Frosthaven hit its full 1.0 release on PC on October 15, 2026, bringing the complete story campaign and all 17 playable heroes to Steam and the Epic Games Store. Snapshot Games built this PC adaptation of Cephalofair Games’ campaign-based tactical board game, and Arc Games publishes it.
The Galaxies Autumn Showcase listed Frosthaven among its launch-week games that same day, alongside more than 50 titles. Arc Games set the list price at $39.99, with a 30% launch discount on Steam.
TL;DR: Frosthaven’s full 1.0 release arrives on PC on October 15, 2026, with the complete story campaign and all 17 playable heroes on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game lists at $39.99 with a 30% launch discount, starting October 15 on Steam and October 19 on Epic. Early Access owners receive the 1.0 version as an update, so they don’t need to buy it again.
Frosthaven Launches Its Full 1.0 Version on PC
Frosthaven’s road to 1.0 started in Early Access. According to Arc Games, the PC version entered Early Access on July 31, 2025, at $39.99, with a 10% discount through August 7. Early buyers aren’t left out. The developer said they would receive the 1.0 version as an update rather than having to buy the game again, and their Early Access saves remain compatible.
The October 15 update is where the campaign actually finishes. It completes the story, fully implements the in-game Codex, and adds hero retraining, which is a mercy for anyone who built a character badly on the first night. The Steam announcements also confirm that multiple heroes of the same class can now sit in your roster, though not in the same party.
Co-op has received improvements, and a standalone demo is available for anyone who wants to test the waters first. Epic Games Store buyers get their own deal, with the same 30% launch discount starting October 19, 2026, as Arc Games’ October announcement notes.
What the 1.0 Update Actually Adds
Road to Frosthaven is a digital-only introduction with no tabletop equivalent. It runs four missions and teaches the rules before the campaign asks more of you.
GamesRadar+ reported in July 2025 that the digital game also adds a Story difficulty below the tabletop setting and a harder tier above it. That gives newcomers an easier way in and gives veterans something to chase.
Multiplayer is the other area returning players should check. Ars Technica’s March 2025 preview described the core setup:
- Single-player or up to four players in multiplayer
- A takeover system, so someone can step into a teammate’s character if that player drops out
- More than 130 quests planned in total, with over 35 across the first two acts
That quest count is a reminder of how much campaign there is to play.
How the Digital Version Handles Tabletop Complexity
Frosthaven is a sprawling game, and the PC version takes the paperwork off your hands. Snapshot Games automates the tabletop procedures and adds onboarding, so the game handles the bookkeeping while you handle the tactics. The card-driven combat and campaign structure remain at the center of everything.
Each turn, you choose two action cards. Each card offers two actions plus a default option, and your picks have to fit what your teammates are doing and what the enemies are about to do. Get it wrong and the whole party pays for it, which is exactly how this should feel.
Game director Hristo Petkov described the digital version as “99% faithful” to the tabletop game in a July 2025 interview. He said the small changes were made alongside creator Isaac Childres, which is about as close to a stamp of approval as a fan can ask for.
The 1% is where the forum arguments will happen, and honestly, that’s healthy. A game this dense deserves people who read the fine print.
Price, Platforms and Where to Buy
Frosthaven lists at $39.99, the same price that came with its PC Early Access launch on July 31, 2025. That launch carried a 10% discount that ran only through August 7.
The game is available on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Both storefronts offer a 30% launch discount, though they start on different days.
| Storefront | Launch discount | Discount starts |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | 30% | October 15, 2026 |
| Epic Games Store | 30% | October 19, 2026 |
Steam’s discount begins with the 1.0 release. Epic Games Store buyers wait four days for the same 30% cut, so the only real difference is when the sale begins. The 1.0 discount is also three times deeper than the 10% offered during Early Access, which is a clear sign the price has moved past its testing phase.
Where the Frosthaven Campaign Goes From Here
The 1.0 update finishes the campaign, so the story now has a real ending. Early previews planned more than 35 quests across the first two acts and over 130 in total, which makes this a long haul rather than a weekend trip.
Is Your Party Ready to Make the Jump
If you bought the Early Access version, you already own the 1.0 game, so check your library and let the update do its thing. If you’ve never touched Frosthaven, play the standalone demo before spending $39.99 on a campaign that may eat your weekends.
Got friends who like co-op? Gather up to four players, and remember the takeover system exists for the night someone gets pulled away mid-fight. Veterans should jump straight to the harder difficulty. Newcomers should start with Road to Frosthaven on the Story difficulty, then climb.
Pick your storefront and your start date. Steam’s 30% discount begins October 15, while Epic Games Store buyers wait until October 19.
