Co-Op Deckbuilder Hellcard II Announced for 2026
Publisher Skystone Games and developer Thing Trunk officially announce the sequel to their popular tactical roguelite. Hellcard II co-op deckbuilder launches later in 2026, expanding the original formula with a storybook-inspired campaign for up to four players. The game shifts from simple dungeon layouts to a structured pop-up book adventure where choices impact future runs. Consequently, it aims to blend deep card-based tactics with pen-and-paper RPG storytelling.
Build Your Heroes in a Living Storybook
You will traverse the pages of an unfolding narrative, making team decisions that shape your unique chronicle. The core tactical combat returns, emphasizing spatial positioning of monsters and heroes to execute powerful card combos. Furthermore, achievements will unlock permanent gear that alters your deck’s aesthetics and mechanics across playthroughs.
The game supports full single-player control of an entire party or seamless co-op with three friends. This flexibility allows players to enjoy the strategic sandbox alone or combine deck archetypes with others for devastating synergies.
A Significant Expansion of the Original Formula
This sequel significantly expands the “Return 2 Games” papercraft aesthetic with enhanced lighting and animations. The developers promise more character classes, gear, artifacts, and customizable decks to ensure endless variety. Therefore, each run will tell a different story and present unique tactical challenges.
Fans of strategic deckbuilders and co-op RPGs should follow the game’s development on Steam. Hellcard II aims to deliver a deeper, more narrative-driven crawl when it launches on PC and consoles.
