News
Oct 07, 2025
Frosthaven’s first major Early Access content update is called “Awakening Protocol” and it’s launching October 23rd
From Press Release:
Redwood City, CA – October 7, 2025 – After implementing a brand-new mini campaign, “The Road to FROSTHAVEN”, in collaboration with FROSTHAVEN board game creator Isaac Childres, Arc Games and Snapshot Games today revealed that FROSTHAVEN’s first major Early Access content update, Awakening Protocol, will launch for free on October 23. This substantial content drop adds a brand-new narrative arc, three highly-anticipated playable heroes, new gameplay features, including a challenge system, and more to the digital adaptation of the best-selling, critically acclaimed board game.
Wishlist FROSTHAVEN today and play the game in Early Access on Steam now: https://store.steampowered.
In Early Access from Snapshot Games, led by CEO Julian Gollop – the creator of X-COM, with board game creator Isaac Childres from Cephalofair Games on board as a consultant, FROSTHAVEN introduces the Awakening Protocol storyline. Explore the great facility of an ancient civilization that fell into ruin millennia ago. Forged for service and abandoned to rust, the Unfettered now rise with vengeance, driven by an enigmatic leader and a relentless plan. The fate of FROSTHAVEN hangs on the choices you make in the Awakening Protocol.
Here’s what’s coming to FROSTHAVEN: Awakening Protocol:
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The Unfettered Storyline: Confront the machine uprising, driven by a mysterious and formidable leader.
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3 New Playable Heroes: Unlock 3 powerful new heroes and reshape the battlefield with bold new strategies.
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5 New Bosses: Battle mechanical and unknown horrors, equipped with challenging abilities.
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18+ More Quests: Explore new areas and confront dangerous threats.
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1 New Building: Expand your settlement’s capabilities with the Town Hall.
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8 Building Upgrades: Enhance and build up Frosthaven even further.
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40+ New Items: Discover many new tools, weapons, and gear.
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Challenges: Tackle unique objectives that offer additional risk and reward.
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Job Postings: Complete new side quests from the Town Hall and increase your party’s capabilities.
FROSTHAVEN at SPIEL Essen 2025
On October 23 when Awakening Protocol launches as the first-ever major Early Access content drop for FROSTHAVEN, SPIEL Essen begins and runs through October 26! Visit Cephalofair Booth’s (Hall 3, Booth #3R200) to try out the Awakening Protocol content and chat with members of the development teams of FROSTHAVEN’s digital adaptation team, including Game Director Hristo Petkov.
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 progress through a gripping campaign, set in a vast world filled with menacing enemies and diverse environments.
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading publisher of premium and live service games in North America, Europe and Asia. The company is known for creating and publishing titles based on well-known global entertainment franchises, such as Star Trek and Dungeons & Dragons. Its product portfolio also includes beloved gaming titles: the Remnant series, Hyper Light Breaker, Fellowship, Have a Nice Death, Frosthaven and the Torchlight series. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the publisher was acquired by Embracer in February 2022 and was later rebranded as Arc Games. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai. Arc Games is part of the Embracer Group AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden. For more information about Arc Games, please visit: www.arcgames.com.
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. In 2020, Snapshot joined the Embracer Group, one of the world’s largest games and entertainment companies, as a division of Saber Interactive.
ABOUT ASMODEE
Asmodee is a global leader in tabletop gaming. Inspired by players, Asmodee has been crafting and taking to market immersive, shared experiences for over 30 years. Its portfolio includes beloved games and intellectual properties such as CATAN®, Ticket to Ride®, Dobble/Spot it!®, 7 Wonders, and Exploding Kittens®. Operationally headquartered in France, Asmodee operates globally, making its games accessible to players in over 100 countries around the world. Asmodee Group’s Class B shares are publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker ASMDEE B. Learn more about asmodee here.
ABOUT CEPHALOFAIR GAMES
Cephalofair Games, founded by Isaac Childres, is at the forefront of innovation in the board game industry with acclaimed titles such as Gloomhaven and Frosthaven. The company’s commitment to minimizing randomness and enhancing strategic thinking ensures that player choices are prioritized over luck. Gloomhaven, a pioneering Legacy-style dungeon crawler, has set new benchmarks for immersive gameplay. Meanwhile, Frosthaven has achieved the remarkable distinction of being the most funded board game in Kickstarter history, generating unprecedented excitement among enthusiasts.
Cephalofair Games is not merely creating games; they are redefining the entire board game experience, pushing boundaries, and inviting players to engage with a world of limitless possibilities. Epic strategy awaits!
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