- HoT Archives Preview III - 2026-09-04 - 4 September 2026
Hello Adventurers!We're arriving a bit later with the follow-up news than promised, but we're still on track! At the moment we're doing QA work, localization, and console testing all in parallel, to bring you the next Update and DLC, along with all fixes and improvements, across every version we manage.We expect to give you the release date within the next four weeks. Until then, we want to take you on a deeper dive into the systems.So you don't miss the most important news from us regarding other systems and more, you can do the following:Sign Up for our NewsletterFollow us as Developer on SteamJoin our Discord Community Free Update - Kill/Time ModeOne of the main motivators for the Boglands Kill Mode was feedback about possibly shorter runs. We've seen how short runs can get in that mode if the builds crush the enemy streams. We decided that making Kill Mode available for the late/end…
- HoT Preview - Free Update & The Archives II - 24 July 2026
Greetings Adventurers,We are closing in on the next big update and a new DLC. We’ve already introduced some new concepts in earlier posts. But in case you missed it we’re giving you a list of general contents further below.In the near future not only will the Steam Store Page for the DLC go up, but we also have other news to share for that the HoT News Page may not be the first/best place to write.To not miss the most important news from us regarding other systems and such you can do following:Sign Up for our NewsletterFollow us as Developer on SteamJoin our Discord Community We intend to have a preview of the free update part at some point of August or September with the update date TBA. A few weeks after it we’ll release the Update & the DLC!Summary - Free Update:Kill/Time mode switch. You will be able to play older maps in the same game mode as the Bogland map. The Bogland maps will…
- HoT Fixes | 2026-04-14 - 14 April 2026
Hello Adventurers!A small stability and bug fix update for you today.Bug FixesWave Spawner received additional safety checks to prevent rare issues with enemy spawns.StabilityFixed an issue that could cause resource leaks during loading, which in some cases could lead to crashes or degraded performance over longer sessions.Improved the reliability of how game objects are prepared in the background, reducing the chance of rare crashes — especially in ability- and modifier-heavy builds.Stay alive out there.
- Hot Preview - Free Update & The Archives I - 17 March 2026
Hello Adventurers!As promised in our last update, we're back with a closer look at what we've been working on. We have both a free update and a new paid DLC in the works — here's where things stand.Note: Everything shown here is work in progress. Details may change before release.Free UpdateWe're putting together a substantial free update that focuses on giving you more ways to play and more reasons to come back. Here's what's shaping up:Kill or Timer — Your ChoiceThis one we're really excited about. When entering the Shrine of Torment, you'll now be able to choose your completion condition for each map: survive a set timer, or reach a kill threshold. Every stage (except the Vault and Training Grounds) will support both modes.Prefer a more aggressive, fast-paced approach? Switch to Kill Count and race to mow down the required number of enemies. Like the classic pressure of the ticking c…
- HoT Update - 2026-03-10 - 10 March 2026
Hello Adventurers!We have a fresh update going live today covering some quality-of-life improvements, a handful of bug fixes, and a couple of crash resolutions that have been on our radar. Read on for the full breakdown — and make sure to stick around for a peek at what's coming next!Shard Upgrades: Bulk ActionsManaging shards in the Vault just got a lot faster. You can now hold Shift to upgrade or refund in steps of 10, Alt for steps of 100, and Shift+Alt for steps of 1000. Gamepad players can use the left and right triggers to do the same.Bug Fixes & ImprovementsBard: Fixed an issue where the Mark of the Bard ability was incorrectly mapping to generic abilities at the start of a run instead of the Bard's own abilities (KillerRiff, KickBass, etc.).Music Player: Fixed a potential crash that could occur when switching music tracks during a level-up screen.Lord of Regret: Fixed the mining…
- HoT Update - 2026-01-15 - 15 January 2026
Hello everyone!We have a new update for you today with a focus on character control, balancing, and some technical adjustments.Official Merchandise StoreThe official Chasing Carrots shop is now live! If you'd like to support the team or check out some gear, you can find it here: 👉 https://chasingcarrots-shop.fourthwall.com/Future DevelopmentWe are currently working on the next free content update and a paid DLC. We’ll be able to share a few highlights of what’s coming next month.Patch NotesGameplay & MechanicsThe Alchemist: Attacks can now be manually triggered and aimed.Signets: General Signets now correctly work with Undergrowth and Enlightenment.Balance & Technical FixesHigh Voltage: Adjusted to fewer, more powerful strikes with shallower scaling to improve performance.Crown of Thorns (Undergrowth): Now has a limit on vine connections to prevent performance drops and instability.Sha…
- HoT Update | 2025-12-04 - 4 December 2025
Greetings, Visitor of the Halls!We updated the game with regular bug fixes and improvements. The full list can be found below.At this time we are working on also updating the consoles with all the bug fixes from the past weeks. Additionally we'll be working for another update with more fixes and improvements before the Holiday season hits us.Changelog 2025-12-04Adding missing "Area" stats to Radiant Aura ability.Fixing Blood Catcher and Twisted Chaplet Regeneration variant.Master's Edge endless traits would not appear and only offer Gold.Meteor Strike now really needs 200 Critical Hits.Sage's traits now increase chance to apply Decay.Ice Colomns of Champions and other enemies get now properly telegraphed.Stay FreshChasing Carrots.
