Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel news & patch notes

Hey Jotunnslayers!

Gameplay Fixes

• Local Co-op: Fixed a bug where the Archmage could not correctly choose all 4 sub-classes when playing as the second player in local co-op.

• Local Co-op: The revive popup will no longer erroneously appear for both players if they are defeated at the exact same time.

• Keybinds: Fixed various issues occurring when resetting keybinds to their default settings.

• Environment: Improved colliders across Stygia to prevent snagging and ensure a smoother movement experience.

Known Issue

• We are aware of an issue where Fate’s temporary experience bonus (Qualified Experience) does not function correctly if the player has purchased Loki’s Quickness permanent passive. We are currently working on a fix for this interaction.

Hey Jotunnslayers!

We’re back with Hotfix 1.2.2! Following up on last week's update, the team has been working hard to address the remaining issues you’ve flagged.

Your reports in Discord and the forums continue to be our best weapon against these bugs. Thank you for your patience as we continue to refine the experience.

Here is what is being fixed in today's update:

Conan DLC Fixes

• Fixed a bug preventing the Triumphant Aspis trophy from unlocking for eligible players.

• Tomb doors in Stygia now visually open and close correctly according to their state.

General Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed a bug causing the game to freeze for some players immediately after summoning the boss in Stygia.

• Level-up rewards will now correctly apply even if the game window loses focus during the selection process.

• Improved player and enemy collision across multiple maps for a smoother experience.

We are still monitoring your feedback closely, so please keep those reports coming. Now, get back out there and show Hel what you're made of.

Hey Jotunnslayers!

We are rolling out Hotfix 1.2.1 today to squash a few bugs and smooth out your experience, particularly for those of you diving into the recent Conan DLC.

Thank you to everyone who has been reporting these bugs on the forums and in Discord. Your feedback helps us pinpoint these issues quickly so we can keep improving the game.

Here is what is being fixed in today's update:

Conan DLC Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Stygia objectives would occasionally fail to spawn in certain scenarios.

• Resolved a bug that prevented Trophy progress from being counted correctly.

• Conan swords will now correctly require the appropriate resources to unlock as intended.

Gameplay & Co-op Fixes

• Summoning a boss in the very last second of a timer will no longer cause gameplay issues or hangs.

• Keybinding changes will now correctly apply to both players in co-op mode.

Ongoing Investigations We want to give a quick heads-up that we are actively investigating reports regarding save issues, as well as the Stygia boss fight not functioning properly for some players. We are working hard to get these resolved as soon as possible, and we appreciate your patience while we dig into them. As always, thank you for the incredible support. Now, back to the slaying!

Jotunnslayers!

Watch the latest Into Hel - Episode 14 and hear what the devs have to say about our biggest update yet.

Conan the Barbarian has entered Hel - and he didn’t come alone. This epic DLC introduces:

• A brand-new hero

• A dangerous new map: Stygia

• Powerful blessings of the god Fate

• A deadly new boss

All alongside the long-awaited Local Co-op update, available for ALL PLAYERS!

Watch the devs break down the biggest update yet - built for chaos, power, and high-risk runs in Hel at its most intense.

Drop your thoughts and let us know what you think!

Enjoy Hel like never before.

See you there! 

Hey Jotunnslayers!

The wait is over. Together with our friends at Heroic Signatures, we’ve forged a brutal crossover where two savage worlds collide.

Conan the Barbarian has entered Hel.

We are excited to bring Conan the Barbarian to the brutal world of Jotunnslayer. With its visceral combat and savage landscapes, Jotunslayer is the perfect fit for the world’s greatest barbarian. We can’t wait for fans to unleash Conan’s strength as he joins the hunt to banish the vile Jotun from the lands.

                                                                                                                        Heroic Signatures 

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This epic DLC introduces a brand-new hero, a dangerous new map, powerful blessings, and a deadly boss - alongside the long-awaited Local Co-op update available for ALL PLAYERS! 

CONAN THE BARBARIAN - NEW PLAYABLE HERO 

Conan arrives with a combat style built around momentum, aggression, and battlefield dominance.

His unique Triumph mechanic rewards active combat and elite hunting, turning victories into growing power.

Three Conan Subclasses

Each path reshapes how Triumph behaves and how Conan dominates the battlefield:

• King of Aquilonia - devastating greatsword cleaves and raw power

• Stygian Gladiator - sword-and-shield control and durability

• Zamorian Rogue - fast dual-wielding mobility and evasive combat

NEW MAP - STYGIA 

A scorched desert of ancient ruins, cursed tombs, and forgotten kings awaits beyond the frozen north.

