- Hammerwatch II is 55% Off - 27 November 2024
Hi all, If you or a friend have been wanting to give Hammerwatch II a try, it's now available for 55% off during the Steam Autumn Sale! Start your epic journey today. The sale only lasts for one week, so act fast.
- Grab Hammerwatch II During the Maximum Entertainment Publisher Sale! - 16 July 2024
Hi all, If you or a friend have been wanting to give Hammerwatch II a try, it's now available for 40% off during the Maximum Entertainment Publisher Sale! Start your epic journey today. The Maximum Entertainment Publisher Sale goes until June 22, 2024, so don't miss out! In addition to Hammerwatch II, the publisher sale has a number of major titles on discount such as: Smalland: Survive the Wilds - 50% Off https://store.steampowered.com/app/768200/Smalland_Survive_the_Wilds/ Paleo Pines - 40% Off https://store.steampowered.com/app/1202200/Paleo_Pines/ Bramble: The Mountain King - 60% Off https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623940/Bramble_The_Mountain_King/ Click on the following banner to see the whole portfolio of games on discount, as well as a look at upcoming titles.
- Patch Update #5 is Live! - 24 April 2024
Hi all, Thank you for being patient as we worked on bug fixing for Hammerwatch II. Today, we're happy to announce the following updates: Expanded randomized prison levels Options menu saving fix Fixed a rendering crash Fixed a level load crash Minor load fix As always, if you have any feedback or run into any bugs, please reach out on our Discord server! Cheers, Your Crackshell and Modus teams
- Hammerwatch II is 20% Off During the Steam Winter Sale! - 21 December 2023
Season’s Greetings! The Steam Winter Sale is in full swing, and you know what that means – discounts galore, including Hammerwatch II for 20% off! Treat yourself or play Santa and give Hammerwatch II to a friend or family member. Now is the time to seize a deal! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538970/Hammerwatch_II/ Cheers, Your Crackshell and Modus teams
- Hammerwatch II Launches on Nintendo Switch & PlayStation 5! - 12 December 2023
Hi all, We're excited to announce that today Hammerwatch II has officially dropped on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5! It's the same great Action RPG/hack and slash game that you love, but now on console. If you have friends who’ve been waiting for a console version, now’s their chance! Please head to view the store pages: Nintendo Switch - https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/hammerwatch-ii-switch/ PlayStation 5 - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10004263 *Please note that there is no new content for the Switch and PS5 version and no cross save/play between the versions. And if you want to try your luck, we are holding a contest until December 13 to win a free console code. Just head to this link and follow the entry rules. As always, if you have any feedback or run into any bugs, please reach out on our Discord server! Cheers, Your Crackshell and Modus teams
- Patch Update #4: Replayable Bosses - 11 October 2023
Hi all, We're excited to announce that today we've launched a new patch that adds replayable bosses, updates to the Crypt levels, and other improvements! Here are instructions on how to replay bosses. How to Play Bosses Again There's a spot next to the Library in Farrowfields that will take you to a temple. There you can talk to an NPC that will let you refight bosses by paying them Gold. You choose the boss from a menu and then get teleported straight to the boss room to fight them. After you beat them, a portal will appear that you can enter to go back to the temple. Full Patch Notes Added replayable bosses via a custom portal located at the library in Fallowfields. Avalible in persistent mode game play only. Fixed performance degradation from last patch. Added persistent character check and flag set and check feature to the editor and in conditions. Change so Isras quest on Hammer Is…
- Patch Update #3: Loading Screen Fix & More - 25 September 2023
Hi all, Today, we've released a minor patch to address some issues people have encountered, particularly long loading screens and crashes when leaving certain locations. As an FYI, we're also working on a larger future patch to correct quest issues that some people are encountering and more. Patch Notes Fixed some cases where loading would get stuck Fixed a fairly rare crash related to text rendering Fixed some issues with teleportation of player tombstones Fixed issue when using items while being dead Fixed issue with scrolling in inventory when removing some items Fixed a rare hard-lock where you could lose Lond's Stone Corrected cooldown reduction on unique item Spellfingers Fixed some inconsistencies with Warlock's Demonic Resolve Fixed Flame Shield description error As always, if you have any feedback or run into any bugs, please reach out on our Discord server! Cheers, Your Cracks…
- Patch Update #2: Persistent Save Slots - 19 September 2023
