Publisher Arc Games and developer Snapshot Games have announced Frosthaven, a dark fantasy tactical RPG adaptation of the acclaimed board game. It will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam in 2025. A closed beta playtest will run from March 27 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET to April 24 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET. Sign-ups are available here.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
From the creative mind of Isaac Childres, the highly acclaimed board game moves to the digital realm in the video game adaptation of Frosthaven!
An evolution of the Frosthaven board game experience, the dark fantasy tactical RPG serves as a spiritual successor to Gloomhaven and is developed by Snapshot Games. Players can expect deep mechanics and challenging yet immensely satisfying gameplay both in single-player and cooperative online multiplayer. Seasoned veterans of the original board game or Gloomhaven will feel right at home venturing into the unforgiving and treacherous northern frontier of Frosthaven. Newcomers can start their first adventure with difficulty modes tailored to their skill level. Improved user experience and quality-of-life features will ensure all players can enjoy their experience.
The brand-new character classes, each featuring unique playstyles and abilities, makes it so that every decision matters. Players must balance risk and reward, working towards the best synergies between the classes comprising their party. Carefully managing resources is paramount to progress through a gripping campaign, set in a vast world filled with menacing enemies and diverse environments.
Key Features
- Unique Characters – Choose from six starting character classes—including the Banner Spear, Boneshaper, Drifter, Geminate, Blinkblade, and Deathwalker.
- Additional classes will be unlocked as you progress your campaign.
- Each class features its own unique abilities and playstyle to master.
- Deep, Tactical Combat – Engage in deep, tactical turn-based combat, testing your skills against an array of new enemies and formidable bosses.
- Utilize an ability card system that requires careful planning to unleash devastating attacks, execute powerful combos, and try keeping your party members alive.
- Build Your Outpost – Manage the Outpost, constructing and upgrading various buildings, unlocking new game features and mechanics.
- A Stunning World to Explore – A stunning art style, highly detailed models and textures, and expressive animations all bring the world of Frosthaven to life.
- Be ready to explore diverse biomes, changing seasons, and dynamic environments as your adventure progresses.
- An Ever-Growing Experience – The Early Access release launches with over 35 quests across Acts 1 and 2, with over 130 total quests planned for the campaign as development continues.
- The included Tutorial and Introductory quest line allows both new and old players to get accommodated with the basic mechanics and gameplay.
- Cooperative Online Multiplayer – Frosthaven supports two-to-four players so you can play with your friends anywhere and at any time.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.