Stygia introduces:

• illusion-driven ambush encounters

• undead and necromantic enemies

• relic-filled ruins hidden beneath the sands

Every run here is tense, dangerous, and unpredictable.

NEW GOD - FATE 

Fate introduces a risk-and-reward blessing system where symbolic draws determine the strength of your rewards.

Possible outcomes include:

• XP boosts

• magnet and resource bonuses

• multi-level upgrades

• massive gold and soulstone bursts

Let Fate decide how powerful your run becomes.

NEW BOSS - UNDEAD JOTUNN

An ancient Stygian wizard-king rises from beneath the sands.

Expect illusion mechanics, layered attacks, and deceptive battlefield control.

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Local Co-op FOR EVERYONE! 

Local Co-op is now available for all players as a FREE update.

Key features:

• two-player shared runs

• alternating level-up choices to keep the pace fast

• expanded class and god build synergies

• balanced skill slot adjustments for co-op play

Note: When playing Local Co-op, achievements and the rewards are recorded only for the host player.

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Available Now

The Conan DLC is available now for €5.49 with a 10% launch discount, and €6.99 on console.

The sands are shifting. Fate is watching. Conan is ready. 

See you in Hel.

Watch the devs dive into the Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel – Conan DLC! See Conan the Barbarian enter Hel, bringing a new map, a new god, a new playable class, and a deadly boss, all alongside the long-awaited Local Co-op update.

Hey Jotunnslayers!

This devblog is dedicated to what’s coming next - and it’s a big one.

Together with our friends from Heroic Signatures, we’ve forged a brutal crossover where two savage worlds collide.

Conan the Barbarian is entering Hel, bringing a new map, a new god, a new playable class, and a deadly new boss - alongside the long-awaited Local Co-op update.

Let’s descend into the details.

The Legendary Conan the Barbarian enters Hel 

Hither came Conan, the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandalled feet.

Conan brings a combat style built around momentum, aggression, and battlefield dominance. His core mechanic - Triumph - rewards active combat and elite hunting.

Core traits

Triumph - defeating enemies can grant Triumph stacks, each blocking one instance of incoming damage

Born in Battle - elevated critical hit chance and critical damage from the start

Ram Dash - a forward charge that damages enemies along its path

Conan Subclasses - Three paths of Legend

Each subclass reshapes how Triumph behaves and how Conan controls the battlefield.

King of Aquilonia

A heavy greatsword ruler focused on devastating cleaves and elite execution. Fewer Triumph interactions - more raw power and longer, more punishing dashes.

Slow, but hard-hitting greatsword at hand dealing damage at the end of Dash.

Stygian Gladiator Sword-and-shield pitfighter built for control and durability. Higher Triumph capacity, stun potential, and defensive scaling per stack.

Master of arms that prefers sword-and-board with an extra stunning Shield Attack. 

Zamorian Rogue A fast dual-wielding raider who converts Triumph into mobility and evasion. Lower stack limits, but each stack fuels dash charges and survivability through movement.

Dual-wielding ruffian that trades damage blocking of Triumph for higher attack speed. 

New Map - Stygia

Far beyond the cold northern realms lies Stygia - a scorched desert of ancient ruins, forgotten monarchs, and cursed tombs buried beneath endless dunes.

This new battlefield introduces:

• hostile environmental tone and visibility challenges

• illusion-driven threats and ambush-style enemy encounters

• undead and necromantic forces guarding ancient secrets

• relic-rich ruins that reward bold exploration

Stygia is less about comfort and more about survival under pressure - every run should feel tense, dangerous, and unpredictable.

New God - Fate

Not every god grants steady blessings. Some prefer to play with your life.

Fate introduces a risk-and-reward blessing system built around symbolic draws and scaling outcomes. Each time you invest, you generate symbols that determine which tier of reward you can claim - from modest boosts to run-defining power spikes.

Possible outcomes include:

• stacking XP bonuses

• magnet and resource boosts

• multi-level jumps

• massive gold and soulstone bursts

• conditional drop-rate surges

But Fate is not generous by default - weak rolls are possible, and greedy plays can backfire. This god is for players who enjoy pushing their luck and adapting on the fly.

New Boss - Undead Jotunn

An ancient Stygian wizard-king preserved through forbidden necromancy rises from beneath the sands.

Expect illusion mechanics, layered attack patterns, and deceptive battlefield control. 

This is not a brute-force boss - awareness and positioning matter.

