- Here Comes The Sale! - 1 October 2026
Ready yourselves Reapers, Here Comes The Sale! Take on the horde in Here Comes The Swarm at 20% off as part of the Steam Autumn Sale. Autumn has hit Ulora, the cooler weather and changing leaves have not slowed down the unfathomable, buggy horde. Maybe you will? Enjoy Here Comes The Swarm, or gift it to a friend who will love it with 20% OFF starting today until October 8th! Happy Autumn Sale, Reapers!Join The SwarmHere Comes The Swarm On DiscordHere Comes The Swarm On RedditFollow On SocialsHere Comes The Swarm On XHere Comes The Swarm On InstagramHere Comes The Swarm On TikTokHere Comes The Swarm On YouTubeOut Now! Play today and leave a review. 💛
- Recap | The Swarm at Gamescom... Again! - 3 September 2026
Another year of Gamescom down, Reapers! Last time we showcased Here Comes The Swarm, it wasn't even released yet, and we had never gone to a convention with it before. This year we were excited to showcase the game not just released, but with several major updates under our belts. In partnership with Infernozilla and publisher IZilla Games, we prepped a new demo build and shipped it off again. This year we were keen to get more feedback on how far the game has come, and were again not disappointed. Big thanks to everyone who came by and tried Here Comes The Swarm, and a special thanks to the ANNO devs who came by as well! Dev-on-dev feedback can be especially illuminating, and we really appreciate the time taken. With another year down and much more experience gained from last year, we are already looking forward to the next year and hope to see you there too. Thanks again, Reapers, for…
- Stability Patch 0.3.4816 - 3 September 2026
Hello Reapers,This small patch is focused on stability. We have fixed several crashes that could happen when launching the game, leaving a match and placing or deleting large road networks.Stability Patch Notes 0.3.4816FixesFixed crashes that could occur when leaving a match. Fixed a crash on launch when Steam failed to initialize. Fixed a crash on launch caused by a corrupt Arcanum loadout.Fixed a crash on launch caused by corrupt hotkey or empty save files.Fixed resource HUD crashes at match start and after a match ended.Fixed a crash when placing roads if a very large area of tiles was visible.Fixed a crash when deleting roads from a large connected network.Fixed units finishing training after their building was destroyed.Fixed targeted spells becoming ground casts, or failing to load, if their target had already died.Thank you all for your feedback and bug reports. If you run into a…
- Save on Here Comes The Swarm During the Steam Daily Deal! - 25 August 2026
We're running a Daily Deal on Steam! From Aug 24th to Sept 7th, pick up Here Comes The Swarm for 30% OFF! Gift yourself or a friend the infested planet of Ulora during Steam’s Daily Deal. Good luck in Ulora Reapers,Join The SwarmHere Comes The Swarm On DiscordHere Comes The Swarm On RedditFollow On SocialsHere Comes The Swarm On XHere Comes The Swarm On InstagramHere Comes The Swarm On TikTokHere Comes The Swarm On YouTubeOut Now! Play today and leave a review. 💛
- Play Here Comes The Swarm at Gamescom '26! - 20 August 2026
Here Comes The Swarm is going to Gamescom '26! We are thrilled to be showcasing Here Comes The Swarm again at Gamescom! Stop by the Infernozilla booth with your questions and face the swarm in person! Where To Find Us 📅 Aug. 26-30📍Hall 10.2 | Stand F044g - E061gWithin the Indie Area See you there, Reapers! Join The SwarmHere Comes The Swarm On DiscordHere Comes The Swarm On RedditFollow On SocialsHere Comes The Swarm On XHere Comes The Swarm On InstagramHere Comes The Swarm On TikTokHere Comes The Swarm On YouTubeOut Now! Play today and leave a review💛
- Patch Notes 0.3.4708 - 5 August 2026
Hello Reapers,Today we bring you a patch full of fixes and balancing updates. In between our content updates, we are dedicated to keeping the game stable and the build opportunities varied. We listened to the feedback given, and we have stats available to see which essences and talents are used a lot and which are underperforming. In the notes below, you can see which essences got a pass this time. Next to that, we noticed knights underperforming in the early game, and Priests not yet hitting their intended strength in the mid and late game. To improve this, we have buffed the Knight's survivability, which is mostly felt early on, and buffed the Priest's healing power. Meanwhile, we are working on the Garrison update and the Campaign. Work is progressing nicely, and we will share more when the time is right. Check out all the other changes, keep sharing your feedback, and carry on eradi…
