The shop is officially open for business. Seven years after the original game redefined the balance between dungeon crawling and inventory management, Digital Sun has released Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault into Early Access on Steam. The launch comes with a 15% discount and a substantial amount of Day One content, inviting players to return to Will's dual life of merchant and adventurer.
What is included in the Early Access launch?
Early Access titles often struggle with a lack of content at launch, but Digital Sun seems determined to avoid that pitfall. The initial build of Moonlighter 2 drops players into a fairly robust version of the game's new endless loop structure. Instead of a single dungeon, we are looking at a multi-biome setup that should provide plenty of variety for initial build testing.
Here is the breakdown of what you can play right now:
- Three Distinct Biomes: New environments to explore and loot.
- 150+ Relics: Essential for the roguelite elements, offering significant build variety.
- Four Main Weapons: The core arsenal for Will's combat encounters.
- Nearly 100 Perks: Passive bonuses that likely tie into the new progression systems.
This volume of content suggests that the core gameplay loop—dive, loot, sell, upgrade—is fully functional. The addition of over 150 relics is particularly exciting for veteran players, as it implies a deeper level of combat customization than the first game offered initially.
How will player feedback shape the game?
Digital Sun has made it clear that this Early Access period is about refinement, not just bug fixing. They are actively directing players to their Steam forums, Discord, and Reddit to provide feedback on balance and features. Given the complexity of balancing a game that is half action-RPG and half store-management simulator, this community input will be critical in tweaking the economy. If a specific weapon is too overpowered or a shop mechanic feels tedious, now is the time to speak up.
Merch and Legacy
Alongside the digital launch, the studio has opened a new merchandise store featuring physical goods like T-shirts and backpacks. It is a nod to the community that has kept the original game relevant for nearly a decade. While the merch is a nice bonus, the real story here is the gameplay. Moonlighter 2 is attempting to evolve the "shopkeeper by day, hero by night" formula into something more expansive. With the game now live, we finally get to see if the new "Endless Vault" concept holds up to the legacy of the original.