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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Wiki and Guide Hub

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is a single-player action RPG with roguelike dungeon runs and shop management. This guide hub brings together release and platform details, 154 community-listed relics with four price tiers, current HowLongToBeat reports, and a clearly dated weapon reference so players can use the available evidence without mistaking older community material for current version 1.0 testing.

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Moonlighter 2 Release Date and 1.0 Launch DetailsCheck the source-linked Moonlighter 2 release date, Early Access history, version 1.0 status, digital platforms, physical editions, demos, and update log.
Moonlighter 2 on Nintendo Switch 2Check Moonlighter 2 on Nintendo Switch 2: release date, digital and physical editions, file size, play modes, controls, and current performance limits.
Moonlighter 2 Steam Guide: Price, Demo and PC VersionCheck Moonlighter 2 on Steam: regional pricing, demo status, Early Access dates, PC requirements, store features, and safe Steam key guidance.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Collector's EditionCheck Moonlighter 2 Collector's Edition contents, platforms, November 2026 release date, Standard comparison, pricing factors, and official retailers.
Moonlighter 2 Price Guide — All Item Prices & Best PricesFind all Moonlighter 2 item prices, best prices, relic prices guide,perfect prices for Aeolia& Kalina & Gallery relics, boss drops, unborn seed price, Moon Flower price, and crafting recipes.
Moonlighter 2 Price CalculatorUse the Moonlighter 2 price calculator to adjust a relic's Perfect price for shop perks or events. See the listed base value, formula, and rounded gold result.
Moonlighter 2 Keyboard, Mouse and Controller ControlsUse the Moonlighter 2 Controls menu, compare keyboard and controller options, rebind inputs, and troubleshoot missing prompts, double inputs, or failed devices.
How Long Does Moonlighter 2 Take to Beat?See current Moonlighter 2 HowLongToBeat averages, medians, report counts, rounded story and completion estimates, and the separate linked player record.
Moonlighter 2 Weapons List & UnlocksBrowse Moonlighter 2 weapons by class, explore the four new Endless aspects in version 1.0, and find unlock guidance, starter picks and rankings.
Moonlighter 2 Weapon Tier List & Best WeaponsCompare Moonlighter 2 weapon tiers, special effects and upgrade priorities, with practical advice for boss fights, ranged support and melee playstyles.
Moonlighter 2 Best Starting WeaponChoose your Moonlighter 2 starting weapon with a detailed comparison of all four Merchant weapons, attack patterns, first upgrades and practical tradeoffs.
Moonlighter 2 Weapon Mastery Quest GuideMoonlighter 2 Weapon Mastery quest help: find Anacard in Tresna, handle a quest bug, beat the Old Broom challenge and claim your reward.
Moonlighter 2 Hidden Treasure Locations and RewardsFind every Moonlighter 2 hidden treasure location, unlock all six Eris quests, collect the recipe rewards, and check a stuck quest log safely.
Moonlighter 2 Kalina Day Realm Hidden Treasure GuideFind the Moonlighter 2 Day Realm hidden treasure in Kalina: unlock Eris's quest, locate the Blacksmith room, clear traps, and claim The Vow.
Moonlighter 2 Kalina Night Realm Hidden Treasure GuideFind the Moonlighter 2 Night Realm hidden treasure in Kalina: unlock the Onsen route, beat the secret fight, get Blo-Buddy, and check a stuck quest.
Moonlighter 2 Exhibition Wing Hidden Treasure LocationFind the Moonlighter 2 Exhibition Wing hidden treasure: beat V3NUS, locate the hidden stairs, cross the lasers, and unlock Heartbeat Hunter.
Moonlighter 2 Treasury Halls Hidden Treasure LocationFind the Moonlighter 2 Treasury Halls hidden treasure: reach Sliver's event, take the secret stairs, solve the route, and unlock Blo-Blitz.
Moonlighter 2 Zephyr Fields Hidden Treasure GuideFind the Moonlighter 2 Zephyr Fields hidden treasure: accept Eris's quest, locate the starting zipline, solve the island route, and get Blo-Blaster.
Moonlighter 2 Howling Harbor Hidden Treasure GuideFind the Moonlighter 2 Howling Harbor hidden treasure: unlock the area, locate Anacard's event, beat the platform route, and get Nimbus Regalia.
Moonlighter 2 Mods and Current Modding SupportCheck current Moonlighter 2 mod support, distinguish mods from trainers and save editors, and protect your files with safer install and removal steps.
Moonlighter 2 Graphics and 3D Art Style ExplainedLearn why Moonlighter 2 looks different, how its isometric 3D art compares with pixel art, and how subjective style concerns differ from measured performance.

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Moonlighter 2 Quick Facts

Digital Sun develops Moonlighter 2 and 11 bit studios publishes it. The game is a single-player action RPG that combines roguelike dungeon exploration, backpack management, relic selling, shop customization, and village investment. It entered Steam Early Access on November 19, 2025, with version 1.0 announced for September 2, 2026.

Current Version and Release Status

As of August 31, 2026, the PC version is still labeled Early Access on Steam. Version 1.0 is scheduled for September 2, while the announced physical PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 editions follow on November 13, 2026.

Platforms, Developer and Game Modes

Official listings cover PC/Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and an Xbox 1.0 release. Nintendo lists one-player support for the Switch 2 version. No original Nintendo Switch release should be assumed from the separate Switch 2 listing.

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What Is Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault?