Local Co-op - Free update for all players

Alongside the DLC, Local Co-op launches as a FREE UPDATE.

It’s a different tactical experience - more coordination, more combo potential, more battlefield moments.

Key features:

• two-player shared runs

• alternating level-up choices to keep flow fast

• expanded build synergy across classes and gods

• adjusted active skill slots to preserve balance

• drop-in assistance - host retains progression

NOTE: When playing Local Co-Op, all achievements are saved only for the host player.

Release date and price

The Conan DLC, along with Local Co-op, launches on April 9 for €5.49 with a 10% launch discount, and €6.99 on consoles.

The sands are shifting. Fate is watching. Conan is ready.

See you in HEL. 

Hey Jotunnslayers!

We’re back with Hotfix 1.1.4, a quick update to smooth out your experience in the realms. While we are currently hard at work on a major content patch coming soon, we wanted to get these specific gameplay fixes and UI improvements into your hands immediately.

Thanks as always for slaying with us and letting us know how we can keep making the game better!

Gameplay Fixes

• Using a revive immediately before selecting an objective will no longer cause the game to hang or break.

• Fixed an issue where receiving a double-reward from Odin would happen in silence. The correct sound effect now triggers as intended.

• Fixed an incorrect description for the evolved version of Huginn & Muninn.

• Certain system-critical buttons on keyboards and controllers can no longer be bound in the settings to prevent accidental soft-locks.

• The Rune of Everflame can no longer be unlocked outside of the Endless difficulty as intended.

• Improved environment collision across Alfheim to prevent clipping and stuck spots.

Improvements

• Popups for new modifiers and difficulties now explicitly show which maps they are related to, making your progression path clearer.

• We’ve refined the floating damage text for Critical Hits to ensure they are more readable amidst the chaos of the horde.

As always, thank you for the incredible feedback. Now, back to the slaying!

Jotunnslayers,

One of the most requested features has finally arrived in the world of Hordes of Hel - Steam Community Items are now live in Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel on PC!

As you carve your way through the brutal halls of Hel, you can now earn Trading Cards, Badges, Profile Backgrounds, and Emotes inspired by the world of Jotunnslayer.

Forge your collection with the mighty Gods of Hel, now immortalized as Badges and Trading Cards, alongside some of the most fearsome enemies standing between you and survival in the chaotic underworld.

Slay. Collect. Show your devotion.

See you in HEL!

As we ring in the Lunar New Year, the gates of Hel are swinging wide! Join us right here on the Steam Community Hub for a developer livestream of Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.

Hey Jotunnslayers!

First off, the whole team wants to give you a massive thank you for taking part in our week-long playtest. Bringing local co-op into Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel was a big step for us, and we loved seeing you slay your way through Hel together with friends.

We’ve seen a lot of questions about online co-op, and while it would definitely be cool, it’s not something we can support right now. Like many games in this genre, our systems and core game design don’t leave enough room for a stable online co-op implementation without risking the stability of the single-player experience. Since single-player has always been our top priority, that’s a risk we’re not willing to take.

That said, thanks to the feedback you’ve shared, we’ve been able to start finalizing and polishing local co-op for the coming weeks. Our goal was to make it as smooth, fun, and frustration-free as possible, and we think you’ll really enjoy the final version.

Why try Local Co-op if you usually play solo?

If you love Jotunnslayer for its build crafting, efficiency, and those perfectly tuned runs where everything just clicks - local co-op might surprise you.

Unlock combinations you can’t run alone

In solo play, you’re always limited by your own slots and priorities. In local co-op, those limits shift.

Running two characters at once opens up cross-build synergies that simply can’t exist on a single character - auras layered with crowd control, burst damage backed by area denial, or aggressive builds protected by defensive setups.

If you enjoy experimenting, optimizing, and pushing builds to their extremes, co-op gives you a whole new sandbox to break.

From kiting to positioning

Solo runs often revolve around constant movement and tight kiting. Co-op changes the moment-to-moment decision making.

With two players on screen, positioning starts to matter more than pure evasion. One player can hold space, draw pressure, or control the flow of enemies, while the other capitalizes on openings and damage windows. It’s still fast, still dangerous - but the tactics feel different in a way that rewards coordination and trust.

Shared power, shared payoff

There’s something uniquely satisfying about watching a plan come together with another player.

Leveling up together, taking turns shaping the build, and making snap decisions about upgrades adds a layer of tension and collaboration to every run. Sometimes you’ll debate the “perfect” pick. Sometimes you’ll commit instantly and deal with the consequences together.

