Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel News

[p]Hey Jotunnslayers!

Here is the detailed 1.0 patch notes list: [/p][p][/p][p]New Content[/p]

• [p]New Map: Helheim[/p]
• [p]New God: Nidhogg[/p]
• [p]New Class: Kinslayer[/p]
• [p]New Difficulty: Endless[/p]
• [p]38 Achievements Added[/p]
• [p]10 New Trophies[/p]
• [p]2 New Armor Packs[/p]
• [p]6 Twitch Drop Weapon Skins[/p]
• [p]Artbook & Soundtrack update[/p]

[p][/p][p]Quality of Life Improvements[/p]

• [p]Mimir's Archive Added - an in-game encyclopedia of all heroes, gods and maps[/p]
• [p]Skill and Class balancing (more info below)[/p]
• [p]Skill point cost reduction[/p]
• [p]Skill point conversion popup moved to Skill Shop[/p]
• [p]Stats Screen update[/p]
• [p]More prominent visual cues for when Weapon Skills and Dash are available[/p]
• [p]Level Up and Chest Reward screen animations[/p]
• [p]Trophy unlock animations[/p]
• [p]Updated Intro cutscene[/p]
• [p]Added voiceovers for some other existing cutscenes[/p]

[p][/p][p]Balance Changes[/p][p]
General Changes[/p]

• [p]Fixed bug when Trigger: Skill Cast was called also by skills with no cooldown[/p]
• [p]Reduced Cooldown of most Weapon Skills by around -30%[/p]

[p]Berserker[/p]

• [p]Swirling Axe (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 14 => 14/16/18[/p]
• [p]Assault (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 18/22/26 => 20/24/28[/p]
• [p]Axe Throw(Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Cooldown: 1.5/1.125/0.75 => 1.25/1/0.75[/p]
• [p]Barrel Through (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 15 => 19[/p]
• [p]Frenzy (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 10 => 14[/p]
• [p]Tearing Blow (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 10 => 14[/p]
  • [p]Increased Chance: 10% => 25%[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Cooldown: 1s => 0.75s[/p]
• [p]Open Wounds (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Bleed Chance: 10/20% => 15/25%[/p]
  • [p]Increased Critical Damage: 12/24% => 15/25%[/p]
• [p]Battle Master (Subclass)[/p]

[p]Added Attack Speed: +10% Doubled in Rage[/p][p][/p][p]Seeress[/p][p]Briar Thorns (Auto-cast)[/p]

• [p]Decreased Cooldown: 6/5/4 => 5/4.2/3.5[/p]
• [p]Evolve: Decreased Cooldown: 4 => 3.5s[/p]

[p][/p][p]Revenant[/p]

• [p]Haunting Wolf (Class Trait)[/p]
  • [p]Decrease Cooldown: 5 => 2.5s[/p]
• [p]Skull Shot (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Secondary Damage: 15 => 18[/p]
• [p]Necrotic Rain (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 12 => 14[/p]
• [p]Blighted Tips (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Disease Chance: 15% => 20%[/p]
• [p]Undying (Subclass)[/p]
  • [p]Added Dash Cooldown Reduction: -20%[/p]

[p]Flame Sister[/p]

• [p]Dance of Daggers (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 10 => 13[/p]
  • [p]Evolve: Increased Damage: 12 => 15[/p]
• [p]Shrapnel Pot (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 20/25/30 => 22/26/30[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Delay: 1s => 0.6s[/p]
  • [p]Evolve: Decreased Delay: 1s => 0.6[/p]
• [p]Burning Rush (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Cooldown: -3% => -4%[/p]
• [p]Iron Fan (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 15 => 17[/p]
• [p]Delightful Anguish (Torment) (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage on enemies with Burn or Poison: +15% => +20%[/p]
• [p]Sprint (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Movement Speed: 8/16% => 10/18%[/p]
• [p]Unseen Blade (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Critical Damage: +12/24/36% => 20/30/40%[/p]
• [p]Flame Dancer (Sub-class)[/p]
  • [p]Added Cooldown Reduction (Class Skills): -25%[/p]

[p]Warden[/p]

