Monster Train 2 is now set for release on May 21

Following the news I shared yesterday about Monster Train 2 being Steam Deck Verified, they’ve today revealed the release date as well. I’m really excited about this one not just because it should work great on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux with Proton, but the game does look genuinely great.

It will arrive May 21st. Check out the new trailer below:

Monster Train 2 has a locomotive-sized trove of features coming including new playable factions, card types, buff-granting train customization, an Endless Mode, Daily and Dimensional challenges, run mutators, leaderboards and more. Combined with an immense array of cards to build unstoppable decks and synergies with and the series’ signature three-floor battlefield, Monster Train 2’s robust offering ensures newcomers and experienced strategists alike are in for a tense new fight brimming with possibility, excitement and deadly discovery.

Highlights:

Pyre Hearts: Each Pyre Heart brings unique functionality to gameplay. Unlocking them not only provides another way to customize your run before departing, but also plays a key role in advancing the story.

Dimensional Challenges: Ready for a new twist on your adventure? This mode offers handcrafted challenges, new Mutators, and unique cosmetic rewards to be earned as you complete them.

Train Customization: Unlock new parts for your train and customize it to suit your personal style.

The Logbook: In addition to recording completion goals, the improved Logbook also now includes new features, such as enemy information, collection objectives, and more ways to compare your achievements against your friends.

Daily Challenges: Take on a new challenge every day with a hugely modified run featuring brand new mutators, as well as some returning old favorites. Compete globally and against friends, and climb the leaderboards with a skill-focused scoring system.

Celestial Alcoves: The rapid expansion of the Rail has attracted many new visitors to Hell. Encounter a wide variety of random events with exciting gameplay and maybe even a few surprises from outside of the Monster Train universe.