Moonlighter Steam news

• Latest observed players434 · 22 September 2026 - 01:13:08 UTC
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• Review score82% positive
• Total reviews21,648
• Release dateMay 29, 2018
• DeveloperDigital Sun
• Publisher11 bit studios

Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Digital SunPublisher: 11 bit studios

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Moonlighter Steam news

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Latest Steam announcements

• Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is Available Now! - 2 September 2026

  Hello Merchants,Here we are!After months of Early Access, countless expeditions, thousands of shops opened, relics collected, dungeons conquered, and an enormous amount of feedback from our community, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is officially out of Early Access on PC, and console versions are available now! This is a huge milestone for all of us. Throughout Early Access, we’ve been listening to your feedback, fixing, balancing, reworking, and adding new content to make the journey through Tresna better with every update. And now, the full adventure of Will and his crew is ready for you to experience. Check out our launch trailer here:There’s plenty waiting for you in Tresna, including the conclusion of the main story, new equipment, new challenges, new ways to customise your shop, and a whole new postgame adventure for those who simply can’t stop exploring the Endless Vault.Here’s…

• Meet us at Gamescom 2026! - 24 August 2026

  Hi everyone! If you’re heading to Gamescom 2026, we have some exciting news for you! We’ll be there together with our friends from 11 bit studios, alongside the teams behind some other amazing upcoming games, including Crop, and Trainwatch!Gamescom is always a great opportunity for us to meet players in person, and this year we’re especially excited to show you what we’ve been working on. If you’re attending the event, make sure to stop by our stand and say hello! We’ll be happy to show you the game, answer your questions, hear your feedback, or simply have a chat. You’ll also have the chance to meet other developers working on the upcoming games mentioned above, so there will be plenty to see, play, and talk about!Where Are We?You can find us in Hall 10.2, on the 2nd floor. Our location is marked in red below: Link to full interactive map here. Disclaimer: Click on the "Floor 1" dropdo…

• Grab shopkeeper-dungeoncrawler Moonlighter free on Steam for a limited time - 6 August 2026

  Moonlighter is a hybrid of management sim and roguelite dungeon crawl in the vein of Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale. I was more intrigued by its shopkeeping side—where you put your loot on display and hope the locals in your hamlet are in the mood for a magic sword or some banged-up armor—than I was by its dungeon runs and boss battles, but your mileage may vary... Read more.

• Grab Moonlighter for FREE! Will’s next adventure has a release date! - 5 August 2026

  Fellow merchants!We’re thrilled to announce that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will officially launch on September 2nd!To celebrate, if you don’t own the original Moonlighter yet (or have friends who haven't played it), you can grab it on Steam completely for free until August 9th! Keep it forever and experience Will’s original adventure! If you love gorgeous pixel art and classic SNES era Zelda games, this is the perfect time to dive in!And if you want a taste of what's coming next, a free demo for Moonlighter 2 is available now on Steam! Jump in and experience the next chapter of the adventure before the full launch.Whether you've been following Will’s journey from the very beginning or are just about to step into Tresna for the first time, we're ever so thankful for your support.See you in the dungeons!~ Digital Sun & 11 bit studios Teams

• Summary of Moonlighter's 2 Early Access Content So Far - 31 July 2026

  Hello Merchants, It's hard to believe how much has changed since the launch of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault in Early Access! Over the past months, we've been working closely with all of you, reading your feedback, balancing the game, introducing new mechanics, and expanding Tresna with every major update. Every patch has been shaped by your suggestions, and today we'd like to take a moment to look back at everything we've added so far. Here's a quick summary of what has arrived in Early Access:4 New Weapons2 New Gadgets1 New ArmourHex and Poison Perk PathsBoss Rush ModeNew Location - Greed ColosseumThe Endless Vault V and VIBLOBLETS!!!More combat roomsUpgraded and New VendorsNew Shop CustomizationsBalancing The RelicsNew Shop MechanicsNew Quests and Cutscenesand many more None of this would have been possible without your incredible feedback. Every bug report, suggestion, balance di…

• Moonlighter turns 8 today! - 29 May 2026

  Hello, friends! Another Moonlighter anniversary is here, and it feels like the perfect moment to look back and say thank you. Moonlighter has been a huge part of our journey. What began as a small game about a humble shopkeeper ended up shaping almost ten years of game development for us. It all started in Rynoka, and we’re still grateful for every player who joined us along the way. Today, we're celebrating everyone who spends their days working hard and their nights pursuing what they love. Here's to all the Merchants out there. 💚🧹 Thank you! ~ Digital Sun & 11 bit studios Teams

• Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is Available Now in Early Access! - 19 November 2025