Hi all, We're excited to announce that today we've launched a major new patch that adds Persistent Game Mode, which allows for persistent characters save slots. This was a highly-requested feature and we're happy to give you the option to bring your saved characters into other people's hosted sessions. Additionally, the new patch also has a number of fixes. Persistent Character Save Slots There is a new multiplayer mode where you can keep your current or new characters forever, even if you start a new game. Persistent Game Mode that allows character progression in multiple worlds, instead of having the characters tied to each save. Patch Notes Fixed item dupe involving dropping and scrolling inventory. Wizard Skill Arcanist Fix arcane amplification upgrade. Walls of Gadir cancel discard card. Instanced loot fixed an issue when dropping only non-instanceable loot. Multiple level fixes. D…
- Open Beta for Upcoming Improvements - 8 September 2023
Hi all, We’ve been hard at work on a new mode that allows for persistent character save slots. Before we add it and other improvements into the game via a patch, we are running a short Open Beta to ensure everything is working properly first. If you’d like to test these features, you can join the Open Beta by selecting the Beta tab in the branch selector. Here's what you can test in Open Beta. More information is in the below FAQ. Persistent Character Save Slots There is a new multiplayer mode where you can keep your current or new characters forever, even if you start a new game. Open Beta has Persistent Game Mode that allows character progression in multiple worlds, instead of having the characters tied to each save. After Open Beta, this mode will be patched into the original game. Open Beta Patch Notes Fixed item dupe involving dropping and scrolling inventory. Wizard Skill Arcanist…
- Hammerwatch 2 is just the right micro-RPG for the moment - 7 September 2023
I'm enjoying the story-driven action of Baldur's Gate 3 , you might be playing Starfield , but both of those are a bit too complex to fit in a quick 30-minute session in the evening. The ambitious sequel to 2013's Hammerwatch hits at a perfect time for me: this mini hack and slash takes Hammerwatch's action RPG combat and goofy fantasy setting and pushes it into a wider open world with a day-night cycle. It's a bit odd, like an early open world games fused with twin-stick combat out of classic Gauntlet... Read more.
- A Few Tips for Hammerwatch II - 29 August 2023
Hello Hammerwatch fans, Right now, we’re busy working on our next update (persistent character save slots and more), but in the meantime, we wanted to share some tips for both new and returning players. We hope they’ll make your experience just that much better. Let’s get into them! 1. Skill Points At the beginning of your game, you'll choose a character class that is already equipped with a set of four distinct abilities. As your journey unfolds and you gain experience, your character ascends in levels. At each new level, you'll earn Skill Points, which serve as currency for enhancing your abilities. You can use Skill Points to upgrade your existing abilities or to unlock new skills, including spells and passive traits. This allows you to create a character that’s tailored to your personal combat style. If you ever desire a different tactical approach than you already have, you can vis…
- Patch Update #1: Instanced loot, save and collision fixes - 18 August 2023
Hi all, Thank you to everyone who has played Hammerwatch II! It’s been an exciting few days and we love hearing from our community. Today, we released a patch that improves dropping loot between players and fixes bugs that some community members have encountered. You can find the full list of patch notes below. Additionally, we are working on a second patch that changes how character save slots work in a new multiplayer mode. We originally designed the saves in a way that allowed for you to play with a host and be able to mod the character created on the host’s play session. After hearing all your feedback, we see there is high demand to be able to bring your saved character into another player’s game. We will release a second patch where there will be persistent character save slots that allow you to do this. One quick note, the modding tools will not work in the new mode with persiste…
- Indie action RPG Hammerwatch 2 is more like A Link to the Past than Diablo 4, its developer says - 15 August 2023
The dungeon crawling Hammerwatch series is lowkey one of my favorite co-op RPG romps, and today the series gets a much bigger sequel that has me psyched to go back. Hammerwatch 2 takes the series' fast-paced dungeon battles I enjoyed with friends and beefs them up with an open world, bigger skills list, gear, and quest system. It sounds like the indie upstart action RPG that we need right in the wake of Diablo 4. It's not heavily inspired by the modern giants of ARPGs though, its developer Crackshell tells me, and is instead chasing the greatness of much older gaming touchstones... Read more.