It’s the same brutal journey through Hel - but now every clutch moment, mistake, and victory is shared.

Local co-op doesn’t change the core of Jotunnslayer - it amplifies it.

What’s coming with the Local Co-op update?

Here’s what you can expect compared to the playtest version:

Hey everyone!

Hotfix 1.1.3 is out! Take a look at the patch notes:

Gameplay Fixes

• \ Hints shown at the start of each run no longer overlap with the HUD

• Tricks of Trade no longer prevents Elusive Trickster from reducing dash cooldown

• Improved performance when there is a large amount of projectiles

• Fixed missing sounds in the Trophy Hall

• Fixed an issue where Alfheim objectives would sometimes spawn out of the map

• Fixed German localization for achievements (the changes might take some time to appear in-game)

• Other minor UI fixes

Let us know about any bugs you run into.

See you in Hel!

Greetings, Jotunnslayers! 

We know we’ve been a bit quiet about the most requested, top-rated, long-awaited feature… But today, we finally have something concrete to share.

JOTUNNSLAYER LOCAL CO-OP PLAYTEST IS NOW LIVE!  

Yes - you read that right.

Before we roll it out publicly, we want to make sure it feels just right. So we’re opening the doors early and inviting you to help us shape it.

Let’s do this!!

When does the playtest start and end?

• Starts: TODAY, Monday, January 19th at 7 PM CET / 10 AM PT

• Ends: Monday, January 26th

The playtest runs for exactly one week.

How do I get in?

To join this limited co-op playtest, all you`ll need to do is right-click on Jotunnslayer in your Steam Library, go to properties and switch your game beta to the public_playtest branch. No extra steps or passwords required.

IMPORTANT NOTE If the public_playtest beta option doesn’t appear, try restarting Steam.

How can we play?

• Couch Co-op: Play locally on a single screen with a friend

• Online Co-op: Steam Remote Play is supported

How to use Steam Remote Play together

Hey Jotunnslayers!

We’ve been listening carefully to your reports and suggestions following the latest content update - The Fall of Alfheim. Here’s the list of fixes we’ve managed to implement so far.

Keep the reports coming!

Gameplay Fixes

• Resolved an issue where Construct Jotunn’s lasers would continue to damage the player even after the visual effect became invisible.

• The"Ear of the Elven King trophy can now be unlocked in all intended locations, fixing a bug that restricted it to Alfheim.

Quality of Life Improvements

• Fixed the misplaced Passage of Time skill description to ensure it displays correctly and avoids confusion in the UI.

See you in Hel!

Hey Jotunnslayers!

We’ve been listening carefully to your reports and suggestions following the latest content update - The Fall of Alfheim. Here’s the list of fixes we’ve managed to implement so far.

Keep the reports coming!

Quality of Life Improvements

• The "Purgatory" achievement will only check healing done during the boss fight.

Gameplay Fixes

• Resolved issues with Alfheim objectives not spawning correctly in Insane and Endless.

• Fixed an issue where the game would get stuck after acquiring all available skills during Endless.

• The Ear of the Elven King trophy now correctly takes into account Active skills only.

• A popup suggesting file verification now also appears if asset loading issues are detected during loading.

• Fixed an issue where pressing "Seal" and "Reroll" at the same time would break the game.

• Removed non-Endless skills from appearing in Relax Mode.

• Fixed the UI layout in the Skill Shop when playing on 16:10 resolution.

• Kinslayer now correctly damages destructible objects in Alfheim.

• The Alfheim portal in the Main Menu no longer includes pink crystals from Svartalfheim.

• Fixed issues with Revenant's bow materials during gameplay.

See you in Hel!

Greetings, Jotunnslayers!

Happy December 4! The gates to Alfheim have opened - and Episode 13 of Into Hel is now LIVE!

Join the devs on a guided dive into the brand-new realm of Alfheim and explore everything this massive free update brings to the Norse universe of Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.

This update is packed to the brim with fresh content:

• A new map: Alfheim, with unique modifiers and objectives

• A new deity: Nerthus, the Earthmother

• A new hero: The Archmage

• A new boss: The terrifying Arachnid Jotunn

And that’s not all - Matej Jakub and Peter also tease what’s coming later this winter… including a first talk at the most requested feature of all: co-op!

WATCH THE FULL INTO HEL EPISODE 13 – THE FALL OF ALFHEIM

See you in Alfheim!

