Hell Forge — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| New Project Announcement + Hell Forge Update | 2026-04-15 | It’s been a month since Hell Forge officially launched. The forge stays warm, but not as hot as it was at the beginning.So - What’s next, for both of us?I’ve been working on my next project: Ego Lifting Simulator. Think “Human Fall Flat” for gym rats! If simulator games are your thing, a wishlist would be the single best way to support indie dev starting a new journey.As my debut game, Hell Forge means more to me than I can put into words. I poured my heart and soul into it, and while there’s so much I’d do better with what I know now, every lesson from Hell Forge is going straight into what I build next.I’ll keep fixing critical bugs and sta |
| Patch Note 20260321 | 2026-03-20 | The following issues have been fixed in this patch.Fully Upgraded Equipment Bug Before: Clicking a fully upgraded piece of equipment (all 3 options at level 3) at the Dwarf's Forge caused a UI bug that made the game unplayable. After: Fully upgraded equipment no longer appears in the Dwarf's Forge. If all equipment in your possession is fully upgraded, the Dwarf's Forge becomes unavailable.Quest Bug Fixed a bug where the "Attempt 3 Forges" quest was not counting failed forge attempts. |
| New Weapon Drop & Launch Sale Ending Soon! | 2026-03-17 | The new weapon we teased last week is officially live in Hell Forge! But before we get into the details — the launch sale ends in 2 days! If you haven't tried Hell Forge yet, now's the time.👊🏽 Base Weapon: Wave Fist Get up close and personal. Fast attack speed and high damage tear through enemies in front of you. Since it only fires in the direction you're facing, it takes some skill to pilot — but the payoff feels incredible. 😋💥 Evolved Weapon: Extreme Wave Fist Charge your energy for a few seconds, then unleash a devastating blast in the direction you're facing! Fair warning: fire it before it's fully charged and the results will be... |
| 🏗️ Structure Spawn System Improvement & 👊🏽 New Weapon Teaser! | 2026-03-13 | Hell Forge has been out for a week now, and we've been keeping a close eye on your feedback. The game is not yet perfect, but we are working hard to make every run feels better.🏗️ This Patch improved how structures spawn!Before: Each structure spawns independently -- basically its own dice roll with fixed odds. That means depending on your luck -- you could run an entire run barely seeing structure you needed. For a game where actively shaping your build is the whole point, we knew this was a critical problem.After: Structure no longer spawn independently. Inspired by the Tetris's 7 bag system, we've reworked the logic to make sure the struc |
| ⚒️ New Weapon "Devil's Grasp" is LIVE + Unlock Tracker Added! | 2026-03-10 | Remember the weapon we teased in our last post?🆕 New Weapon: "Devil's Grasp" — Now Live! Once it grabs hold, nothing escapes. Available to play starting today! Evolved Weapon: "Hell's Maw"We spent some quality time balancing this one, so jump in and see how it feels. Let us know what builds you cook up with it!🤫 By the way, this weapon is available from the start — no unlock required!📋 Unlock Tracker Update "How do I unlock this character?" "What do I need for that weapon?" — We've heard you. You can now view every character and weapon's unlock status and conditions directly from the lobby! Locked or unlocked, it's all laid out clearly so |
| ⚒️ Core System Guide + New Weapon "Devil's Grasp" Revealed! | 2026-03-07 | It's been 4 days since Hell Forge hit Steam! If you're a survivor-genre veteran, you've probably already figured out the core loop. But even so, we figured a guide straight from the devs couldn't hurt — so here we go.Before we dive into the systems breakdown, two quick things to share!🆕 New Weapon: "Devil's Grasp" Once it gets a hold of you, there's no escape. Evolved Weapon: "Hell's Maw" Coming next week! (Furiously balancing as we speak...)🎮 Dev's Recommended Build: The Knockback Build Fitting the theme of our new weapon, this time we're recommending the Knockback Build! Stack the Priest's innate bonus Knockback stat with focused Knockbac |
| 🔥 Hardcore RNG Survival 'Hell Forge' V1.0 is OUT NOW! (Launch Discount) | 2026-03-04 | Hell Forge V1.0 has officially landed on Steam! We’ve taken the beloved bones of the Vampire Survivors genre and injected them with the spicy, adrenaline-pumping RNG slot machine into "Hell Forge". You have the absolute freedom to tailor and enhance each weapon's unique stats to your liking—but be warned: whether your build becomes an unstoppable force or a total flop depends entirely on rolling that sweet Legendary tier over a Common.If you infinitely multiply your projectiles, you can become a literal meat-grinder sweeping across the battlefield. Or, if you go all-in on Knockback, not a single demon will even be able to lay a finger on you. |
