Presented by 11 Bit Studios

Moonlighter 2 1.0 release date announced as shopkeeping sim emerges from Early Access

There's no denying that I love the original Moonlighter game, and I've been waiting patiently for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault to exit Early Access with it's big 1.0 release, and now the time is here.

Moonlighter 2 1.0 is dropping on September 2, 2026, and on that date it'll also launch on PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X. Originally launching into Early Access in November 2025, it's previously only been available on PC via Steam and PC Game Pass, but now after eight months it's breaking confinement.

Will runs through a portal with a sword in hand in cropped key art for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault

Wishlist or play Moonlighter 2 on Steam now!

Release date: September 2, 2026

Live as a shopkeeper and merchant by day, but spend your nights exploring dungeons in this sequel to the original epic roguelite action RPG.

WISHLIST NOW

In Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, you play as a young chap called Will who, by day, runs a village shop, and then by night, goes dungeon crawling to find wares to sell in said shop. Just call him the adventure merchant.

Since launching into Early Access players have been treated to two major content drops alongside smaller patches, but version 1.0 will bring several brand new features and additions to the game. The most alluring of all is the conclusion to the main story, but you'll also get new armor, weapons, and a new combat ability known as the Bomb Path. This causes enemies to explode after they've taken a certain number of hits, inflicting damage on any nearby enemies.

Plus, there's the final level of Will's shop unlocked, adding extra Bloblet slots, and more options to make the village and your shop feel like your own.

But there's more. The Infinite Endless Vault is a new postgame challenge that offers an ever-scaling gauntlet of gold-filled runes. There's also a new Hardcore mode for the core game, which means if you ever die in the dungeons, you will have to start all over again.

You can get a good sense of the 1.0 release with the above launch trailer which just debuted at the Future Games Show.

And, ahead of September 2 and the 1.0 release, a Moonlighter 2 demo is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC.

If you're looking for more excellent games from today's Future Games Show, have a look at our official Steam page.

CATEGORIES

Sam Loveridge is the Brand Director and former Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar. She joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. Her experience has seen her cover console and PC games, along with gaming hardware, for a decade, and for GamesRadar, she's in charge of the site's overall direction, managing the team, and making sure it's the best it can be. Her gaming passions lie with weird simulation games, big open-world RPGs, and beautifully crafted indies. She plays across all platforms, and specializes in titles like Pokemon, Assassin's Creed, The Sims, and more. Basically, she loves all games that aren't sports or fighting titles! In her spare time, Sam likes to live like Stardew Valley by cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and enjoying life in the countryside.