Summary
Heroes of Hammerwatch 2developer Crackshell has released a second patch for the roguelike action RPG just a few days after its first update since release.Heroes of Hammerwatch 2’s first patch deployed Build 115 on January 15, fixing a wide array of niche issues and supplying added features and adjustments based on player feedback. The team also highlighted they were working on fixing more serious bugs as soon as possible, but the first patch was designed to fix some of the simpler things first.
There’s a host ofanticipated games releasing in 2025, andHeroes of Hammerwatch 2paved the way for a year of exciting releases after debuting on January 14. The sequel’s predecessor was released in March 2018 to tremendous praise, and multiplayer previously supported three-player gameplay, whereas the sequel has increased to four players.
Posted on the game’sSteam page,Heroes of Hammerwatch 2’s second patch welcomed Build 117 and welcomed a handful of new features, including adding the player level to the multiplayer HUD element, adding missing combo descriptions to the library menu, and added confirm prompts when exiting a game. Several bugs were also fixed, including issues where clients could take a trinket meant for the host and the Thunderbird giving damage when players spawned. It’s relatively simple tounlock all the characters inHeroes of Hammerwatch 2, and another bug fixes an issue where a multiplier client could create a character based on what classes were unlocked by the host.
Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 Receives Second Patch and Brief Update Roadmap
2024 hosted a sea of impressive rougelike and roguelite games, includingHades 2andNordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, andHeroes of Hammerwatch 2has gotten off to an impressive start in 2025 with “Very Positive” reviews on Steam. In terms of the game’s roadmap, the developer touched on further updates within the second patch, saying there isn’t a proper roadmap in place, but the team is prioritizing player feedback, multiplayer connectivity issues, and modding support starting with translations.
Joining a sea of randomly generated levels and impeccable customization, the players' main objective is to battle through the Dark Citadel, to obtain powerful equipment and items that open up new upgrades and abilities. Despite being the main location of the game, theDark Citadel can only be unlocked later inHeroes of Hammerwatch 2’s gameplay, but once open, no two runs progress the same to keep gameplay fresh, and each completed expedition aids the upgrade of players’ towns, gear, and characters.
Heroes of Hammerwatch 2
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Embark on a new adventure in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2.A rogue-lite action-rpg brimming with randomly generated levels, deep customization, and rich persistent progression. Battle your way through the perilous Dark Citadel, collecting powerful equipment and trinkets that unlock game-changing upgrades and abilities. This unique mix of permanent equipment in the style of action-rpgs along with run defining rewards from its rogue-lite roots results in a compelling experience where you are sure to get something new out of every run, always progressing in some way, with no two runs the same.Return from your expeditions to upgrade your town, enchant gear, and unlock new upgrades for your character. Build a thriving hub to support your adventures and shape your play style in countless ways.And when you’ve conquered the Citadel, the challenge isn’t over — New Game+ offers endless progression, tougher enemies, and ever more powerful rewards to keep the adventure alive.