- Hammerwatch II is Now Available! - 15 August 2023
Greetings hero of Herian, The moment has finally come - your Hammerwatch II adventure begins today! Wield your mighty weapon and restore peace to the kingdom by defeating the malevolent Lord Archibald and his sinister ally, Blight the Horrible. Succeed and you will forever be known as the true hero of Herian! To celebrate today’s launch, Hammerwatch II is available with a 10% discount for the next week. Discover the game’s immense world and combat in this new launch trailer. Remember that in Hammerwatch II you can play alone or in online co-op mode with up to 3 friends. And with the addition of Full Modding Support, you can create new adventures of your own. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: If you experience any technical issues, please reach out via the official Hammerwatch Discord. Thank you so much for supporting us along the way to this moment and we can’t wait to see what you think of the game.…
- Sneak Peek at Modding - 7 August 2023
Welcome future hero of Herian! Just one week until launch and we are thrilled to share a sneak peek into what you can create with Hammerwatch II's modding tools! Let your imagination run wild creating new game genres, environments, classes and more. In this trailer you'll get a glimpse at: Making games such as tower defense, racing, and platformer Creating environments such as coastal towns, swamps and deserts Designing classes such as priest and druid As a reminder, tomorrow is the last day you can try the demo before launch! To stay up-to-date on all things Hammerwatch II, please follow Modus on Twitter or Instagram. Until we speak again, Your Crackshell and Modus Teams
- Play the Hammerwatch II demo before it ends - 26 July 2023
Greetings future hero of Herian, If you have not yet savored the exhilaration of the Hammerwatch II demo, now is the opportune moment to embark upon this epic adventure. However, time is fleeting, as the demo will only be available until the 8th of August. Waste no time, for King Roland eagerly awaits your assistance in vanquishing his malevolent brother and the dreaded Blight the Horrible. Well, up to a certain point of course (it is a demo after all). Will you answer the call and join the quest to restore peace in Herian? Seize the opportunity to play the demo for the final time and get a taste of the heroic journey that awaits you. Until next time we meet, Your Crackshell and Modus Teams
- Character Spotlight: The Wizard - 10 July 2023
Salutations, esteemed future hero of Herian! We now unveil the final Hammerwatch II class in our Character Spotlight series. Prepare to behold the enigmatic Wizard—a masterful wielder of arcane power, capable of unleashing devastating elemental forces upon their adversaries. Wizard. This formidable character stands as a paragon of magical prowess. Armed with their trusty wand and Grimoire, they shall vanquish countless vile creatures that impede their path. Commence thy journey by mastering four Apprentice Abilities, offered exclusively to those who embrace the path of the Wizard. Wizard has many Abilities available to play with. Apprentice Abilities: 1. Phase Shift (Dash). You phase forward through warped time, inflicting Slow to all enemies you pass through. 2. Arcane Bolt (Mainhand Attack). Launch a bolt of arcane energy from your wand that explode on impact, dealing Mainhand damage.…
- Character Spotlight: The Ranger - 3 July 2023
Salutations, future hero of Herian! Our illustrious Character Spotlight series endures, casting its radiant gaze upon yet another captivating class of Hammerwatch II. Today we will tell you more about the Ranger - a peerless hunter, attuned to the sylvan realm and wielding the very essence of nature's power. Ranger. These are the four esteemed Apprentice Abilities of the Ranger. The four skills that you will start your adventure with. Yet, fear not, for as your experience and journey unfolds, you will unlock a plenitude of additional skills and abilities. Ranger’s Abilities available to unlock. Attend closely, as here are some details about your starting four abilities. Apprentice Abilities: 1. Dodge Roll (Dash). Perform an evasive maneuver to get you out of trouble. You gain increased Movement Speed for a short period after using this ability. 2. Sword Slash (Mainhand Attack). Deliver…
- Character Spotlight: The Paladin - 27 June 2023
Welcome future hero of Herian, Within the realm of Hammerwatch II, you will embark upon a noble quest, wielding the mantle of one among five esteemed classes. Some time ago we described the wanderous Warlocks and the cunning Rogues. Today, we shall shed light upon another magnificent class: that of the Paladin. Behold, the Paladin. The Paladin, a paragon of righteousness, stands resolute in upholding the laws of the land through unwavering conviction and sheer might. Endowed with unparalleled skill in wielding the mighty mace, this stalwart champion ensures no foe can harm him, for he defends himself with an impenetrable shield. At the Apprentice level, he is granted four special abilities. Paladin’s Abilities to master. Apprentice Abilities: 1. Shield Charge (Dash). Charge forward with your shield raised, inflicting Stun to enemies you collide with. 2. Mace Swing (Mainhand Attack). Del…
- The Demo Remains! - 26 June 2023
Hail Hammerwatch heroes, We have been delighted to have finally given you all a chance to try your hand at defending the Kingdom of Herian. We are grateful for the warm reception you have given the game, as well as the helpful feedback you have provided us. With Next Fest coming to a close, we believe it only makes sense to keep the demo up for the time being and allow you all the opportunity to continue battling the forces of evil until closer to our PC launch date of August 15th. Until then, keep up the noble work and look out for our next Character Spotlight on the righteous champion, the Paladin. Yours, Crackshell and Modus Teams https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538970/Hammerwatch_II/
