Frosthaven 1.0: what the full release added
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Digital 1.0 is an update to the early-access game, not a second purchase. Early access started 31 July 2025. The 1.0 date on Steam is 15 October 2026.
Features named in the 1.0 materials
The official launch materials describe a full campaign including the final chapter, all 17 playable heroes, the digital-only Road to Frosthaven introduction, house rules, a new opening cinematic, hero unlock videos, and a codex. Road to Frosthaven and some other features were already developed during early access; this is what 1.0 includes, not a list of entirely new launch-day additions.
The 15 October patch notes specifically confirm the final chapter and final hero, codex entries for heroes, items, buildings, monsters and bosses, reworked outpost building effects and UI, hero retraining, and more detailed scenario Special Rules. The announcement and patch notes are the newest official launch and patch entries returned by the Steam news API in this check.
- Same class can be created more than once, but not in the same party.
- Two named bundles: Frosthaven × Sunderfolk, and Frosthaven Complete Edition (base game plus Soundtrack + Art Book, not a separate campaign ruleset).
Is it worth it — only from the numbers I have
I will not invent a critic consensus. Steam's own recent review slice was Mixed (76 reviews, 60 percent) while the all-time slice was Mostly Positive (891 reviews, 71 percent), both read on 18 October 2026. If you already own early access, 1.0 is the update, not a new SKU. The Complete Edition name on the store is a bundle with the soundtrack, not a second ruleset.
Release dates and source timestamps
Steam appdetails gives 15 October 2026 for the full release, matching the official launch announcement. The pre-launch schedule says 15 October, or 16 October in some regions. The listed press-review embargo is not proof of the exact moment the game servers or downloads became available.
For early access, the July announcement names 31 July 2025 and the Steam page contains an original-release field of 1753977327 (31 July 2025 at 15:55:27 UTC). A separate post titled Frosthaven Early Access is LIVE NOW has an API timestamp of 1753891392 (30 July 2025 at 16:03:12 UTC), but its body also calls the launch tomorrow. These official fields disagree; I retain 31 July as the announced date and do not invent an explanation or exact unlock time.
Video
Frosthaven | 1.0 Release Date Reveal Trailer - Releases October 15, 2026. Uploaded 2026-06-30T06:00:02-07:00. The player loads only after you accept cookies and press play.
Questions
When did Frosthaven 1.0 release?
15 October 2026 is the full-release date on Steam and in the official PC launch announcement. The pre-launch schedule notes 16 October in some regions; no exact unlock time is inferred here.
Do early-access owners pay again?
No. The official 30 June 2026 FAQ explicitly says existing owners receive an update without buying again. It also says early-access saves remain compatible and starting a new campaign is optional.
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Sources
- Steam app 2347080 — Release date, price, reviews, checked 2026-10-18.
- 1.0 release-date trailer — YouTube uploadDate and publishDate both 2026-06-30T06:00:02-07:00; checked 2026-10-18.
- Official 1.0 launch announcement — API timestamp 1792069241 = 2026-10-15T13:00:41Z; platforms, content, promotions and bundle contents.
- Official 1.0 patch notes — API timestamp 1792069208 = 2026-10-15T13:00:08Z; retrain, duplicate classes and outpost changes.
- Official June release announcement and owner FAQ — 2026-06-30; no repurchase, save compatibility and optional fresh campaign.
- Pre-launch regional schedule — 2026-10-13; 15/16 October regional dates, and a separate press embargo.
- Early-access date announcement — Names 2025-07-31.
- Early-access LIVE NOW post — API timestamp 1753891392 = 2025-07-30T16:03:12Z; body also says tomorrow, so not an exact unlock-time source.
- Cephalofair full-release feature announcement — 2026-06-30; House Rules, Road to Frosthaven and standalone demo.