Developer Digital Sun and publisher11 Bit Studioshave announced that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will be released first in Early Access. They have also revealed that the game will be available in this in-development state onSteamon October 23.
Looking for Prosperity in a New Community
Following up on the unique action RPG rogue-lite from 2018,Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vaulttakes players to Tresna. Stranded in this distant village along with other individuals, it’ll be up to you to attempt to make the community prosper and find a way back home.
Protagonist Will is back, and he needs to once again balance his schedule as both an adventurer and an entrepreneur. The idea is that the player has to go on expeditions, getting relics on the way, which he can then sell in his store.
The new game will feature 3D graphics and promises to add a lot of depth to the full experience in both gameplay aspects. It’ll be possible to unlock perks and upgrades for the runs which may help players explore further and gain more money with the treasures they find.
The companies have shared a new trailer that showcases some bits of gameplay. Fighting against enemies and bosses, exploring, obtaining loot and selling items are all part of the video, giving an early look at the experience.
The Contents of Moonlighter 2’s Early Access
On release, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will feature the first three biomes. Each of these has different enemies to fight against, and the combat will feature four main weapons, which may be improved with the help of other shops in the village. These establishments may also provide upgrades and armors that may increase the chance of survival.
As players explore the areas, it’ll be possible to get over 120 relics to sell in the shop. There, it will be possible to set the prices and serve customers in a customized space which will have more strategic elements to take into account compared to the first game.
The early access build will launch with nearly 100 shop and dungeon perks. These may boost income and add a variety of effects to add strategic layers to the experience. As the player directly handles the store, it’ll be necessary to haggle with customers and deal with various events that may show up unexpectedly in a random manner.
According to the developers, the game can be played even by newcomers who have not explored the firstMoonlighter. There will, however, be elements, like characters, that come from the first game. For that reason, old fans are likely to get extra enjoyment from the extra knowledge and seeing what happens to those individuals after the original story.
The new game will feature 3D graphics and promises to add a lot of depth to the full experience in both gameplay aspects.
Players who can’t wait to try the game out in October may also play the demo, which is currently available on Steam. It covers the beginning of the story, part of the Kalina biome (the first one available in the game), two bosses, and two distinct weapons out of the four the early access build will offer.