• [p]Seismic Shock (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 16/24/32 => 20/26/32[/p]
• [p]Tremors (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Stun Chance: 20% => 25%[/p]
• [p]Last Vigilance (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Effect active when Health under 30% => 40%[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Double Cast: +20% =>+15%[/p]
• [p]Earthquake (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Ground Smash Damage: +30% => 40%[/p]
• [p]Blood & Thunder (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Bleed or Shock Chance with Critical Hit (Attack): +35% => 45%[/p]
• [p]Punish (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 10 => 13[/p]
• [p]Deafening Impact (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Stun Chance: 25 => 30%[/p]
• [p]Weapon Master (Sub-class)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Critical Chance (Attack): +10 => 15%[/p]

[p]Thor[/p]

• [p]Lightning Strike (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 14/17/20 => 17/20/23[/p]
  • [p]Evolve: Increased Damage: 24 => 28[/p]
• [p]Mjolnir (Auto-cast[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Cooldown: 5,5 => 5s[/p]
  • [p]Increased Shock Chance: 0/15/30% => 10/20/30%[/p]
• [p]Sentinel (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Damage: 35 => 30[/p]
  • [p]Increased Interval: 0,7/0,55/0,4s => 0,85/0,7/,0,55s[/p]
  • [p]Evolve: Increased Interval: 0,4s => 0,55s[/p]
• [p]Static Charge (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 5 => 8[/p]
  • [p]Increased Chance: 25% => 35%[/p]
• [p]Discharge (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 8/12/16 => 10/14/18[/p]

[p]Freya[/p]

• [p]Valkyrie Descent (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 30 => 35[/p]
  • [p]Evolve: Increased Damage: 30 => 35[/p]
• [p]Golden Discs (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 20 => 23[/p]
  • [p]Evolve: Increased Damage: 20 => 23[/p]

[p]Loki[/p]

• [p]Jormungandr (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 16/23/30 => 20/26/32[/p]
• [p]Spark (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 14 => 16[/p]
  • [p]Increased Burn Chance: 0/12/25% => 8/16/25%[/p]
• [p]Stacked & Loaded (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Bonus Skill Choice Chance: +15/30% => 20/35%[/p]
• [p]Jotunn’s Blood (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased HP Regeneration: +1/2/3 HP/s => +2/4/6 HP/s[/p]
• [p]Elusive Trickster (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Dash Cooldown: -30% => -35%[/p]
• [p]Special Delivery (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Trigger: Distance 30m => 25m[/p]

[p]Odin[/p]

• [p]Gungnir (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 14/18/22 => 20/25/30[/p]
  • [p]Increased Bleed Chance: 0/15/30% => 10/20/30%[/p]
• [p]Huginn & Munnin (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Damage: 10 => 14[/p]
• [p]Runic Boulder (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Cooldown: 4/3.5/3 => 3s[/p]
• [p]Worthy Opponent (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Damage vs. Elites: +25% => 20%[/p]

[p]Skadi[/p]

• [p]Snowflake (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Secondary Damage: 5 => 8[/p]
  • [p]Increased number of Strikes: 5/8/12 => 6/10/14[/p]
• [p]Hypothermia (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Effect active when Health under 30% => 40%[/p]

[p]Njord[/p]

• [p]Vortex (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Duration: 2/3/4 => 2.5/3.5/4.5s[/p]
• [p]Water Bubble (Auto-cast)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Duration: 3/4/5s => 3s[/p]
  • [p]Evolve: Decreased Duration: 5s => 4s[/p]

[p]Brokk & Sindri:[/p]

• [p]Removed Evolve connections in Skill Shop[/p]
• [p]Thurizas (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased HP Regeneration: +1/2/3 HP/s => +2/3/4 HP/s[/p]
  • [p]Evolve: Increased HP Regeneration: +5 HP/s => +6 HP/s[/p]
• [p]Berkana (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Max Health: +70/140/210 => +100/160/220[/p]
• [p]Jera (Passive)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Collecting Range: 15/30/45% => 20/40/60%[/p]
  • [p]Evolve (Passive): Increased Collecting Range: 75% => 100%[/p]

