Grim Dawn
Latest Grim Dawn expansion verdicts, mastery changes, endgame updates, and returning-player advice.
Fangs of Asterkarn, released July 23, is a major PC return point, 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, provided you own Ashes of Malmouth and Forgotten Gods. The expansion unlocked on PC at 10 a.m. EDT on July 23, and it is a much stronger reason than a routine balance patch.
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 check Crate’s current patch notes: the two roguelike dungeons were deferred past launch, and v1.3.1 is in public playtesting.
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 launched without its two promised roguelike dungeons.