Monster Train — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Monster Train 2 Now Available! | 2025-05-21 | Monster Train 2 has officially left the station! It’s up to you to stop the corrupted forces of Heaven. This time, you’re taking the fight to THEM! Battle the angels on your own terms by building the ultimate army of banished angels, ethereal fae-like creatures from the great beyond, and…mushrooms? All is possible in Monster Train 2’s world! Download Monster Train 2 today and enjoy: Five brand new clans Keep the fun going forever with Endless Mode! Master unique abilities Enjoy hours of play with near-endless variability Unlock all new card types And much, much more! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/Monster_Train_2/ To celebrate Mon |
| Monster Train 2 - Next Stop: Launch | 2025-05-16 | Hi folks, this is your conductor speaking. We’d like to once again thank you for riding Monster Train Railways. As we near our final destination, we’d like to quickly run down our launch day checklist. We’re going to remind you of all the new content, modes, and even share some new info on pricing and other goodies. So keep those seatbelts fastened, put your tray tables in the upright and locked position, and please ignore the fact that I’ve switched this train metaphor into that of an airplane. Ready? Let’s go. https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2742830/67f81183554f51e6d41f9fa0ddc87ebca46ee624/ss_67f81183554f5 |
| Monster Train 2 - Creating Collaborations | 2025-05-08 | Overview Going into Monster Train 2, we had better connections and had made friends with folks at other studios who had played our games. This gave us an opportunity to reach out to some folks who we were fans of Monster Train to ask if they’d be up to let us work with them as part of Monster Train 2. Fortunately a few of our favorites said yes and so we set to work making these crossovers happen. We knew the right place in Monster Train 2 to put them was where surprises happen on every run: the ‘event system’ (aka., the Concealed Caverns in Monster Train 1 and Celestial Alcove in Monster Train 2). We also have some useful tools in this syste |
| Monster Train 2 - Balatro x Monster Train 2 | 2025-05-08 | Multiply your run wins with the help of the Jokers of Balatro! Swing by a Celestial Alcove for a chance encounter with Jimbo, who is more than happy to lend you their powers! Jokers are artifacts, giving unique effects that can change the entire flow of your run. Buff your Pyre Heart with Triboulet, who gives a permanent health boost for each rare card in your deck, or Chicot who ensures you’re paid for each card you purge. There are many jokers hopping on the Monster Train from the world of Balatro, how you use their powers is up to you! Hedge your bets and stack your pile of winnings higher than the heavens! Play with fate and fortune when |
| Monster Train 2 - Updated Demo Now Available! | 2025-04-30 | Hi, everyone!! Thank you so much to everyone who has played the Monster Train 2 demo and submitted feedback on the game. Leading up to Monster Train 2’s launch on May 21st, 2025, we’ve integrated many of your suggestions into the game. Since there have been so many changes to the game, we wanted to update the demo so it fits the current version of the game more closely. Plus, players who are interested get a little sneak peek before Monster Train 2's launch. So, without further ado, here are just a few changes we’ve made to the demo: Updated balance: buffs and nerfs on a variety of cards, artifacts, and enemies. Fixed several edge case gamepl |
| Monster Train launching on Android! | 2025-04-25 | It’s official, Monster Train App will be released on Android! Soon, you’ll be able to play your favorite roguelike deckbuilder on the train, in the car, in the bus, or while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store. Really, you’ll be able to play Monster Train anywhere (although please don’t do so while operating heavy machinery or power tools). Pre-register for Monster Train on Android today by clicking on the link here! What does it mean to pre-register? It just means that you will be the first notified when the game launches (which, although I cannot reveal an exact date, I can say that it will be very soon). So, spread the news and pre |
