- Steam Autumn Sale and a Funguy Treat! - 1 October 2026
Hello, all Monster Train 2 players and fans of all things spooky! The trees are turning brilliant shades of red, pumpkin spice treats are back, and it is time for the Steam Autumn Sale! Starting today and running through October 8th at 10:00 AM PST, all Shiny Shoe games are available at a discounted price! Get Monster Train 2 or add the DLC, Destiny of the Railforged, to your Steam library! Shiny Shoe Games Now On Sale! Check out the full list of discounts across the entire Shiny Shoe game catalog below! Monster Train - 80% off Monster Train 2 - 30% off Destiny of the Railforged - 20% off Inkbound - 70% off Already have all the above? All our game bundles, soundtrack, and the Digital Compendium are also on sale! Free Funguy Pumpkin TemplateWe’re getting into the Halloween spirit with a little treat for all of you, our incredible players. If you’re looking to add some Monster Train 2 fla…
- Spotlight on the MT2 Modding Community - 24 July 2026
Hello MT2 Fans! Although we don’t yet have new updates to share regarding Monster Train 2, we wanted to celebrate the summer season by highlighting a group of dedicated players who have been creating unique new MT2 content: the modding community! Please keep reading to learn more about how to add your own twist to Monster Train 2, how to explore other players’ creations, and see a few examples of Monster Train 2 mods from balance tweaks, to entirely new clans, and more! How do I get started?If you’ve ever wanted to add your own cards to the game, create a new Artifact, or even design an entirely new clan and play it, you can do so by modding Monster Train 2! Thanks to the amazing Monster Train 2 modding community, there is already so much for you to draw from to get started. Trainworks Reloaded is a framework created by Brandon and crazyjackel that serves as the foundation for mods. To…
- The Steam Summer Sale Starts Now! - 25 June 2026
Hi, Monster Train 2 Fans! The Steam Summer Sale is finally here, starting today and running until July 9th, 2026 and 10:00 AM PT! This is a perfect chance to kick off the summer with Monster Train 2 or bundle it with any other Shiny Shoe game for an even greater discount! So, jump into a run, explore Soul Savior mode in MT2’s DLC: Destiny of the Railforged, or get the MT2 soundtrack and listen to Jordan Chin’s compositions on a summer road trip!Here’s what’s included in the sale!Monster Train 2, the OST, and the Digital Compendium on sale for 30% off! The original Monster Train for 80%OFF!Monster Train 2's first DLC, Destiny of the Railforged for 20% off!Many Monster Train 2 bundles so you can get one or multiple games for less! Check out a few of our past announcements for a closer look at all there is to offer in Monster Train 2 and learn all about bosses like the Fleshweaver, a brand…
- Congratulations to the Community Challenge Winners! - 26 May 2026
To all the Monster Train 2 fans out there! The official Shiny Shoe Monster Train 2 Community Challenge has officially concluded! A massive thank you to everyone who participated. We had some truly incredible runs!Congratulations to these 15 WINNERS for winning a special MONSTER TRAIN 2 T-SHIRT!Top 10 High Score Winners:Breadcrumb trail2580315641KryosGurg ManginexGerman JojoItsTangilicious那时无雨KosmosChaoGork the 134thgustave1375 Random Draw Winners (drawn at 12:00 PM PST when the challenge ended):Number 47: erasmus Number 260: Lou Sassol Number 102: mibcreative Number 289: 上校鸡块 Number 323: SpexHow do you claim your t-shirt? Please follow the steps below!Be a Server Member: Join the Shiny Shoe server and leave a message in the #mt2-community-challenge channel with your Steam username and run score. Wait for a DM: I will contact you directly and send you a form to submit your order. To give…
- Celebrate One Year of Monster Train 2 with a Week of Challenges and Prizes! - 21 May 2026
Hello Monster Train 2 Fans! Today is a special day as we celebrate the very first anniversary of Monster Train 2! We cannot believe that the game is officially a full year old, as it feels like just yesterday we were pushing the launch button here on Steam and across platforms. Before we get into some of the fun things we have planned, we want to send a massive thank you to each of you! Without you we could never have embarked on such an incredible journey we had this year. From launching two full, free content updates along with the first Monster Train 2 DLC: Destiny of the Railforged. All the hours you’ve played, your strategy guides, your memes, feedback, bug reports, and much more, have made it possible. And, for that, we could never thank you enough. But the journey is far from over! To celebrate both Monster Train 2 and Monster Train’s birthday, we’re hosting a week full of challe…
- Patch Notes 2.2.1 - 2 April 2026
Fixed regression caused in 2.2 where hovering artifact rewards in Celestial Alcove events could apply their effects in deck view when hovered even before the choosing the reward.Fixed regression caused in 2.2 where duplicating units in battle could lead to duplicated triggers, lack of status effects on the duplicated unit that should be present, and other similar issues.Fixed a rare soft lock in Soul Savior when a specific situation combining Witherbloom and splitter units like Legion of Wax could interact in a problematic way.Fixed Pyreshot showing two attack VFX, one on Pyre floor and one on Pyreshot floor, when Pyre has Burst.Fixed some English typos.Fixed a few translation issues in Traditional Chinese, German, and Russian.Restored some text that was accidentally deleted in some story events.
