In Celebration of Bringing Frosthaven to the Digital Realm, the digital version of Frosthaven will be on Sale for 10% off until August 7
Frosthaven Featured at Gen Con 2025 Starting Tomorrow with an Early Access Demo Available at Cephalofair Games’ and Forteller Games’ Booths
Redwood City, CA – July 30, 2025 - Today, Arc Games, a leading publisher of premium and live service games, in partnership with Asmodee and Cephalofair Games, are excited to reveal the Early Access launch trailer a day early for FROSTHAVEN, the dark fantasy tactical RPG based on the highly acclaimed board game of the same name – is entering Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store tomorrow, July 31. In celebration of bringing the beloved board game to the digital realm, FROSTHAVEN will be available for 10% off its retail price of $39.99 until August 7.
Also, to give players the ultimate strategic board game digital adaptation experience, Arc Games has partnered with Twin Sails, publisher of the digital version of Gloomhaven, to offer a bundle that includes both FROSTHAVEN and Gloomhaven that will be available for a limited time starting tomorrow, the same day of FROSTHAVEN’s Early Access launch, and be available for 10% off the bundle’s retail price of $74.98.
In development from Snapshot Games, led by CEO Julian Gollop, who’s best known as the creator of X-COM, with the board game creator Isaac Childres from Cephalofair Games serving as a consultant on the project, starting tomorrow, players can jump into the world of FROSTHAVEN like never before and experience how this faithful video game adaptation evolves the beloved board game experience. Tomorrow’s Early Access launch will mark just the beginning of FROSTHAVEN, as players can experience roughly one-third of the planned content for the game’s 1.0 launch and players will be able to share feedback to help shape and evolve the game throughout the course of Early Access.
Those who embark on this adventure from the very beginning of Early Access will be able to experience roughly one-third of the planned content for the full 1.0 version of the game, with more content and gameplay improvements intended to be added in game updates that are expected to be released in intervals approximately three months from each other. Content available at Early Access launch tomorrow includes: single player and online co-op multiplayer modes, along with NVIDIA GeForce NOW support for players to stream the game on almost any device, eight unique characters, including six starting characters and two unlockable characters, more than 35 tactical quests, including in-depth tutorial missions, more than 100 choice-driven events – with quests and events featuring voice over narration from Forteller Games. Players will have the ability to build their own Outpost, by constructing buildings and completing events which will lead to unlocking new game features. Whether you’ve played hours upon hours of the board game or if you’re a newcomer, you’ll be able to jump in and get right into the action immediately.
Developer Snapshot Games currently plans for FROSTHAVEN to be in Early Access for about a year, but this can change depending on the community’s feedback and requests for content. More post-Early Access launch content details will be shared in an Early Access content roadmap that will be revealed in some time following Early Access launch. The team developed FROSTHAVEN with Early Access in mind, as they feel strongly that player feedback will be critical to this ambitious process of transforming a board game of this scale into a video game. Early Access will help to bring the game to its full potential before it enters the 1.0 launch. Players are encouraged to share their feedback via FROSTHAVEN’s official Discord, as the team will continue to be actively monitoring, collecting and responding to feedback that’s given there – and using the feedback to discover ways to shape FROSTHAVEN during Early Access.
To celebrate FROSTHAVEN’s Early Access launch tomorrow, Arc Games is thrilled to feature FROSTHAVEN at Gen Con 2025, the largest tabletop game convention in North America, starting tomorrow, July 31, and ending on August 3 at the Indiana Convention Center! Gen Con attendees have the chance to play an exclusive Early Access demo of the game at Cephalofair Games’ booth (booth #1643) and Forteller Games’ booth (booth #3015), and meet the teams who helped bring the board game to life in the video game world. Make sure to get a badge today and join us at Gen Con!
“Starting tomorrow, the time will come for everyone to jump into FROSTHAVEN in Early Access and see for themselves how we brought the beloved board game to life in the video game world,” said Julian Gollop, CEO of Snapshot Games. “Tomorrow’s launch will be such a major and incredible moment for all of us at Snapshot Games – and we’d like to thank Isaac and the Cephalofair Games for working with us to bring their game to the digital realm every step of the way, along with our fantastic community, friends and colleagues for the incredible support to get us to this point. But things don’t stop here, tomorrow’s Early Access launch will be just the beginning of FROSTHAVEN’s adventure and we look forward to players joining us every step of the way in the game’s Early Access period and beyond!”
