Snapshot Games and Arc Games Reveal FROSTHAVEN’s Official 1.0 Release Date Alongside a Retrospective of Early Access
PC 1.0 Launch Will Deliver the Definitive Digital Adaptation of the Acclaimed Board Game, Including All 17 Playable Classes and Highly Requested House Rules
Arc Games and Snapshot Games today announced that FROSTHAVEN, the digital adaptation of the critically acclaimed board game by Isaac Childres and Cephalofair Games, will officially launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 15, 2026. Snapshot Games CEO Julian Gollop and Game Director Hristo Petkov revealed the official release date in a new trailer detailing FROSTHAVEN’s early access evolution thanks to community feedback, as well as what players can expect with the game’s full release this fall.
Since entering early access, Snapshot Games has incorporated community feedback and steadily developed major content updates, refining and enriching FROSTHAVEN with a digital-only “Road to Frosthaven” introduction, playable heroes, storylines, quality-of-life improvements, and much more. The full launch will represent the culmination of that journey, with Snapshot Games delivering the most polished and feature-rich version of FROSTHAVEN to date.
At launch on October 15, FROSTHAVEN players can look forward to:
- Complete Story Campaign – Experience the full FROSTHAVEN campaign from the tabletop board game, including the climactic final chapter.
- Improved Onboarding – Learn FROSTHAVEN’s complex systems and mechanics with greater ease through the digital-only “Road to Frosthaven” introduction, tutorial, and UI displays.
- All 17 Playable Heroes – Build your party from FROSTHAVEN’s complete roster of heroes, with the final hero joining the game at launch.
- Standalone Game Demo – New adventurers can try FROSTHAVEN before purchase through a standalone demo experience through the Road to Frosthaven campaign.
- Enhanced Co-op Play – Team up with friends through improved multiplayer systems and networking enhancements.
- House Rules – Tailor playthroughs with customizable House Rules, allowing players to adjust gameplay to suit their preferred playstyle.
- Opening Cinematic – Begin the journey into FROSTHAVEN with a brand-new cinematic introduction that sets the stage for the challenges ahead in the Frozen North.
- Hero Unlock Videos – Celebrate each new hero discovery with dedicated unlockable videos that introduce each hero and unique playstyle.
- Fully Implemented Codex – Explore FROSTHAVEN’s lore, characters, creatures, biomes, and more through a comprehensive in-game Codex. No note-taking required!
“I am beyond happy with the final result of all of Snapshot’s hard work,” said Isaac Childres, CEO of Cephalofair Games and creator of acclaimed board games Gloomhaven and FROSTHAVEN. “It has been a joy to play FROSTHAVEN as a video game experience, and I think Snapshot has really done right by all players – keeping the gameplay in line with the original board game, while also improving onboarding and UX for new and old players alike.”
“FROSTHAVEN is an incredibly ambitious project,” said Julian Gollop, CEO of Snapshot Games and creator of X-COM. “There are such deep and intricate systems, plus a dedicated and knowledgeable fanbase to live up to. Staying true to the tabletop version and collaborating with the brilliant Isaac Childres and Cephalofair Games has been rewarding, and we’re proud of what the team has accomplished.”
“Our players have been crucial in shaping FROSTHAVEN,” said Hristo Petkov, Game Director of FROSTHAVEN. “Throughout early access, we’ve listened closely to feedback and improved many aspects, including onboarding, user experience, systems, and overall polish. Our full launch in October is a reflection of that collaboration, and we’re excited for players to see how far we’ve come.”
FROSTHAVEN launches Oct. 15, 2026, on Steam and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit the official FROSTHAVEN website: https://www.playfrosthaven.com/en.
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 progressing through a gripping campaign, set in a vast world filled with menacing enemies and diverse environments.
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