Arc Games and Snapshot Games have officially announced that Frosthaven, the tactical RPG adaptation of the acclaimed board game, will debut its first-ever public demo during Steam Next Fest from June 9 to June 16. The demo will support both single player and online co-op for up to four players and include full NVIDIA GeForce NOW compatibility. Check out their full introduction and overview trailer down below:
Unveiled during IGN Live, Frosthaven is being developed by Snapshot Games under the leadership of Julian Gollop, the legendary creator of X-COM, in partnership with board game creator Isaac Childres of Cephalofair Games. Frosthaven is a dark fantasy tactical RPG based on the bestselling board game of the same name, known for its deep systems, harsh environments, and strategic combat.
“The time is almost here to open the gates and let all PC players from around the world have the chance to experience FROSTHAVEN in our demo, releasing June 9 for Steam Next Fest: June Edition," said Julian Gollop, CEO of Snapshot Games. “With our Closed Beta playtest a few months ago, it was extremely valuable for us to get feedback directly from FROSTHAVEN board game fans, as well as Gloomhaven video game and board game fans. The feedback and support we received was incredible. Fans shared how they loved our adaptation, and gave suggestions on what tweaks they’d like to see to make our video game adaptation even better. FROSTHAVEN will be an evolving adventure, and this upcoming demo will let us have even more players jump in and help us evolve the game before it launches in Early Access on PC this year.”
Players participating in the Steam Next Fest demo will be able to:
- Choose from four starting character classes
- Engage in tactical combat missions and tutorial quests
- Build and manage an Outpost, unlocking new features by constructing buildings and completing events
- Experience full voice narration from Forteller Games, known for their work on the board game’s narrative companion
- Play across single player or 2–4 player online co-op
- Stream via GeForce NOW, allowing play on nearly any device
The demo also reflects UI and gameplay improvements based on feedback from the earlier closed beta, which included board game fans from both Frosthaven and Gloomhaven communities.
The public demo starts Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. PT and runs through Monday, June 16 at 10 a.m. PT. This will mark the first time global players get hands-on with Frosthaven ahead of its Early Access launch later this year on PC.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Cephalofair’s universe or a tactical RPG newcomer, Frosthaven looks to blend board game roots with digital innovation and this demo is your first chance to step into its frozen frontier. Will you be hopping in and giving it a try?
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