- Destiny of the Railforged Patch 2.2 - 19 March 2026
Hi everyone, today we are launching a new update focused on QoL and bug fixes. There are a few balance changes as well.Let us know if you have any feedback - we'll be watching and ready to respond if there are any new issues. Thanks for playing!Quality of Life ImprovementsAdded calculation of scaling value in the description for several artifacts. This includes artifacts like Historian’s Razor or Twisting Mycelium showing their impact in parentheses based on current gameplay state.Added calculation of scaling values (e.g. health for number of cards in deck) in Celestial Alcove event reward descriptions.Updated Freezestone to be able to be placed on cards with Permafrost.Updated Holystone to heal based on the spell's base cost instead of modified cost except for X-cost cards.Changed unit cloning (Assembly Room, Replicator Ray, etc.) to copy equipment.Improved performance of scaling upgra…
- Monster Train 2 Merch Available for Pre-order! - 20 February 2026
The wait is finally over! We are so thrilled to announce that Monster Train 2 merch is now available for pre-order for US & Canadian players as well as international fans! Celebrate your love for your favorite deck-building roguelite with a brand new shirt that features a high quality, original line art version of Monster Train 2’s iconic key art. Don't miss out on our first-ever Monster Train 2 merch drop! Head over to the Devolver Digital store now to secure your pre-order! US & Canada: Pre-order here! International: Pre-order here! Love the design? Want even more options? Let us know in the comments or vote in the announcements channel in the Shiny Shoe server! Finally, thank you so much for your continued support and for playing Monster Train 2! We are so grateful that we get to do what we do and none of it would be possible without you.
- Destiny of the Raiforged Deep Dive: The Railforged - 18 February 2026
The flames of Hell have heated up, and a new mechanical army has emerged in Monster Train 2! Since the launch of Monster Train 2’s first DLC, Destiny of the Railforged, we’ve been so pleased to see your best runs and OP builds. However, we’ve also seen quite a few questions, and so we’ve put together this closer look at the Railforged. Read on to learn more about Monster Train 2’s newest clan and the new mechanics that define it!THE RAILFORGED Along with his daughter, Heph, Herzal has rallied his Stewards–machines originally created for times of peace–and altered them to form new and exciting designs like the ones below!The Railforged Clan is defined by Stewards and machines engineered to fight the new wave of enemies pushing to escape the Soulstream. Within them come several fun and exciting new mechanics such as Forge, Smelt, and Refine. The core mechanics of the Railforged maximize o…
- Destiny of the Railforged Patch 2.1 - 12 February 2026
We hope you are enjoying the Wurmkin and the Destiny of the Railforged DLC! We have been carefully watching feedback and have added a few new features on top of additional bug fixes in this update.New Soul Savior featuresSoul Savior Win Streak Tracking - one streak for each of the difficulties.Soul Savior Stat Tracking - a separate section in the Logbook for your best stats specifically in Soul Savior mode.Soul randomization updated to work like clan randomization. You cannot see the randomized Souls until the run begins and the decision to choose random Souls is persisted across runs.Added ability to detach souls directly from the Soul list in the HUD. Also, Soul attaching and detaching should now be allowed in most areas excluding in battle. It wasn't previously possible in the merchant screen, for example.Soul Savior Changes and FixesThe number of allowed Soul draft rerolls are now l…
- Destiny of the Railforged Hotfix 2.0.4 - 9 February 2026
Fixed slowdown when using Boilerplate equipment with a lot of Forge Points.Fixed an undo failure related to rapidly ending your turn before all of a played card's triggers fire, most commonly seen with Wurmkin.Fixed Smelt effects sometimes softlocking card selection when recast by Echo Vault and playing with a controller or keyboard.Updated Mollis Soul to no longer be attachable to cards unless they directly apply Status Effects.Fixed a few typos.
