Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel News

Hey Jotunnslayers!

The Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Demo is featured in the Raid Survivors Festival from September 17 to 24, 2024, and we're calling on you all to join the fray!

Here's what you need to do to take part:

1. Download the Demo: Our latest demo is packed with improvements based on YOUR feedback. Experience the overhauled UI, new skill evolutions, and meet our newest character - the mysterious Seeress!
   
2. Leave a Demo review: After battling through the demo, let us know your thoughts. Your voice will help us gain visibility!
   
3. Join the Discord: Our Discord is the gathering hall for sharing strategies, tales of battle, and getting the latest news straight from the dev team.
   
4. Wishlist the Game: Ensure your place in Valhalla by adding Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel to your wishlist. It's the best way to stay updated as we head towards our Early Access release.
   

Remember, your participation and feedback fuels our development, pushing the team to create the best roguelike horde-survivor game in the genre.

Will you answer the call? The Raid Survivors Festival awaits, and Hel's hordes won't slay themselves!

Hey Jotunnslayers!

We’re fired up to finally reveal what we've been working on, inspired by all the questions you've left in the Q&A thread on Discord. Introducing the very first episode of our new Jotunnslayer Dev Diaries series: INTO HEL!

Join Jakub, Game Designer for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, as he answers your burning questions that we've gathered over the past few weeks.

Curious about new characters, gods, skill evolution plans, the possibility of daily/weekly quests, the inspiration behind the game, or even multiplayer features? Hear it all straight from the source in this debut episode!

Watch the full episode HERE!

https://youtu.be/VdmutferlFs

We’re pumped to introduce you to the Jotunnslayer devs in this brand-new INTO HEL series.
Don’t forget to keep your questions coming in the Discord Q&A thread—we’ll do our best to answer them all!

And while you're taking a short break from slaying, be sure to leave your feedback, either through the demo on Steam or in our newly opened #demo-feedback channel on Discord.


Thanks again for being part of Jotunnslayer's epic journey!

Stay tuned for the next episode of INTO HEL coming soon, and as Jakub said, Happy slaying!

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 :)