[h2]Hey Jotunnslayers![/h2][p][/p][h2]The day has come - Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 1.0 is OUT NOW on Steam, Epic, PlayStation, and Xbox! Available today at a 20% launch discount (11.99$).[/h2][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]To those who’ve been with us since Early Access - you pushed us in the right direction and helped shape the HEL we’re celebrating today. [/p][p]You’ve been the fuel since day one, and we can’t thank you enough! [/p][p][/p][h2]WHAT’S NEW IN 1.0[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]A Fallen Hero: Step into the shoes of the Kinslayer, a disgraced warrior capable of dealing devastating damage to her opponents.[/p]
• [p]Helheim: A brand-new region, the dreaded underworld filled with puzzles and a linear path to be uncovered by only the bravest of heroes[/p]
• [p]Endless Mode: If players survive the perils of Helheim, they’ll unlock the brand-new endless mode that sees them fight against the overwhelming odds as they carve their names into legend.[/p]
• [p]Godly Support: Nidhogg, a merciless massive dragon  who will rip apart enemies, joins heroes on their bloody rampage through Norse mythology.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Watch the OFFICIAL LAUNCH TRAILER here: [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]For everyone who’s been waiting for the full version to dive into Norse mayhem, that moment is NOW! Battle across five realms, take on the role of the damned, and face the trials of the Gods. And if you’re ready for endless slaying sessions, check out our short dev gameplay commentary video HERE: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][h2]THE ROAD AHEAD[/h2][p]The future for Jotunnslayers has just begun. To see what’s next, check out the updated 1.0 ROADMAP[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]
FEEDBACK FEEDBACK AND NOTHING BUT THE FEEDBACK [/h2][p][/p][p]The new age of slaying starts now -  and as always, we’re eager for your feedback on Steam or in our Discord channel #game-feedback . Let’s light it up! 🔥[/p][p][/p][h2]GET IT EVERYWHERE:[/h2][p][/p][h3]EPIC GAMES STORE [/h3][h3]GOG[/h3][h3]PLAYSTATION 5 [/h3][h3]XBOX SERIES X|S [/h3][p][/p][p]For more details and pricing please check the Jotunnslayer.com [/p][p][/p][p]—-------------------[/p][h2]MASSIVE THANKS to everyone! [/h2][p]More news is coming soon in the next Into Hel Devlog.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]SEE YOU IN HEL! [/h3][p]
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[h3]Greetings Jotunnslayers![/h3][p][/p][h2]For all the collectors out there, big news is rising from the underworld - starting September 3, alongside the 1.0 launch of Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, the new Collector’s Edition drops with exclusive content:[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Full Game[/p]
• [p]Heimdal’s Bifrost Armor Pack (New!) – radiant sets inspired by the guardian of the rainbow bridge.[/p]

1. [p]Berserker: Chromatic Battlegear[/p]
2. [p]Seeress: Alchemist Robes[/p]
3. [p]Revenant: Death-cross Armor[/p]
4. [p]Flame Sister: Quicksilver Shroud[/p]
5. [p]Warden: Enchanted Plate[/p]
6. [p]Kinslayer: Gatekeeper Regalia[/p][p][/p][p] [/p]

• [p]Tyr’s Mythical Armor Pack (New!) – valor-forged sets symbolizing justice & strength.[/p]

1. [p]Berserker: Warbound Battlegear[/p]
2. [p]Seeress: Enigmatic Robes[/p]
3. [p]Flame Sister: Wildfire Shroud[/p]
4. [p]Revenant: Godstalker Armor[/p]
5. [p]Warden: Plate of Justice[/p]
6. [p]Kinslayer: Executioner’s Regalia[/p][p] [/p][p][/p]