- Destiny of the Railforged Hotfix 2.0.3 - 5 February 2026
Hi everyone, we are continuing to work on fixing various issues and are preparing a few small new features for the Railforged DLC for future release. In the meantime, today we are releasing the following set of improvements:Fixed an undo failure that was possible when using a combination of rooms with abilities and the Manifold Mirror artifact.Fixed Heph's Weaponsmith buffs being applied to enemies when equipping them.Fixed Geared Gauntlet preventing Sentry Turret from attacking.Fixed Red Crown, Truffles Fetch ability, and Plague Doctor event incorrectly handing out broken Railforged-only equipment when the DLC is not installed.Fixed Improved Deployable upgrade in Soul Savior reducing ember cost of cards by more than it should.Controller/Keyboard - added hotkey for toggling Forge Points (default is right stick click on controllers, H on keyboard).Improved clarity of Herzal's Enduring St…
- Destiny of the Railforged Hotfix 2.0.2 - 4 February 2026
Fixed uncommon hang while killing Infested units with other Room effects present.Fixed Wurmkin eggs potentially hatching multiple times when silence is removed.Fixed Railforged Spike unintentionally showing Burst tooltip.Fixed an issue where Wurmkin progress would not animate correctly in the Logbook if the DLC was not owned.Updated Burst wording for clarity. "Attacks an additional time. Remove 1 stack on Strike." >>> "Attacks an additional time per stack. Remove 1 stack after each attack made this way."Updated Multistrike wording for consistency. "Attacks an additional time each turn." >>> "Attacks an additional time per stack."Improved mousewheel scrolling in Soul Progression UI.
- Destiny of the Railforged Hotfix 2.0.1 - 3 February 2026
Thank you to everyone who has been playing our latest update and Destiny of the Railforged. We are committed to fixing all major bugs. Today, we are starting with resolving a few priority and small issues, but will be releasing more updates in the coming days.Fixed bug where sometimes a Soul Savior run could not be fully generated and would leave some sections empty.Fixed unlocalized button on region select screen.Fixed Boilerplate and Geared Gauntlet being missing from some card pools, like Swordmaiden's.Fixed Juggernaut text showing +20/+20 instead of +30/+30.Fixed Forged UI not activating when a unit with a Forge effect is added from an Event or Mutator.Prevented Railforged DLC upgrades from being applied by Malicka's Shifting Pyre.Fixed issue on some Macs with older operating systems where a native library would fail to load and make the game unplayable.Fixed issue where Railforged…
- Destiny of the Railforged is now LIVE! And the Wurmkin clan returns! - 2 February 2026
Destiny of the RailforgedThis update adds support for our newly released DLC, Destiny of the Railforged! The two big features in the DLC are:The Railforged ClanSoul Savior game modeRailforged ClanHerzal and Heph, the father-daughter blacksmithing duo behind the Rail and the Banished Outpost, have put their heads together to create an army of unique Stewards and machines like you have never seen before. Lead the Railforged clan and master their unique abilities to defeat the greatest threat Hell and Heaven have ever seen! Use Forge to upgrade powerful soldiers and weapons and deploy a new army of Stewards and machines. Soul Savior Follow the Rail to the Rift Station, the outpost for Hell’s clans against the latest threat to the Banished Outpost. There, dive into the Soulstream and play Monster Train 2 in Soul Savior mode. Hone your strategies and optimize your deck to face new enemies ac…
- Complete Look at the Wurmkin Clan in Monster Train 2 - 30 January 2026
