{
  "id": 16911622,
  "title": "Monster Train 2 is getting a new clan, and they're edgy as h̶e̶l̶l heaven",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/monster-train-2-is-getting-a-new-clan-and-theyre-edgy-as-hell-heaven",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T13:59:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/card-games/monster-train-2-the-punished-dlc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Monster Train 2 is set to receive a new clan called The Punished, which is set to launch on November 10 for $7.99 as downloadable content. Led by Archus, a warrior known as Darkness Incarnate, The Punished specializes in converting suffering into power during battles. They are dark angels and heavenly outcasts, with a unique clan mechanic involving a static interaction button called the Monolith. This button allows players to sacrifice cards to gain Zeal, a resource that buffs their units.\n\nThe Punished brings several new units to the game, including Reaper of Suffering, a powerful sweep unit with 60 attack and 25 defense. Scarred Justicar gains a +15 attack bonus through a new keyword called Punish. Collector of Sorrows, a hooded figure, possesses a unique ability called Restitution. Shackles of Spite, a common card, deals double damage when a unit's life total falls to 50 percent or less, granting them 10 additional Hit Points.\n\nShiny Shoe, the game's developer, explains that The Punished's design was born from the desire to introduce a fresh and distinctive gameplay element. The studio aimed to create a clan centered around self-damaging mechanics, which allow players to risk unit damage for greater gains in power. The new clan's triggers and status effects revolve around this core concept, emphasizing the risk-reward aspect of using pain and suffering to enhance one's gameplay. The Punished will be the final post-launch update for Monster Train 2, as the game has already garnered over 1 million players since its launch in 2025. The developer has also announced that the game will be available on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms later in the year.",
  "summary": "And it's coming to mobile and handheld platforms.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}