This morning, the gaming community received exciting news as developer Shiny Shoe and publisher Big Fan Games, a label under Devolver Digital, announced the eagerly anticipated release date for Monster Train 2. Set to launch on May 21, the action deck-builder will be available on PC via Steam and all three major consoles. Accompanying this announcement is a new trailer that showcases the dynamic gameplay and captivating visuals players can expect.
Monster Train 2
In this sequel, powerful Titans have taken control of Heaven, prompting an unlikely alliance between former angels and demons. Players will command these clans aboard newly forged trains, embarking on a journey through Hell, Heaven, and the Abyss to confront the Titans before they wreak havoc on the world. The game introduces five new clans, each with unique strengths and gameplay mechanics, allowing for diverse strategies tailored to individual play styles. With three vertical levels to defend against formidable new enemies, players will need to recruit powerful units, upgrade cards, and experiment with tactics to prevail.
- Pyre Hearts: Each Pyre Heart introduces unique functionalities to gameplay. Unlocking them not only enhances customization options for your run but also plays a crucial role in advancing the storyline.
- Dimensional Challenges: This mode offers a fresh twist on gameplay, featuring handcrafted challenges, new Mutators, and unique cosmetic rewards for completion.
- Train Customization: Players can unlock new parts for their trains, enabling them to personalize their vehicles to reflect their style.
- The Logbook: The improved Logbook now records completion goals while also including enemy information, collection objectives, and enhanced features for comparing achievements with friends.
- Daily Challenges: Engage in a new challenge every day with modified runs that feature both new and returning mutators. Compete globally and with friends, aiming to climb the leaderboards through a skill-focused scoring system.
- Celestial Alcoves: The expansion of the Rail has drawn a variety of new visitors to Hell, leading to random events that introduce exciting gameplay and unexpected surprises from beyond the Monster Train universe.
- Endless Mode: A highly requested feature by fans, this mode allows players to traverse the Rails with increasing difficulty, testing their skills and enabling them to compare stats with friends.
