- Hell Clock 1-Year Anniversary: Purgatory Memes Contest! - 12 August 2026
Welcome to the Purgatory Memes Contest!Laughing to keep from crying is a core survival skill in Purgatory! To close out our 1-Year Anniversary month celebrations, we are officially opening the Purgatory Memes Contest.Did you die in the last three seconds of a run? Did RNG completely ruin your perfect build? Did Pajeú show no mercy? We want to see it all! Turn your pain, your narrow escapes, and your glorious victories into pure comedy.How it works: Create funny images, short videos, or GIFs about your experience playing Hell Clock. The Rogue Snail development team will gather, evaluate all the submissions, and pick the three best memes to win amazing prizes!🗓️ DurationStarts: August 12thEnds: August 22nd at 12:00 AM BRT / 11:00 PM ET📜 Participation RulesHow to Submit (Discord): Post your meme directly in our Discord meme channel and YOU MUST include the phrase "Purgatory Meme Submissi…
- Hell Clock 1-Year Anniversary: Build Showcase Contest! - 5 August 2026
⚙️ Welcome to the Build Showcase Contest! If purgatory hasn't killed you yet, it's because you have an excellent build. It's time to prove it! Continuing our 1-Year Anniversary month celebrations, we are officially opening our Build Showcase Contest. We are looking for the most brutal, creative, or downright chaotic strategies you've created in one year of Hell Clock. Remember: the best build isn't just the one that wins; it's the one with style! How it works: Players must create and document a build to survive or destroy the demons of purgatory. The Rogue team will test and evaluate the best submissions, and we will choose two winners based on the following categories: 🥇 Most Efficient Build🌪️ Most Chaotic Build 🗓️ Duration Starts: August 5thEnds: August 22nd at 12:00 PM BRT / 11:00 AM ET 📜 Participation RulesWhere to post: Players must post their builds on a platform of their choi…
- Cursed War 2.0.3.0 Patch Notes - 4 August 2026
Hey, Players! New week, new patch. Let's get into it. Reliquary and Relic Reward Screen ImprovementsAs Hell Clock has grown in complexity, the Reliquary has also been expanded far beyond its original design. As a result, even changes to this screen that seem simple may require significant time and careful work to avoid accidentally destroying everything introducing new issues. That's why some of the most requested improvements, such as customizable tabs, aren’t in the game yet.That said, we’re bringing two small quality-of-life improvements: Season-exclusive Relics will now display the Season Icon on the Relic tooltip. The Relic Reward Screen and the Reliquary will now display a highlight icon on Relics you haven’t collected yet. Relic FixesThis patch includes several fixes for Relics that were not working properly. As a result, most of these Relics should feel "stronger", not because t…
- Cursed War 2.0.2.0 Patch Notes - 28 July 2026
Hey, Clockmakers!The post-launch fury after the release of 'Cursed War' has wound down and we could now take a breath and work on loads of fixes for the game.We're very thankful for all your feedback and patience throughout the launch, and we can't wait for you to see and feel these fixes for yourself in-game. So let's get straight into it. And the Legend has come! Not all demons in Purgatory have horns... some have feathers. 1 year ago, a little "typo" summoned an entity our community never forgot. You asked for it, time passed, and what started as an inside joke is now canon.Keep your eyes peeled when roaming through Quixeramobim. Starting today, a legend is lurking. Can you find the most famous (and feared) rooster in the wasteland? GAMEPLAY FIXESFixed Death Bell using an incorrect damage multiplier instead of the Relic's rolled value.Fixed Explosive Lead's "Marked" status effect app…
- Hell Clock 1-Year Anniversary: Improvised Cangaço Cosplay Contest! - 27 July 2026
🪓 Welcome to the Improvised Cangaço Contest! It is time to raid your closets and kitchen cabinets! Continuing our 1-Year Anniversary month celebrations, we are officially opening our Low-Budget Cosplay Contest. You do not need expensive materials, metal armor, or a Hollywood wardrobe to survive in Purgatory. We want to see your creativity, improvisation, and most importantly, your sense of humor! How it works: The community needs to put together a low-budget cosplay of the Sertão. You can use common household items (brooms, cardboard, pots, bedsheets, duct tape, you name it!) to recreate the look of Pajeú or any other character or demon from the game. Creativity and humor matter more than perfection! 🗓️ Duration Starts: July 27thEnds: August 22nd at 12:00 PM BRT / 11:00 PM ET 📜 Participation Rules Where to post: Cosplay photos/videos can be posted on Social Media (X/Twitter, Instagra…
