Frosthaven News

Brave adventurers!

Following just kicking off our Steam Next Fest demo yesterday, we’re thrilled to begin our New Player Guide video series to help you learn the ins and outs of Frosthaven. Our first video in the series goes over Character Creation (more details below). Also, we’ve just released a separate Steam demo page to give you the chance to share a review of the demo and what you like about it!

[h3]NEW PLAYER GUIDE SERIES – VIDEO #1: CHARACTER CREATION[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
This is the beginning of our Frosthaven New Player Guide video series, in which we give you a look at gameplay essentials to help you take your first steps into the Frozen North. We know Frosthaven can be a complex game with plenty to learn and master, so we hope this video series gives you all the info you need to know to successfully complete your campaign within Frosthaven! In this first video, we go over the process of creating starting player characters, including choosing their personal quests and getting their first items to prepare them for venturing into the cold.


Before you start this process on your own and begin a campaign, we highly recommend playing through the tutorial “Training Grounds” to learn the basics of the game. After that, you should be ready to begin a campaign. We also suggest for all players who are just starting out to play on “Story” difficulty first, and encourage you to join our Discord to get help from players and even jump into co-op multiplayer with them as well.


[h3]STEAM DEMO PAGE – SHARE A REVIEW![/h3]
We've opened up a separate Steam Demo page [here] to give YOU the chance to leave a review of the demo and share your feedback.

The feedback we've already received in Frosthaven's Discord and social media channels has been incredible, to say the least, and extremely helpful, and so we'd figured to give you all the chance to leave an official review. 
 
Frosthaven will be a constantly evolving adventure, and your reviews will help us discover even more ways to evolve Frosthaven before it launches in Early Access on PC this year. 
 
Looking forward to reading your all's reviews and feedback. Thank you again for jumping into Frosthaven’s Steam Next Fest Demo!

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The moment you’ve all been patiently waiting for is here: The first-ever public demo of Frosthaven is now live as part of Steam Next Fest: June Edition! You can jump right into the demo for free; no signup or key required. This demo will be running until June 16 at 10am PT (7pm CEST), so make the most of it! If you’d like to discuss the game, leave your feedback or team up with fellow mercenaries, we invite you to join our Frosthaven Discord.

[h3]FAQ[/h3]
There really is no signup, payment or key required?
Correct, there is no need to sign up, key or fee required for this Public Demo. It’s free and publicly available as part of Steam Next Fest.

How do I get into the Public Demo?
Head to Frosthaven’s Steam page, download the demo and once it’s downloaded, you can jump in and play.

When can I play exactly?
Steam Next Fest and the Public Demo run from 6/9 at 10am PT (7pm CEST) to 6/16 at 10 am PT (7pm CEST) and Frosthaven will be playable for that whole time.

Can I stream/capture my gameplay?
There is no NDA for this demo. Streaming/video capture and talking about the game is encouraged!

What content is available?
The demo will have single-player and online co-op multiplayer support for 2-4 players and feature a slice of what you can expect when the game launches in Early Access this year. It will include four unique starting character classes, tactical quests, including tutorial missions, a slew of items, and the ability for you to build your own Outpost, by constructing buildings and completing events which will lead to unlocking new game features.

Is there any new content in the Public Demo compared to the Closed Beta playtest in April?
There is! This new demo will feature plenty of UI and gameplay improvements based on Closed Beta player feedback.

Unlike the Beta, the demo includes voice over narration from Forteller Games, known for the beloved Narrative Companion of the board game. We are thrilled to work with Forteller in helping amplify the game and bring the board game to life even more, and and can’t wait for you to completely experience Forteller’s narration wizardry when the game launches in Early Access. The demo and full game also has NVIDIA GeForce NOW support, so you can stream the demo on virtually any device and anywhere you want!

What languages is the Demo available in?
The demo is available in English as well as many other languages. However, as these game localizations are still work-in-progress, they might be incomplete, and English text will be displayed for certain sections of the game.

Mentioned before, voice over narration from Forteller Games (in English) is available for this demo!

How do I share my feedback? Join our Discord! Feedback can be shared in the ⁠#game-feedback channel.

What do I do if I encounter an issue during the Public Demo?
As this is still a beta build, you may occasionally encounter issues with your game. If you do, please report them in the ⁠#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!

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[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]This is an exciting time for Frosthaven! Not only are we just two days away from our first-ever public demo at Steam Next Fest: June Edition, but we also have a new trailer to show you, in which Game Director Hristo Petkov and CEO Julian Gollop of Snapshot Games give you an introduction and overview of the game. Watch it now and let us know how hyped you are to jump into the Frosthaven demo this Monday! [/p][h3]FROSTHAVEN DEMO @ STEAM NEXT FEST: JUNE EDITION[/h3][p]Speaking of which, after our recent demo announcement, we can now share more details with you and what you can expect from this public demo.

