Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel News

In the run up to Diablo 4's new expansion, you can get this Nordic-inspired ARPG for free

Sure, there were loads of cool new trailers at The Game Awards. Divinity. Wizard's of the Coast's Warlock. Fate of the Old Republic. The list goes on, and on, and on. But I'm a Diablo 4 person at heart, and my personal highlight was, of course, the Lord of Hatred trailer (even if Mephisto calling out influencers ahead of the reveal was... a choice). With the new Paladin class out now and another on the way, it's going to be one of my 2026 highlights, and has absolutely put me in the demon-slaying mood. If you're also intent on smacking some monsters around, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is perfect for keeping you busy, and it's currently free on the Epic Games Store.

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Hotfix 1.1.1 - Patch notes

[h3]Hey Jotunnslayers![/h3][p][/p][p]We’ve been listening carefully to your reports and suggestions following the latest content update - The Fall of Alfheim. Here’s the list of fixes we’ve managed to implement so far.[/p][p][/p][p]Keep the reports coming! [/p][h3][/h3][h3]Quality of Life Improvements[/h3]

[p]The "Purgatory" achievement will only check healing done during the boss fight.[/p]

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

[p]Resolved issues with Alfheim objectives not spawning correctly in Insane and Endless.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where the game would get stuck after acquiring all available skills during Endless.[/p]
[p]The Ear of the Elven King trophy now correctly takes into account Active skills only.[/p]
[p]A popup suggesting file verification now also appears if asset loading issues are detected during loading.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where pressing "Seal" and "Reroll" at the same time would break the game.[/p]
[p]Removed non-Endless skills from appearing in Relax Mode.[/p]
[p]Fixed the UI layout in the Skill Shop when playing on 16:10 resolution.[/p]
[p]Kinslayer now correctly damages destructible objects in Alfheim.[/p]
[p]The Alfheim portal in the Main Menu no longer includes pink crystals from Svartalfheim.[/p]
[p]Fixed issues with Revenant's bow materials during gameplay.[/p]

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INTO HEL EPISODE 13 – THE FALL OF ALFHEIM UPDATE IS HERE!

[h2]Greetings, Jotunnslayers![/h2][h2][/h2][h2]Happy December 4! The gates to Alfheim have opened - and Episode 13 of Into Hel is now LIVE![/h2][p][/p][p]Join the devs on a guided dive into the brand-new realm of Alfheim and explore everything this massive free update brings to the Norse universe of Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.[/p][p][/p][p]This update is packed to the brim with fresh content:[/p]

[p]A new map: Alfheim, with unique modifiers and objectives[/p]
[p]A new deity: Nerthus, the Earthmother[/p]
[p]A new hero: The Archmage[/p]
[p]A new boss: The terrifying Arachnid Jotunn

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[p]And that’s not all - Matej Jakub and Peter also tease what’s coming later this winter… including a first talk at the most requested feature of all: co-op![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]WATCH THE FULL INTO HEL EPISODE 13 – THE FALL OF ALFHEIM[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]See you in Alfheim! [/h3][p] [/p][p]
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Developers Play Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel

[p]Watch the devs dive into Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel – The Fall of Alfheim update, and step into a corrupted new realm, wield new divine power, and unleash arcane destruction as Alfheim falls into darkness.[/p]

NEW Content Update The Fall of Alfheim Has Arrived!

[h2]Hey Jotunnslayers![/h2][h3]December 4th is here-and The Fall of Alfheim content update is officially LIVE!
Time to step into a corrupted new realm, wield new divine power, and unleash arcane destruction as Alfheim falls into darkness.[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
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What’s new in The Fall of Alfheim?

[p]This update delivers a huge drop of fresh content, including:[/p][h3]A New Realm: The Ruin of Alfheim[/h3][p]Once the radiant home of the Light Elves, Alfheim now lies overrun by hordes of arachnids and twisted magic. Expect dramatically new combat challenges as Elven sanctuaries crumble into shadow.[/p][p]Inside Alfheim you’ll face:[/p]

[p]New Modifiers & Objectives - dynamic challenges tied to the spreading spider plague[/p]
[p]A New Boss: The Arachnid Jotunn - a colossal matriarch who commands her brood with deadly web barrages and poison waves

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A new God enters the battlefield: Nerthus, the Earthmother

[p]Harness earthquakes, storms, and famine with Nerthus, a powerful new deity who brings the wrath of nature itself against Hel’s armies.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
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New class: The Archmage

[p]A lone surviving Elven magister joins the fight. The Archmage brings a new playstyle focused on devastating spellcraft and high mobility.[/p][h3]Starts with:[/h3]

[p]Magic Orbs - rotating arcane projectiles[/p]
[p]Power of Knowledge - +15% Double Cast chance[/p]
[p]Teleport - replaces dash with a blink that avoids damage

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[p][/p][h3]Specialize into four distinct subclasses:[/h3][p]Pyromancer - Burn everything, improve Dash
Stormbringer - Chain lightning & Shock everywhere
Venomancer - Explosive attacks & strong Poison
Cryomancer - Defensive shields & Freeze control[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Watch the official Fall of Alfheim TRAILER here: [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h2]NEW: Freyr’s gilded armor pack[/h2][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Fancy armor lovers-this one’s for you.[/p][p]Dress your heroes in radiant gold-trimmed armor inspired by the God of Kingship.[/p][p]The pack includes seven unique sets:[/p]

[p]Ent-Feller Armor (Berserker)[/p]
[p]Soothsayer Mantle (Seeress)[/p]
[p]Bladedancer Shroud (Flame Sister)[/p]
[p]Meadowrunner Mail (Revenant)[/p]
[p]Elven Gift (Warden)[/p]
[p]Verdant Armor (Kinslayer)[/p]
[p]High Council Robes (Archmage)

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Bullet Heaven fest 3.0 has begun - and Jotunnslayer is in!

[p]This year’s biggest bullet heaven celebration kicks off today!
To mark the occasion, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is 25% off starting:[/p][p]Today, 7 PM CET / 10 AM PT
Runs until December 11[/p][p][/p][h3]Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy at a sweet discount! HERE➡️

https://store.steampowered.com/sale/BulletHeaven3 [/h3][p]—----------------------------------------[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]A small request from us (and many other bullet-heaven / VS-like devs!)
The community is rallying to help get the “Bullet Heaven” Steam tag officially recognized - something that would benefit all games in the genre, including ours.[/p][p]There’s a super quick 10-second anonymous survey you can fill out to support the effort:
[/p][h3]https://forms.gle/8SNkDWi9GrJ37ARdA[/h3][p][/p][p]If you want a quick overview of why this matters, here’s a short explainer video (Jotunnslayer even makes an appearance!):
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][h3]Thanks a ton for helping push the genre forward![/h3][h3]Enjoy the Alfheim and see you in HEL! [/h3][p][/p]