Hey Jotunnslayers![h2]THE SVARTALFHEIM DESCENT 0.4 UPDATE[/h2]
has just crashed into the underworld - and it’s one of our biggest drops yet for Jotunnslayers: Hordes of Hel! Strap in, because this one’s packed.
NEW MAP - SVARTALFHEIM
Dark mines, unstable machinery, and forgotten madness.
Welcome to Svartalfheim, a sprawling, mine-themed battlefield crisscrossed with minecart railways, heavy steel gates, and ancient dwarven mechanisms. This once-glorious domain of the Svartalfar was home to master artisans who crafted artifacts for mortals and gods alike - until something broke them.
Now, the ruins whisper of:
- New objectives tied to the sinister crystal that drove them mad
- Twisted map modifiers that will shake even the hardiest of warriors
- A brutal Construct Jötunn that guards the depths of the assembly line
BOSS SPOTLIGHT: The Construct Jötunn
An artificial colossus built by dwarves and powered by the same mysterious crystals mined throughout Svartalfheim.
Once a marvel of industrial might - equipped with saws, dredgers, and metallurgical tools - this Jötunn was upgraded for war when the descent into madness began. Now, it stands as the last line of defense… or perhaps the first line of vengeance.
NEW ENEMIES & MODIFIERS
Flyers, spitters, troll riders, and goblin raiding parties now roam the mines
Prepare for blinding, mob density spikes, and brutal choice-based hindrances
Objectives like Crush & Carry add new tactical twists
NEW GOD DUO - BROKK & SINDRI
Forge masters. Rune whisperers. Unmatched artisans.The legendary blacksmith brothers Brokk & Sindri join the Gods roster, though they’ve traded their anvil-forged weapons for the arcane art of Runecarving - because let’s face it, the Gods still have their weapons, but you don’t.
Their runes grant powerful passive stat bonuses to attacks, defense, and utility. Fully carving a rune unlocks peerless effects that can drastically enhance your build - for a price, of course.
No dwarf works for free.
NEW CLASS/HERO - THE WARDEN
The last of his kind. A walking fortress. A dwarf with nothing left but honor and appetite.
Introducing the
Warden, a shield-bearing vanguard who once protected the noblest halls of Svartalfheim. Now? He drinks deep from his keg and swings harder than ever.
He’s a semi-ranged, hammer-and-board hero with:
- Heavy defense
- Crowd control
- A hunger for gold, food, and glory
Innate Traits
- Ground Smash - Replaces dash with a knockback + AoE stomp
- Tower Shield - Passive chance to block and fully negate hits
- Iron Within - Immune to slows, +200 bonus HP
Subclasses
- Adventurer – Maximizes loot and XP gains
- Shieldbearer – Pure tank, pure pain
- Weapon Master – Turns your hammer into a god-tier weapon
FIRST COMMUNITY EVENT - HOBGOBLINS EVERYWHERE!
Two-week event
starts today - May 13! Introducing our first-ever limited-time event:
Hobgoblins Everywhere!A chaos-infused modifier spawns unique Hobgoblin enemies that:
- Drop exclusive loot
- Contribute to event-only challenges
Rewards
- Trophy: Unlock all 5 Hobgoblin weapons (one per class)
- Hobgoblin-themed weapons: Earned by slaying goblins with each character
Important Notes
- Optional - Event can be toggled off in settings (it’s on by default)
- Items won’t be exclusive forever - They’ll return closer to 1.0
- This event helps us test new systems and gather feedback.
So feel free to
drop us feedback anytime! OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AND FIXES
- Epilepsy warning screen added
- Color blindness accessibility settings were added
- Upgraded Trophy Room with new visuals and functionality
- Steam deck text optimization
- Reworked main menu news section for improved readability and navigation
Bug Fixes
- Improved general performance and stability
- Fixed issue where the game would not save on certain PCs
- Resolved issue causing long delays when exiting the game
- Fixed bug where exploding enemies would explode multiple times and survive
- Addressed issue preventing interaction with the main menu after leaving a review
- Fixed control rebinding issues on Steam Deck
- Fixed bug where exploding enemies in Jotunheim did not deal damage
And don’t forget - the
Jotunnslayer artbook has been updated with new Svartalfheim content, including enemies, a new hero, environments, a boss, and new gods.
The
soundtrack has also been updated with new music from Svartalfheim.
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WATCH THE FULL SVARTALFHEIM DESCENT TRAILER HERE [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][/h2]
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LOOKING AHEAD
The journey continues. Here's what's next:
- 1.0 Launch coming later this year
- New realm: HELHEIM
- New God, new Class, and the long-awaited Endless Mode
Before that, we’ll host a
closed Helheim playtest this summer and drop more previews.
As always, we want to hear from you.
! ! Share your thoughts on Discord, Steam, or via the in-game feedback form. ! ! Your ideas help us shape Jotunnslayers into the game you deserve.
From the whole team - THANK YOU for being with us. There’s a long, intense summer ahead. Stay tuned.See you in HEL!
