There are good games, great games, and then there are those rare gems that belong in a league of their own—Grim Dawn is one such game. Since you clicked on this article, you must have been a huge fan of the first title and eagerly awaiting news about its follow-up sequel. And you’re not alone; Grim Dawn has a cult following that it has cultivated over the years and there are plenty of players excited about the sequel. So, with nearly eight years having passed since the original’s release, what news do we have about Grim Dawn 2, and most importantly, its release date? Let’s find out.
The latest update for Grim Dawn came just a month ago in September, continuing a steady stream of patches and content updates that the game has seen over the years. Crate Entertainment has been diligent in keeping the game alive and adding to its replayability, and we expect this level of support to continue. However, while these updates undoubtedly improve the experience, it’s the long-awaited sequel that serious fans have their eyes on. So, here’s what you need to know about the same.
Grim Dawn 2 Release Date: When it will be available
Despite all the discussions, speculations, and anticipation building over the years, the reality is that, as of writing this article, there is still very little concrete information available about Grim Dawn 2. Most crucially, there’s no official release date in sight. Not only that, but Crate Entertainment hasn’t even hinted at a release window or provided a rough time frame for when fans can expect the sequel to drop. All of this leaves us with more questions than answers, and, unfortunately, it seems that the chances of Grim Dawn 2 seeing the light of day anytime soon are, well, rather grim. For now, the serious fans, those who have invested countless hours into the original, will have to content themselves with whatever new content updates, patches, or possible DLCs might drop for Grim Dawn. While these updates certainly improve the base game, they don’t quite quench the thirst for a fully-fledged sequel that the community has been eagerly waiting for. So, for now, we remain in a state of hope and patience.
When will it be available? (Speculations)
Based on what the Grim Dawn forum moderator medea_fleecestealer mentioned in June 2023, it’s clear that Crate Entertainment has a full plate at the moment. With the early access success of their town-building game Farthest Frontier, plus the development of a horror survival game and an RTS set in the Grim Dawn universe, the small team of 15 developers is deeply engaged in multiple projects. Furthermore, the RTS will run on a new generation of their game engine, which also demands significant time and resources. Considering this, it’s reasonable to speculate that Grim Dawn 2 is still quite a few years away. Crate Entertainment’s current projects, especially the RTS game set in Cairn’s pre-Grim Dawn era, will likely occupy the team for a significant period. The RTS could even be viewed as a way for Crate to experiment with the lore and the new engine, potentially laying some groundwork for a future Grim Dawn 2. However, the fact that they are still actively supporting the original Grim Dawn with balance patches indicates that their attention remains divided across multiple games, making any concrete developments on a sequel seem distant. Taking all of this into account, fans shouldn’t expect Grim Dawn 2 to release until at least a few years from now—perhaps late 2026 or beyond. Crate’s commitment to quality and the scale of their ongoing projects suggest they won’t rush into a sequel until they have the resources and time to do it justice.
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