- Face The Swarm At 20% OFF During the Steam Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
Summer, the time of beaches, sun, and facing an unfathomably large swarm of terrifying alien bugs. Get Here Comes The Swarm Today for 20% OFF During the Steam Summer Sale, June 25th - July 9th!Good luck in Ulora. Recent NewsYangwu and His Blessings have Arrived | Third Major UpdateShare Your Stronghold Community EventJoin The SwarmHere Comes The Swarm On DiscordHere Comes The Swarm On RedditFollow On SocialsHere Comes The Swarm On XHere Comes The Swarm On InstagramHere Comes The Swarm On TikTokHere Comes The Swarm On YouTubeOut Now! Play today and leave a review. 💛
- [Community Event] Stronghold Showcase - 19 June 2026
Hello Settlement Leaders!To celebrate the Yangwu Update and our recent bundle, we have teamed up with the amazing developers of Diplomacy Is Not An Option to bring our first-ever cross-community event. Introducing the…We want to see YOUR strongholds! Share your defenses, settlements, or fortresses in Here Comes The Swarm, Diplomacy Is Not An Option, or both!How To Enter & Guidelines Share a screenshot or video of your Stronghold in Here Comes The Swarm.Share a screenshot or video of your Stronghold in Diplomacy Is Not An Option.2 Ways to WinWay #1 $25 Steam Gift CardShare a screenshot of your strongholds in both games for a chance to win one of 3 $25 Steam gift cards.Way #2 Steam KeysShare a screenshot of one or the other to be entered for a chance to win a Steam key of the opposite game. i.e., HCTS screenshot to win a DINAO Steam key or vice versa.Additional Entries. Share your Strongh…
- Yangwu and His Blessings have Arrived | Third Major Update - 18 June 2026
That's right, Settlement Leaders, the deity you've all been waiting for is finally here. Our small team is excited and proud to say we reached the end of our current roadmap with this major update. Just because this stretch is over doesn't mean we are done yet, we can now focus on more content, which you have been asking for, for a long time. More on that below!For now, enjoy the all-new deity Yangwu, alongside fresh progression options, gameplay improvements, quality-of-life enhancements, and community-driven fixes. Find the patch notes below.Patch Notes 0.3.4635 Changes and Additions YangwuAdded Yangwu, an economic play-style Deity who aims to develop a wealthy settlement and maximize resource production. BlessingsLevel 1 Blessing: Yangwu Workshop → Unlocks the Yangwu Workshop building.New Building: Yangwu Workshop → Increases the production of nearby buildings by 30%.Level 2 Blessing…
- Post Launch Recap - 15 May 2026
It's been a little over two months since Here Comes The Swarm launched in Early Access, and it's been an amazing ride.Thank you to everyone who played, reviewed, gave feedback, and reported bugs. Since our March 5th release, we've seen some BIG numbers come through. Since March 5th Settlement Leaders have:Killed 157 Million SwarmLost 154 Million Units to the SwarmEmpowered 917 Thousand EssencesCleansed 512 Thousand ShrinesCompleted 150 Thousand GamesOur jaws dropped with these numbers. We are humbled and thankful to our community! Keep up the good fight, Settlement Leaders! See you in Ulora,Recent NewsJoin The SwarmHere Comes The Swarm On DiscordHere Comes The Swarm On RedditFollow On SocialsHere Comes The Swarm On XHere Comes The Swarm On InstagramHere Comes The Swarm On TikTokHere Comes The Swarm On YouTubeOut Now! Play today and leave a review.💛
- ICYMI: CableHook Games Reddit AMA - 13 May 2026
Hello Settlement Leaders!It was about time we answered your burning questions and on May 3rd that's exactly what we did. Special thanks to r/RealTimeStrategy for allowing us to host and to everyone who left us questions. There were so many good ones and the team had a great time answering.In case you missed it, here are the question and answer highlights of the event. You can also check out the full thread here: CableHook Games AMA on Reddit.Q: ArlagueHey, love the game, having a blast. Wanted to ask a couple questions : What was the hardest system (eco, mouvement speed, difficulty...) to balance in Here Comes The Swarm, and why? What player behavior surprised you the most during test or after launch? A: Phena3dHey Arlaque, nice to see you here!The most challenging with balancing is that each system is connected to each other. When making a change in the economy system to target a speci…