ABOUT FROSTHAVEN
From the creative mind of Isaac Childres, the highly acclaimed board game moves to the digital realm in the video game adaptation of FROSTHAVEN. An evolution of the FROSTHAVEN board game experience, the dark fantasy tactical RPG serves as a spiritual successor to Gloomhaven and is developed by Snapshot Games. Players can expect deep mechanics and challenging yet immensely satisfying gameplay both in single player and co-op online multiplayer. Seasoned veterans of the original board game or Gloomhaven will feel right at home venturing into the unforgiving and treacherous northern frontier of FROSTHAVEN. Newcomers can start their first adventure with difficulty modes tailored to their skill level. Improved UX and quality-of-life features will ensure all players can enjoy their experience.
With FROSTHAVEN, the brand-new character classes, each featuring unique playstyles and abilities, make it so that every decision matters. Players will need to balance risk and reward, working towards the best synergies between the classes comprising their party. Carefully managing resources is paramount to progress through a gripping campaign, set in a vast world filled with menacing enemies and diverse environments.
Game Features:
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UNIQUE CHARACTERS - Choose from six starting character classes—including the Banner Spear, Boneshaper, Drifter, Geminate, Blinkblade, and Deathwalker.
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Additional classes will be unlocked as you progress your campaign.
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Each class features its own unique abilities and playstyles to master.
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DEEP, TACTICAL COMBAT - Engage in deep, tactical turn-based combat, testing your skills against an array of enemies and formidable bosses.
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Utilize an ability card system that requires careful planning to unleash devastating attacks, execute powerful combos, and try keeping your party members alive.
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BUILD YOUR OUTPOST - Manage the Outpost, constructing and upgrading various buildings, unlocking new game features and mechanics.
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AN EVER-GROWING EXPERIENCE - The Early Access release launches with 35+ quests across Acts 1 and 2, with over 130 total quests planned for the campaign as development continues.
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The included Tutorial and Introductory quest line allows both new and old players to get accommodated with the basic mechanics and gameplay.
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CO-OP ONLINE MULTIPLAYER – FROSTHAVEN supports 2-4 players so you can play with your friends anywhere and at any time.
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A STUNNING WORLD TO EXPLORE – A stunning art style, highly detailed models and textures, and expressive animations all bring the world of FROSTHAVEN to life.
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Be ready to explore diverse biomes, changing seasons, and dynamic environments as your adventure progresses.
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ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading publisher of premium and live service games in North America, Europe and Asia. The company is known for creating and publishing titles based on well-known global entertainment franchises, such as Star Trek and Dungeons & Dragons. Its product portfolio also includes beloved gaming titles: the Remnant series, Hyper Light Breaker, Fellowship, Have a Nice Death, Frosthaven and the Torchlight series. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the publisher was acquired by Embracer in February 2022 and was later rebranded as Arc Games. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai. Arc Games is part of the Embracer Group AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden.
For more information about Arc Games, please visit: www.arcgames.com.
ABOUT SNAPSHOT GAMES
Snapshot Games is a video game development studio in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2013 by Julian Gollop, award winning designer of the original X-COM games, and David Kaye, serial entrepreneur in the games industry. Their two released titles, Phoenix Point and Chaos Reborn have both been critically praised and very popular in the strategy genre. In 2020, Snapshot joined the Embracer Group, one of the world’s largest games and entertainment companies, as a division of Saber Interactive.
ABOUT ASMODEE
asmodee is a global leader in tabletop gaming. Inspired by players, Asmodee has been crafting and taking to market immersive, shared experiences for over 30 years. Its portfolio includes beloved games and intellectual properties such as CATAN®, Ticket to Ride®, Dobble/Spot it!®, 7 Wonders, and Exploding Kittens®. Operationally headquartered in France, Asmodee operates globally, making its games accessible to players in over 100 countries around the world. Asmodee Group’s Class B shares are publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker ASMDEE B. Learn more about asmodee here.
ABOUT CEPHALOFAIR GAMES
Cephalofair Games, founded by Isaac Childres, is at the forefront of innovation in the board game industry with acclaimed titles such as Gloomhaven and Frosthaven. The company's commitment to minimizing randomness and enhancing strategic thinking ensures that player choices are prioritized over luck. Gloomhaven, a pioneering Legacy-style dungeon crawler, has set new benchmarks for immersive gameplay. Meanwhile, Frosthaven has achieved the remarkable distinction of being the most funded board game in Kickstarter history, generating unprecedented excitement among enthusiasts. Cephalofair Games is not merely creating games; they are redefining the entire board game experience, pushing boundaries, and inviting players to engage with a world of limitless possibilities. Epic strategy awaits!
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