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Moonlighter 2 Launches Next Month; Get Original Moonlighter for Free
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will launch on PC via Steam on September 2nd, concluding its Early Access period. Players who purchase the sequel will receive the original Moonlighter for free.
You have 4 days to get one of our favorite roguelikes for free on Steam thanks to its sequel leaving Early Access
The roguelike action RPG Moonlighter is available for free on Steam for a limited four-day period, starting August 5th. This promotion coincides with the upcoming full release of its sequel, Moonlighter 2, which is leaving Early Access on September 2nd. The offer allows players to claim the original game permanently before the sequel launches.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault 1.0 Release Date Set for September 2 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will launch its 1.0 version on September 2, completing the game's main story and adding a post-game challenge gauntlet and Hardcore mode. To celebrate, the original Moonlighter is free until August 9. Pre-orders for Moonlighter 2 are live on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, and it will be available on Game Pass.
Moonlighter 2 gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, demo out today, new trailer
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is set to release on September 2, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a demo available today on the Nintendo eShop. The sequel introduces new weapons, armor, a new combat ability called the Bomb Path, and an expanded shop. Post-game content includes the Infinite Endless Vault challenge and a Hardcore mode.
Amber Isle Switch Review - A Chaotic Cozy Sim with Broken Performance | Invision Game Community
Amber Isle is a cozy shopkeeping simulation game with a charming prehistoric theme and deep character customization, but its Nintendo Switch port suffers from significant performance issues. The game offers a delightful experience with engaging writing and world design, however, frequent frame rate drops, object pop-in, and stability problems detract from the intended relaxing atmosphere. While the PC version may offer a smoother experience, the Switch version is difficult to recommend in its current state.
ReVamp, a castle defense roguelike where you command the armies of the dead for your mistress, is entering playtests…
ReVamp, a castle defense roguelike developed by Digital Sun, is entering playtesting soon. Players will command the armies of the dead and design their own castles to defend against invaders, while also fighting on the front lines themselves. The game was announced during the PC Gaming Show.
After Mixtape, Cheerful Music Game Mr. Records Is A Day Of The Devs Standout
Mr. Records, a cheerful music game from Glee-Cheese Studio and Wired Productions, was a standout at Day of the Devs. The game features a split gameplay concept where players manage a record shop by day and jump to the beat of original songs in another world by night. It is slated for release on PC in the first quarter of 2027.
Portside Game Assembly Sets Sail Again on June 26: Conference Program for Indie Game Studios Announced
The Portside Game Assembly, an expert conference for indie game studios, will hold its second edition on June 25-26 in Hamburg. The event will feature talks from developers like Rebecca Lautner and Mark Cooke on topics such as game development, sequels, and community engagement. The B2B conference aims to foster exchange among studio heads and founders through short talks and roundtables, with participation from over 60 studios worldwide.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Early Access ‘Blob-Life Balance’ update now available
Publisher 11 bit studios and developer Digital Sun have released the 'Blob-Life Balance' update for Moonlighter's Early Access version. This update focuses on balancing the game's 'blob-life' mechanics.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Preview – Bigger, Bolder, But Does It Still Have the Magic? | Invision Game
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault aims to be a significant step up from its predecessor, expanding the world, improving combat responsiveness, and adding depth to the shop management system. The sequel also features a complete shift from pixel art to a stylized 3D aesthetic, a bold move that may divide fans but offers more visual depth. While the core addictive loop of dungeon crawling and shopkeeping remains, the developers are also focusing more on story and world-building to provide greater context.
The latest game from the developer of Moonlighter is a tower defence roguelike about Dracula fighting off waves of…
Digital Sun, the developer behind Moonlighter, has revealed ReVamp, a new tower defense roguelike game. In ReVamp, players control Dracula, who commands an army of supernatural creatures to defend his castle against waves of enemies. The game features a painterly art style and draws inspiration from Netflix's Castlevania animated series.
Frost Fatales 2026 Raises Over $147K for the National Women’s Law Center
Games Done Quick's Frost Fatales 2026 event successfully raised over $147,000 for the National Women’s Law Center through speedruns and community contributions. The event featured notable runs of games like Resident Evil Village and Red Dead Redemption 2. An art bundle is also available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds going to the charity.
Reviews Featuring ‘Emio – The Smiling Man’, Plus Today’s New Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
This article reviews several new Nintendo Switch releases including Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Nour: Play With Your Food, Fate/stay night REMASTERED, and the TOKYO CHRONOS & ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos TWIN PACK. It also covers new releases like Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku and Gimmick! 2, along with a comprehensive list of current and expiring sales on the eShop, featuring titles like No Man's Sky and Moonlighter.
Moonlighter Dev Digital Sun Reveals ReVamp, a Dracula Tower-Defensevania
Digital Sun, known for Moonlighter and Cataclismo, has announced its new project, ReVamp, a gothic castle-defense roguelite where players control Dracula. The game, currently in development for PC, tasks players with building and defending Dracula's fortress against waves of human invaders using strategic castle construction and monster armies, with Dracula himself joining the fight when needed. ReVamp features a roguelite progression system fueled by combat, with over 100 room layouts, 40 minion types, and 20 enemy types.
Moonlighter dev's next haunt is ReVamp, a tower defence roguelike where Dracula is cursed to defend his castle forever
Digital Sun, the developers behind Moonlighter, have announced their new game ReVamp, a tower defence roguelike where players control Dracula defending his castle from nightly assaults. The game features a modular castle system, monster placement for defense, and progression similar to Hades, with no release date announced yet.
Roguelite tower defense game ReVamp announced for PC
Digital Sun, the developer behind the Moonlighter series, has announced ReVamp, a new roguelite tower defense game. The title is slated for release on PC.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Early Access ‘Greed & Glory’ update now available
Publisher 11 bit studios and developer Digital Sun have released the "Greed & Glory" update for the Early Access title Moonlighter. This update introduces new content and features to the game.
Moonlighter 2 Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, in addition to its previously announced launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The sequel features 3D worlds, an enhanced combat system, and will be available via Early Access on PC with major updates throughout 2026 before its full 1.0 release later this year.
All the Nintendo Indie World announcements and reveals from March 2026
Nintendo showcased a variety of upcoming indie games during its March 2026 Indie World stream, with many titles confirmed for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Featured games include Denshattack!, My Little Puppy, Rotwood, Heave Ho 2, Moonlighter 2, and Blighted, among others, with release dates spanning from March to Summer 2026.
'Moonlighter 2' Mixes Zelda-Inspired Dungeon Crawling And Shopkeeping On Switch 2
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 Bit Studios, is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2026. The sequel retains the core gameplay loop of dungeon crawling and selling loot, but introduces 3D isometric graphics instead of the original's pixel art.
