The world of Cult of the Lamb has never been a warm or welcoming place, but the arrival of the Woolhaven expansion drags Massive Monster’s cult simulator into its coldest, darkest chapter yet.
Available now for £14.24, Woolhaven introduces a haunting new mountain region, forgotten gods, and a slow-burning sense that some things should have stayed buried.
Launching across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, this full-sized expansion is aimed squarely at devoted cult leaders nearing the end of the base game – and it wastes no time testing their faith.
A Forgotten God Calls From Beneath The Snow
At the heart of Woolhaven lies Yngya, the long-lost God of the lambs, stirring beneath a frozen peak that once served as a sacred home. Drawn by their call, you are tasked with restoring what was lost – returning wandering souls, rebuilding a ruined settlement, and uncovering truths that history tried to erase.
This is not a simple tale of rebirth. As Woolhaven’s story unfolds, it becomes clear that every act of restoration carries a cost. The Rot spreads with each soul redeemed, corruption creeps into the land, and hostile forces emerge – including a prowling wolf with designs on war against the Gods themselves.
Woolhaven leans hard into Cult of the Lamb’s unsettling tone, blending spiritual unease with environmental storytelling that makes every step up the mountain feel dangerous.
Surviving Winter In The Lands Of The Old Faith
The mountain of Woolhaven is more than a backdrop – it is an active threat. Harsh blizzards, freezing temperatures, and dwindling resources put constant pressure on your cult.
To survive the winter, players must construct new buildings designed to protect followers from frostbite and famine. Managing warmth becomes just as important as food or faith, reinforcing the expansion’s emphasis on long-term planning rather than reckless devotion.
And exploration plays a major role in Woolhaven, with two vast new dungeons carved into the frozen mountain. These corrupted spaces are packed with twisted creatures, restless spirits, and echoes of past sins that refuse to fade.
Every victory pushes the story forward, but also deepens the rot spreading through the land – forcing players to question whether progress is actually making things worse.
Ranching Arrives At The Cult
One of Woolhaven’s most meaningful gameplay additions is ranching, expanding the base management side of Cult of the Lamb in surprising ways.
Players can now breed rare animals that provide:
- Wool to keep followers warm
- Companionship and labour
- Meat, when desperation sets in
These creatures can be tamed, ridden, and cared for by your followers, adding another moral layer to the already twisted cult ecosystem.
A Natural Evolution Of Cult Of The Lamb?
When we reviewed the base game, we awarded Cult of the Lamb a 4.5/5, praising its blend of roguelite combat and cult management. As we put it at the time:
“Despite the issues, Cult of the Lamb has made a follower out of me. Roguelites make up one of my favorite genre of games, and Massive Monster has done a phenomenal job of merging those elements with base management. Recruiting followers, building a base, and running through a gratifying loop of fighting, looting, and dying all merge into an incredibly satisfying game.”
Woolhaven builds confidently on that foundation, pushing its systems further while doubling down on atmosphere and consequence. It feels like an expansion designed for players who already understand the rules – and are willing to break them.
Woolhaven At A Glance
- New story expansion set on a frozen mountain
- Yngya, the forgotten God of the lambs, takes centre stage
- Harsh winter mechanics including blizzards and survival systems
- Two large new dungeons filled with corrupted enemies
- Ranching system with breedable, rideable animals
- Available now for £14.24
- Requires near-completion of the base game
Editions And Bundles Available
For newcomers or returning cultists, there are additional options available:
- Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven Edition – £31.74 – Includes the base game and Woolhaven DLC
- Cult of the Lamb: The One Who Waits Bundle – £49.99 – Includes the base game, Cultist Pack, Heretic Pack, Sinful Pack, Pilgrim Pack, and Woolhaven DLC
Faith Tested In The Cold
The Woolhaven expansion doesn’t just add content to Cult of the Lamb – it reframes the journey. With its bleak winter setting, morally loaded mechanics, and slow unravelling of lambkind’s past, this is an expansion that challenges both your leadership and your conscience.
As the snow falls and the rot spreads, one question lingers – will uncovering the truth save Woolhaven, or doom everything you’ve built?
