Summary
Frosthavenis getting a video game adaptation, publisher Arc Games has announced. SomePCgamers will be able to jump into its closed beta starting in late March 2025.
Designed by Isaac Childres,Frosthavenis a popular board game thatraised nearly $13 million from Kickstarter in 2020, making it the platform’s biggest tabletop crowdfunding campaign to date. It’s a standalone sequel toGloomhaven, a cooperative tabletop game for up to four players designed by Childres, who also served as the director for the sequel.Frosthavenbegan shipping to Kickstarter backers in 2022.
AFrosthavenvideo game adaptationhas now been announced at Future Games Show: Spring Showcase. The March 20 event featured a minute-long trailer largely composed of gameplay footage, which establishes the digital version ofFrosthavenas a turn-based tactical RPG. Much like the tabletop original, theFrosthavenvideo game will support between one and four players.
Frosthaven’s Development Is Led by X-COM Creator
The video game adaptation ofFrosthavenis in development at Snapshot Games, a Bulgarian studio co-founded and led byX-COMcreator Julian Gollop. Established in 2013, Snapshot was independent until 2020, when it was acquired by Embracer Group subsidiary Saber Interactive. While a large part of Saber was sold to Beacon Interactive in March 2024, Snapshot wasn’t part of the $247 million deal. The studio has so far produced two titles, the most recent of which is the 2019 strategy gamePhoenix Point, which was ported to the PS4, Xbox One, and the now-defunct Google Stadia service in 2021. Snapshot ostensibly started working onFrosthavensoon afterward.
Frosthaven Will Feature New Classes, Outpost Management, and More
The digital version ofFrosthavenwill feature new character classes, requiring players to carefully consider team compositions and synergies in order to make the most of their limited resources. Outpost management will also be part of the gameplay loop, with certain features and mechanics being locked behind select buildings and upgrades.Frosthaven’s online co-op multiplayer will support between two and four players.
Frosthaven Closed Beta Is Starting Soon
Frosthavenis currently targeting a 2025 release on PC. It’s presently unclear whether the tactical RPG will eventually make its way to consoles. The game will initially launch as part of theSteam Early Access program. Before that happens, Snapshot is planning a closed beta, which is scheduled to kick off at 9am PT on March 27. The test will run until April 24. Details on how to participate in the beta—which will have limited spots—are available on thegame’s official website. The playtest will feature six starting character classes, 20 quests, and some outpost building mechanics.
