First Reviews Drop For Moonlighter 2 Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch

The first critical reviews have landed for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault as the title exits Early Access for its official version 1.0 release. Ahead of its scheduled launch on Xbox Game Pass this week on September 2, critics have shared their impressions of the sequel's updated dungeon-to-shop gameplay loop.

NintendoWorldReport awarded the title an 8.5 out of 10, noting that the sequel connects more effectively with combat and merchant segments than its predecessor did. Reviewers highlighted that while the shopkeeping aspects can occasionally feel slow and the experience can get grindy, the title provides a satisfying core experience bolstered by a visual overhaul and significant changes to combat and dungeon exploration.

Critics point out that both combat and shopkeeping have improved during early access through developer responsiveness to player feedback. The sequel is described as a bigger, bolder follow-up that successfully caters to both action-roguelike fans and cozy economic simulation devotees as it enters its full release phase.