- Hell Clock 1-Year Anniversary: Purgatory Woodcuts Fanart Contest! - 23 July 2026
Welcome to the Purgatory Woodcuts Contest! The ink is about to spill in Purgatory! To kick off our 1-Year Anniversary month, we are launching our official Fanart Contest. The world of Hell Clock and the Cursed War expansion is deeply rooted in Brazilian culture. Now, we want to see your vision of our universe through the lens of traditional art. How it works: Community artists must draw characters, demons, or scenes from Hell Clock or Cursed War emulating the classic visual style of Brazilian "Cordel" woodcuts. We're looking for black and white art with rustic, striking lines! 🗓️ DurationStarts: July 23rdEnds: August 22nd at 12:00 AM BRT / 11:00 AM ET📜 Participation RulesWhere to post: Artworks can be posted on Social Media (X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram), here on Steam (Artwork section), or in our Discord channel #fanart.Mandatory Title: Your post must necessarily have the exact titl…
- Hell Clock is 1 Year Old! 🎂 Join the Anniversary Celebration & Events! - 22 July 2026
One year of purgatory, one year of survival, one year of Hell Clock! ⏳🔥Our journey through Canudos would be nothing without you. The clock keeps ticking, but today we pause to celebrate who really matters: our community. We've prepared a whole month of events, challenges, and prizes to commemorate this historic milestone.From artists to strategists, from cosplayers to meme masters: there's room for everyone in our Anniversary Celebration!What’s coming? We are hosting four major community events over the next 30 days. We'll share dedicated posts with specific rules and prize details when each event begins, but here is a sneak peek of what you can expect:Fanart Contest ("Purgatory Woodcuts"): Show us your art inspired by the classic Brazilian "Xilogravura" style.Low-Budget Cosplay ("Improvised Cangaço"): Grab your household items and show us your best improvisations.Build Showcase: Share…
- The Race to Hell is Over! Meet the Winners! - 21 July 2026
What a journey, Clockmarkers! The Race to Hell has officially come to an end, and we're absolutely blown away by the skill, speed, and dedication shown by the community. Before we get to the final standings, we want to take a moment to highlight the absolute cinematic finish for the 1st place. Potato-King-Kai took the crown, beating Havel by a jaw-dropping difference of just 1 minute! We were watching the dispute closely on both of your streams, and it was genuinely thrilling to witness your dedication and push for the absolute limit. You both put on an incredible show! A Special In-Game Tribute In celebration of our winner's dedication, incredible skills, some... let's just call "unorthodox" actions that led him to the ultimate prize in this race, we are excited to announce that we are developing a brand new in-game Relic: The King's Potato! The Relic's lore will read: "Racing Hell for…
- Cursed War 2.0.1.0 Patch Notes - 16 July 2026
Hey Players, what a week! The release of Cursed War (finally!), our console launch, and the Race Challenge. 2.0 is the biggest update Hell Clock has received to date. Seeing all of you dive into Cursed War new story arc, challenges and Endgame systems has been amazing. To every member of Hell Clock’s community that helped us with playtesting, feedback and bug hunting (even after Palworld's shadow drop right in our faces) we are grateful for all your support! As always, launch week also means bugs. Today’s patch focuses primarily on fixing unintended Relic and skill behavior, Campaign and Endgame progression blockers, Localization issues and many other problems you reported over the last few days. Rumble Support for GamepadsWe've added gamepad rumble feedback to every skill in the game, making combat feel much more responsive when playing on gamepad. LocalizationWe fixed some missing or…
- Cursed War 2.0.0 Hotfix 2 - 14 July 2026
Hey Players,Let's start the day with another batch of fixes and improvements, shall we?FixesFixed clicking skills by mistake when dragging the skills screenFixed Carcará Dive range being bypassed by mouse distanceFixed a few localization issuesFixed Nightmare Portal's silent musicFixed VO being affected by Effects slider control volumeFixed train stages soft-locking the with Carcara Dive skipping some areasFixed train stages minimap not working correctly mid-runFixed red portals showing up in Hilltop biome boss arena (Endless Nightmare / Ascension)Fixed Phantom Lance Carcara Dive animation T-PosingImprovementsImproved search function on gamepadImproved reliquary navigation on gamepadRemoved unused hotkeys on some screens on gamepadImproved Prayer of Health audio performanceImproved Righteous Blade Unique Relic sound effectsImproved Cursed War Hub sound ambiencePajeu now moves to the cen…
