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Gaming News #27

3 September 2026

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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Leaves Early Access With Dungeon Runs and Shopkeeping

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault launched September 2 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 after nearly a year in early access. It keeps the original's loop: dive into procedurally generated dungeons, haul loot back, then price and sell it in your own shop. The sequel reworks combat and adds new biomes. It sits at 76 on Metacritic and 82 on OpenCritic, with 85% of critics recommending it.

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Discussion Topics

  1. Does the shop-sim twist still work in a sequel, or has the novelty worn off?
  2. Better palate cleanser than a hardcore extraction shooter, or too casual?
  3. Worth full price at launch, or a wishlist-for-a-sale game?