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Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel — patch notes and updates

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Hotfix 1.2.3 - Patch Notes2026-05-14Hey Jotunnslayers!We’re back with Hotfix 1.2.3! Following up on our recent updates, the team has been focused on smoothing out the cooperative experience and addressing some specific platform stability issues.As always, your reports in Discord and the community hub are our best weapon for tracking down these edge cases. Thank you for your continued support and patience as we polish the path through Hel. Gameplay FixesLocal 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 ar
Hotfix 1.2.2 - Patch Notes2026-04-23Hey 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 FixesFixed 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 FixesFixed a bug causing the game to freeze for some players immediately after s
Hotfix 1.2.1 - Patch Notes2026-04-16Hey 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 FixesFixed 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
INTO HEL EPISODE 14 IS LIVE!2026-04-10Jotunnslayers! 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 heroA dangerous new map: StygiaPowerful blessings of the god FateA deadly new bossAll 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!
Conan breaks into Hel - New DLC & Local Co-op Are LIVE!2026-04-09Hey 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 —-------------This epic DLC introduces a brand-new hero, a dangerous new map, powerful blessings, and a deadly boss - alongside the long-aw
Developers Play Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel2026-04-09Watch 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.
Conan breaks into Hel - New DLC and Local Co-op update revealed (DEVBLOG 17)2026-04-02Hey 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
Hotfix 1.1.4 - Patch Notes2026-03-19Hey 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 FixesUsing 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 descrip
Earn the Marks of Hel - Steam Community Items Are Now LIVE!2026-03-17Jotunnslayers,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!
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Developer Livestream!2026-02-13As 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.
DEV BLOG 16: Bring a friend to Hel - Local Co-op comes to Jotunnslayer soon!2026-02-05Hey 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 priori
1.1.3 Hotfix - Patch notes2026-01-29Hey 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 HUDTricks of Trade no longer prevents Elusive Trickster from reducing dash cooldownImproved performance when there is a large amount of projectilesFixed missing sounds in the Trophy HallFixed an issue where Alfheim objectives would sometimes spawn out of the mapFixed German localization for achievements (the changes might take some time to appear in-game)Other minor UI fixesLet us know about any bugs you run into.See you in Hel!
Better in Two: Co-Op Playtest Is Here - and Your Feedback Is What We Need!2026-01-19Greetings, 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 PTEnds: 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-
Hotfix 1.1.2 - Patch Notes2026-01-08Hey 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 FixesResolved 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 ImprovementsFixed the misplaced Passage of Time skill description to ensure it displays correctly and avoids confusion in the UI.See you in
Hotfix 1.1.1 - Patch notes2025-12-11Hey 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 ImprovementsThe "Purgatory" achievement will only check healing done during the boss fight.Gameplay FixesResolved 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
INTO HEL EPISODE 13 – THE FALL OF ALFHEIM UPDATE IS HERE!2025-12-04Greetings, 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 objectivesA new deity: Nerthus, the EarthmotherA new hero: The ArchmageA 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 al
Developers Play Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel2025-12-04Watch 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.
NEW Content Update The Fall of Alfheim Has Arrived!2025-12-04Hey 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 AlfheimOnce 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 p
Nominate Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel for the 2025 Steam Awards!2025-11-26Hey 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 DeckOutstanding Visual StyleBest SoundtrackSit B
Developers Play Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel2025-11-23Watch the devs dive into Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel during Czech & Slovak Games Week and WePlay Expo.