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Closed Beta Hotfix Notes 4/1

Patch Notes 0.9.1

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[h3]Important:[/h3]
  • The "Reset Scenario to Start" button now correctly resets the entire scenario, preventing soft locks when errors occur.

[h3]Major Fixes:[/h3]
  • [MP only] Fixed issues where it could cause the game to get stuck when new clients were joining at specific moments.
  • [MP only] Fixed cases where the skip button was enabled for players not controlling the current character.
  • The game is no longer saving after the tutorial is completed, preventing players to load an empty save.
  • Fixed an issue where the game would get stuck after a character draws an attack modifier.
  • Fixed an issue causing the game to get stuck when Deathwalker shadows move to a new room.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the game to get stuck after restarting a round in the "Upper Spire" scenario.
  • Fixed an issue where the Deathwalker could enter hexes already occupied by friendly characters when using "Shadow Step".
  • Fixed an interaction with the Blinkblade card "Breakneck Speed", which caused everyone to skip their turn.

[h3]Minor Fixes:[/h3]
  • Adjusted enemy positioning in the third tutorial to ensure focus is now based on initiative order.
  • Fixed an issue where enemies in range of an attack but not in line of sight were incorrectly highlighted as valid targets.
  • Fixed the Geminate perk "Unstable Equilibrium" to work as intended when a lost card is played.
  • Fixed certain VFX issues that occurred when performing a Jump.
  • Fixed a bug that caused an incorrect "consume element" message to appear in the battle log.
  • Fixed a bug where all characters performed a heal animation when any character was healed by the "Regenerate" ability.
  • Added illustrations to the intro and outro narration in the "The Frozen Crypt" scenario.
  • Scaled up the cards, Initiative tracker, and party column for better visibility.
  • Rearranged the order of resources in the outpost to match the building donation screen.
  • Updated the layout of some monster cards.
  • Updated the "Damage" icon.

Closed Beta - Known Issues List

To all players that are already diving into the FROSTHAVEN Closed Beta Playtest, first of all: Thank you so much for your early interest, we're looking forward to hearing your feedback!

Secondly, we wanted to share a list of currently known issues with you. We'll be working hard to iron out these and any other issues you might be reporting as soon as possible!

[h3]General[/h3]
  • Deathwalker - having no hexes to summon a summon will softlock the game.
  • Some hero and monster ability cards may have broken strings.
  • Some item descriptions are missing in the Outpost.
  • Battle Log can have “Undefined” text for some perks and abilities.

[h3]Multiplayer[/h3]
  • If a game desync occurs, these are possible fixes for it:
    • Restarting the round can fix the issue;
    • Restarting the quest will also properly sync the game;
    • Restarting the game and loading the save file should also work.
  • Clients should join the multiplayer session only when the party is in the downtime phase at the Outpost or during a quest.
  • Wait for the clients to be fully loaded into the game session before assigning them slots.
    • If the player cannot control the character assigned, re-assigning the slot to the player should fix this.
  • It’s advisable for players to create their characters one by one when starting a new campaign. There is a potential creation stuck which may occur if the characters are created simultaneously.
    • If the character creation process gets stuck delete that character and begin the creation process for the specific character again.
  • Changing the ability cards/perks and creating a character in the Outpost will result in moving other players to the main Outpost screen.
    • To avoid this, players need to change their character’s ability cards/perks one at a time.
  • Non-modifiers perks can lead to issues when using them in multiplayer;
  • Restarting a round can add previously looted tokens back on the map.

Closed Beta Playtest Now Live!

We’re excited to have players get a first look at FROSTHAVEN in this Closed Beta Playtest on Steam, running from now until Thursday, April 24 at 9am Pacific Time Monday, April 28 at 9am Pacific Time (extended!)! Receiving player feedback before our Steam Early Access launch later this year is incredibly valuable to us. In case you still want to be part of this playtest but haven’t signed up yet, don’t fret – you can still click here to sign up and be on the waiting list for potential future invitation rounds.

This playtest, available for singleplayer and online co-op multiplayer for 2-4 players, will give players the chance to choose from six starting character classes, including Banner Spear, Boneshaper, Drifter, Geminate, Blinkblade, and Deathwalker. Learn the game via tutorial and introductory quest lines, play through 20 epic Quests, and acquire a slew of items. Further, experience the Outpost gameplay mechanics, such as constructing buildings to unlock new game features.


[h3]CLOSED BETA PLAYTEST FAQ[/h3]
I haven’t signed up yet, can I still get into the Closed Beta Playtest?
This playtest is planned for a limited number of players. You can still sign up right here. Further invites might be sent out as the playtest progresses.

How do I know if I got accepted into the Closed Beta?
We have sent out invitation emails on Thursday, March 27th at around 8:30am PT, shortly before the Closed Beta Playtest begins, so make sure to check your email that you used to sign up. Please also check your Spam/Junk folder in case our email ends up in there. We will keep you up-to-date on our social channels in case further invitations are sent as the playtest progresses!

