In Gloomhaven: Second Edition, players return to the sprawling, dangerous world of mercenaries, monsters, and mysterious powers but this time, the story begins anew. The city of Gloomhaven stands as a beacon of civilization in a land fraught with peril, its streets bustling with opportunists, scholars, thieves, and wanderers drawn by the promise of gold and glory. Yet, beneath its smoke-choked skies and crumbling stone towers, ancient powers stir. Forgotten cults whisper of elemental forces awakening, and powerful factions vie for control of the city’s future.
As one of seventeen mercenaries, each with unique abilities, ambitions, and moral choices, you and your allies must venture beyond Gloomhaven’s walls into haunted forests, cursed crypts, and sunken ruins to uncover the truth behind the chaos. Every decision—whether in combat, exploration, or diplomacy carries lasting consequences, shaping the fate of the city and your reputation within it. With overhauled mechanics, reimagined art, and a revitalized campaign narrative, Gloomhaven: Second Edition offers a deeper, more cohesive journey through a world where every victory has a cost, and every path leads to both glory and doom.