- The Arcanist Update Has Arrived! - 29 April 2026
Hello Settlement Leaders! Our second major update: The Arcanist Update has arrived! In this update, you'll get to train a brand new player unit: The Arcanist. That Scorpion hurling attacks from the back of the Swarm will no longer be the threat it once was, not with a firing squad of long-range blasting Arcanists.Patch Notes 0.2.4524 CHANGES & ADDITIONSThe ArcanistAdded the Arcanist, a powerful long-range unit that channels Arcana to unleash devastating attacks.Trainable from the Barracks after completing the Stone Tier upgrade.Base statsAttack Damage: 125Armor Penetration: 10Movement Speed: 3.5Attack Speed: 0.3Attack Range: 16Anyway, so she started blastin' EssencesOverseer: Increases Gas, Wood, and Stone production by 40% for buildings within 10 range.Spotter: Increases range of nearby units and defensive structures by +2.Penetrating Shot: Attacks pierce all enemies, dealing 10% of to…
- [Dev Diary] Unit Deep Dive - 27 April 2026
It won't be long now before the new unit update arrives! To get ready for the update and give you the best chance against the swarm, it's about time we took a deep dive into Units. Enjoy everything you need to know about who you're controlling and the enemies they'll face. Your AlliesYou have four units to work with, each one is built to answer a different question on the battlefield. And the new and upcoming unit is also going to have its role to play.KnightThe Knight is the answer to “how do I hold a line.” He swings slowly but hits hard. The Knight wants to be in front, and is the unit you do not need to babysit. ArbalistThe Arbalist is our mid-range unit, the ideal backup to the Knight. Her range lets her engage threats before they reach your defenses, and her damage output scales well when you can funnel enemies into tight corridors or chokepoints where many Knights would struggle…
- [Community Event] What’s Your Arcanum!? - 17 April 2026
What’s Your Arcanum!?That's what we want to know! To celebrate the recent Arcanum Update, we want to see your Arcanum loadout! Have a combination that crushes the Swarm? A unique combo just for fun, or just your go-to loadout? Share it with the community! Everyone who shares a screenshot and the loadout code will be entered for the chance to win a $25 Steam gift card.Learn more about the Arcanum Major Update recently released:📸 How to EnterIn-game, take a screenshot of your Arcanum and copy your loadout code.Where to find your loadout code: Under the Arcanum tab --> load your favorite --> click the drop-down menu --> +Share to get the loadout code, and copy that to your clipboard! Example below:Share your loadout code and screenshot on one of these platforms:Steam - Under Community HubDiscord - in #flex channelReddit - in the r/herecomestheswarm subredditX - Don't forget to tag us!That…
- The Arcanum Update is LIVE! - 9 April 2026
Hello Settlement Leaders! We are thrilled to announce the first of our major updates: The Arcanum Update. This update introduces the new Arcanum Loadout System, allowing players to create custom loadouts and share and import them into their game. We have also made changes to roads, Tunnelers, balancing, and more! Check out all the changes in this massive update below, and enjoy! ArcanumAdded the Arcanum Loadout System: create, share, and import custom loadouts.Locked Essences can now be unlocked using 20 Fragments.Removed auto-fill prompt when for loadouts with empty slots.Right-clicking an Essence now automatically inserts it into your loadout.Updated various tooltips for clarity.Road System ImprovementsYou can now build over roads by holding the modifier key (default: Alt).Roads can now be removed while placing roads using the modifier key (default: Alt).Roads are now highlighted duri…
- Here Comes The Swarm Patch Notes #4386 - 19 March 2026
