In development from Snapshot Games, led by CEO Julian Gollop, who’s best known as the creator of X-COM, with Isaac Childres serving as a consultant on the project, Frosthaven is a dark fantasy tactical RPG evolution of the board game experience, where players can expect deep mechanics and challenging yet immensely satisfying gameplay both in Single Player and Co-Op Online Multiplayer.

As a spiritual successor to the board game Gloomhaven, seasoned veterans of the original board game or the video game will feel right at home venturing into the unforgiving and treacherous northern frontier of Frosthaven. Newcomers to the franchise can begin their epic adventure into the stunning world of Frosthaven, learn the game’s mechanics in an in-depth tutorial and choose from various difficulty modes tailored to their skill level. 

With Frosthaven, the brand-new character classes, each featuring unique playstyles and abilities, make it so that every decision matters. Players will need to balance risk and reward, working towards the best synergies between the classes comprising their party. Carefully managing resources is paramount to progress through a gripping campaign, set in a vast world filled with menacing enemies and diverse environments.

Frosthaven's 2nd major Early Access content update (Steam/Epic Games Store), called Legacy of the Algox, will launch on January 22, 2026.

This substantial content drop includes the newly added Algox storyline, three highly-anticipated playable heroes, five bosses, two unique biomes, one new pet, and more to the digital adaptation of the best-selling, critically acclaimed board game by Cephalofair Games and Isaac Childres.

In Early Access from Snapshot Games, led by CEO Julian Gollop – the creator of X-COM, with board game creator Isaac Childres from Cephalofair Games on board as a consultant, Frosthaven introduces the Legacy of the Algox storyline. With the Unfettered threat finally dealt with, the heroes of Frosthaven turn their attention to the escalating Algox conflict. An Algox messenger arrives, bringing information about a possible resolution. Now the heroes of Frosthaven must decide the fate of the Algox and shape the legacy that will define their future. Something ancient and malevolent stirs beneath the ice. 

In addition to an epic new storyline filled with political intrigue, three playable heroes enter the Frozen North: “Astral,” “Drill,” and “Shackles.” These classes introduce unique playstyles and abilities that will dynamically shape party builds and strategy considerations. Also joining these heroes is an additional pet, totaling 11 pets so far for players to discover and capture! Summon your pets from the Stables, bring them into battle, and activate unique and powerful abilities, adding strategic depth beyond standard item cards. 

Here's what's coming to Frosthaven: Legacy of the Algox:

• The Algox Storyline: Help your allied Algox tribe as they negotiate peace talks with their rivals and hopefully gain full cooperation.
• New Pets: Complete your collection at the Stables with the most elusive pets, adding a dynamic advantage in battle. 
• 3 New Playable Heroes: Unlock three advanced classes by completing scenarios and implement new diverse strategies into your repertoire. 
• 5 New Bosses: Battle ancient foes, equipped with tactical challenges to overcome.
• 2 New Biomes: Explore new areas and travel far to expand your evergrowing map.
• 25+ More Quests: Confront dangerous threats and reveal more of what lies beneath and beyond Frosthaven.
• 9 Building Upgrades: Enhance and build up Frosthaven even further.
• Town Hall Challenges: Complete unique objectives from the Town Hall and increase your party’s capabilities. 
• 31 New Items: Expand the arsenal of your Heroes with new items - both crafted and discovered during the new quests.

Key Features:

• UNIQUE CHARACTERS - Choose from six starting character classes—including the Banner Spear, Boneshaper, Drifter, Geminate, Blinkblade, and Deathwalker.
  • Additional classes will be unlocked as you progress your campaign.
  • Each class features its own unique abilities and playstyle to master. 
• DEEP, TACTICAL COMBAT - Engage in deep, tactical turn-based combat, testing your skills against an array of new enemies and formidable bosses. 
  • Utilize an ability card system that requires careful planning to unleash devastating attacks, execute powerful combos, and try keeping your party members alive. 
• BUILD YOUR OUTPOST - Manage the Outpost, constructing and upgrading various buildings, unlocking new game features and mechanics. 
• AN EVER-GROWING EXPERIENCE - The Early Access release launches with 35+ quests across Acts 1 and 2, with over 130 total quests planned for the campaign as development continues. 
  • The included Tutorial and Introductory quest line allows both new and old players to get accommodated with the basic mechanics and gameplay. 
• CO-OP ONILINE MULTIPLAYER – Frosthaven supports 2-4 players so you can play with your friends anywhere and at any time. 
• A STUNNING WORLD TO EXPLORE – A stunning art style, highly detailed models and textures, and expressive animations all bring the world of Frosthaven to life. 
  • Be ready to explore diverse biomes, changing seasons, and dynamic environments as your adventure progresses.

Frosthaven is in development for PC (Steam/Epic Games Store), currently scheduled for 2026.