| Update: The Cursed Footstep, Quest Statues, & Infinite Builds! 👣🗿 | 2026-02-22 | The Final Forge Before Next Fest.Tomorrow is Steam Next Fest (Feb 23rd), and we are holding nothing back. We told you a terrifying shadow was approaching, and it is finally here. But that's not all—we are giving you brand new ways to earn the souls you need to craft your perfect run.Here is what is LIVE in Hell Forge right now:👣 New Weapon: The Cursed FootstepStop running away from the demons. Make them run from you.The Base Weapon: Leaves a toxic trail of miasma in your wake, punishing anything foolish enough to follow you.The Evolution (Paranoia): When pushed to its limit in the Hell Forge, the Cursed Footstep gains the Terrify effect. Ene |
| Update: The Ancient Forge & The Art of Reforging 🔨🔥 | 2026-02-15 | Stop letting the dice decide your fate. It’s time to Forge your own.We know the feeling: You have a max level Sword, but the stats are... underwhelming. You wanted Damage, but you got stuck with Knockback. In most games, that run is ruined.In Hell Forge, that’s just an opportunity.This update introduces a major new interactive structure to the map: The Ancient Forge.🔨 New Interactive Structure: The Ancient ForgeYou will now encounter the Ancient Forge randomly during your runs. It offers two powerful ways to manipulate your equipment options:1. Tier Ascension (Upgrade Quality) Take a "Common" stat and hammer it into a "Rare" or "Legendary."T |
| Update: The Thief Strikes from the Shadows! 🗡️🌑 | 2026-02-11 | Lock your doors. Guard your souls.The roster of Hell Forge grows again. We have added a character for those who prefer speed, greed, and striking from the darkness.This mid-week update is LIVE. Here is how to find the new challenger:🗡️ New Character: The ThiefShe doesn't fight for honor. She fights for profit.Archetype: High Speed, Evasion, and Greed.Playstyle: The Thief is fragile but deadly. She excels at dodging through the swarm to grasp gems that others would leave behind.🔐 How to Unlock (The Challenge Increases)The Elf required 1 Run. The Spear required 2. The Thief is far more elusive. She will not reveal herself to a novice.To unloc |
| Update: The War Spear, The Lobby, & A Challenge 🏰⚔️ | 2026-02-08 | The Forge is Hot. The Update is LIVE.We promised you a weapon drop, but we decided one weapon wasn't enough. We needed to give you a reason to fight, die, and try again.This weekend's build is officially deployed. Here is what awaits you in Hell Forge Demo:⚔️ New Weapon: The War SpearThe War Spear has been added... but Hell Forge doesn't hand out its best steel to strangers.Playstyle: High range, piercing capability.Strategy: Creates a "kill corridor" through the monster swarms.How to Unlock: It is currently LOCKED.We won't tell you the exact requirements, but rumor has it needs to see you survive the fires more than once.(Hint: Try completin |
| Update: The Elves Have Arrived & A New Weapon Approaches! 🏹 ⚔️ | 2026-02-04 | The Forge is burning brighter than ever.As we sprint toward Steam Next Fest (Feb 23rd), we aren't just fixing bugs—we're adding more fuel to the fire. Today, we are deploying a Content Update for the Demo!🧝♀️ New Character: The ElfThe Elf has officially entered the Hell Forge. She brings unrivaled Projectile Counts and wields her signature Spectral Bow, which fires fans of piercing ethereal arrows.But she won't join you easily. If you look at the character select screen, you'll see she is LOCKED. We won't tell you exactly how to find her. We’ll just say this: Play ONE game. The Forge rewards those who persist.⚔️ Incoming Drop: The War Spear |
| 🔥 HELL FORGE: Public Demo is LIVE! | 2026-01-26 | The gates are open. The forge is hot. Our first public demo is officially playable as we gear up for Steam Next Fest!We’ve stripped this demo down to the core essentials to give you a taste of the high-stakes lottery system that defines our game.🔥 What’s in the Box?2 Playable Characters: Start your journey with the Knight (high health/physical) or the Wizard (long-range spells).6 Specialized Weapons: Master the Shuriken, Spectral Bow, Knight's Great Sword, Falling Flame, Divine Sphere and Glacial Zone.The Hell Forge: Experience the thrill (and heartbreak) of our 5-tier equipment lottery system. Can you hit a Legendary forge on your first run |