Huge thanks to everyone who reported bugs and left us feedback, this patch was made possible by your input. If you haven't already, please leave a review, your feedback helps us a ton!Thanks again, and enjoy the latest patch full of your feedback💛Patch Notes. Build #4386CHANGES & ADDITIONSAdded an Early Access welcome screen that appears on first startup.Added the Active Roadmap to the main menu.Removed RNG from Arcanum empowering. All essences connected to an empowered slot are now selectable.Added the ability to spend fragments during Expedition runs when Arcanum editing is allowed.Added a disclaimer indicating that Arcanum editing is not allowed during Infestation Expeditions.Renamed Swarm Corruption to Game Length on the Expedition Game Over screen to match Skirmish settings.Spell abilities are now disabled during construction, preventing use of Infusions and Radiant Nova while bui…
- [Dev Diary] Taking a Look Ahead and Where We Started. - 12 March 2026
It's been an amazing week since launch! As we take in feedback, reviews, and talk to the community about future changes, we also wanted to take some time to look at where we are headed and the humble beginnings of Here Comes The Swarm.A Look at the Future.We have a few exciting things in the pipeline, but we won’t spoil all the surprises! First, there's a new Deity coming: Yangwhu, who is economy and utility-focused. Essences are going to tie directly into Yangwhu's kit, making economy-focused builds really strong. Second, we want players to be able to save and load their Deity loadouts so you can quickly try out new builds without having to redo your previous one.Play with all three Deities, Karkadann, Tiamann, or Yangwhu, soon! One of the updates we are most excited about is the addition of a new unit (sorry, we can't spoil it just yet!). It's going to open up a lot of variety in how…
- [Community Event] Endless Mode Challenge #2 - 6 March 2026
The Endless Mode Challenge is back with more winners and bigger prizes!Endless Mode Challenge #2! ❓What:It was great seeing everyone's high scores during the playtest, we decided to bring back the Endless Mode Challenge for launch! Once again, jump into Endless Mode and get as high a score as you can. This time, we'll give the players with the top THREE scores a $25 Steam Gift Card! 👉How:In-game, play Endless Game Mode with these settings:Event Rules / Setup Area Size: Large Map Type: PlainsSeed: 1337Deity & Essences: The choice is yours. Choose well, this could be the difference!Share a screenshot of your highest total score in one of these places: Discord in the channel #endless-shareX tagged with the hashtag #herecomestheswarmSteam Multiple entries are allowed if your score gets beaten!Our last winner, Arlague, can you beat their score?✨Prize:Three Settlement Leaders with the highes…
- Here Comes The Swarm Early Access and Roadmap Is Here! - 5 March 2026
Here Comes The Swarm is available in Steam Early Access! After years of development, we are beyond excited to finally say:You can face the swarm now for $19.99/€19.99/£16.99 with a limited-time 10% launch discount!It's time to reclaim Ulora, Settlement Leaders!⚔️ Fight, Build, Survive In Here Comes The Swarm, players must defend humanity’s last foothold on Ulora. Expand settlements, gather resources, and prepare your forces for the endless waves of the swarm. Tactical pause allows strategic planning on the fly, while expeditions push players beyond safety to confront the source of the infestation.🙏 Harness Divine Power Choose from powerful deities and wield their blessings to turn the tide. Will you favor resilience, destruction, or cunning? The decisions you make and the powers you invoke shape not only your strategy but the fate of Ulora itself. 🧭 Explore, Adapt, ConquerThe initial…
- Here Comes The Swarm Arrives TOMORROW! - 4 March 2026
Get your settlement ready because... Here Comes The Swarm Arrives In Early Access TOMORROW! We are so proud to bring you Here Comes The Swarm tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who joined us on this amazing journey.See you tomorrow in Ulora, Community Events2/24: Meme Machine Community Event: HAPPENING NOW3/6: Endless Challenge #2: HAPPENING SOONJoin The SwarmHere Comes The Swarm On DiscordHere Comes The Swarm On RedditFollow On SocialsHere Comes The Swarm On XHere Comes The Swarm On InstagramHere Comes The Swarm On TikTokHere Comes The Swarm On YouTubeWishlist Here Comes The Swarm. Arriving in Early Access on March 5th.
