Arc Games Partners With Asmodee

ARC GAMES PARTNERS WITH ASMODEE AND CEPHALOFAIR GAMES TO BRING HIGHLY ACCLAIMED BOARD GAME "FROSTHAVEN" TO THE DIGITAL REALM

From the creative mind of Isaac Childres, the best-selling board game moves to the digital realm in a video game adaptation of FROSTHAVEN

In Development from Snapshot Games, Led by X-COM Creator Julian Gollop, with Board Game Creator Isaac Childres Serving as a Game Consultant 

Closed Beta Testing Begins March 27, with Sign-Ups Available via PlayFrosthaven.com

Redwood City, CA – March 20, 2025 – In a new trailer revealed today during the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase, Arc Games, a leading publisher of premium and live service games, in partnership with Asmodee and Cephalofair Games, announced FROSTHAVEN, the video game adaptation of the highly acclaimed board game from the creative mind of Isaac Childres. In development from Snapshot Games, led by CEO Julian Gollop, who's best known as the creator of X-COM, with Isaac Childres serving as a consultant on the project, FROSTHAVEN is a dark fantasy tactical RPG with single player and co-op multiplayer support and is an evolution of the board game experience. As a spiritual successor to the award-winning board game Gloomhaven, seasoned veterans of the original board game or the video game will feel right at home venturing into the unforgiving and treacherous northern frontier of FROSTHAVEN. Newcomers to the franchise can begin their epic adventure into the stunning world of FROSTHAVEN, learn the game's mechanics in an in-depth tutorial and choose from various difficulty modes tailored to their skill level. 

FROSTHAVEN will have a Closed Beta playtest via Steam from Thursday, March 27 at 5pm CET until Thursday, April 24 at 6pm CEST. Snapshot Games is looking for fans of Gloomhaven, of both the board game and video game, along with FROSTHAVEN board game fans to join the playtest, provide valuable feedback to help shape the game and be part of its development journey before it launches in Steam Early Access later this year. 

Sign-up for the Closed Beta playtest here: PlayFrosthaven.com

"We're very excited to bring FROSTHAVEN into the digital realm," said Julian Gollop, CEO of Snapshot Games. "With this video game adaptation of FROSTHAVEN, all of us at Snapshot Games know just how beloved the board game is and have been taking great care of replicating the board game experience as much as possible. We feel that fans of the board game, both newcomers and long-time veterans, will find that the video game we're working on is not only a faithful adaptation, but also another way to play their favorite board game in a more accessible way to help introduce their friends to the game!" 

"I am so excited for fans to experience this massive game digitally. It is marvelous to see the world realized in such beautiful detail," said Isaac Childres, Game Designer/CEO of Cephalofair Games

"It's an absolute pleasure to be working with Snapshot and Arc on this project," said Christian Dunn, Interactive Licensing Manager for Asmodee. "Building on the strong legacy of Gloomhaven, Frosthaven is an amazing implementation of the tabletop original that will appeal to longstanding fans of the IP and newcomers alike." 

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.

Game Features:

• UNIQUE CHARACTERS - Choose from six starting character classes—including the Banner Spear, Boneshaper, Drifter, Geminate, Blinkblade, and Deathwalker.

  • Additional classes will be unlocked as you progress your campaign.

  • Each class features its own unique abilities and playstyle to master. 

• DEEP, TACTICAL COMBAT - Engage in deep, tactical turn-based combat, testing your skills against an array of new enemies and formidable bosses. 

  • Utilize an ability card system that requires careful planning to unleash devastating attacks, execute powerful combos, and try keeping your party members alive. 

• BUILD YOUR OUTPOST - Manage the Outpost, constructing and upgrading various buildings, unlocking new game features and mechanics. 

• AN EVER-GROWING EXPERIENCE - The Early Access release launches with 35+ quests across Acts 1 and 2, with over 130 total quests planned for the campaign as development continues. 

  • The included Tutorial and Introductory quest line allows both new and old players to get accommodated with the basic mechanics and gameplay. 

• CO-OP ONLINE MULTIPLAYER – FROSTHAVEN supports 2-4 players so you can play with your friends anywhere and at any time.

• A STUNNING WORLD TO EXPLORE – A stunning art style, highly detailed models and textures, and expressive animations all bring the world of FROSTHAVEN to life. 

  • Be ready to explore diverse biomes, changing seasons, and dynamic environments as your adventure progresses.

Closed Beta Testing for FROSTHAVEN will kick off on Thursday, March 27 at 5pm CET until Thursday, April 24 at 6pm CEST. This playtest will give players the chance to choose from six starting character classes, including Banner Spear, Boneshaper, Drifter, Geminate, Blinkblade, and Deathwalker,  play through 20 epic Quests, with players having the opportunity to learn the game via tutorial and introductory quest lines, have the chance to acquire a slew of Items, and also experience the Outpost gameplay mechanics, such as constructing buildings to unlock new game features. Those interested in jumping into this video game adaptation of FROSTHAVEN can visit playfrosthaven.com to sign up for a chance to be a part of the playtest. 

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, Gigantic: Rampage Edition 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 ASMODEE

Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in tabletop games, committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. Thanks to its global and passionate workforce of over 2,200 people, players around the world enjoy one of the largest tabletop game IP catalogs with CATAN, Ticket to Ride®, Dobble/Spot it!, Exploding Kittens and hundreds more across a variety of digital and physical platforms. Headquartered in France, Asmodee operates across Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Asmodee is part of the Embracer Group AB, whose shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. For more information: https://corporate.asmodee.com/

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!