Monster Train 2: Destiny of the Railforged has officially pulled into the station, delivering a substantial new expansion that pushes Shiny Shoe’s acclaimed deck-builder into bolder, more experimental territory.
Available now on Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, with a Nintendo Switch release arriving on February 10th, this £8.39 expansion introduces a powerful new Clan, an inventive game mode, and fresh threats that demand new ways to master the battlefield.
Rather than simply adding more cards to the pile, Destiny of the Railforged reshapes how Monster Train 2 runs unfold, offering deeper progression systems and an entirely new challenge loop designed to test even veteran conductors.
The Railforged Clan Steps Out Of The Shadows
For the first time in the Monster Train universe, players can recruit the Railforged Clan, the master engineers responsible for building the Rail itself. These blacksmiths don’t just swing hammers; they reshape combat through creation and adaptation.
Led by one of two distinct champions, the Railforged bring a unique Forge mechanic into play, allowing units and equipment to be built, upgraded, and deployed dynamically during battle.
- Herzal, the legendary blacksmith behind the Rail and the Boneshaker train, focuses on precision construction and layered upgrades
- Heph, creator of the Skullcrusher engine and Covenant Outpost, leans into brute force and raw mechanical power
Expect to field train stewards, turrets, machines, and modular equipment that can be assembled mid-combat, turning each encounter into a carefully engineered defence.
A New Challenge With Its Own Rules
At the heart of Destiny of the Railforged lies Soul Savior, a brand-new game mode that dramatically shifts the rhythm of a Monster Train run. Set within the cosmic Soulstream, this mode tasks players with freeing powerful Souls trapped by the relentless Lifemother and her twisted offspring.
Rather than following a fixed path, Soul Savior allows players to choose which bosses to face and in what order, each victory stacking both rewards and lingering curses.
Souls function as powerful upgrades that can be equipped directly to cards, opening the door to wild synergies and long-term strategic planning. As Souls are levelled up across multiple runs, meta progression unfolds, steadily expanding your options until you’re strong enough to challenge the Lifemother herself.
New Enemies, New Pressure
The Soulstream introduces a host of new enemy types, blending cosmic horror with familiar Monster Train foes. These encounters are designed to punish complacency, demanding smart positioning, clever card timing, and a deep understanding of your deck’s strengths.
With curses stacking and difficulty escalating, Soul Savior becomes a mode where every decision echoes far beyond a single battle.
What Destiny of the Railforged Adds
For those looking for a quick breakdown, here’s what the expansion brings to Monster Train 2:
- A brand-new Soul Savior game mode with unique progression
- The Railforged Clan, playable across all game modes
- Two new champions: Herzal and Heph
- The Forge mechanic, enabling mid-battle construction and upgrades
- Powerful Souls that modify and enhance cards
- New bosses, enemies, and combat challenges
- Ongoing meta progression tied to Soul Savior runs
Separately, all players will also gain access to the Wurmkin Clan as a free update, with abilities reworked to fit Monster Train 2’s expanded systems.
A Natural Next Step For A Standout Deck-Builder
When we reviewed Monster Train 2, awarding it a 4.5/5 score, we said:
“Monster Train 2 takes its winning deck-building formula and enhances it with a cavalcade of fresh ideas to keep you coming back for more… There’s no doubt, you should jump on board Monster Train 2 for a hell of a ride!”
Destiny of the Railforged builds directly on that momentum. By introducing a Clan that fundamentally changes how combat resources are created, alongside a mode that rewrites run structure entirely, this expansion feels like a confident evolution rather than a simple content drop.
And yeah, we’ve got a review of the original Monster Train too.
All Aboard For The Next Evolution Of Monster Train 2
With its inventive mechanics, meaningful progression, and high-stakes new challenges, Monster Train 2: Destiny of the Railforged offers more than just extra variety, it deepens the strategic soul of the experience.
Whether you’re returning to the rails after dozens of runs or looking for a fresh way to test your deck-building instincts, this expansion proves there’s still plenty of fuel left in Monster Train’s engine.
Find it on the usual digital stores, like that of the Xbox Store. Just remember, you need the base game in order to enjoy this latest content. Seeing as Monster Train 2 is on Game Pass AND Play Anywhere, that’s no big hardship.
