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Moonlighter 2 The Endless Vault

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Release
game · 2027-01-21 · Japan · 2026-10-22
Release
game · 2026-12-10 · Japan · 2026-09-02
Release
game · September 2, 2026 · 2026-09-08
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A Game Spark play report covers Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, developed by Digital Sun. · 2026-09-13
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Protagonist Will still runs an item shop while raiding dungeons. · 2026-09-13
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The visuals move from 2D pixel art to 3D. · 2026-09-13
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Dungeons now use a route-based roguelite structure with branching path choices. · 2026-09-13
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Four melee weapon types (sword, greatsword, spear, fists) plus a gun replace the previous bow. · 2026-09-13
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A backpack-swing attack joins the combat set. · 2026-09-13
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The sequel rebuilds its dungeon and combat systems around a roguelite route structure rather than extending the previous game's room-by-room exploration. · 2026-09-13
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available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S · 2026-09-08
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physical edition for Switch 2 and PS5 scheduled for December 10 via Sega · 2026-09-08
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full release ends a roughly ten-month early access period · 2026-09-08
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moved from pixel art to an anime style · 2026-09-08
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distinctive backpack-packaging reward system · 2026-09-08
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developed by Digital Sun · 2026-09-02
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available on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, and is also on PC and Xbox Game Pass · 2026-08-05
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free demo available on all platforms, pre-orders started on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 · 2026-08-05
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official launch on September 2, 2026 · 2026-08-05

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  • Confirmed game September 2, 2026 Sep 18 · source
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  • Debunked game 2025-11-19 PC Sep 13 · source
  • Confirmed official launch on September 2, 2026 Sep 13 · source

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Oct 22

Moonlighter 2 Package Release In Japan Slips to January 21, 2027

Sega opened a Japanese-language official site for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, the Digital Sun action RPG that mixes dungeon runs with shopkeeping. The site covers dungeon combat, the shop, and the village. Sega also moved the Japanese package version from December 10, 2026 to January 21, 2027. The company cites the postponement and apologizes for it. The package is priced at 5,400 yen before tax, CERO B, for one player.

Sep 13

Moonlighter 2 Play Report Details 3D Shift And Roguelite Dungeons

A Game Spark play report covers Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, developed by Digital Sun. Protagonist Will still runs an item shop while raiding dungeons, but the visuals move from 2D pixel art to 3D. Dungeons now use a route-based roguelite structure with branching path choices. Four melee weapon types (sword, greatsword, spear, fists) plus a gun replace the previous bow, and a backpack-swing attack joins the combat set.

Sep 8

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Gets Full Official Release on PC and Consoles

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault left early access and reached its full official release on September 2, 2026. The roguelite sequel, which moved from pixel art to an anime style, is available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A physical edition for Switch 2 and PS5 is scheduled for December 10 via Sega.

Sep 2

Sega Sets Moonlighter 2 Package Release for PS5 and Switch 2

Sega will release the package edition of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan on December 10, 2026, priced at 5,400 yen (5,940 yen with tax). Sega signed a co-publishing agreement with UK publisher Silver Lining Interactive and will handle manufacturing and sales of the package title in Japan. The action RPG and management sim sequel is developed by Spanish studio Digital Sun.

Aug 30

This Week's New Game Releases Include Onimusha: Way of the Sword

The week of August 31 to September 6, 2026, brings a heavy slate of new game releases across Japan and North America, led by two major action titles. Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on September 4 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, priced at 8,990 yen. The sword-fighting action game is set in early Edo-period Kyoto transformed by miasma, with players controlling swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, who bears the Oni Gauntlet and battles the supernatural Genma. Stages recreate real landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine. A pre-order bonus offers an omamori charm and sword fittings set usable in-game. The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy action RPG from Rebel Wolves, arrives on September 3 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 9,790 yen. It stars a Dawnwalker who lives as a human by day and a vampire by night, with day and night gameplay duality as a key attraction. Also releasing this week are Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, My Hero Academia: All's Justice, and Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault.

Aug 5

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Launches September 2, Original Goes Free on Steam

11 bit studios and Digital Sun announced on August 5 that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will officially launch on September 2, 2026. The sequel, which entered Early Access on PC on November 19, 2025, will leave Early Access with version 1.0, concluding the main story and adding new weapons, armor, and endgame content. The game is available on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, and is also on PC and Xbox Game Pass. To mark the release date announcement, the original Moonlighter is being distributed free on Steam until August 9. The 2018 action RPG, developed by Digital Sun, combines dungeon exploration with shop management, and has a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam from about 17,000 reviews. The free distribution period is August 5 to August 9, and the game will remain in players' libraries permanently. A free demo of Moonlighter 2 is also available on all platforms, and pre-orders have started on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.