Hordes of Hunger — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Hordes of Hunger 1.0 Has Arrived ⚔️ | 2026-02-12 | Brave Warriors - the time to face the full brunt of the horde is here ⚔️ We are thrilled to announce that Hordes of Hunger 1.0 is OUT NOW! To celebrate Hordes of Hunger leaving early access, we’re also giving you a tasty 20% discount for the next week! Enjoy new levels for various perks and all new Difficulty Modes: Nightmare: The Horde’s numbers increase & some of its grunts are empowered. Guardians are significantly more powerful. Hell: The Horde’s numbers increase even further, empowering a significant portion of its grunts. Guardians are more powerful and gain immunities to certain elements. And if that’s not enough, we have bundled with |
| Hordes of Hunger 1.0 Draws Closer ⚔️ | 2026-02-09 | ⚔️ Sharpen your blades and prepare for battle - Hordes of Hunger will be releasing in 1.0 on February 12th! ⚔️ Facing the horde is not for the weak. To celebrate the release of 1.0, we are giving you the chance to win a $50 Steam Gift Card! All you need to do is follow the link here, and complete the activations. The more activations you complete, the more chances you have to win! The giveaway closes on February 19th - good luck! Missed the last update? Make sure you check out our last trailer to see what’s already in game! Your feedback and bug reports have been so valuable in the shaping of the full game, and we truly can not thank you enou |
| Face the Beast in Update 4 | 2025-12-16 | Do not ask for sanctuary, because you will find none here… In our latest update, we’ve added a new arena called the Tainted Sanctum and a brand new boss Read on to find out everything that’s included in update 4. New Arena: The Tainted Sanctum The Sanctum, once a sacred refuge, now festers under the shadow of the Beast's curse. Twisted by darkness, it no longer offers safety but whispers with the remnants of its former grace. At its corrupted heart stands a once-mystical Yew tree, now a gnarled gateway twisted between life and death. New Boss: The Beast’s True Form When He broke the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, "Come" |
| Embrace Hope in Update 3.5 | 2025-11-20 | It’s easy to lose and hard to keep alive… In our latest update, we’ve added a new endless arena called Hope, alongside lots of bug fixes and quality of life changes! Read on to find out everything that’s included in update 3.5. The coast, where hope was lost and a new hope may be regained. The coast is where it all began and, if you’ve got the strength, it might be where it will all end. The Beast is powerful, but life is even more so. Even the beast’s curse will wither someday, and life will take back its domain. Alongside the new endless arena Hope, we’ve made the following quality of life changes to Hordes of Hunger: Now, a variety of enem |
| Hordes of Hunger is 20% Off in Scream Fest! | 2025-10-27 | The horde is ravenous for flesh, and we’re ravenous for a good discount! We’re excited to announce that Hordes of Hunger will feature in this year's Scream Fest with a 20% discount. The festival runs from the 27th October through to the 3rd November! Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland from a living hunger, wield powerful weapons and abilities, and save others from the advancing hordes. Dash, dodge and destroy your way through the horde, calling upon the elements to aid in slaughtering the demons under the Beast's control. Why is Hordes of Hunger featuring in Scream Fest? Scream Fest celebrates the spookiest season of the year with |
| Reveal the Truth in thew New Content Update - Revelation 👁️ | 2025-10-27 | It's time to face the Beast... Our third major content update, Revelation, comes with new arenas, story quests, and enemies for you to test your mettle against as you uncover more about the true nature of the Beast and the devastation it has wrought on Mirah's homeland. Check out our video to see what awaits you in this content update 👇 The Caves Once, the dungeons of an old monastery holding the graves of heroes long forgotten are now the Headquarters of the Cult. The influence of the Beast is very clear here, and the cultists clearly nurture it instead of fighting against it.. The Caves come with the following story quests: Stop the Proces |
| Hordes of Hunger is 20% Off in the Autumn Sale! | 2025-09-29 | Let the bodies and the prices hit the floor! Hack, slack, and enjoy a 20% discount on Hordes of Hunger until October 6th as part of the Autumn Sale. The Beast and its ravenous hordes emerged from the sea and stripped the land bare. Only Mirah stands in their way. Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others from the onslaught to gain resources and uncover the mysterious origins of the evil you face. https://s |
