Monster Train 2 Launch Today with Exciting New Clan and Gameplay!

Monster Train 2 Launch Today With Exciting New Clan And Gameplay!

Monster Train 2 just pulled into the station—and it’s not slowing down for anyone.

The deck-building roguelike sequel dropped on May 21, and if you’re thinking “oh no, not another card game,” think again. This thing slaps harder than a rare holographic Charizard on eBay.

Developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Big Fan Games, Monster Train 2 is the follow-up to the surprise 2020 hit that took Slay the Spire fans on a hellbound ride with demons, angels, and tactical insanity. Now it’s back—with more cards, more chaos, and sharper polish than your grandma’s silverware.

And yeah, it’s good. Really good.

According to PC Gamer, the sequel doesn’t just rest on the laurels of the first—it upgrades them. “Monster Train 2 is a masterclass in how to build on a strong foundation,” they wrote in their May 21 review, calling it “an all-time great deckbuilder” with new mechanics that actually make sense (looking at you, unnecessary complexity).

This time around, it’s not just about stacking units in train cars. Room cards change the way you shape your battlefield, and equipment cards give you bonuses that feel like cheating—but aren’t. That’s the sweet spot.

New clans like the Pyreborne bring spicy abilities and fresh strategies, because hey, who wants to play the same boring build over and over? Not you. Not us.

And if you’re worried about the story being an afterthought, relax. The devs clearly took a red pen to the script. There’s lore now. Real, chewy, good lore. Even the demons seem more emotionally available.

Monster Train 2 launched on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch—plus, it’s on Game Pass. That’s right: no excuses. You’ve already paid for this rollercoaster. Get on it.

Critics are loving it. XboxEra said it’s “a must-play for fans of strategy and roguelike games,” adding that it’s “one of the most addictive experiences of the year.” And they’re not wrong. You’ll be thinking in clan synergies and artifact bonuses while brushing your teeth.

Bottom line? Monster Train 2 is everything a sequel should be. Bigger. Bolder. Better. It’s the kind of glow-up that makes other games wish they had that kind of sequel energy.

Now excuse us—we’ve got a pyre to protect.