| Monster Train 2 - Cult of the Lamb x Monster Train 2 - A Cult Crossover! | 2025-04-23 | The One Who Waits has spread his influence to Heaven! Our friends at Massive Monster have lent the power of the Red Crown and its Cultists to the Legions of Hell! Embolden one of your units with the power of the crown, making them endless and giving them a random equipment each time they’re summoned! The source of this power is wrapped in secrecy, but there are rumors of obtaining it at a Celestial Alcove if you’re lucky. Don the Red Crown, amass your cult, and take down the corrupted legions of Heaven! Cult of the Lamb is just the beginning - keep an eye out for other strange visitors from worlds beyond when Monster Train 2 hits PC, Xbox Ser |
| Monster Train 2 - Introducing The Underlegion | 2025-04-21 | My name is Cami and I am the Community Manager at Shiny Shoe. You might have seen me during one of our weekly dev streams or hanging around the Shiny Shoe Discord server as ‘ShinyCami.’ This week, I’m taking over the dev blogs and putting on my game designer hat to talk about the cutest clan (in my opinion) in all of Monster Train 2: the Underlegion! Don’t let their cute faces deceive you, the Underlegion is one of the most formidable clans in Hell. Spawned from the putrid soils of a forest on the edges of Limbo, this clan has many dangerous characteristics beneath the surface. Led by the incomparable Madame Lionsmane and her trusted right-ha |
| Monster Train 2 - Introducing the Luna Coven | 2025-04-17 | I’m Albert A. from the design crew. Today I’m here to introduce one of the clans in Monster Train 2, the Luna Coven! Below, you’ll find Ekka, leader of the Luna Coven. A powerful magic wielder, she was present for the tragic destruction of the Coven’s home beyond Heaven. She is also one of the few champions who has seen first hand the corrupting force enveloping Heaven. Perhaps that is why her home was targeted. Ekka, Luna Coven's main champion She is accompanied by the second Luna Coven champion: Arduhn, Guardian of the Coven and personal guard to Ekka. He too, remembers the tragic fall of the Coven’s homeland and has made it his mission to |
| Monster Train 2 - Introducing the Lazarus League! | 2025-04-14 | Howdy! I’m Brian, senior gameplay programmer at Shiny Shoe, and I’m here to introduce a new clan in Monster Train 2 - the Lazarus League. The Lazarus League is a group of mad scientists and their creations. Themed around horror and the macabre, we drew our inspirations from a variety of films and books: Frankenstein, Nosferatu, Reanimator, Alien, and a bunch of others have their DNA running through the League. Orechi, first champion of the Lazarus League clan This is immediately exemplified by their Champion, Orechi. He serves as the head of the Lazarus League, the scientist at the center of every dark experiment and twisted creation. He’s a |
| Monster Train 2 - Official Clans Reveal Video | 2025-04-09 | You’ve theorized, you’ve speculated, and now it’s time for you to properly Meet The Champions of the upcoming Monster Train 2 clans! After all this time of waiting and only seeing their logos in the demo, it’s time we reveal the biggest mystery of all: WHO ARE OUR NEW HEROES? I’m sure you’re shaking with anticipation, and we’ve got a news trailer that aims to put that trembling to rest! (Although, if shaking still persists, you may want to see a doctor) You’re all probably familiar with the clans in the demo. The fallen Banished, a clan composed of angels and hymnists alike, focusing on stacking valor and heavy equipment. The fierce Pyreborne |
| Monster Train 2 arrives May 21st, 2025 | 2025-04-01 | Hi friends. It’s April Fools' day. If you’ve spent enough time on the internet, you already know what today is about. It’s about goofs. It’s about tricks. It’s about “pulling a fast one”. April Fools' Day in the video game world is a particularly special time for video game studios like us. With the right April Fools’ Day announcement, your game can land at the top of the gaming news sites and subreddits. So we’ve studied the history of the holiday, run the simulations and crunched the numbers, and found that these days there are two key paths to April Fools' Day success: A) Put out an announcement so “too good to be true” that eventually we |
| The Ultimate Deckbuilding Duo is Here | 2025-02-21 | Hey everyone, Renee from Big Fan Games here! If you love roguelike deckbuilders, then we’ve got the perfect bundle for you. Monster Train and Slay the Spire — two genre-defining, card-slinging, strategic masterpieces — are now available together at a special discounted price! Whether you're battling through the ever-changing floors of the Spire or defending the final burning pyre on a train bound for hell, this bundle is your ticket to countless hours of strategic decision-making, deck crafting, and intense roguelike action. What’s in the bundle? 🃏 Slay the Spire – Build your deck, choose your path, and fight your way to the top through ever |