- HoT Bog Update | 2025-11-20 - 20 November 2025
Hello Adventurers!Having the most important issues fixed we'll shift to a more steady and focused approach on fixing more issues and patching some kinks out while we are continuing with general development.This update is focusing the Bogland contents, but the future patches will also fix and improve the base game. If you are also playing on consoles: Please note that we'll do fewer, bundles patches on consoles to have more time to properly test console versions. The next console update should arrive in early December adressing also some console exclusive bugs.Todays Patch NotesUpdating Elemental Cascade BalancingIncreased the base Damage of direct hits.Increased the base bounce count.Increased the base Attack Speed.Slowed down the Movement Speed of projectiles.Reduced the chances for elemental change.Added more stats to the ability overview.Updating Undergrowth BalancingUndergrowth can…
- HoT Fixes | 2025-11-14 - 14 November 2025
Dear Adventurers,Before the weekend arrives we prepared another small update improving the game. We'll continue with the bug fixes and improvements over time while working on future content.Patch Notes\ Fixing an issue where in-run unlocks would persist between runs, messing up Traits and Abilities.\ Fixing an issue that would make pointer disappear when collectables like the Hand of Greed or Potions would be too far away.\ Fixing an issue with Hasting Sands creating unnormal spawning behaviour insubsequent runs.\ Normal difficulty ingridients can now also be found in Agony.\ Fixing an with the Alchemist traits not unlocking elements properly.Have a nice weekend!Chasing Carrots
- Halls of Torment is still probably the best survivor-like with The Boglands DLC and free update out now - 10 November 2025
Possibly still the absolute best action-roguelike survivor-like ever made, Halls of Torment has expanded with The Boglands DLC and a big free update. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/halls-of-torment-is-still-probably-the-best-survivor-like-with-the-boglands-dlc-and-free-update-out-now/
- HoT Fix 2025-11-07 - 7 November 2025
Hello Adventurers!Thanks for your reports, we were on it to fix a few more issues before the Weekend!Patch Notes:Possibly fixing crashes in the Bogs/Crone/Undergrowth.Fixing trait variants display.Fixing Traits having wrong level requirements after the first dungeon visit of a session.DLC Artifacts should now always properly selected.Possibly fixing the crash when right-clicking after holding left-click in longer runs.We wish you a happy weekend!Chasing Carrots
- HoT Fixes: 2025-11-05 - 5 November 2025
Hello Bog-Explorers,Thank you all for your support, we've read your feedback and through the issues you had and deploaying some bug fixes now!Patch NotesMalignent Mirror: When multiple lords died at once, not all of them would spawn their Torment Shards.Fixing crashes with when Multistrike chance would reduce to 0.Fixing crashes in the Boglands.Fixing that "Green Goods Collector" would not properly register sent up items.Fixing the alchemist Flasks and the elements unlocked for it.Fixing that memoried traits would not show up twice.Fixing that using memory potions on a trait would make variants available for which the level wasn't reached.Fixing some issues with persistent data between runs were tags were not properly set leading to all kind of weird behaviour with abilities and traits.Fixing that Beast Huntress no longer crashing the game when entering the Training Grounds.Fixing that…
- The Boglands - Out Now! - 28 October 2025
Time for an Encore!The penny may have dropped, but there’s always another reason for one more visit. After watching the outro cinematic, a new fellow may introduce himself to your encampment and play songs of glory and heroic death! The Bard will be available and bring with him a small selection of his finest music to choose from with every step into the halls.The free update “Bardsong” is now available. If you own the soundtrack the new songs are available to listen outside of the game as well. The BoglandsIt’s time for today’s main attraction - The BoglandsThe Boglands will offer a new challenge in a swampy area with tons of nasty creatures lurking in the mud, rising and pressing on to overwhelm you in numbers. Keep decimating their numbers to force the Lord of Blight to rise from their hiding spot. How fast can you conquer the Boglands?The boglands not only offer an entirely new envi…
- Hot Experimental Update - The Bard - 14 October 2025