Watch the devs dive into Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel – The Fall of Alfheim update, and step into a corrupted new realm, wield new divine power, and unleash arcane destruction as Alfheim falls into darkness.

Hey Jotunnslayers!

December 4th is here-and The Fall of Alfheim content update is officially LIVE! Time to step into a corrupted new realm, wield new divine power, and unleash arcane destruction as Alfheim falls into darkness.

What’s new in The Fall of Alfheim?

This update delivers a huge drop of fresh content, including:

A New Realm: The Ruin of Alfheim

Once the radiant home of the Light Elves, Alfheim now lies overrun by hordes of arachnids and twisted magic. Expect dramatically new combat challenges as Elven sanctuaries crumble into shadow.

Inside Alfheim you’ll face:

• New Modifiers & Objectives - dynamic challenges tied to the spreading spider plague

• A New Boss: The Arachnid Jotunn - a colossal matriarch who commands her brood with deadly web barrages and poison waves

A new God enters the battlefield: Nerthus, the Earthmother

Harness earthquakes, storms, and famine with Nerthus, a powerful new deity who brings the wrath of nature itself against Hel’s armies.

New class: The Archmage

A lone surviving Elven magister joins the fight. The Archmage brings a new playstyle focused on devastating spellcraft and high mobility.

Starts with:

• Magic Orbs - rotating arcane projectiles

• Power of Knowledge - +15% Double Cast chance

• Teleport - replaces dash with a blink that avoids damage

Specialize into four distinct subclasses:

Pyromancer - Burn everything, improve Dash Stormbringer - Chain lightning & Shock everywhere Venomancer - Explosive attacks & strong Poison Cryomancer - Defensive shields & Freeze control

Watch the official Fall of Alfheim TRAILER here:

NEW: Freyr’s gilded armor pack

Fancy armor lovers-this one’s for you.

Dress your heroes in radiant gold-trimmed armor inspired by the God of Kingship.

The pack includes seven unique sets:

• Ent-Feller Armor (Berserker)

• Soothsayer Mantle (Seeress)

• Bladedancer Shroud (Flame Sister)

• Meadowrunner Mail (Revenant)

• Elven Gift (Warden)

• Verdant Armor (Kinslayer)

• High Council Robes (Archmage)

Bullet Heaven fest 3.0 has begun - and Jotunnslayer is in!

This year’s biggest bullet heaven celebration kicks off today! To mark the occasion, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is 25% off starting:

Today, 7 PM CET / 10 AM PT Runs until December 11

Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy at a sweet discount! HERE➡️ https://store.steampowered.com/sale/BulletHeaven3

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A small request from us (and many other bullet-heaven / VS-like devs!) The community is rallying to help get the “Bullet Heaven” Steam tag officially recognized - something that would benefit all games in the genre, including ours.

There’s a super quick 10-second anonymous survey you can fill out to support the effort:

https://forms.gle/8SNkDWi9GrJ37ARdA

If you want a quick overview of why this matters, here’s a short explainer video (Jotunnslayer even makes an appearance!):

Thanks a ton for helping push the genre forward!

Enjoy the Alfheim and see you in HEL!

Hey Jotunnslayers!

Nominations for the 2025 Steam Awards are now OPEN!

The Steam Awards have officially begun, and this is the perfect moment for YOU to give Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel a chance to shine with your support and votes!

Working on Jotunnslayer has been an absolute blast for us, and we hope this announcement fills you with the same excitement it brings us. If you’ve ever found yourself unable to put the game down - even while playing away from home on your Steam Deck - then now might be the perfect time to nominate this chaotic Norse child in the following categories:

• Best Game on Steam Deck

• Outstanding Visual Style

• Best Soundtrack

• Sit Back and Relax Award

🔥🏆NOMINATE HERE:

https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations/2025

The nomination period closes at 10 AM PST on December 1.

To everyone who has braved Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel and uncovered the truths hidden in the Norse underworld - your support means the world to us.

Thank you! <3

Watch the devs dive into Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel during Czech & Slovak Games Week and WePlay Expo.

Hey Jotunnslayers! We’re back with Hotfix 1.0.6, bringing another round of polish and stability improvements to keep your runs smooth and your realms in balance. This update addresses several visual, UI, and gameplay issues, along with a few quality-of-life tweaks inspired by your feedback.

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed multiple issues with difficulty/modifier selection in relation to Relax Mode

• The difficulty now correctly says 'Relax Mode' in the HUD and result screen

• Improved behavior for skipping cutscenes in order to prevent accidental skips

• Fixed an issue where the Helheim cinematic started playing during Endless

Thanks again for all your reports and feedback, it really helps us keep refining the experience.

