Dreamhaven's 'Shadowstone' Aims to Expand Sunderfolk Universe

The new 'tactics roguelike' game from Mike Morhaime's studio will launch into early access later this year.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Dreamhaven, the company founded by Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime, is set to release a new game called Shadowstone, a 'tactics roguelike' set in the same game world as the studio's previous title Sunderfolk. Shadowstone will feature some heroes from Sunderfolk but is designed as a standalone experience. The game will focus on 'run-based' gameplay with randomized rooms and monsters, rather than the RPG elements of Sunderfolk.

Why it matters

Shadowstone represents Dreamhaven's latest attempt to find a hit game and build a successful studio after the company's previous releases, including Sunderfolk, have struggled to find large audiences. The game's 'run-based' approach and lack of mobile controls may help it stand out, but Dreamhaven likely needs Shadowstone to be a success to keep the company afloat.

The details

Shadowstone is being developed by Secret Door, the team behind Sunderfolk, and will be set in the same game world. However, it will feature a 'tactics roguelike' format focused on randomized 'run-based' gameplay, rather than the RPG elements of Sunderfolk. The game will support 1-4 players and will not include the mobile controls that were a key feature of Sunderfolk. Dreamhaven says Shadowstone is designed as a 'standalone experience' from Sunderfolk.

  • Shadowstone is set to launch into early access later in 2026.
  • Sunderfolk's long-awaited 2.0 update, which adds mouse and keyboard support, online multiplayer, and a new hero, is scheduled for release on March 10, 2026.

The players

Mike Morhaime

The co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment who now runs Dreamhaven, the studio developing Shadowstone.

Secret Door

The development team behind Sunderfolk, which is also creating Shadowstone for Dreamhaven.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“The team at Secret Door continues to innovate with games that bring people together in positive ways. Shadowstone reflects that commitment by expanding the beloved Sunderfolk universe, and in a way that allows players to group up or take on this challenging adventure solo.”

— Mike Morhaime

What’s next

Shadowstone is set to launch into early access later in 2026, while Sunderfolk's 2.0 update with new features is scheduled for release on March 10, 2026.

The takeaway

Dreamhaven is hoping that Shadowstone's 'tactics roguelike' format and standalone connection to the Sunderfolk universe will help the studio find a hit game and build a successful future, after its previous releases have struggled to gain traction.