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Next Fest Starts | Time to punish sinners!

Hello, sinners and defenders of the rift! We are excited to share with you all the latest updates to our infernal realm regarding Next Fest, the demo and a special collaboration.

Firstly, before doing anything, check out our new trailer!

[previewyoutube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhK21JNrPyI[/previewyoutube]

[h2]What’s new?[/h2]
Starting off with the arrival of new unlockable characters that have successfully passed the Hell Managers test:

Please give a warm welcome to!

[h2]Nina Biblyat[/h2]

[h2]Denny Fox[/h2]

Now let's get to our top-notch software updates!

[h3]Major changes[/h3]
  • 3 new challenges
  • 3 new high-tier cards that are unlocked via the challenges
  • 4 unlockable "files" that tease the lore/story (Accessible via the main menu)
  • New music system (accessible via the main menu and pause menu.)

[h3]Fixes[/h3]
  • Removed hot potato (temporary exploit fix).
  • Fixed Sunder tower range, not updating when using a card.
  • Added the +30% hellfire damage card (not sure why this was missing).
  • The player starts with VERY low hp regeneration.
  • Buttons now look more like buttons.
  • Fixed an issue that causes a crash on startup when Steam users have either missing or animated profile images.
  • Rune title text no longer overlaps each other.
  • Added a background image to all buttons to make them more obvious that they interactive.
  • When using an item card, the card storage area will momentarily slide away, so the player can see their item gets added.
  • Back buttons in the menu are usable by pressing the escape.
[h3]Balance changes[/h3]
  • Repenters have a higher lifespan (+20%)
  • Spawblade doesn't have an attack speed increase (not in the demo anyway)
  • Sin Spotters don't have a damage increase but have a heavy attack speed increase. (both were OP)

[h3]Flat stat buffs to these cards[/h3]
  • Deliverers of Pain
  • Persistence
  • Blessed Sight
  • Subordinates
  • Swift Vengence
  • Punish
  • Divine Sight
  • Fueled by Light
  • Reduced card tier of Holy Beam.
  • Reduced card cost of Cheater.
  • Increased card cost of Praise Be.

Oh yeah, We’re also partnering with Occams Laser, his melodies combined with your relentless skills will be quite the tale, more about this collaboration soon! Stay tuned for that, more information will be revealed shortly!

So what are you waiting for?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2181610/Heretics_Fork

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🔥 A Message from Hell to YOU 🔥

[h2]Listen up, pitiful souls![/h2]

Our HHR (Hell’s Human Resources) Team would like to share with you an important announcement that will make your mortal hearts tremble. We have achieved a momentous milestone: Our software for punishing filthy sinners, HERETIC'S FORK: PROBATION, registered more than 100,000 applications for the holy position of Hell Manager that have flooded our infernal gates! It seems there are more wretched souls craving the power and glory of ruling the underworld than we ever imagined!



We must admit, your willingness to defend the rift and prevent the sinners from escaping has caught my attention. Your desire to dominate the depths of darkness has far surpassed our expectations. Such ambition is almost commendable… almost…

But don't get too comfortable, little Hell Managers. This is only the beginning of your dangerous journey. The waves of sinners attempting to flee their rightful torment will only grow in intensity and despair. You must fortify your defenses, sharpen your infernal strategies, and prepare for battles that will make even the bravest among you SHIVER .



We extend our gratitude to those who have praised their destinies and submitted their applications. Your audacity has amused us, and we shall watch your progress with pleasure.
Prepare yourselves, Hell Managers. The depths of darkness await, and the fate of Hell lies in your ruthless hands.

Sincerely, 😈

HHR

Play our demo on Steam Next Fest!

Hello to all of our employees and jobseekers,
Heretic’s Fork Demo will be featured on the Steam Next Fest! Event will take place June 19 - June 26, 10:00AM PACIFIC.



Try yourself as a Manager of Hell, constructing towers to manage underworld hordes using a deck-building computer system. Demo will feature:

- 1️⃣ High-octane system to control sinners
- 2️⃣ New unlockable characters
- 3️⃣ New high-tier cards that are unlocked via the challenges
- 4️⃣ Unlockable "files" that tease the story

Can YOU keep Hell in order?

Join a multi-day celebration of upcoming games and don’t miss Heretic’s Fork Demo livestreams.

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Heretic’s Fork: Probation is out now!

Dear forkers,

The gates of hell are now open and you’re in charge.

As you know, overpopulation is a huge problem in Hell and our CEO Mr.Devil needs your help to deal with it. Using our state-of-the-art computer system “Heretic’s Fork” you will be able to build your towers, create weapons and garrisons to keep sinners at their rightful place - in the fiery depths of hell.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Withstand the attack while bouncing your head to kick-ass metal music. You will play as an intern Ruby, starting with a limited deck. Well, what did you expect, it’s tough in Hell.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2430740/Heretics_Fork_Probation


With “Probation” you will experience 3 games at once: deckbuilder, tower defense and roguelike.

[h3]What will you find in “Probation”?[/h3]
  • Fine-tuned gameplay for you to enjoy the demo
  • You can pause time by pressing Space, end turn with Enter key
  • Keybind option


[h2]Follow Heretic’s Fork on social media.
We said Follow. Us. On. Social. Media.
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We are hiring Hell Managers!

[h2]Start your career in the hottest place!
Devil inc. is looking for a new employee.[/h2]

[h3]Job description: [/h3]
You will be in charge of one of the towers in Hell and your job is to not let sinners leave their habitat. Using the new computer system ‘Heretic’s Fork’ you will be able to burn, shoot, pierce and curse sinners with a variety of weapons.

[h3]Candidate requirements:[/h3]
soulless person with no moral obligation, cruelty would be an advantage.

[h3]Office features:[/h3]
location is close to the gates of Hell, hot temperature, free boiling blood.

[h3]Payment: [/h3]
Innocent souls, golden coins.

[h3]Bonuses:[/h3]
Respect from imps and demons and mr. Devil himself.

[h2]Apply now here! [/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2430740/Heretics_Fork_Probation/

Your trial period starts on 2nd of June, don't be late, we don’t like that at all.

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