• [p]Official Soundtrack - immersive music from the game.[/p]
• [p]Digital Artbook – stunning art & concept designs from Jotunnslayer’s dark Norse world.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Key Highlight: The new armor packs let you fully customize each class with unique, lore-inspired designs.[/p][p]Price: $29.65 - but at 20% OFF on launch![/p][p]—------[/p][p]IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EARLY ACCESS COLLECTOR’S EDITION ADOPTERS:[/p][p]The current Founder’s Edition was created exclusively for early access supporters, and its content - namely Odin’s Legendary Armor Pack - will no longer be available for purchase after the 1.0 release. However, players who purchased it before September 3 will keep the exclusive armor forever (all the way to Valhalla :D) Also, If you already own parts of the Collector’s Edition (soundtrack, artbook, or the game), you’ll automatically be offered a lower price. You can also purchase the armor packs individually. [/p][p][/p][p]—-------[/p][p][/p][p]Ready to slay like never before?[/p][h2]
See you in HEL! [/h2][p][/p][p]
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[h3]Greetings, Jotunnslayers![/h3][p][/p][h3]First off, with the playtests now concluded, we owe you a huge THANK YOU for participating and sharing your thoughts on some of the key features that will shine in their full glory at the 1.0 release:[/h3][p][/p]

1. [p]The full world of Helheim, with all that comes with it[/p]
2. [p]Endless Mode[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]The number of players who joined both playtests exceeded our expectations, as did the average playtime of 2 hours![/p][p]After analyzing your in-game feedback and messages across channels, we found that the most appreciated feature was the build variety and the freedom to experiment. On the other hand, the biggest frustration came from certain overly punishing Omens and deaths that felt unfair due to balance issues.[/p][p][/p][p]If you thought the dev team was kicking back while you were testing, you’d be mistaken :D

On the contrary - we’ve been hard at work balancing, optimizing, and bug fixing while you explored the new content.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]WHAT IMPROVEMENTS TO EXPECT IN 1.0 (AND ENDLESS MODE)?[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Omens rebalanced[/p]
• [p]Performance optimized[/p]
• [p]Objectives added[/p]
• [p]Enemy scaling adjusted[/p]
• [p]Leveling speed increased[/p]
• [p]Endless-incompatible skills handled[/p]
• [p]Item pools and interactable objects updated[/p]
• [p]Omen display improved in the HUD[/p]
• [p]Resource rewards in Endless clarified
  
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[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]
GENERAL FEEDBACK IMPLEMENTED[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Skill/class balancing[/p]
• [p]Skill point cost reduction[/p]
• [p]UI animations enhanced[/p]
• [p]Encyclopedia added[/p]
• [p]Endless Mode playable on all maps[/p]
• [p]Statistics screen improvements[/p]
• [p]Extra cinematics added[/p]
• [p]Skill shop fixes[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]If you forgot to share your thoughts - it's not too late![/p][p]Whenever you feel like it jump into #public-playtest-feedback on Discord to share your feedback freely.[/p][p][/p][p]We’re full speed ahead toward 1.0  -  mark the date:[/p][p]Jotunnslayer launches on PC and consoles September 3.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]See you in HEL![/h2][p]





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[p]Hey Jotunnslayers![/p][p][/p][p]Playtest season is far from over!

As promised, from today until July 31, you can join PLAYTEST 2 and get an exclusive look at ENDLESS MODE - now enabled across Niflheim map![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]WHAT WOULD BE AWESOME?[/p][p]Since the main goal of these playtests is to gather as much feedback as possible before launch, it would mean a lot if you shared your thoughts via the Google questionnaire that appears at the end of the build.[/p][p]If you prefer sharing feedback on Steam or in free form on Discord’s #public-playtest-feedback channel, feel free to post it there![/p][p][/p][p]If possible, please let us know:[/p]

• [p]How the pacing and difficulty feel over time[/p]
• [p]Whether your build choices feel impactful[/p]
• [p]What makes you want to jump back in (or not)
  
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[p]IMPORTANT NOTE
All playtest content is unreleased. We kindly ask that you respect confidentiality and avoid sharing screenshots or recordings until the content is officially announced.[/p][p]
[/p][p]INSTRUCTIONS for joining the playtest awaits on Discord #announcement channel [/p][p][/p][p]KNOWN ISSUES [/p]

• [p]Unstable performance on Steam Deck and some other devices while playing Endless[/p]
• [p]Inconsistencies in the Skill Shop and Omen Overview UI[/p]
• [p]Incorrect key binds and actions available during blind selection [/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We can't wait to hear what you think.[/p][h3]
SEE YOU IN HELHEIM![/h3][p]
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