Grim Dawn - Ashes of Malmouth Expansion Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-11
- New classes are a highlight
- Expansion praised overall
- Technical issues and performance
- Multiplayer incompatibility with expansion
- Map design and level geometry issues
- Endgame progression and grinding
Emotions
Archetypes
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
111
89%
156
78%
22%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 95%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 5%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 78%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 22%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 457
- Negative points
- 179
- Gameplay points
- 215
- Perf. points
- 18
- Rec. points
- 110
- Misc points
- 152
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
New classes are a highlight.
| Players frequently praise the addition of the Inquisitor and Necromancer classes, noting they expand build variety and are enjoyable. The new class combinations and masteries add significant depth to gameplay. | 50% |
Expansion praised overall.
| Many reviewers describe the expansion as excellent, fun, and a great addition to the base game. They appreciate seamless integration and the overall quality of the content. | 50% |
Level cap increased to 100.
| The expansion raises the level cap from 85 to 100, providing players with more progression opportunities. This is a frequently mentioned feature that extends the endgame. | 34% |
Story continues engagingly.
| Reviewers appreciate the continuation of the story, describing it as interesting and a good follow-up. It integrates well with the base game and adds new chapters. | 30% |
Four new factions added.
| The expansion introduces multiple new factions with unique quests, equipment, and branching story choices. Players can choose to befriend or conflict with certain factions, adding replay value. | 26% |
Devotion skill tree expanded.
| The expansion adds 14 new constellations and increases devotion points, offering more options for character customization. This is appreciated by players looking to deepen their builds. | 22% |
Hundreds of new items introduced.
| Players note the addition of many new items, including epic and legendary equipment. This significantly enhances loot variety and endgame content. | 13% |
Adds 10-15 hours of gameplay.
| The expansion provides a substantial amount of new content, with reviewers estimating 10 to 15 hours of additional playtime. This adds to the overall value of the purchase. | 13% |
Considered one of the best ARPGs.
| Some reviewers go as far as calling it one of the best ARPGs they have ever played. This indicates the expansion's high quality and the game's strong reputation. | 13% |