Keep slaying, keep sending those bug reports, and we’ll keep the fixes coming!

Hey Jotunnslayers!

Here’s the list of fixes included in the latest 1.0.5 update.

New content

• Nightmare difficulty added

• Bossfights added to Endless

• Relax Endless Mode introduced

  • This mode disables Torments and Bossfights

• 6th Weapons added for all characters

Quality of Life Improvements

• Longest survived time in Endless can now be viewed when selecting difficulty

• A max limit has been introduced for how many chests can be spawned at the same time in Endless

• Enemy difficulty scaling and Mithril drops in Endless have been adjusted

• The Pause screen now supports a larger amount of buffs/debuffs to display

• Added the option to display a health bar above the character

• Added an in-game 'Report a Bug' button

Gameplay Fixes

• Corrected Odin's Eye and Vessel of Bjarki unlock condition text

• Fixed issues with Steam overlay during loading

• Fixed behavior when alt-tabbing during loading

• Removed the option to Seal and Banish non-skills during level up

• Fixed Twitch Drops weapons incorrectly appearing for players who didn't claim them

• Prevented gold being rewarded from the objective 'Into the Abyss'

• Grip of Pestilence no longer affects HP Regeneration, only Healing Power

• Fixed some inconsistencies in Steam Achievements

Known Issues

• Navigation issues when choosing Relax Mode using the Keyboard Only control scheme

Hey Jotunnslayers!

Without any long introductions - let’s get straight to it. It’s time to reveal what’s coming next in the underground Norse universe of Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. First and foremost, while waiting for the big content drop Alfheim to arrive, here’s what’s already waiting for you:

New difficulties and gear - Available right NOW!

We’re celebrating the upcoming expansion with some long-requested features - NOW LIVE!

1. Expanded difficulties

Relax Endless Mode - A more chill, sandbox-friendly mode without modifiers or boss intervals (with reduced rewards).

Nightmare Difficulty - Fully customizable challenge beyond Insane, for those who want to test their limits.

2. 6th Weapon for every class

Each class now gets a brand-new weapon and skill to master:

Berserker class - Dwarven Axes Seeress class - Staff of Wonders Revenant class - Cursed Bow Flame Sister class - Shade Dagger Warden class - Clan Hammer Kinslayer class - Heroic Halberd

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT? 

What to expect very soon (December 4th) is the big upcoming FREE CONTENT UPDATE:

THE FALL OF ALFHEIM

A New battlefield: The ruin of Alfheim

Discover Alfheim, the once-glorious realm of the Light Elves - now tragically infested and corrupted by endless tides of arachnids. This new battlefield demands entirely fresh strategies, as ancient Elven magic fades and once-beautiful sanctuaries fall into shadow.

In Alfheim, you’ll face:

• New Modifiers and Objectives - Dynamic challenges tied to the spreading spider plague.

• The Spider Jotunn (New Boss) - A colossal matriarch commanding her brood, unleashing devastating webs and poisonous shockwaves across the battlefield.

New deity: Nerthus, the terrible Earthmother

The goddess of nature herself, Nerthus, joins as a new playable god. Channel her primal might to summon storms, earthquakes, and beasts to fight against Hel’s corruption across the Nine Realms.

New class: The Archmage

Once an Elven magister of Alfheim, the Archmage now turns his arcane mastery against the invaders.

This new class starts with the following unique traits:

• Magic Orbs - Rotating spheres that continuously wound nearby enemies.

• Power of Knowledge - A passive 15% chance for Double Cast.

• Teleport - A blink-style dash that avoids damage but comes with a higher cooldown.

Specializations:

• Pyromancer - Inflict Burn and enhance teleportation range.

• Stormbringer - Chain Lightning from orbs and Shock effects on all skills.

• Venomancer - Explosive attacks that spread deadly Poison.

• Cryomancer - Defensive powerhouse; standing still forms an Icy Shield, and skills Freeze enemies.

CHECK OUT THE FALL OF ALFHEIM TEASER HERE: 

The Fall of Alfheim FREE UPDATE arrives December 4th on all platforms!

What comes after Alfheim?

Alfheim is just the beginning. More surprises await beyond the horizon. 

Keep an eye on the updated Post-1.0 Roadmap for all the details!

That’s all for now, Jotunnslayers!

Enjoy the new content, test your limits, and slay with style. Stay sharp - and see you in Alfheim soon!

Hey Jotunnslayers!