- Cursed War 2.0.0 Hotfix 1 - 10 July 2026
Hey Players, We are watching you all play our new Cursed War and there are some pesky bugs that we just fixed in Endless Nightmares and our new Unique Blessings.FixesFixed incorrect Unique Blessing showing up for Matadeira (even tho it was meant to be for Judgement)Fixed Death Worship and Tenkiei's Skyhammer interaction not workingFixed Urgency of Expedito causing Summons to Bug and go to a limbo of existence (while also keeping their form and power each time the player tries to equip the skill)Fixed missing material from a bridge (aka Pink Bridge) in the Wetlands Biome (Endless Nightmares / Ascension)Fixed Red Portals not showing the first time you enter Endless Nightmare tiers or Ascension StepsAbraços, ~The Hell Clock Team
- Quick Fix: Regional DLC Pricing Discrepancies Resolved - 10 July 2026
Hello, Clockmakers! First of all, thank you so much for the incredible support on today's launch of Cursed War. We've been closely monitoring your feedback, and we noticed a lot of players reaching out regarding regional currency conversion issues for the DLC on Steam. You were absolutely right—the regional conversions were incorrectly set at launch. What Went Wrong & How It's Fixed Our original intention has always been for the expansion to cost roughly half the price of the base game in every country, following the exact same fair regional conversion rates we used for the base game launch (matching the $9.99 USD DLC price tag relative to the $19.99 USD base game). We have just updated the system, and the correct regional pricing should now be live globally. How to Get a Refund If You Overpaid If you bought the DLC earlier today before this correction went through, please don't worry!…
- The Race to Hell is On! - 9 July 2026
The gates of Hell have opened, and the race has officially begun! Hunters are already diving into the brutal depths of Cursed War to conquer Tier 9 of Endless Nightmares and claim the ultimate grand prize: the custom Starforge PC. Check all the rules and how to participate here Why You Must Stream Your RunAs we kick off, we want to address a common question from the community: "Why is livestreaming required to participate?"We completely understand that not everyone usually streams their gameplay, but we want to be 100% transparent about why this rule is vital for the integrity of the contest.To ensure a completely fair competition, our development team must be able to thoroughly review the full VOD of the winning run. This allows us to verify that no cheats, hacks, external tools, or exploits were used to unfairly accelerate progress. We want to guarantee that the grand prize goes to a…
- Hell Clock: Cursed War is now Live! - 9 July 2026
Clockmakers,The wait is finally over. Cursed War, the massive new expansion for Hell Clock, is officially live! Dive into our biggest update yet, featuring a dark fantasy prequel campaign, a complete endgame overhaul, and endless ways to break your builds. Key Features of Cursed War:The Paraguayan War Prequel Campaign: Explore a haunting, grim-dark fantasy retelling of South American history and uncover the tragic origins of Pajeú.10+ Challenging New Biomes: Battle your way through treacherous swamps, blood-soaked rivers, and cursed battlefields.80+ New Unique Items & Relics: Discover powerful gear designed to unlock game-breaking synergies and screen-clearing combos.The "Endless Nightmares" Endgame Mode: Push your characters to the absolute limit with difficulty progression system built for the ultimate grind.Full Patch Notes & DetailsWe’ve packed this launch with tons of balance chang…
- How to Claim Your Exclusive Twitch Drops for the Cursed War Launch! - 9 July 2026
Hello, Clockmakers! To celebrate the official launch of the Cursed War expansion, we are running an exclusive Twitch Drops campaign! Earn exclusive in-game rewards just by watching your favorite creators play! Tune into any participating Hell Clock stream on Twitch starting today and watch for a total of 2 hours to unlock two exclusive cosmetics:1 Hour: Exclusive Cursed War Clock Skin2 Hours: Minister of War Target Dummy Skin 📅 Event DurationStart: July 9, 2026 6:00pm (UTC)End: July 22, 2026 9:00pm (UTC)After watching the required hours on Twitch and claim the drops in your Twitch Inventory, follow this quick guide to get them into your game instantly!Step-by-Step In-Game SetupUnlocking your rewards is incredibly simple and can be done entirely through the game menu. Just follow these steps:Open the game and navigate to the Settings menu.Head over to the "Cosmetics" tab.Click to connec…