As a reminder, the Frosthaven demo will be available via Steam from Monday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time until Monday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. It will have single-player and online co-op multiplayer support for 2-4 players and feature a slice of what you can expect when the game launches in Early Access this year. The demo will include four unique starting character classes, tactical quests, including tutorial missions, a slew of items, and the ability for you to build your own Outpost, by constructing buildings and completing events which will lead to unlocking new game features. This new demo will feature plenty of UI and gameplay improvements based on Closed Beta player feedback. Thank you once again to all the Closed Beta players that shared their feedback with us!

And just to make it crystal clear, this is a public demo, so no signups or Beta keys are required, and you’re free to share your thoughts, streams and content with the rest of the world!

[/p][h3]IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FORTELLER GAMES & NVIDIA GEFORCE NOW[/h3][p]We’re excited to reveal that, unlike the Closed Beta, this demo will include voice over narration from Forteller Games, known for the beloved Narrative Companion of the board game. We are thrilled to work with Forteller in helping amplify your Frosthaven adventure and immerse you even more in the frozen north with professional audio narration, and can’t wait for you to completely experience Forteller’s narration wizardry when the game launches in Early Access. Also, the demo and full game will have NVIDIA GeForce NOW support, so you can stream Frosthaven on virtually any device and anywhere you want!

We can’t wait to see you ALL play Frosthaven during Steam Next Fest: June Edition. Remember to join our Discord to chat about the game with fellow Frosties, leave your feedback, and find new co-op partners!

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Discord: https://discord.gg/FUNmzWVfz2[/p]

We’re excited to announce that the first-ever public demo for Frosthaven will be available worldwide between June 9 – 16 as part of Steam Next Fest: June Edition! That’s right, no sign-up or Beta key is required, and no NDA is in place for the duration of the event. You can simply download the demo via Steam and jump into the game once Steam Next Fest kicks off on Monday, June 9th at 10am PT.
We will have a detailed overview of the contents of the Frosthaven demo for you in a separate blog as we get closer to the start of Steam Next Fest: June Edition!

[h3]Frosthaven at IGN Live[/h3]
If you absolutely cannot wait until Monday and you happen to be in the Los Angeles area this weekend, you can visit IGN Live on June 7 – 8 at Magic Box @ The REEF and play the Frosthaven public demo before anyone else! And even if you won’t be able to attend, be sure to keep an eye on the IGN Live showcase on Saturday where we will debut a brand-new Frosthaven trailer and reveal some exciting partnerships then.

That’s all for now, we hope you’re as excited as we are to be able to play the Frosthaven demo soon. Until then, join our Discord and count down the days together with us and the community!

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In Frosthaven, you’ll be testing your skills against an array of menacing enemies. It’s time to shine the spotlight on them, so you can learn more about them and increase your chances of survival out there in the cold!

[h3]Meet the Unfettered[/h3]
Ever since the first Imperial settlers arrived in these lands, there have been occasional reports of strange metal constructs wandering the frozen wilderness. A few scientific expeditions used Frosthaven as a base while exploring the region, and with the discovery of ancient ruins, some theorized that a once-advanced civilization of skilled engineers once thrived here.

According to these theories, the constructs were built as a source of cheap labor. Whatever befell their creators remains a mystery - there is no trace of them left in the region. It was assumed that when this civilization vanished, the machines were left behind in some dormant or hibernation state. The rare sightings were explained away as malfunctions - lonely machines reactivating randomly, wandering without purpose.

But recently, those theories have come into question. Reports have increased - not just of isolated constructs, but of organized groups of machines displaying coordinated behavior and open hostility. They no longer seem aimless. Some have even attacked those who spotted them.
These constructs vary greatly in shape and size, but the most common sightings so far involve a unit that locals have started calling a Ruined Machine.


[h3]Ruined Machine[/h3]
The Ruined Machines truly live up to their nickname. These constructs bear only the vaguest resemblance to a humanoid form - a conclusion drawn not from a single intact specimen, but from piecing together features observed across multiple sightings. Most are missing limbs, covered in rust, leaking strange fluids, and sparking erratically from exposed cables. They look as though they're barely holding themselves together.

But don’t let their broken appearance fool you. While many lack the coordination or structural integrity to land a clean hit - and it's often easy to stay out of reach of a single machine - the sheer numbers in which they've been seen, coupled with their alarming aggression, make them a serious threat.

Ruined Machines charge forward with reckless abandon, seemingly unconcerned with their own condition. At times during combat, they emit a grating, mechanical screech - a sound that claws at the nerves and rattles even the most seasoned mercenaries. Whether this is some corrupted combat protocol or a sign of deeper malfunction remains unclear.

Most concerning, however, are the growing reports of these machines violently exploding mid-combat - sometimes in unison, as though triggered by a shared signal. Whether these detonations are intentional or not, they pose a lethal danger to anything in proximity.