Hello to all the Monster Train 2 fans out there! Prepare for a massive update that will shake up the Banished Outpost as the fan-favorite Wurmkin clan comes to Monster Train 2 on February 2, 2026! The addition of the clan to the base game will be a free content update alongside the paid DLC, Destiny of the Railforged. For those who mastered the first Monster Train and are familiar with the Wurmkin’s unique playstyle, we hope that you will enjoy this newly balanced clan. For those new to the series, we promise that the Wurmkin is a favorite for a reason. Set off on the Rail on February 2, 2026 and explore the strategic depth the Wurmkin offers! In anticipation of the Wurmkin’s arrival at the Banished Outpost, we’ve balanced the cards to fit seamlessly into Monster Train 2’s playstyle. If you want to see exactly which changes were made, we’ve gathered the full list of all the card changes…
- Destiny of the Railforged Launches on February 2nd! - 28 January 2026
Calling all Monster Train 2 Fans!We’re so excited to announce that on February 2, 2026, we will be launching not one but two content updates on the same day! The first will be the next chapter of Monster Train 2, the paid DLC, Destiny of the Railforged, available for $9.99 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Destiny of the Railforged will also launch on Nintendo Switch, but shortly after. The second, will be a completely free content update for all Monster Train 2 players! Keep reading to learn more about each!Wishlist Destiny of the Railforged by clicking on the link below!Destiny of the Railforged A rift in the bounds between Limbo and the next dimension fractures open to reveal a whole new evil set on revenge against Hell’s clans. In Destiny of the Railforged, explore new champions, enemies, and a whole new game mode. The Railforged Clan: Herzal and Heph have come together and…
- The Steam Winter Sale has begun: 20% Off Monster Train 2! - 18 December 2025
Season’s Greetings, Monster Train 2 fans! The Steam Winter Sale is Here!Get ready to get out of the cold and cozy up by the fire with a 20% discount off MT2! Don’t miss your chance to grab your favorite roguelike deckbuilder! The sale runs from now through January 5. 2026 at 10:00 AM PT. Need a last minute gift for a friend or family member who needs a new obsession? Want to prepare for the next Community Challenge with your fellow players? Do you know someone who keeps saying they’d get Monster Train 2 on sale, but they never do? If any of those rings true, now is the perfect opportunity to give them all MT2 or to grab the game yourself! Start browsing the sale now on our Steam store page. Thank you all so much for your incredible support this year, Happy Holidays, and see you in the New Year!
- Monster Train 2 now available on Mac - 10 December 2025
Monster Train 2 is now available on Mac! We’ve included all of the past year’s content updates too. Know a Mac gamer who needs a new obsession? Let them know (or treat yourself). Come on and board the train in our award winning deck builder.Release notes:Requires Mac with Apple SiliconSupports Steam Cloud saves, including transferring existing saves from Windows or Steam DeckPlayers on Mac who transfer saves from Windows or Steam Deck may need to turn down Scroll Sensitivity in the Gameplay settingsHave any feedback? Let us know in the comments or in our Discord.
- Nominate Monster Train 2! - 25 November 2025
Hello to all the MT2 Fans out there! Since the launch of Monster Train 2, many of us at Shiny Shoe have had a chance to speak with you, our players. We’ve gotten boasts about the number of hours you’ve played, screenshots of the ultimate Cov 10 run, a new personal best Daily Challenge score, and some killer MT2 memes. We’ve also received lovely stories that have meant a lot to us. Quick DMs on Discord about how you were playing Monster Train since the original game launched, your family has grown and now you play Monster Train 2 with one hand on the mouse and the other cradling your sleeping newborn. Longer messages about how you were experiencing health issues and you appreciated having a game to play for hours on end as you recuperated. And follow-up messages about how you’ve since gotten better! Messages that contained fan art, elaborate or short doodles but just as beautiful, which…
