Moonlighter 2 Release Date, Platforms, Price & Editions
| Version 1.0 | 2 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Early Access | 19 November 2025 (Steam) |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2; Xbox Game Pass day one |
| Price | $29.99 USD |
| Developer / Publisher | Digital Sun / 11 bit studios |
| Engine | Unity (per the Moonlighter wiki) |
| Languages | English (full audio), French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Polish, Japanese, Korean |
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | Announced for Steam with a 2025 window |
| 10 Apr 2025 | Summer 2025 release window announced |
| Jun 2025 | Steam Next Fest demo, one of the most played of the event |
| 19 Aug 2025 | Early Access date set for 23 October 2025 |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Early Access moved to November |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Early Access launch on Steam (15% discount) |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Content Update 1: Greed & Glory |
| 20 May 2026 | Content Update 2: Blob-Life |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 1.0 date announced; free demo released |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Version 1.0 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; day one on Game Pass |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Physical Standard and Collector's Editions (Silver Lining Interactive) |
Editions and DLC
| Edition | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (digital) | $29.99 | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop. Steam launch week: 30% off ($20.99). |
| Zen Patio Pack (DLC) | $4.99 | Two cosmetic packs for the shop and the Tresna entrance. |
| Original Artbook (DLC) | $4.99 | Digital artbook. |
| Original Soundtrack (DLC) | $9.99 | Christopher Larkin score. |
| Physical Standard | TBA | 13 November 2026, Silver Lining Interactive. |
| Physical Collector's Edition | TBA | Art cards, patches, poster, stickers, metal coin and digital artbook. |
A Steam forum thread on launch day objected to 1.0 costing less than Early Access (the 30% launch discount) while cosmetic DLC shipped the same day; the developers had not replied in the thread as of 3 September 2026.
Release questions
What time did Moonlighter 2 unlock?
Digital Sun published a release timezone map in Developer Update #8 (31 Aug 2026) rather than a single time; the Steam page flipped to available on 2 September 2026 for all regions.
Is Moonlighter 2 on Switch 1?
No. The Nintendo version is a Nintendo Switch 2 edition only (11 GB, TV, tabletop and handheld modes). There is no Switch 1 release.
Do Early Access owners get 1.0 for free?
Yes. Everyone who bought the Early Access version receives Version 1.0 as a normal update. Early buyers also had a Steam giveaway of the original Moonlighter from 5 to 9 August 2026.
Is it on Game Pass?
Yes, day one on Xbox Game Pass (console and PC) from 2 September 2026, per Game Informer and Pure Xbox. The Xbox listing also supports Play Anywhere.