Experience the Complete Digital Adaptation of the Acclaimed Dark Fantasy Tactical RPG Now on Steam & Epic Games Store
Arc Games Surprises Players with the New Open Beta for NAUTUS, the Quirky Underwater Co-op Adventure from the Makers of Have a Nice Death!
LOS GATOS, Calif. – Oct. 15, 2026 – Arc Games came to the Galaxies Showcase with a bang today, as the video game publisher debuted the new launch trailer for FROSTHAVEN, Snapshot Games’ digital adaptation of the beloved tabletop RPG, available now in 1.0 on PC after its successful early access period. Arc Games also delivered the surprise shadow drop of the new open beta for NAUTUS, Magic Design Studios’ delightful new underwater adventure, which PC players can dive into now!
FROSTHAVEN PC 1.0 ARRIVES TODAY
Watch the FROSTHAVEN 1.0 Launch Trailer: YouTube
Play 1.0 Now: Steam | Epic Games Store
During the Galaxies Showcase, Snapshot Games and Arc Games debuted the launch trailer for the full 1.0 release of FROSTHAVEN, available today for $39.99 on Steam and Epic Games Store. To celebrate, players can save 30% on FROSTHAVEN on Steam beginning today, with the same 30% discount available on Epic Games Store beginning October 19. Steam players can also save an additional 10% with two new bundle options: FROSTHAVEN + Sunderfolk Bundle, pairing two tactical RPG experiences built for solo and cooperative play, and the FROSTHAVEN Complete Edition, which includes the base game and the FROSTHAVEN Original Soundtrack and Digital Art Book.
“FROSTHAVEN was a huge undertaking as a board game, so seeing it all come together in digital format has been really rewarding,” said Isaac Childres, creator of Gloomhaven. “Snapshot Games put a lot of care into preserving our vision for the game, so I’m excited for both longtime fans and new players to experience this journey.”
“Our Early Access players have been a huge part of getting FROSTHAVEN to where it is today,” said Hristo Petkov, Game Director of FROSTHAVEN. “We’ve received a lot of valuable feedback throughout Early Access, and it has helped us improve many parts of the game along the way. We’re very grateful to everyone who has played, shared feedback, and supported us as we worked toward the full release.”
Stride into battle with 17 unique heroes, experience a massive campaign, and adventure with friends like never before in this evolution of the acclaimedboard game by Isaac Childres and Cephalofair Games! Explore diverse environments and rich combat encounters with a variety of abilities and character classes that make every decision paramount for a challengingly satisfying journey alone or with friends in online co-op multiplayer.
FROSTHAVEN‘s 1.0 launch today gives players the complete tabletop board game experience, brought to new life on PC, featuring:
- Complete Story Campaign: Experience the full FROSTHAVEN campaign from the tabletop board game, including the climactic final chapter and all 17 playable heroes.
- Improved Onboarding: Learn FROSTHAVEN’s complex systems and mechanics with greater ease through the digital-only “Road to Frosthaven” introduction, unlockable hero videos introducing each hero’s unique playstyle, and a comprehensive in-game Codex.
- 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.
GO UNDER THE SEA WITH FRIENDS IN THE NEW OPEN BETA FOR NAUTUS, OUT NOW
Watch the NAUTUS Open Beta Trailer: YouTube
Play the Open Beta on Steam Now!
The creators of the darkly charming roguelike Have a Nice Death are back just in time for Halloween with a new creation that dances between the cozy and the eerie with the new open beta for NAUTUS, the quirky co-op island and undersea adventure game!
When you arrive at the remote N.A.U.T.U.S. research station and make the horrible discovery that the scientists have developed a mysterious fear of the ocean, it’s up to you and your friends to take the helm of an upgradable submarine and fight mutant creatures below the waves while developing your tropical sanctuary base on land. But don’t let this delightful island fool you – something mysterious lurks beneath the sea, and only you can uncover the truth!
Arc Games and Magic Design Studios surprised fans by shadow dropping the open beta during today’s Galaxies Showcase. Dive in now on your own or with buddies in four-player co-op, getting a proper introduction to the game’s unique dual-layered gameplay and progression loop both above and below the waves with a variety of zones to explore, quirky island NPCs to meet, and thrilling quests to take on.
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games—including premium and live-service titles—across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death and FROSTHAVEN.
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.
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.
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.
ABOUT MAGIC DESIGN STUDIOS
Magic Design Studios is an indie game studio located in Montpellier, France — a mecca for video game developers in France. Originally established in 2015, the studio’s mission is to build exciting worlds and offer unforgettable experiences for players. The core development team has decades of experience in the video game industry, after working on titles like Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon, Raving Rabbids, Rayman, and Splinter Cell with Ubisoft. Magic Design Studios launched its flagship game, Unruly Heroes, in 2019. This award-winning platformer was inspired by the Chinese novel Journey to the West. The studio then launched the critically acclaimed and award-winning darkly charming roguelike Have a Nice Death in Steam Early Access in March 2022, then officially launching it in 1.0 in 2023.