- Race To Hell Contest - Win A Custom Hell Clock Gaming PC! - 2 July 2026
Introducing the Hell Clock: Cursed War Race To Hell Contest - your chance to win a custom Hell Clock gaming PC from Starforge Systems! To celebrate the upcoming launch of our first major expansion, we’ve partnered with our publisher, Mad Mushroom, and Starforge Systems on a contest where you can win a hellish prize. Here’s how it works. Starting on Cursed War launch day (now set for July 9th), stream your campaign and Endless Nightmares runs, and the first eligible player to clear Tier 9 of Endless Nightmares in the first week of launch wins the grand prize. That grand prize is a Horizon Core pre-built gaming PC from Starforge Systems, a custom Hell Clock art case, and Steam keys for everything in the Mad Mushroom portfolio. Nine runner-up submissions will also win three Steam keys each for both the Hell Clock base game and Cursed War DLC to share with their friends or community. A few…
- Launching Cursed War Early on July 9th! - 2 July 2026
Hey backlanders,Today we want to share the patch notes for our upcoming 2.0 update, which will come for free to all users when the Cursed War expansion launches - a little earlier! - on July 9th!You read it right - we are coming out earlier than previously announced! External forces once again conspired against our set release date, but this time we decided to no longer postpone, and move our date forward instead.There are many, many new things and changes coming with the big patch next week. Due to the extra time we had because of the previous release date postponement, we’ve been able to run TWO rounds of Closed Beta testing and really refine this patch!The biggest new additions are: the Journeys system, the Endless Nightmares endgame with new Biomes, the new Ascension, the Unique Blessings, and all the new items.You can check them all out in this quick Video Walkthrough: TL:DRThe TL:…
- Cursed War launches July 14 + Skills trailer - 4 June 2026
Clockmakers, we now have a new launch date for the Curse War expansion: July 14! Last month we shared the news that we were shifting our launch date to make room for PoE’s Return of the Ancients update. Today we’re happy to say that you’ll only have to wait a few more weeks to continue Pajeu’s story in Hell Clock. For a closer look at what to expect in Cursed War, check out our new trailer that just ran in the Latin American Games Showcase: In our new expansion, Cursed War, you're going to dive further into Pajeu and Brazil’s past during the Paraguayan War of 1864 - 1870.The expansion also drops these six new skills:Tupã’s Wrath Tupã’s Wrath sends sparks of electricity flying all over the place. Jaguar Spear Jaguar Spear can pierce multiple enemies with a long-range Melee attack. Lead Sermon Lead Sermon shoots bouncing Lightning shots, but needs to be reloaded.Holy Fire Holy Fire is a c…
- New Cursed War Launch Date + Story Trailer - 21 May 2026
Hey Clockmakers, remember when we moved the launch of Hell Clock to avoid a new PoE league? Well, we have to push back the Cursed War expansion's release as well... GGG has pushed their next Path of Exile 2 update to May 29, and that’s simply too close for comfort for us. We know exactly where everyone in the ARPG community will be spending their precious free time that week, and to be completely honest, we'll be right there with you, grinding and playing Return of the Ancients.While we know a delay is always frustrating, releasing Cursed War just four days later simply wouldn’t make sense. As a small studio with a very limited marketing budget, we also rely heavily on content creators for our launch visibility, and the vast majority of them will be playing the much bigger game in PoE 2. So to be clear, Cursed War will not drop on June 2nd. We’re moving it by a few weeks, and we’ll be a…
- Cursed War Expansion: Official Reveal - 24 April 2026
Hey backlanders,We are grateful for your patience with us for the last 4 months, as we locked in to finish developing Hell Clock's big first expansion.We are proud to present the official reveal for Cursed War:So About That Release Date...Uh, this is awkward... A couple of days ago, another ARPG gaming company (the one with the gears grinding) announced a big update for one of the biggest ARPGs in the world. And it's on the same weekend as us, basically.We had the June 2nd date locked for a while now. Had trailers and press releases already submitted to press and events, so it was too late to change the date on the videos and such.Obviously a tiny studio like ours cannot compete with them, we would be crushed completely, so unfortunately we will need to delay. We are working with our publisher Mad Mushroom on a new date, and will announce it as soon as possible, hopefully over the next…