It’s been a while since the Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel cross-platform 1.0 launch - but we’ve been far from quiet behind the scenes. The team has been working hard to polish performance, tweak balance, and prepare something we know you’ve been waiting for...

New content updates are coming!

In this dev blog, we’re giving you a sneak peek into what’s next - including new difficulties, fresh weapons for every class, and a hint at a much bigger update lurking around the corner.

Grab your axes, bows, and spells - it’s time to head back into the Hordes of Hel.

NEW DIFFICULTIES: RELAXED ENDLESS MODE + NIGHTMARE MODE

One of the most common requests we’ve seen from the community is to make the endless mode more flexible - something that fits both laid-back adventurers and pure chaos-seekers.

So we’re introducing two new difficulty modes to suit both sides of the spectrum:

Relaxed endless mode

A more chill and sandbox-style take on endless mode. Enemies scale more slowly, torments and boss intervals are removed, and you can take your time experimenting with builds and strategies.

Just note - you’ll earn fewer resources as a trade-off for the slower pace.

Nightmare mode

Think you’ve mastered Insane? Think again. Nightmare Mode lets you customize your own difficulty, pushing the limits of what’s possible.

Crank it up as much as you dare - and see how long you can survive the madness.

NEW WEAPONS FOR EVERY CLASS

Every class is getting stronger - and deadlier. In this update, each hero receives their sixth weapon, unlocking new ways to wreak havoc across Hel.

Berserker - Dwarven axes

Blade barrier: A swirling wall of blades that deals constant damage and grants +40 Health.

Seeress - Staff of wonders

Dark slime: Launches slime bombs that explode into corrosive pools. Also grants a 10% chance for bonus skill or reward choices.

Revenant - Cursed bow

Cursed caltrops: A volley of spiked traps that curse enemies on contact and provide 5% damage reduction.

Flame Sister - Shade dagger

Fires three waves of impaling daggers and increases Class Skill damage by 14%.

Warden - Clan hammer

Call of the ancestors: Summons charging dwarves to aid you in battle. The hammer also boosts XP gain by 13%.

Kinslayer - Heroic halberd

Unleashes a feral shout that boosts both offense and defense, while restoring +1.5 Health per second. Warcry. 

New visuals, new mechanics, new chaos.

AND AFTER THAT...

Once Update no. 1 land, we won’t be slowing down. A major content update is already on the horizon - with a new map, new hero, new god, and new boss coming soon.

Expect more info in the upcoming weeks of November.

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The world of Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is growing - and the best (and bloodiest) is yet to come.

Stay sharp, stay strong, and…

SEE YOU IN HEL! 

Hey Jotunnslayers!

We’re back with Hotfix 1.0.4, bringing another round of improvements and polish to keep your runs smooth and your realms stable. This update focuses on fixing visual and UI issues, along with some quality tweaks based on your feedback.

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed inaccuracies in Modifier unlock progress bars to ensure they display correct progress.

• Stopped attack sounds from triggering during cinematics for a cleaner experience.

• Fixed the Greed & Glut modifier unlocking on the wrong map.

• Resolved overlapping UI issues in Endless Mode when adjusting minimap size.

• Fixed flickering visual effects in Svartalfheim and Muspelheim.

• Further optimized visual effects for improved overall performance.

• Implemented several fixes to improve UI and menu navigation.

Thanks again for your reports and feedback, it really helps us keep refining the experience. Keep slaying, keep sending those bug reports, and we’ll keep the fixes coming!

Hey Jotunnslayers!

We’re rolling out Hotfix 1.0.3 to polish things up and keep your battles running smoother than ever. This update focuses on performance improvements, bug fixes, and a small localization update. Thanks again for all your feedback, it helps us keep pushing the game forward!

Gameplay Fixes

• Optimized performance for multiple Autocast abilities, keeping combat snappy even with heavy ability use.

• Improved performance of floating damage texts when facing large groups of enemies.

• Fixed an issue where achievement progress could reset under certain conditions.

• Fixed Kinslayer’s basic attack not damaging thorns and mortars in Muspelheim.

• Addressed random stutters that could occur during initial playthroughs.

Localization

• Updated German localization for improved clarity and accuracy.

Keep the feedbacks coming - we really appreciate it!

Greetings, Jotunnslayers!

Not long after this chaotic Norse child has emerged, the Steam Autumn season arrives with a fresh round of discounts.

The Steam Autumn Sale 2025 begins on September 29 at 10 AM PT/ 7 PM CET and runs for 7 days!

