Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel News

[h3]Hey Jotunnslayers![/h3][p][/p][h3]Nominations for the 2025 Steam Awards are now OPEN![/h3][p][/p][p]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![/p][p][/p][p]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:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Best Game on Steam Deck[/p]
• [p]Outstanding Visual Style[/p]
• [p]Best Soundtrack[/p]
• [p]Sit Back and Relax Award[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]🔥🏆NOMINATE HERE:[/h3][p][/p][h3]https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations/2025 [/h3][p][/p][p]The nomination period closes at 10 AM PST on December 1.[/p][p]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.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you!

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

[p]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.[/p][h3]
Gameplay Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed multiple issues with difficulty/modifier selection in relation to Relax Mode[/p]
• [p]The difficulty now correctly says 'Relax Mode' in the HUD and result screen[/p]
• [p]Improved behavior for skipping cutscenes in order to prevent accidental skips[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Helheim cinematic started playing during Endless[/p]

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

[p]Hey Jotunnslayers! [/p][p][/p][p]Here’s the list of fixes included in the latest 1.0.5 update. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New content [/h2]

• [p]Nightmare difficulty added[/p]
• [p]Bossfights added to Endless[/p]
• [p]Relax Endless Mode introduced[/p]
  • [p]This mode disables Torments and Bossfights[/p]
• [p]6th Weapons added for all characters[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Quality of Life Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Longest survived time in Endless can now be viewed when selecting difficulty[/p]
• [p]A max limit has been introduced for how many chests can be spawned at the same time in Endless[/p]
• [p]Enemy difficulty scaling and Mithril drops in Endless have been adjusted[/p]
• [p]The Pause screen now supports a larger amount of buffs/debuffs to display[/p]
• [p]Added the option to display a health bar above the character[/p]
• [p]Added an in-game 'Report a Bug' button[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Gameplay Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Corrected Odin's Eye and Vessel of Bjarki unlock condition text[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with Steam overlay during loading[/p]
• [p]Fixed behavior when alt-tabbing during loading[/p]
• [p]Removed the option to Seal and Banish non-skills during level up[/p]
• [p]Fixed Twitch Drops weapons incorrectly appearing for players who didn't claim them[/p]
• [p]Prevented gold being rewarded from the objective 'Into the Abyss'[/p]
• [p]Grip of Pestilence no longer affects HP Regeneration, only Healing Power[/p]
• [p]Fixed some inconsistencies in Steam Achievements[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Known Issues[/h2]

• [p]Navigation issues when choosing Relax Mode using the Keyboard Only control scheme[/p]

[h3]Hey Jotunnslayers![/h3][p][/p][p]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:[/p][p][/p][h2]New difficulties and gear - Available right NOW![/h2][p][/p][p]We’re celebrating the upcoming expansion with some long-requested features - NOW LIVE![/p][p][/p][h3]1. Expanded difficulties[/h3][p][/p][p]Relax Endless Mode - A more chill, sandbox-friendly mode without modifiers or boss intervals (with reduced rewards).[/p][p]Nightmare Difficulty - Fully customizable challenge beyond Insane, for those who want to test their limits.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]2. 6th Weapon for every class[/h3][p][/p][p]Each class now gets a brand-new weapon and skill to master:[/p][p]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

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[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT? [/h2][p]What to expect very soon (December 4th) is the big upcoming FREE CONTENT UPDATE:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]THE FALL OF ALFHEIM[/h2][p][/p][h3]A New battlefield: The ruin of Alfheim[/h3][p]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.[/p][p]In Alfheim, you’ll face:[/p]

• [p]New Modifiers and Objectives - Dynamic challenges tied to the spreading spider plague.[/p]
• [p]The Spider Jotunn (New Boss) - A colossal matriarch commanding her brood, unleashing devastating webs and poisonous shockwaves across the battlefield.
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[p][/p][p][/p][h3]New deity: Nerthus, the terrible Earthmother[/h3][p]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.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][h3]New class: The Archmage[/h3][p]Once an Elven magister of Alfheim, the Archmage now turns his arcane mastery against the invaders.[/p][p]This new class starts with the following unique traits:[/p]

• [p]Magic Orbs - Rotating spheres that continuously wound nearby enemies.[/p]
• [p]Power of Knowledge - A passive 15% chance for Double Cast.[/p]
• [p]Teleport - A blink-style dash that avoids damage but comes with a higher cooldown.
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]Specializations:[/p]

• [p]Pyromancer - Inflict Burn and enhance teleportation range.[/p]
• [p]Stormbringer - Chain Lightning from orbs and Shock effects on all skills.[/p]
• [p]Venomancer - Explosive attacks that spread deadly Poison.[/p]
• [p]Cryomancer - Defensive powerhouse; standing still forms an Icy Shield, and skills Freeze enemies.
  
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[h3]CHECK OUT THE FALL OF ALFHEIM TEASER HERE:  [/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]The Fall of Alfheim FREE UPDATE arrives December 4th on all platforms![/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]What comes after Alfheim?[/h2][p]Alfheim is just the beginning. More surprises await beyond the horizon. [/p][p]Keep an eye on the updated Post-1.0 Roadmap for all the details![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][h3]That’s all for now, Jotunnslayers![/h3][p]Enjoy the new content, test your limits, and slay with style.
Stay sharp - and see you in Alfheim soon![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
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