Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel News

Hey Survivors!

Today, we're bringing a small Demo update containing following fixes:

Fixed bugs

• Players dying during boss summon cutscene
  
• Players taking damage out of nowhere
  
• Incorrect mouse controls in the Virtue screen
  
• Interaction sound effect playing after player returns to menu
  

Other Improvements

• Updated visuals for popup messages
  

Hey Jotunnslayers!

Welcome to episode #7 of Jotunnslayer Dev Blog: What’s New in the Latest Public Demo? This update focuses on all the content and improvements made in the latest Jotunnslayer build, now available as a public demo!

We’ve wrapped up a critical phase in the development of Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel—the playtest is now behind us. This demo is the result of all the feedback, suggestions, and ideas we’ve collected from you.

So, HOW DOES JOTUNNSLAYER LOOK TODAY?

Based on your feedback, we’ve made several important improvements:

1. UX/UI Changes: We’ve updated UI elements for better text readability, new icons, and a complete GUI overhaul for Character, Gear, and Map selections, as well as improved new HUD. On the UX side, screen shake is now optional and can be adjusted in the Options menu from 0% to 200%! Additionally, the Temple has been torn down, with your personal improvements now accessible in the new Virtues menu.

2. New Icons and Updated Visuals: We’ve introduced new icons for all skills, sub-classes, and passives, both in-game and in the Virtues menu. Some ability visuals have been optimized, and the portraits for Berserker, Thor, and Freya have received a makeover.

3. Skill Evolves: Active skills have been upgraded with Rank 4 evolutions, enhancing gameplay in significant ways.

4. Tons of Optimization and Bug Fixes: We’ve resolved numerous issues to ensure smoother gameplay.

And added…



5. THE DARK SEERESS!: The long-awaited caster character is finally here! The Dark Seeress is decked out and ready to join the fight with wide variety of skills:

Auto Attack




Briar Thorns




Dark Whisp




Mind Blast




Eldritch Wards




Temporal Trap




The Work Continues!

We’re only halfway there! We’re committed to adding new content, polishing mechanics, and enhancing the overall experience in Hordes of Hel. As always, your feedback is at the heart of our development. Please feel invited to share your thoughts and suggestions on Discord.

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In the meantime, we had a blast meeting some of you at Gamescom.
If you’re planning to attend, don’t miss the chance to drop by!








Until the next episode, happy slaying Jotunnslayers :)

Hey Jotunnslayers!

💥 It's finally here 💥

The long-awaited Jotunnslayer PUBLIC DEMO is OUT and ready for you to dive into right now!

This huge milestone in our game’s development has been achieved thanks to your support and the incredibly valuable feedback you shared with us during the playtest phase.

As promised, the demo includes many of the improvements you requested, along with even more fun content for hours to play!

WHAT'S NEW IN THE PUBLIC DEMO?

- UX/UI changes and improvements
- New icons and updated visuals with a fresh makeover
- Tons of optimization work
- Bug fixes
- Skill evolutions
- And that new hero...

THE DARK SEERESS



Jump into the Jotunnslayer PUBLIC DEMO here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2820820/Jotunnslayer_Hordes_of_Hel/

and catch some vibe from the OFFICIAL DEMO TRAILER: https://youtu.be/4CBRUq0PGqY


FEEDBACK FEEDBACK FEEDBACK

Don`t forget that your feedback is more important than ever! We invite you to share all your suggestions, long comments, and ideas on Discord.


Tweaking and polishing are still ongoing—let’s make this the best it can be together!
Hit it now! Share your impressions and happy slaying!

Jotunnslayer Hordes of Hel Dev Team

Hey Jotunnslayers!

It's been a while since our last dev blog, and that's because we've been busy fixing, rethinking, designing, redesigning and improving Jotunnslayer based on your incessant waves of invaluable playtest feedback—thank you so much for that once again!

Today, we want to update you on the progress we've made in response to some of the topics you've frequently mentioned, as well as the current status of the build. So, in this episode of the Jotunnslayer Dev Blog #6, let's scratch the surface of the following:


Screen Shake - It's worth mentioning again that the screen shake issue has been addressed and the option to turn it off or reduce its visibility in the game will be available in the demo version. We've implemented a screen shake intensity slider, allowing you to adjust it from 0% to 200%.

Gameplay Mechanics - Based on your feedback, skill evolves have been added to the game. That being said, every skill now has its ultimate level. Since we are currently focused on refining the system architecture, some additional skills and items are on hold for now. We completely understand how eager you all are for new builds and content, and we promise that we are committed to delivering them over time. Rest assured, we have big plans for this game!

New Class Releases - We’re hard at work on the public demo, which will introduce a new character, the Seeress. Following that, two additional classes will be available in Early Access, with more classes to be added in future updates.

THE DARK SEERESS







New God Releases - New gods are definitely in our plans. While they won’t be implemented in the upcoming demo due to our current workload, they will be available in later versions and updates.

Quest Diversity - Even though other priorities have taken precedence for now and our team has been producing new content at a certain pace, we’ll definitely make quests more diverse in the Early Access version.

How about the UI/UX? Has it undergone any changes?

The GUI has been completely reworked, and the new version will be featured in the public demo. It’s sleeker and designed to allow for seamless addition of new content in the future. We’re eager to hear what you think of it!

Virtues (formerly Temple) UI BEFORE



Virtues UI AFTER











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In the second part, we want to share some exciting news that you might have been expecting:

Cologne, Jotunnslayer is coming to Gamescom!

If you’re planning to attend, be sure to drop by our booth at the

Indie Arena Booth, Hall 10.2, Booth F010g-E019f
August 21 - 25
Gamescom, Cologne

Let’s take this opportunity to meet, chat, and, of course, try out the exclusive Gamescom build of Jotunnslayer with plenty of new content!

Plus, beware—you might leave our booth sporting some Viking-style temporary tattoos!




We hope to see you there!
All you Vikings, feel free to keep leaving us questions in the Q&A thread on Discord.
More news (and some face reveals) is on the way!
Cheers!