The popularity of roguelike deckbuilders continues withMonster Train 2, which is officially launching on May 21. The sequel toMonster Trainintroduces new card types, Clans, enemies, and features, but with the same exciting gameplay mechanics that deckbuilder fans love. This time,Monster Train 2is releasing aCult of the Lambcollaboration featuring the game’s quirky characters.
Similar toMonster Train 2,Cult of the Lambis also a roguelike gamethat follows Lamb, who survives a sacrificial rite after striking a deal with an ominous figure, and sets out to build a cult to repay their debt. Players fight through hordes of enemies and powerful bosses in different dungeons, while also rescuing followers along the way.Cult of the Lambmay have a different tone toMonster Train 2, but recruiting the Cultists to the Legions of Hell actually makes sense.
Monster Train 2’s Cult of the Lamb Collaboration Defies the Gods
The story ofMonster Train 2follows an alliance of angels and demons as they work together to take down the Titans that have seized control of Heaven. Players must navigate Hell, Heaven, and the Abyss to defeat the Titans and their forces, and they’ll have to be strategic with how they play their cards to maximize their Clans' power. ThepreviousMonster Trainhad strong Clansthat could withstand any Seraph wave, andMonster Train 2will likely deliver the same while facing the Titans, especially with the addition of Pyre Hearts to unlock new abilities.
In some ways,Cult of the Lambfits perfectly withMonster Train 2’s plot, as the Massive Monster-developed title also has an ongoing theme of defying higher beings. The main antagonists are known as the Bishops of the Old Faith, which is a powerful cult and the main religion inCult of the Lamb’s world. With Lamb building their own cult, the goal is to defeat the Bishops and convert them into devout followers. Taking down the Bishops alsorewardsCult of the Lambplayers with Fleecesand other cosmetics they can use in their encampment.
As mentioned, theMonster Train 2andCult of the Lambcollaboration allows players tosummon Lamb’s Cultists, who give random equipment to allies every time they’re placed on the field.Monster Train 2also teased that the source of the Cultists' powers comes from the Celestial Alcove, an expansion of the Rail that attracts new visitors from Hell and other worlds beyond. This would mean thatMonster Train 2might have more collaborations with other franchises in its pipeline. It’s also said that the Celestial Alcove will have random events with exciting gameplay, which could help players obtain power-ups for their units and Clans.
New and Returning Features Coming to Monster Train 2
TheCult of the Lambcrossover is just one of potentially many other future collaborations thatMonster Train 2will have. What’s great is that fans will get to enjoy theCult of the Lambfeatures upon launch in May, so they can strategize their movements and attacks with the help of the Cultists. Meanwhile, gamers can play thefirstMonster Trainto brush up on Artifacts, card functions, and other gameplay elements that might prove useful in the sequel.
