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Press release:
Guangzhou, April 9, 2026: With over 700,000 units sold since early access launch in July 2024, developer Hunter Studio has revealed that its hit beat ‘em up rogue-lite Lost Castle 2 will exit Steam Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version on June 11, 2026. To celebrate this, the game is 20 percent off from April 9 to April 16 during the Triple-i Steam Sale.

This Lost Castle 2 reveal lands with a brand-new gameplay trailer showcasing the chaotic co-op combat, the exotic new environments, and epic boss fights that await when the full game drops.

From Early Access to 1.0

The June 11 release marks the culmination of the “Phase 6” roadmap, delivering everything fans have been clamouring for. The 1.0 launch will include the climactic Final Story Ending, the brutally challenging Ethereal Nightmare 4 & 5 difficulty levels, and the long-awaited ability to unlock the Third Layer Resonance for Inscriptions — adding a new dimension to build-crafting.

Lost Castle 2 1.0 Update: What to Expect

• The Final Chapter: Lost Castle 2’s tale reaches its epic conclusion

• True Nightmare: Tackle Ethereal Nightmare difficulties 4 and 5 for the ultimate test of skill.

• Maximum Power: Unlock the Third Layer of Inscription Resonance, allowing for god-tier synergistic builds.

• Full Progression Polish: All out-of-match systems have been reworked and balanced based on a year of player feedback.

• The Complete Arsenal: Every weapon, treasure, armor set, and hidden secret from EarlyAccess.

Lost Caste 2 Final Early Access Update Out Now

Before the 1.0 siege begins, players can jump into the Hidden Mage Tower update —the final major content drop before launch. Available now, this update adds a secret level, new bosses,rebalanced single-handed weapons, and a revamped story unlock system.

Lost Castle 2 Community Contest: Get Your Gear In-Game

To celebrate the Lost Castle 2 release date, fans of the game can design and submit weapons,armour, or accessories to be featured in-game. You can participate via the following form: https://bit.ly/LC2ItemDesign

Submissions are open from April 10 to April 20.

Check out the Lost Castle 2 Discord for more details: http://discord.gg/lostcastle

About Lost Castle 2
Lost Castle 2 is a 2D beat-’em-up roguelite and the highly anticipated sequel to the million-selling original. This sequel deepens the “Monster Hunter-lite” combat mechanics while maintaining the chaotic, cooperative spirit of the franchise.

About Hunter Studio
Hunter Studio is the independent Chinese development team behind the beloved LostCastle franchise. Born from the dorm rooms of three university friends with a shared obsession for Monster Hunter and Dark Souls, the studio began its journey in 2015 with little more than passion, student savings, and a cramped rented apartment.

The studio’s name was chosen as a tribute to their favorite action games—”Hunter” representing their commitment to the hunt for great gameplay. What started as a three person team juggling programming, art, and design with zero professional experience has since grown into a 40-person studio, with 18 members dedicated to the Lost Castle 2 project.