  Fellow merchants! The day has finally come. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is officially out now in Early Access, and you can step behind the counter today on Steam with 15% discount! Watch our new Game Intro Cinematic: What’s in store for Day One of Early Access We hope you enjoy all that Moonlighter 2 has to offer from day 1 of the Early Access, featuring: Explore three unique biomes, each with two distinct floors and plenty of enemies to challenge.Collect, backpack-manage, and sell over 150 relics in your shop.Master four main weapons with smoother, more responsive combat.Customize your shop with nearly 100 decorations, set prices, and keep customers happy.Experience a major portion of the story.Discover almost 100 perks to power up your runs. This is just the beginning. Early Access is our chance to shape Moonlighter 2 together. We have plenty planned: new places to explore, new t…

• Join Tomorrow’s Pre-launch Devstream! - 13 November 2025

  Hello Merchants! Join Luis P. Montoro, Design Co-Director, and Israél Mallen Broch, Marketing Manager of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, in tomorrow’s Dev Stream, where they will explain some of the upcoming mechanics and reveal brand-new, never-before-seen content from the game! Moreover, they will also answer questions recently asked by the community! When?:📅 November 14th🕕 3pm CET / 6am PST / 10pm JST📺 youtube.com/11bitstudios Early Access of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault launches November 19th! See you soon in Tresna! ~ Digital Sun and 11 bit studios teams

• Moonlighter's 2 Playtests Launch Today! - 10 October 2025

  Hello Shopkeepers! A couple of days ago, we shared a new video titled "We Have Listened," where we explored the details of the latest changes in Moonlighter 2. We received an incredible amount of feedback from you, which we carefully reviewed. Here’s a look at the changes waiting for you in the upcoming playtests: Set your own prices! We’re bringing back the freedom to set your own relic prices, just like in the original Moonlighter. After all, this is a shopkeeping roguelike, and finding that perfect price is at the heart of the experience. Now, alongside regular customers reacting to your prices, you’ll meet returning clients and use a new calendar system that makes certain relics more valuable on specific days. With decorations offering unique effects, your shop becomes its own build to optimize each time you open the doors. We’ve also toned down disasters and chaotic events, restori…

• Closed Playtests Starts This Friday! - 7 October 2025

  Hello Merchants, Before the shop officially opens, we’re handing you the keys! 🗝️ Closed Playtests officially begin this Friday! Starting October 10th at 12:00 pm CEST, you’ll have a chance to join, share your feedback, and help us shape the future of Moonlighter 2. Check out our latest video, where we showcase the newest updates to Moonlighter 2, many inspired directly by your feedback. (And yes, price-setting is back!) 💰: The beta will run for one week, from October 10 (12:00 pm CEST) to October 17, and sign-ups start now! To participate, simply hit “Request Access” on the store page and wait to see if you’re selected: We can’t wait to hear what you think about the game, and we’re so grateful to build this experience together with you. See you in Tresna! ~ 11 bit studios & Digital Sun teams

• Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Early Access Release Moved to November - 1 October 2025

  Adventurers, We have an update regarding the upcoming release of the Early Access of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. While our original plan was set for October 23, the month has filled up with so many other great releases that we feel it has become too crowded for us. And as every wise shopkeeper knows, even the most precious gem can be overlooked in an overstuffed showcase. With that in mind, we’ve decided to move our release to November 19. While we understand extending the wait isn’t the best news, we have a small treat for you! We plan to run Closed Playtests on Steam and via the Microsoft Store, allowing you to test some of the changes we have implemented in the game based on your feedback. You can expect more details on that very soon! We truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Consider it a little extra time to sharpen your swords, restock your shelves, and prepare f…

• Behind the Counter Ep.3 - The Art of Moonlighter 2 - 17 September 2025

  Hello Merchants! Today we are coming back to you with another fresh episode of Behind The Counter! In the 3rd episode, Digital Sun team dives into the art of Moonlighter, exploring its evolution and creative process. How is that natural charm, and identity of Moonlighter, is being maintained between the first and the second installement? Find out it out below!: ~ Digital Sun and 11 bit studios Teams

• Behind the Counter Ep.2 - The Duality of Moonlighter - 10 September 2025

  Hello Shopkeepers! As we are heading closer to the Early Access Launch, we have prepared for you another episode of our Behind The Counter series. As we all know idea of Moonlighter sticks to concept of duality between dungeon crawling and shopkeeping. In Today's episode we would like to take closer look into this topic, showing you new approach to well-known mechanics and some dev commentary to it. Check it out below: Take care and see you on next update! ~ Digital Sun and 11 bit studios Team

• Chris Larkin Interview - "I think I’m in a good place to continue this story" - 4 September 2025

  Hello Shopkeepers! Last week, we showed you a little bit of behind-the-scenes with creating the main theme for the upcoming Moonlighter 2 with Chris Larkin. As his music will be present in all your future adventures, we decided to ask him some more questions. How does he create his music? What were his beginnings? What are his plans for Moonlighter’s soundtrack? You will find all the answers to these questions below!: Creative Process & Style - When crafting a soundtrack like Moonlighter 2’s, do you start with melody, atmosphere, or emotion?Well, technically, it starts with a conversation! This is held with the directors/developers. We discuss the kind of mood we want to set and also talk about the character and emotional aspects of the area or boss that the music will be used for. I use this to decide what kind of instrumentation to go for, and this often coincides with jamming some me…

