Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault hits 1.0 on September 2 — demo out now, original free until August 9

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has a firm 1.0 launch date: September 2nd. To mark the occasion, developer Digital Sun and publisher 11 bit studios dropped a demo on Steam today, and the original Moonlighter is free to keep until August 9.

The 1.0 release brings a full suite of new Endless tools — including a short sword that gains power as you build momentum and gauntlets that amplify attack strength. Shop upgrades now go up to level five, adding an extra Bloblet companion slot for dungeon runs. The update also introduces the seventh and final Endless Vault, which closes out the game's story, plus a new hardcore difficulty mode that strips you of collected relics on death, mirroring the punishing feel of the original.

Moonlighter 2 entered early access in late 2024, expanding on the first game's core loop — dungeon-crawl for loot, then head back to your shop and sell it — while adding roguelike dungeon structures and inventory puzzle mechanics. The original Moonlighter, a pixel-art action RPG with strong Zelda DNA, built a solid following after its 2018 release and remains the fuller experience for anyone coming in fresh.

The demo is live on Steam right now for anyone who wants a taste before September 2. The free promotion for the original runs until August 9 — add it to your library and it's yours to keep.