[h3]Boltshooters[/h3]
Nicknamed “Boltshooters,” these Unfettered constructs are a truly distinctive sight. (Then again, most Unfettered are - none of them pass unnoticed.) With a body shaped like a tall, four-sided pyramid perched atop four spindly, spider-like legs, they move with an awkward gai. It’s hard to imagine how a spider with only four legs might scuttle - but whatever you’re picturing - rest assured, it’s neither graceful nor efficient.

However, Boltshooters rarely need to move at all. And in combat, they almost never do. The pyramid-like casing appears to function as a bolt chamber, each face lined with small apertures through which the machine can fire across impressive distances. What makes them especially dangerous is the fact that all four sides of the pyramid can fire independently - allowing a single Boltshooter to strike up to four targets in a single volley.

Even more concerning is their tendency to occasionally concentrate all fire on a single target - an assault that can prove absolutely devastating if you're unlucky enough to be in its sights.

Perhaps worst of all, Boltshooters are rarely encountered alone. They often appear in groups, working together to saturate the battlefield with deadly crossfire, that leaves little room to breathe - let alone maneuver.

When you spot one, assume there are more - and brace yourself. You’re going to take hits. The only question is whether you'll still be standing after the last bolt lands.


[h3]Ancient Artillery[/h3]
Classifying the Ancient Artillery as “Unfettered” might be something of a stretch. Unlike the mobile constructs typically given that name - often exhibiting highly complex behavior - these machines were clearly built with a singular purpose: to serve as immobile defense systems. Still, the label persists, largely because Ancient Artillery units are so often found still functioning at the outskirts of ancient ruins believed to have once belonged to the Unfettered's creators.

What’s especially curious is that similar defense mechanisms have been discovered even south of the Copperneck Mountains, fueling speculation about who their true creators were and what role they may have played in the history of the Empire.

Ancient Artillery units are built to fire a single, devastating volley at a time. While they are capable of launching focused, piercing shots meant to strike through individual targets, they more commonly rely on explosive payloads. These cause significant area damage, often injuring anyone unfortunate enough to be standing too close to the primary target. Of particular concern is a rare kind of ammunition that causes a powerful concussive blast upon impact - disrupting formations and throwing carefully planned tactics into disarray.

Their range is enormous. Out-ranging them is effectively impossible. Fortunately, the time required to reload - while varying between ammunition types - is usually long enough to allow a skilled party to reposition. The key is to stay mobile and spread out. Getting hit is likely, but you don’t want your companions caught in the same blast radius.

One final warning: these machines were designed with their own vulnerabilities in mind. The usual weakness of artillery - difficulty handling nearby threats - does not fully apply here. Reports suggest that Ancient Artillery units possess built-in mechanisms to repel close-range attackers, clearing space to line up a better shot.


[h3]Flaming Bladespinner[/h3]
There’s something toy-like about Flaming Bladespinners - bright, spinning, dramatic. Exactly the kind of thing children are drawn to. And exactly the kind of thing that ends in screaming, stitches and tears. These constructs are in constant motion, four blazing, razor-sharp blades whirling around their core. Approaching one is no small feat; melee attacks are almost guaranteed to result in injury - your injury! Trying to land a blow without getting scorched and sliced is next to impossible.

To make matters worse, these things don’t just burn for show. They actively use their own fire to fuel follow-up attacks, often leaving you with burning wounds that linger long after the initial strike.

If you find yourself up against a Bladespinner, ranged attacks are your best option. Just beware - such tactics can draw their attention. Reports say they sometimes lunge across the battlefield with alarming speed, targeting ranged attackers who thought themselves at a safe distance, leaving a trail of fire behind that sears anyone nearby.

Fortunately, more often they adopt a defensive stance - remaining stationary, lashing out only at those foolish enough to get close or retaliating with bursts of fiery punishment when struck.
Immobilizing them is always a solid tactic. And if you’re forced to engage in melee, come prepared - bring something extra like Bane or Brittle. Because if you're going blade to blade with one of these things, you’re going to need every edge you can get.


[h3]Steel Automaton[/h3]
It’s hard to convey just how massive these things are. When one of these hulking silhouettes starts moving toward you, the ground seems to tremble beneath your feet… or maybe that’s just your heart trying to escape through your throat and find somewhere safer to hide.

Forged from thick steel and built like siege engines, Steel Automatons look nearly impenetrable - and not without reason. Facing one up close, it feels impossible to slip a blade beneath all that plating and actually damage something vital. And even if you manage it once, you’ll likely need to do it a hundred more times before you see any meaningful signs of wear.

Not that it’ll let you try without consequences.

Steel Automatons hit just as hard as you'd expect something this massive to. But truth be told, there are ways to survive an encounter. Their attack motions are relatively slow and heavily telegraphed, giving the prepared and agile a chance to dodge - if they're quick on their feet and ready to retreat when needed.

Bring your best piercing attacks and remember: Bane exists for a reason - and this is it. When raw force isn’t enough, clever tactics and the right kind of pain can bring even the biggest machines to their knees.

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