• Main Theme & Chris Larkin Announcement - 28 August 2025

  Christopher Larkin, the composer behind Hollow Knight, is creating the soundtrack for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault!His music will guide you through every step of Will’s journey, from running your shop to diving into the vault. Expect tunes that feel adventurous, warm, and full of surprises.To celebrate, we’re sharing the Main Theme with you right now. Give it a listen and let us know what you think in the comments!

• Moonlighter 2 DEMO AVAILABLE NOW! - 9 June 2025

  Greetings, merchants!We just revealed a brand-new trailer of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault during the latest PC Gaming Show, packed with fresh glimpses into Will's next adventure. Watch the Moonlighter trailer...And play it RIGHT NOW!Moonlighter 2 joins the Steam Next Fest!Yup, you heard it right. Starting today, Moonlighter 2 will be playable for the very first time! We're joining the Steam Next Fest with a demo brimming with shiny loot, pesky enemies, and endless fun.What's in the demo?Your adventure begins in Tresna, a new, vivid town brimming with blob, charm, and life. Set your new home among its bustling streets and meet the locals. Then, step into the portal and get loot across dimensions!Featuring:Kalina. A scorching desert biome where relics burn and danger thrives. Your run ends in an intense boss fight against a demigod of heat and techno. That's, of course, if you even ma…

• Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Demo on upcoming Steam Next Fest! - 8 June 2025

  Hello Shopkeepers! Demo version of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will be available for you to play starting tomorrow on June 9th during the summer edition of Steam Next Fest. Check out the new Demo Trailer aired on PC Gaming Show here: With the release of the Demo, you will be able to experience: 🟩Story introduction - welcome back, Will, our favourite merchant🟩Exploration of a chunk of the first biome (Kalina)🟩Two weapons with their unique fighting styles and perks🟩Two challenging boss fights🟩Dungeons filled with enemies to fight and resources to gather🟩Inventory management - valuable relics interact with each other when placed in your backpack🟩Shop, where you can sell the relics and earn money needed to upgrade your equipment, and pass the titular The Endless Vault trials! The Endless VaultEmbark on the Endless Vault's trials, an age-old relic designed to push merchants to th…

• Moonlighter 7th anniversary! - 7 facts about our game - 2 June 2025

  Greetings, merchants! Seven years ago, a humble shop in the quiet village of Rynoka opened its doors. And with it, a grand adventure began. Since then, more than 7 million players have picked up a broom, swung a sword, and managed the shop of their dreams. From your first dodge roll to the treasures awaiting in the upcoming Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, you’ve walked alongside Will through every moment of his journey. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350790/Moonlighter_2_The_Endless_Vault/ Thank you for every jelly you sold too cheap, every boss you conquered with only a broom, every piece of feedback on our Discord. Your support is what keeps the heart of Rynoka beating. Here are 7 cool facts you didn't know to celebrate our shopkeeping roguelike! Here's to seven years of shopkeeping and dungeon crawling together. And to many more! 💚

• Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | A New Journey Unfolds - 24 February 2025

  A day passing as slowly as a village brook? That’s not in Will’s dictionary. Sure, you might get a moment to polish the goods on display or tweak your shop’s decor—but once those doors swing open and customers start pouring in, it’s all about charm, shopkeeper’s strategy, and the fine art of the haggle. But when the last deal is struck and the business day ends, there’s no time for a well-earned nap. That’s when adventure begins. With Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, a new array of challenges unfolds. New mechanics, an expanded arsenal of weapons and gear, uncharted biomes teeming with treasures and enemies to vanquish in combat, and a fresh story to uncover—Will and his companions find themselves stranded in the mysterious village of Tresna, trapped in a dimension far from home. To get back, they’ll need to master both trade and blade. Wishlist Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault and sta…

• Learn about Moonlighter 2 and how it compares to the original 👀 - 29 January 2025

  Greetings travellers, Will is back on an adventuring path, and with Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, the Digital Sun team is taking the beloved shopkeeping adventure to bold new heights. From deeper roguelike mechanics to vibrant, colourful 3D visuals and fresh biomes brimming with surprises, this sequel aims to outshine its predecessor while staying true to its charming roots. We caught up with the team to uncover how they’re levelling up the Moonlighter experience and what fans can look forward to in this exciting new chapter. What are the biggest changes or evolutions in Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault compared to the original game? Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault retains the beloved adventure-meets-shopkeeping core of the first game but adds a deeper layer of replayability and complexity to every system. Take the dungeons, for example—they now feature upgrades that vary from run…

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