| Introducing a New Arena and New Boss in Update 2.5 | 2025-09-25 | Will you conquer the Beast? Or will you be forced to pray for mercy? In our latest update, we’ve added a brand new arena called the Temple and a horrifying new boss, the fabled Beast that has devastated Mirah’s homeland. We’ve also added new weapon variants, updated gameplay mechanics, more balancing, and much more, so read on to find out everything that’s included in update 2.5! At the loftiest point on the cliffs, you’ll find the Temple. Once a temple of the old god, it has since been desecrated and overtaken by the Cult of the Beast, a group of people driven mad by starvation and cut off from the Lord of the City. In their desperation, the |
| Reap the horde in the new content update - Reaper 💀 | 2025-09-02 | We’re excited to release our second content update. A new weapon, a new quest, and a few adjustments to strike fear into the hearts of the ravenous monsters In this update, we’re introducing a new weapon, the Scythe, a weapon that deals higher physical damage and normal elemental damage. The scythe also has a unique 5-attack combo, something entirely unique to the other weapons. The new weapon also comes with a new special attack, which can be unlocked by defeating the Guardian to acquire the new weapon art. Players can switch out the weapon arts at the ‘Workshop’ and select the new one, a devastating attack that spawns a few skulls that will |
| Sink Your Teeth into Our New Content Update - Rampage 🔥 | 2025-07-24 | Brave warriors, it is time to feast your eyes on new content ⚔️ We’re excited to let you know that we have released our first content update for Hordes of Hunger Early Access. Sharpen your skills and take on the horde in our new Endless level, Denial. Encounter a whole new area and prepare yourself against the relentless monsters. You can also test your mettle in 2 brand new quests! There’s the Avoid the Flood quest, which can be found in the Main Square, Watermill, and Forest levels, and the Spiteful Shrines quest, which can be found in the Keep, Festin, Watermill, and Forest levels, along with both of the endless levels (Rage and Denial). R |
| Quality of Life Changes, Bug Fixes, and More! | 2025-07-08 | Brave Warriors, We have been working hard on a variety of different aspects of Hordes of Hunger, and have been listening to your feedback. We are excited for the future of the game, and present to you this list of hotfixes and adjustments for the most recent update. ENDLESS MODE We’re excited about the release of Endless Mode in Early Access, and truly appreciate your patience and support. While we’re happy with the initial launch, we’ve identified some areas where improvements are needed to enhance both performance and replayability. As players progress and reach higher levels, we’ve noticed performance issues that require attention. Additio |
| Sink Your Teeth into a Tasty Discount | 2025-06-26 | Feast your eyes on an appetising deal ⚔️We’re excited to let you know that from today until July 10th, you can get your hands on Hordes of Hunger for 20% off as part of the Summer Sale!Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland from a living hunger, wield powerful weapons and abilities, and save others from the advancing hordes. Dash, dodge and destroy your way through the horde, calling upon the elements to aid in slaughtering the demons under the Beast's control.We also wanted to let our current players know that we are still hard at work gathering all of your feedback for our next content update, which will be coming soon! Want to get y |
| Sharpen Your Blade for Zombies vs Vampires Fest! | 2025-05-27 | Darkness hangs in the air, as the horde lurks around every corner. Do you have the courage to fight? We’re excited to announce that Hordes of Hunger will feature in Zombies vs Vampire Fest, giving you the chance to sink your teeth into our dynamic demo! This Fest is for games featuring zombies or vampires… or both! Whether you play a vampire hunter stalking Dracula’s children across the continent, or a nervous kid thrust into a zombie apocalypse, this Fest is for all games featuring either of these undead monsters. Hordes of Hunger is a 3D action survivorslike made by the creators of Blood West. Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland f |
| Hotfix for Minor Bugs ⚔️ | 2025-05-09 | It’s not just the horde we’re hunting down in Early Access… We’re also fighting those pesky bugs! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to play Hordes of Hunger and provide us with feedback and bug reports! In this hotfix, we have focused on three main issues that had crept up: Fixing the Nests spawning in unreachable areas, meaning that players were unable to complete the quest. Fixed the Hammer Spelling Issues. Fixed the repeating voice over which is triggered when Mirah uses the light attack on a shielded monster. The player loses rewards after teleporting after the "Come Back Home" quest is fixed. Fixed the cyst spawning during the |
| New Community Items UNLOCKED! | 2025-05-08 | Brave Warriors, we see your support and we are truly grateful. That is why we are giving you some exclusive Hordes of Hunger desktop and mobile wallpapers to download, and some brand new Discord emotes - available when you join our Discord channel! Want to try out the new Discord emotes for yourself while also getting your fill on the latest news? Join our Discord to sink your teeth into some exclusive content. |