Will is stranded in Tresna and must rebuild his livelihood while helping the village prosper. Each trip sends him into dangerous dimensions to fight, gather relics, arrange a limited backpack, and decide how much risk to take before returning. Back in town, those finds become shop stock, income, equipment, and improvements for local businesses.

Story and Setting in Tresna

Tresna is Will's new base after an interdimensional incident leaves him and other townsfolk without their old home. The Endless Vault is an ancient challenge tied to town progression. This overview avoids later-story details so new players can understand the premise without spoilers.

Dungeon, Loot and Shopkeeping Loop

Explore a dungeon, defeat enemies, collect and arrange loot, return safely, place relics for sale, read customer reactions, and reinvest the profit. Better gear and village services make the next expedition more productive, so combat decisions and shop decisions continually feed each other.

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Moonlighter 2 Prices and Relic Guides

The price guide lets players search 154 community-listed relics with Cheap, Perfect, Expensive, and Overpriced values across Kalina, Gallery, and Aeolia. The full table has 159 entries because five Aetherium rarity rows remain visible without invented prices. Use the filters to find an exact relic and retest a small sale after balance changes.

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How Long Does Moonlighter 2 Take?

HowLongToBeat currently rounds to about 14 hours for Main Story, 15½ hours for Main Story plus extras, and 29½ hours for Completionist play. The underlying samples remain small—7, 3, and 3 reports—and one linked player record is shown separately from those aggregates. Version 1.0 can change the scope, so every estimate should be read with its sample count and collection date.

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Moonlighter 2 Weapons and Controls

A November 2025 third-party Early Access snapshot names 20 individual weapons across short swords, large swords, spears, gauntlets, and guns. That count includes variants, the starting gun, and the Old Broom, so it does not contradict Steam's broader description of four main weapon archetypes. Exact version 1.0 balance, advanced unlocks, costs, and damage values still need confirmation.

Weapons and Upgrades

The four starting choices are Merchant's Short Sword, Merchant's Large Sword, Merchant's Spear, and Merchant's Gauntlets. Their mechanics favor balance, heavy Sharpness management, positional spearhead recalls, and fast Berserk-building respectively. The weapons guide also labels subjective third-party recommendations instead of presenting them as an official tier list.

Keyboard, Mouse and Controller

Bindings can differ across PC, Xbox-style, PlayStation, and Nintendo layouts. The controls guide keeps these layouts separate and provides reversible troubleshooting when an input device is not detected.

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Moonlighter 2 on Steam and Nintendo Switch 2

Steam offers the Early Access PC game and a downloadable demo, with version 1.0 scheduled for September 2, 2026. Nintendo lists the Switch 2 digital edition for the same date, an estimated 6.2 GB download, TV/tabletop/handheld modes, one local player, touch-screen support, and Save Data Cloud.

Steam, Demo and System Requirements

The Steam guide covers the demo, current regional price, store features, minimum and recommended PC requirements, and the difference between buying directly and using an external activation key.

Switch 2 Digital and Physical Editions

The Switch 2 digital edition arrives on September 2, 2026. Standard and Collector's physical editions are announced for November 13, so the digital and boxed dates should not be treated as the same event.

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Is Moonlighter 2 Isometric or Top-Down?

Moonlighter 2 is best described as using a raised isometric view. The camera looks across a three-dimensional scene at an angle rather than pointing directly down. “Top-down” remains a useful broad description, but “isometric” better captures the depth, visible sides of objects, and combat space shown in official footage.

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Latest Moonlighter 2 Updates

The major dates to watch are the September 2, 2026 version 1.0 launch and the November 13 physical release. Steam says the full release is intended to expand environments, enemies, bosses, loot, shop systems, events, customization, NPCs, quests, story moments, and quality-of-life features. Final patch details should be checked against the launch notes.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

What is Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault?

It is an action RPG that combines repeatable dungeon runs with managing a shop. The guide hub separates sourced release and platform information from player-tested systems such as prices, controls, weapons, and performance.

Is Moonlighter 2 a direct sequel?

Yes. It brings back Will and the dungeon-loot-shopkeeping structure while moving the adventure to Tresna and changing the presentation from pixel art to a three-dimensional isometric style.

Is Moonlighter 2 isometric or top-down?

Isometric is the more precise description because the scene is viewed from a raised angle rather than directly overhead. Top-down may still be used as a broader informal label.

Where should new players start?

Start by learning the expedition-to-shop loop: bring relics home safely, test prices cautiously, and reinvest profit in equipment and Tresna. Check the controls menu on your platform before a difficult run, and avoid selling an unfamiliar material until you know whether it is needed for an upgrade.

What current price, playtime, and weapon data is available?

The site now includes 154 community-listed relics with four price tiers, five unpriced Aetherium rows, HowLongToBeat aggregates with sample counts, and dated weapon references. Each guide separates corroborated values from older or conflicting community material instead of presenting every source as equally current.

When does Moonlighter 2 leave Early Access?

Steam lists September 2, 2026 as the date Moonlighter 2 leaves Early Access. The same date appears on the official Nintendo Switch 2 page and the Xbox 1.0 listing. Physical PC, PlayStation 5, and Switch 2 editions are announced separately for November 13, 2026.

References

Sources and further reading

Official pages support dated release, platform, edition, and feature information. Third-party guides are identified clearly, with checked dates and version limits shown where available.

Moonlighter 2 on Steam

Official game overview, developer, publisher, features, and PC status

Moonlighter 2 for Nintendo Switch 2

Official Switch 2 release and product details

Moonlighter 2 | All Prices

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Moonlighter Wiki: Ray Axe

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