Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

Released Jan 2025

Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.

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Evaluation

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter launched on January 28, 2025. After release, the studio shipped two seasonal content patches — a Valentine's Day update on February 14, 2025 and an Easter update on April 14, 2025 — each adding themed armour sets and balance tweaks. On August 21, 2026, Odd Bug Studio released "Blood and Brine," a substantial free expansion adding a brand-new coastal region (Hardshell Brook), 11 new quests, 10 new boss battles, 9 new armour sets, a fishing mechanic, 32 aquatic creatures, ship arena battles, new music, and crossover armour from six other indie games. The expansion post closes with a message framing Blood and Brine as a "thank you to everyone who has supported Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter" — language that reads as a capstone rather than a segue into further development. Crucially, a September 17, 2026 developer post [NEWS-5] marks the fifth anniversary of the original Tails of Iron and says the team "can't wait to show you what we've been working on next" — indicating the studio's attention has shifted to a new project rather than continued content for this game. No future content, roadmap, or additional DLC for Tails of Iron 2 has been announced. All store DLC (a digital soundtrack and artbook, both released on launch day) are fully shipped.
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On the fifth anniversary of the original Tails of Iron, the developer says they 'can't wait to show you what we've been working on next,' signalling the studio has moved on to a new project rather than continued development of Tails of Iron 2.
news post · Sep 17, 2026 source development ending
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Blood and Brine free expansion released, adding a new coastal region, 11 quests, 10 bosses, fishing, ship battles, 9 armour sets, and new music. Post framed as a thank-you to supporters, with no mention of future content.
news post · Aug 21, 2026 source content shipped
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Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
United Label
Achievements
33
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

"It feels half Witcher, half Game of Thrones... Tails of Iron 2 presents us with a rich, full world."

- The Gamer

"Think Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne, but with a supremely stylish rodential twist."

- PCGamesN

Just as the Rats of the South start to piece their lives together, following the great war between Rodent and Frog, an old and unspeakable evil stirs in the North; wings black as death; fangs sharp as steel; and a thirst for blood rivalled only by their insatiable hunger… for vengeance.

As Arlo, young heir to the Warden of the Wastes, journey through the vast, snow-ravaged lands of the North in an epic quest to overcome the Dark Wings once and for all. Hunt down giant beasts. Unite disparate clans. Upgrade your settlement. And discover a terrible secret of blood and crown…

The time for heroes is over. For the Kingdom needs a warrior; forged of the North and as cold as the snow that shrouds these lands. A rat… carved from iron.

And so, a new tail begins.

Explore a Vast, Wintry Kingdom

Fully narrated by RPG-legend, Doug Cockle, prepare to embark on an epic adventure across the northern realms of the Ratdom; an expansive, frost-bitten land on the brink of all-out war.

Hunt down Giant Beasts

Track down and defeat the legendary monsters of this realm, and be rewarded with rare resources with which to craft devastating equipment. But be warned, these colossal creatures won’t go down without a fight… and then some.

Master Brutal Combat

The lands of the North are a perilous place, so you’ll need to master the fast, challenging combat for any chance of survival. Evade attacks with a dodge roll, nail split-second parry bashes, and unleash an array of gruesome executions.

Customise your Attack

Craft your own extensive arsenal of upgradeable weaponry, ready to fight as you see fit; strike quick with a spear, afar with a bow, or go claw-to-claw with a heavy-hitting mace. Alternativity, gain a tactical advantage with a range of new, deadly traps…

Upgrade your Settlement

As Warden of the Wastes, defending your lands is only half the battle. Construct and upgrade your settlement with hard-earned gold to gain access to more powerful items from the Smithy, tastier meals at the Kitchen, a wider range of powerful traps from the shoppe, and more!

Unleash All-New Sorceries

Unlock the devastating ‘Elementa’ sorceries of Electric, Poison, Fire, and Ice in an all-new magic system. Bestowed upon you by the gods themselves, these arena-devastating powers can quickly turn the tides in battles.

Features:

- Explore a vast and treacherous, snow-ravaged kingdom

- Master brutal soulslike combat, with dodge-rolls, parry bashes, and gruesome executions!

- Discover a compelling story, narrated by the legendary Doug Cockle

- Overcome savage boss fights against the ferocious leaders of the Dark Wings

- Hunt down giant beasts for rare resources with which to craft devastating equipment

- Customise your attack style with an extensive range of upgradeable weapons

- Personalise your appearance from a significant collection of diverse armour sets with exclusive properties

- Encounter a range of curious companions among the many Northern factions

- Construct and upgrade your own settlement, to unlock new recipes, traps and more

- Complete side hunts to earn additional gold-on-the-side

- Three difficulty levels to choose from, with the ability to swap between them at any point of the game

Last evaluated Sep 22, 2026
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