| Feast Your Eyes on our Roadmap ⚔️ | 2025-05-07 | Your swords are sharpened, the journey for vengeance has begun. But what lies ahead? Now that Hordes of Hunger has been released into your hands, we’re excited to reveal a sneak peek of what to expect throughout Early Access with this Roadmap! Throughout Early Access, we will be releasing the following features: Rage Arena Update - Get ready for endless brutality in the Rage Arena! In this mode, the horde will keep appearing until you become overrun with enemies. This update will also include a new map of the ‘City’. Hell Mode - You thought you were safe from the relentless horde? Once you complete the main game, you’ll unlock Hell Mode - a w |
| Introducing the Blood & Hunger Bundle! | 2025-05-06 | Cursed lands hold cursed beings. Are you brave enough to face the horrors ahead? We’re thrilled to bring you the Blood & Hunger Bundle, two amazing HyperStrange titles in one bloody package! The Blood & Hunger bundle includes: Hordes of Hunger, a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others from the onslaught to gain resources and uncover the mysterious origins of the evil you face. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157710/Horde |
| Stay Sharp with the Hordes of Hunger x Hordes of Hel Bundle! | 2025-05-06 | Darkness is calling, the hordes are relentless. Will you be the one to face the beasts? We’re incredibly excited to announce that we are teaming up with Hordes of Hel to bring you the Hordes of Hunger x Hordes of Hel bundle! The Hordes of Hunger x Hordes of Hel bundle includes: Hordes of Hunger, a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others from the onslaught to gain resources and uncover the mysterious origins of the evil you fa |
| Blade to Beast: Introducing the Hordes of Hunger x Be My Horde Bundle! | 2025-05-06 | Sharpen your wits and wield your blade. We’re excited to announce that we’re teaming up with Be My Horde to bring you two thrilling roguelike adventures in one package! Take on a horde of flesh hungry beasts as you avenge your homeland, or resurrect your fallen enemies to create your own horde. The Hordes of Hunger x Be My Horde bundle includes: Hordes of Hunger, a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others from the onslaught to |
| Hordes of Hunger is OUT NOW! | 2025-05-06 | Are you ready to fight for your homeland? We are thrilled to announce that Hordes of Hunger is OUT NOW in Early Access! Sink your teeth into an appetising 20% launch discount for the next week, as well as some exciting bundles with other indie survivorslike games! Check out the launch trailer as you prepare to face the horde 👇 Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others from the onslaught to gain resources |
| Win a Unique Hordes of Hunger-Themed Controller 🎮 | 2025-04-24 | Sharpen your wits, as you prepare for war against the relentless horde ⚔️ To celebrate the release of Hordes of Hunger on May 6th, we’re giving you the chance to win a unique Hordes of Hunger-themed controller! The winner of this giveaway will get to choose which one of the two unique controllers they would like and also receive a free copy of Hordes of Hunger! The first runner up will receive the other unique controller as well as a free copy of the game, and the second runner up will receive a free copy of the game. To enter the giveaway, all you need to do is follow the link here and complete at least one of the activations*. The more acti |
| Feast your eyes upon an appetising giveaway! | 2025-04-17 | The time to face the horde is drawing near. We are thrilled to announce that Hordes of Hunger will be releasing on May 6th. To celebrate our new release date, we’re giving you the chance to win a $50 USD Steam gift card and a free copy of Hordes of Hunger on launch! 2 lucky runners-up will also win a free copy of the game on launch. This giveaway is open worldwide. All you need to do to enter is follow the link here and complete one or more of the activations on GLEAM. The more activations you complete, the more chances you have of winning! The giveaway will run from today until April 24th. Terms and conditions apply. Once you have entered ou |
| Our Release Date is Moving! | 2025-03-05 | Brave Warriors, We have listened to your feedback from the demo, and we have made the difficult decision to push the release for Hordes of Hunger back. This is a decision we have not made lightly, as we want to ensure that the game is enjoyable to all players. Please watch the video below for more information. We truly apologise for any upset this announcement has caused, and we would like to thank you for your continued support and patience as we finalise the finishing touches in the game. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has played the demo, and taken the time to leave the feedback that has been crucial in shaping the game. The Ho |
