Monster Train 2 News

[p]Hi, everybody! [/p][p]I am Cami and I am the Community Manager for Shiny Shoe! You might have seen me in the Shiny Shoe Discord server or responding to bug reports as ‘ShinyCami.’ I am so proud to announce that the first free update for Monster Train 2: Lost Arsenal, will be releasing soon! Until then, I wanted to give you a taste of what’s to come starting with the official Lost Arsenal cover art![/p][p][/p][p]As the battle to free Heaven from the Titans’ corruption continues, the Skull Crusher begins to behave strangely. Heph, who built it using the foundation of the Bonecrusher and plans left by Herzal, notices both the Rail and the Skull Crusher exhibiting mysterious behavior. Rooms that were not there before appear. Sacred relics return to their guardians. And seers across all clans warn of threats on the horizon. Explore these forgotten items and stories in Lost Arsenal along with…[/p]

• [p]Unique new cards[/p]
• [p]Brand new events[/p]
• [p]Balance changes across all clans[/p]

[p]And much more! [/p][p]Now, because I can’t help myself and am so excited to share some of the latest cards with you, please enjoy this first look at the newest Monster Train 2 cards! A quick note: the text below contains spoilers for players that have not unlocked six Pyre Hearts yet. If you are alright with spoilers, please keep reading![/p][p][/p][h3]Rage Room[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]The battlefield is about to change forever in Monster Train 2 with all new rooms, equipment, and spells across all clans. Rage Room, is one such card that can tip the scales of battle in your favor. When played, friendly units will get a boost to their attack both when they hit and are hit. Really, there’s nothing to lose with this room card! Just remember, Rage does decay each turn so be sure to take advantage of Rage Room while you can![/p][h3]
Frostpiercer[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thought to be lost forever by the Stygian Guard, the Frostpiercer was forged by the relentless cold of the deepest ocean waters. When the steel of this weapon sings, Heaven’s soldiers will fall faster than ever before with Frostbite (which deals an extra 1 damage per stack at the end of turn). [/p][p]What do you think of these new additions? Excited to master these cards? Have feedback? Let us know here in the Steam comments or on the Official Shiny Shoe Discord server![/p][p]Get ready to spend many more hours in Monster Train 2. Thank you for your continued support, and for playing and sharing the game! I hope you enjoyed this first look at Lost Arsenal. If you are interested in more behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at what we’re working on, don’t forget to sign up for the Shiny Shoe newsletter.
[/p][p]Thank you again![/p][p]ShinyCami[/p][p]Community Manager at Shiny Shoe[/p][p]
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[p]Hi, everyone! [/p][p][/p][p]Since the game’s launch, Monster Train 2 has reached 500,000 players! When Shiny Shoe set out to make Monster Train years and years ago, no one thought that it would take off the way the game did, let alone that the team would one day be able to launch this sequel.[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate this milestone, we’re so proud to announce our content roadmap outlining the future of Monster Train 2! Keep reading for more details on the upcoming major updates and DLC.
[/p][p][/p][h3]First Free Update ~ Lost Arsenal ~ Q3 2025[/h3][p][/p][p]The clans of Hell have unearthed never-before-seen treasures, all of which will be available in Q3 2025. In the first of the three free Monster Train content updates, you’ll get to enjoy plenty of new content such as…
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1. [p]New cards across all the clans[/p]
2. [p]New clanless equipment and room cards[/p]
3. [p]Rebalanced some legacy cards for MT2 gameplay[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Second Free Update ~ “???” ~ Q4 2025
[/h3][p]New threats will emerge from the Void and, with them, pose a terrifying challenge to the clans of Hell. In the second of Monster Train 2’s free updates, dive back into the world of Monster Train 2 and explore…
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1. [p]Brand new bosses to defeat[/p]
2. [p]Fresh challenges and mutators that will have you changing up your play style[/p]
3. [p]New artifacts with new strategic possibilities[/p]
4. [p]New cosmetics to outfit your train to your own style
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[p]And much more! We’ll have more to share on this update in the future, but just like Lost Arsenal you can expect this update to be fully free.[/p][p][/p][h3]Third Free Update + Major DLC Expansion ~ “???” ~ Q1 2026
[/h3][p]Last but not least, our Q1 2026 update will be so enormous that it’s set to feature both a free content drop as well as a massive game-changing DLC expansion!  The free update will center around a special surprise that has been in high-demand since Monster Train 2’s launch, while the paid expansion will boast:
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1. [p]A whole new game mode to sink dozens of hours into[/p]
2. [p]An all-new clan[/p]
3. [p]And more! [/p]

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And of course, every update will include bug fixes, balance changes, and translation improvements we’ve made thanks to your reports and feedback!
[/p][p]We’ll be posting more information soon so please keep checking Steam for more news regarding these upcoming updates. Until then, come join the discussion on the Shiny Shoe Discord server and subscribe to our newsletter for behind-the-scenes tidbits and sneak peeks.

Thank you so much for supporting the Shiny Shoe team and playing Monster Train 2![/p]

[p]The Steam Summer Sale is full speed ahead![/p][p]Until July 10th, Monster Train 2 is on sale! Having a nice staycation at home? Travel along the Rail to the far reaches of Heaven and Hell! Can’t sleep because of summer heat waves? Monster Train 2 has hundreds of hours of content to entertain you! Here are just a few of the things to look forward to in the game: [/p][p] 1. Five brand new clans[/p][p]2. Keep the fun going forever with Endless Mode![/p][p]3. Master unique abilities[/p][p]4. Enjoy hours of play with near-endless variability[/p][p]5. Unlock all new card types [/p][p]And more! [/p][p]Have you already played hours and hours of Monster Train 2 and are looking for something new? All Shiny Shoe games are on sale as part of the Steam Summer Sale! Check out Monster Train and Inkbound today! [/p][p]Get all the Shiny Shoe games on sale during the Steam Summer Sale until July 10th! As always, thank you so much for supporting us by playing our games. I and all the Shiny Shoe team members hope you are having a wonderful summer and, if you haven’t already, share your summer plans with us in the Shiny Shoe Discord server! [/p][p]Also, don't forget to sign up for the Shiny Shoe newsletter! In every newsletter, I offer fun tidbits about the team, behind the scenes news, or never before seen (and not available anywhere else) extra details about Monster Train 2. If you're interested in any of these things, subscribe today and look forward to the next letter, going out on June 27th. [/p][p]Thank you again! [/p][p]Cami [/p][p]Community Manager at Shiny Shoe[/p][p] [/p]

[p]We are cooking on some bigger changes but they are going to take a bit of time. For today, we have a small update with 1.1.3.[/p][p][/p]

1. [p]Separated the mouse hit box for Trial and Start Battle buttons to reduce the likelihood of a misclick.[/p]
2. [p]Turned off controller/keyboard navigation to Calcified Ember widget in Covenant 6+ card drafts.[/p]