The Bard Enters the Stage!Welcome to the Grand After Show Party!On 28th October, just two weeks shy, the bard and the new DLC “The Boglands” will arrive. As a preparation we’ll make the free update available on our Experimental Branch. Aside from the Bard it consists of several smaller changes and improvements, including performance improvements.Experimental Update: 14th OctoberLive Update Expected: 28th October You can join the experimental branch by right-clicking Halls of Torment in your library and then going into the properties. From there: Betas -> Beta Participation -> experimental The BardWill greet you for an encore after you’ve seen the outro cutscene.If you have already beaten the game, the Bard will automatically arrive.Along with the Bard there will be a new quest board.The Bard’s Mark lets you select a Bard ability with any other character.Bard AbilitiesThe Bard will have…
- The Boglands DLC and free update for Halls of Torment land October 28 - 9 September 2025
The million+ seller Halls of Torment from Chasing Carrots is set for a sweet free update and content-filled DLC on October 28th. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/the-boglands-dlc-and-free-update-for-halls-of-torment-land-october-28/
- A HoT Patch Date - Bardcore & Boglands - 9 September 2025
Hello Tormented Souls!We’ve been very busy in the past months and it took many steps to get here. We appreciate your patience and we know you’ve been asking for more updates for quite some time! Beside the most recent news that have been announced by other means – for example via our new update trailer on Youtube – we are happy to share with you the release date not only for our new DLC but also for a cool free update that we’re really invested in! Bardcore and Boglands are dropping on 28th October! Free Update Bardcore OverviewIntroducing a new character: the Bard!6 new abilities for the bard!6 new endgame artifacts!3 metal music tracks with music selection per stage!20+ new quests!Convenience feature: manual level ups! Halls of Torment - The Boglands on Steam - Paid DLC Boglands Overview A New Stage: Trudge through a slowing swamp teeming with insects, spirits, and ancient walking tre…
- The excellent auto-battler Halls of Torment is getting a big DLC and free update - 1 September 2025
Halls of Torment is an incredible auto-battler like Vampire Survivors with a classic Diablo vibe to it, and now it's set to get a lot bigger. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/the-excellent-auto-battler-halls-of-torment-is-getting-a-big-dlc-and-free-update/
- The excellent survivor-like Halls of Torment is getting a big DLC and free update - 1 September 2025
Halls of Torment is an incredible auto-battler like Vampire Survivors with a classic Diablo vibe to it, and now it's set to get a lot bigger. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/the-excellent-survivor-like-halls-of-torment-is-getting-a-big-dlc-and-free-update/
- A HoT Teaser of Bards and Bogs - 7 July 2025
Hello Adventurers!We took the past months to test new waters, plan ahead, and do some experimentation for Halls of Torment. Now that the path is clear and the development is in full swing, we’d like to give you an update about where we are and what is coming.New Free Update - BardcoreWhile working on the release of Halls of Torment, we’ve had a vision for a character that should be part of the base game. But back then the workload was simply too high and we decided to add this specific character in a later update. Since then, we’ve continued our work and we’ll soon be ready to release the character with six unique abilities and some additional content.We’ll share more details about this in a later post. We’ve always wanted this character to be a special reward for beating the game (i.e. beating the Lord of Greed in the Vault), and they will finally arrive in a free update later this yea…
- HoT Fix | 2025-02-12 | Lord of Greed & Scriptor - 12 February 2025
Hello Adventurers! We just fixed a few bugs, some of them critical that could block progress with certain characters. The Lord of Greed and Scriptor could not be damaged by projectiles which we could fix this morning thanks to your feedback. Change Log: - Lord of Greed would not take damage from projectiles. - Scriptor could not be rescued by using projectiles. - Demonic Grasp (Rare) variation wasn't working. - Master's Vice would increase base HP by 1 instead of reducing it. - Increased the Champion spawn rate in Vault after 30 minutes. Stay Fresh! - Chasing Carrots