When can I play exactly?
You’ll be able to play from Thursday, March 27 at 9am Pacific Time until Thursday, April 24 at 9am Pacific Time Monday, April 28 at 9am Pacific Time (extended!).

Can I stream/capture my gameplay?
No, as part of the sign-up process, you will be signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Publicly streaming, recording, sharing or discussing any content from the game is not allowed. Closed Beta test players can share their feedback in the #closed-beta-feedback channel in the game's official Discord server.

What content is available to play?
There's quite a bit of content for players to experience in the Closed Beta and it is a great slice of what players can expect when the game launches in Early Access later this year! The playtest will have six starting character classes, plenty of quests to playthrough -- including tutorial quests -- tons of items to acquire and equip, will allow players to build their Outpost and experience the Outpost mechanics from the board game like base management features, and so much more.

Does the Closed Beta have multiplayer?
Yes, it does! You can play the Closed Beta content in online co-op multiplayer for 2-4 players from the start.

What languages is the Playtest available in?
The playtest is available in English only as we're currently working on the localization process for additional languages.

How do I share my feedback?
Join our official FROSTHAVEN Discord and leave your feedback and bug reports in the dedicated channels.

What do I do if I encounter an issue during the Public Playtest?
As this is still a Beta build, you may occasionally encounter issues with your game. If you do, please report them in the ⁠#closed-beta-bug-reports ⁠channel on Discord so our teams can track them. If possible, please also report any bugs directly in-game by pressing F10 on your keyboard. Reporting bugs directly in-game is preferred as doing so sends all the bug information we need directly to our development team!

[h3]FOLLOW FROSTHAVEN’S SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS[/h3]
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlayFrosthaven

X: https://x.com/PlayFrosthaven

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrosthavenGame

Discord: https://discord.gg/FUNmzWVfz2

The board game Frosthaven is getting a video game with the designer of X-COM

The popular board game Frosthaven is getting adapted into a video game, with Snapshot Games at the helm led by CEO Julian Gollop, known for designing X-COM.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-board-game-frosthaven-is-getting-a-video-game-with-the-designer-of-x-com/

Join the FROSTHAVEN Closed Beta Playtest!

Fresh off the announcement of FROSTHAVEN, we’re excited to give you the chance to experience the game for the first time in our upcoming Closed Beta Playtest on Steam!

This playtest will be running from Thursday, March 27 at 9am Pacific Time until Thursday, April 24 at 9am Pacific Time. Are you a fan of Gloomhaven, both the board game and video game, or the FROSTHAVEN board game? We’d love to hear your feedback to help shape the game and to be part of its development journey before it launches in Steam Early Access later this year. Follow this link to sign up for the Closed Beta Playtest!

This playtest will give you the chance to choose from six starting character classes, including Banner Spear, Boneshaper, Drifter, Geminate, Blinkblade, and Deathwalker. Learn the game via tutorial and introductory quest lines, play through 20 epic Quests, and acquire a slew of items. Further, experience the Outpost gameplay mechanics, such as constructing buildings to unlock new game features.

[h3]CLOSED BETA PLAYTEST FAQ[/h3]
How do I get into the Closed Beta Playtest? You can sign up right here! Please keep in mind though that signing up for this playtest does not guarantee participation, as we are planning for a limited number of players.

When can I play exactly?
You’ll be able to play from Thursday, March 27 at 9am Pacific Time until Thursday, April 24 at 9am Pacific Time.

Can I stream/capture my gameplay?
No. As part of the sign-up process, you will be signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Publicly streaming, recording, sharing or discussing any content from the game is not allowed outside our official channels. Closed Beta test players can share their feedback in the #closed-beta-feedback channel in the game's official Discord server.

What content is available to play?
There's quite a bit of content for players to experience in the Closed Beta and it is a great slice of what players can expect when the game launches in Early Access later this year! The playtest will have six starting character classes, plenty of quests to playthrough -- including tutorial quests -- tons of items to acquire and equip, will allow players to build their Outpost and experience the Outpost mechanics from the board game like base management features, and so much more.

What languages is the Playtest available in?
The playtest is available in English only as we're currently working on the localization process for additional languages.

How do I share my feedback? Join our official FROSTHAVEN Discord and leave your feedback and bug reports in the dedicated channels.

What do I do if I encounter an issue during the Public Playtest?
As this is still a Beta build, you may occasionally encounter issues with your game. If you do, please report them in the ⁠#closed-beta-bug-reports ⁠channel on Discord so our teams can track them. If possible, please also report any bugs directly in-game by pressing F10 on your keyboard. Reporting bugs directly in-game is preferred as doing so sends all the bug information we need directly to our development team!

[h3]FOLLOW FROSTHAVEN’S SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS[/h3]
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlayFrosthaven

X: https://x.com/PlayFrosthaven

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrosthavenGame

Discord: https://discord.gg/FUNmzWVfz2