| Monster Train 2 - demo out now! | 2025-02-19 | Hi, Monster Train fans! We are so excited to announce our next game at Shiny Shoe: Monster Train 2! That’s right, Monster Train now has a sequel and you can play the demo today on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830 Delve back into the battle between Heaven and Hell in Monster Train 2. But, there’s a twist. This time, we’re bringing the fight to Heaven! Lead all new clans of Hell and take on the corrupted angels of Heaven in this all-new, action-packed, and endlessly replayable continuation of the Monster Train story! Monster Train 2 has hours of new content for the roguelike fan to enjoy (I see you, players who’ve spent hundred |
| Celebrate Demon's Mirror's Launch with a Monster Train Bundle! | 2024-09-06 | https://i.imgur.com/QSh8AMn.png Hey there Monster Train fans! Harris from Good Shepherd Entertainment here. I think it's safe to say that if you're reading this, you're likely a fan of roguelike deckbuilders starring hellish creatures. Well I've got great news for you - Demon's Mirror, our newest release in the aforementioned hellish-creature-deckbuilder genre, has hit Steam this week! Demon's Mirror is a deckbuilding roguelike with a tile-chaining twist. Whether you're playing cards or comboing gems, Demon's Mirror very well could be your next favorite roguelike. And did I mention that critics love it? To celebrate launch, we're offering a s |
| Monster Train x Dicefolk Bundle Available Now | 2024-03-01 | Hey, everyone! It’s been a while, but we have something pretty cool to share. Our friends at Leap and Tiny Ghoul have just released a fantastic new game called Dicefolk. It’s a tactical, turn-based roguelike deckbuilder (or, in this case, dicebuilder) where you recruit Chimeras, build your perfect team, and then lead them into battle! Here’s a trailer to pique your interest: If you liked Monster Train, we’d be willing to bet that Dicefolk is right up your alley. We’re excited to partner with the Dicefolk team on a bundle with Monster Train, and equally excited to tell you that the package comes with a lil’ discount for both titles. By picking |
| Fledgling Imp Plushies are OUT NOW! | 2023-08-01 | It's here! This adorable little plush replica of everyone's favorite diminutive orange demon is available now until August 22nd, but ONLY until then! Fledgling Imp Plushie does EVERYTHING that Fledgling Imp does, only snugglier! Also, it doesn't do anything that Fledgling Imp does, I made that up! But it sure is adorable, and it makes a GREAT gift. ORDER YOUR PLUSHIES HERE |
| Introducing Monster Train Plushies! | 2022-12-09 | Calling all guests on board, this is your Steward Chief Speaking. We are now entering the first stage for the production of a monstrously powerful item that will change the tides of our war with the Winged. When the time will come, we're going to hit them with the strength of A THOUSAND PLUSHIES. You read that right. Plushies. Join us on our Discord channel to cast your vote and choose. Choose the form of the Plushies. https://discord.gg/93U88Tt9pN Tag your friends and gather more votes for your favorite monster! |
| Monster Train is now available on iOS! | 2022-10-27 | Hello friends! We're happy to inform you that the 27/10 Monster Train has now departed from the iOS App Store! It's been a hell of a ride, no pun intended. Check out Monster Train iOS here!! Monster Train iOS includes: the base game the "Wild Mutation" update the "Friends and Foes" update 250 cards With this release, we're welcoming a whole new audience to the ultimate roguelike fan favorite. We hope you ALL are ready to ride your train to hell on the go! Players looking for an even deeper experience can also purchase “The Last Divinity” DLC, available separately in-game! The Android version is next on our list, so keep an eye out for news: w |
| Monster Train is coming to iOS on October 27th! | 2022-10-13 | Hi Community! We know things have been quiet since our last update, and that’s because we’ve been working on bringing Monster Train to mobile! In just two weeks, you will have another way to bring your favorite deck builder with you everywhere. Monster Train iOS will be launching on October 27th and you can PRE-ORDER now! What about our Android users? The Android version is next on our list, so thanks for waiting patiently as we focus on that. In the meantime, is it the right time to brag that Monster Train Steam Deck has officially been verified by Valve as Playable ;) ? What does it cost? Monster Train on iOS will cost $9.99 for the base ga |