| Keep of Lost Souls: The Shieldbearer | 2025-02-13 | Welcome to the Keep of Lost Souls, a series where we do an in-depth dive into one of the gruesome creatures from Hordes of Hunger. Defence and attack go hand-in-hand with this next creature: The Shieldbearer. The Shieldbearers are the hollowed out husks of former city guards who have been afflicted by the curse.With one withered arm, they wield large shields that cover nearly their entire body, making their defence virtually impenetrable. Take a look at these gruesome creatures below: The key to overcoming these beasts is through heavy attacks and parries, which can break their stance and provide an opening to strike. Alternatively, you can u |
| Keep of Lost Souls: Brute | 2024-12-19 | Welcome to the Keep of Lost Souls, a series where we do an in-depth dive into one of the gruesome creatures from Hordes of Hunger. The Brute is a cursed fusion of human and animal, driven by feral instincts. Brutes are relentless creatures, notorious for their brutal charges. However, this charge is also their weakness, as they need time to recover afterwards. Take a look at the Brute below: Dodging is your friend when facing the Brutes, swiftly moving away from their heavy attacks. Stay aware of their recovery time, as this is when they are most vulnerable to attacks. Strike hard and be precise. Test your skills against the Brute in our demo |
| Keep of Lost Souls: Howler | 2024-12-13 | Welcome to the Keep of Lost Souls, a series where we do an in-depth dive into one of the gruesome creatures from Hordes of Hunger. The Howlers are grotesque looking dogs that have fed upon cursed meat. Out of all the monsters you will encounter in Hordes of Hunger, Howlers are the fastest. Despite their speed, they are relatively easy to defeat as long as you deal with them quickly. Take a look at the Howler below: Swift reactions are essential when it comes to dealing with the Howlers. Their speed is their primary threat, so you must stay vigilant in order to survive. Test your speed against the Howlers in our demo now: https://store.steampo |
| Dev Diary: Progression Systems | 2024-12-10 | Welcome, survivors, to our Dev Diary, where we’ll be taking a deeper look into the gameplay systems of our upcoming game Hordes of Hunger. In this chapter, we take a look at the in-game progression systems. It is crucial that you prepare accordingly for your runs, as well as building up a powerful load out to help you defeat the gruesome creatures you will face. Do not be consumed as you embark on a journey of vengeance. Feast upon the progression systems and gameplay below: If that wasn’t enough to satisfy your craving, then put your skills to the test in our demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3241800/Hordes_of_Hunger_Demo/ Want to get |
| Keep of Lost Souls: The Golem | 2024-11-26 | Welcome to the Keep of Lost Souls, a series where we do an in-depth dive into one of the gruesome creatures from Hordes of Hunger. Introducing The Golem - the final stage of those affected by the Beast’s curse. These horrifying amalgamations of flesh and teeth are as powerful as they are ugly. Their robust body can withstand several blows, and their grotesque arms are used to slam onto the floor to release a burst of energy that even the strongest warrior cannot block. Feast your eyes on The Golem below: Defending yourself against The Golem proves difficult, but not impossible. Your best course of action is to dash, slash, and jump back in or |
| Hordes of Hunger will feature in Steam Scream Fest! | 2024-10-28 | Are you brave enough to face the horde terrorising Mirah’s homeland? We’re excited to announce that Hordes of Hunger will feature in this year's Scream Fest, which runs from the 28th October through to the 4th November! Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland from a living hunger, wield powerful weapons and abilities, and save others from the advancing hordes. Dash, dodge and destroy your way through the horde, calling upon the elements to aid in slaughtering the demons under the Beast's control. Why is Hordes of Hunger featuring in Scream Fest? Steam Scream Fest celebrates the spookiest season of the year with discounts, demos, and upc |
| We’re bringing the fight to Next Fest | 2024-10-14 | Take up the sword and fight back the all-encompassing horde. We’re thrilled to announce that we’re taking part in Next Fest! To showcase our demo and provide some tips on how to best battle it out against the twisted creatures that dwell within it, we’ve prepared a brand new pre-recorded livestream. Check it out now on our store page. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157710/Hordes_of_Hunger/ To celebrate the release of our demo, we’re also running a giveaway to win a $50 Steam gift card and a free copy of Hordes of Hunger. Read more about how to enter our Next Fest giveaway here. If your appetite for more Hordes of Hunger content still has |