Graphics Card | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT or NVidia GeForce GTX 1650 or Intel Arc A750 | AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVidia GeForce RTX 3060 or Intel Arc A770 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 5GB (SSD Recommended) | 5GB (SSD Recommended) |
Moonlighter 2: Trivia Section
⚫︎ Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault marks a large leap from the first game, in that it changes the original Moonlighter's 2D art style to a fully rendered 3D overworld.
⚫︎ Despite retaining a lot of the same cast from the original game, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault features a standalone story and can be played before the first Moonlighter.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Announcement Trailer
Moonlighter 2 | Greed & Glory Update Trailer
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault - Official Early Access Release Date Trailer | gamescom 2025
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | Announcement Trailer
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