Grim Dawn
Latest Grim Dawn expansion verdicts, mastery changes, endgame updates, and returning-player advice.
Fangs of Asterkarn is a major PC return point on July 23, but it requires both earlier story expansions and substantial build relearning.
Fangs of Asterkarn adds Grim Dawn’s largest expansion region, the Berserker mastery, Ascendant Mode, a new campaign chapter, loot systems, factions, bosses, and endgame additions.
Is now a good time to return?
Yes after the expansion unlocks at 10 a.m. EDT on July 23. It is a much stronger reason than a routine balance patch, provided you own Ashes of Malmouth and Forgotten Gods.
What should you check first?
Update the game, back up an important character through the normal save workflow, confirm mod compatibility, review the mastery and item changes, and do not expect the two later roguelike dungeons on launch day.
Start with the newest verdict.
MilestoneFangs of Asterkarn Is Grim Dawn's Biggest Return Point in Years
The expansion is enormous on paper, but it requires both earlier story expansions and will not include its two promised roguelike dungeons at launch.