Take this chance to grab your copy at 20% off and let the long-awaited slaying session through the under halls of Hordes of Hel begin.

Happy Autumn to everyone!

See you in Hel! 

Hey Jotunnslayers!

We’re back with a quick Hotfix to smooth out your experience. This update tackles some bugs and adds a few quality of life improvements based on your feedback. Thanks as always for slaying with us and letting us know how we can keep making the game better!

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the game could freeze during objective selection in Endless Mode.

• Fixed a bug where elite chests stopped working after extended Endless runs.

• Fixed behavior when no more skills were available on level up - players will now receive either Gold or a Heal instead, ensuring smoother progression.

• Fixed an issue where skill cards disappeared after using Seal.

Improvements

• Modifiers now display a progress bar for their unlock conditions, making it easier to track your goals.

• Colorblindness settings have been refined for improved accessibility.

• Localized feedback forms added and updated for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean players.

Keep the feedback and bug reports coming - we really appreciate it!

Hey Jotunnslayers! We’re excited to roll out Patch 1.0.1!

This patch focuses on balance updates, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements inspired directly by your feedback. Thanks so much for playing, sharing your thoughts, and helping us make the game better every step of the way.

Gameplay Balance & Progression

• General Progression

  • Increased XP gain by ~30%.

  • Reduced enemy difficulty both between locations and across location difficulties.

• Adjusted Skill Point cost ramp:

  • Max cost capped at 50 Gold.

  • Early costs unchanged, but progression is now less punishing mid- and late-game.

• Endless Mode

  • Increased base time between torments from 80s → 180s to make gameplay more relaxing.

  • Trophy requirement adjusted: now requires reaching Torment Tier V (was Tier VII).

• Helheim

  • Chamber 3 enemy compositions rebalanced.

  • Crawlers: reduced movement speed and lowered health.

  • Hounds: added a maximum spawn cap.

• Kinslayer Class Rework

  • Base Trait: +50% Attack Damage.

  • Shadow Archon: +15% movement speed, heals for 3 HP when applying Curse. Re-focused on lifesteal builds.

  • Warglaive: Attack Speed increased from +10% to +25%; Evasion increased from +12% to +15%. Stronger attack-focused option.

  • Restless Spirit: Class & God Damage bonus +20%; Max Health penalty changed to Damage Reduction –15%. Gains stackable damage bonus on revive, but takes more damage each time.

• Objectives

  • Wind Crystal damage drastically reduced (from ~150 → ~50) to prevent one-shot kills.

  • Demolition Site objective damage reduced.

  • Endless trophies for Muspelheim and Jotunheim can now be unlocked in non-Endless difficulties (friendlier for new players).

User Interface (UI)

• Encyclopedia Screen: icons updated, text centered, and fixed display of DLC weapon skills.

• Curse Screen:

  • Displays one empty row if no curses.

  • Adds an empty row only when the last row is full.

• Pause Menu:

  • Fixed overlapping text in French.

  • Fixed weapon skill icon auto-selection.

  • Stats/Attributes cleanup and button adjustments.

  • Fixed hints and navigation issues.

• Fixed multiple navigation issues:

  • Skill shop (gods/classes).

  • Rerolling gods after blind choice.

  • Reward selection window missing text.

  • Result screen popup.

  • Main menu order (Discord button now correctly before Feedback).

  • Navigation between Difficulty and Modifiers tabs.

• Added or fixed hints:

  • Keyboard and mouse hints for objectives, torment, and reward selection.

  • Corrected D-pad → Right Stick hint in Options.

  • Disabled gamepad hints for scrollbars.

• Fixed overlapping texts for Gold and Mithril Ore in some languages.

• Fixed missing subtitles during Muspelheim boss fight.

• Fixed trophy hall mouse scrolling.

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed crash/freeze when opening double chest level up.

• Fixed banish system bugs.

• Fixed lifesteal: now works properly even at low attack damage, with correct stats display.

• Removed 0% value entries in stats screen (e.g. Ranger’s Wild Hearth passive without wolf active).

• Fixed Torment timer freezing at zero when reviving.

• Fixed Quiver of Ullr trophy unlock issue.

• Fixed Pack Tactics not unlocking under correct conditions.

• Fixed health bars staying in the air after death.

• Fixed incorrect Endless objective rewards.

• Fixed nithstangs in Helheim being invisible in Endless mode.

Graphics & Animations

• Fixed missing hints during boss cutscenes.

• Fixed icons darkening incorrectly when banish option was declined.