- Thanks to all the Players! - 21 September 2026
Heyho everyone, 38,000+ players.That’s how many of you stepped into the North during our first public playtest of Hordeguard: Winds of the North - and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better start.Over the past few weeks, you’ve battled through waves, built defenses, gathered resources, fought alongside your friends, found bugs, shared your thoughts, and helped us get a much better idea of where Hordeguard is heading. Thank you! Seriously. Every piece of feedback helps us understand what’s working, what needs more attention, and where we can push Hordeguard even further.And while the first playtest is now over, this is definitely not the end of the road. So… what’s next? We’ve got plenty planned for the North.While you are reading this we are working on some pretty substantial additions and changes, including: A brand-new biomeA third playable heroAn Endless ModeNew perks and mutat…
- Playtest ends tomorrow (13th September) - 12 September 2026
Heyho everyone,Just a quick heads up:The Playtest will be closed tomorrow (13th September) evening around 7pm CEST.If you want to get in a few more hours of playtime - now is the moment - but don't be afraid to miss out on anything. Everyone who is signed up/taking part in the playtest right now, will stay on the list for future playtests as well.Best Regards and thanks for taking part in our testrun + survey!Black Deer Games & Daedalic Entertainment
- Watch the Commented Gameplay Trailer - 2 September 2026
Heyho everyone, For all of you who haven't had a chance to check out our playtest yet - as well as anyone wanting to learn more about the features in the full game - we’ve prepared a short video for you. In this video, Peter explains the basics of the game and showcases the diverse ways you can stand your ground against waves of incoming enemies in Hordeguard. But that’s far from everything! Keep following us on our journey to release when we introduce even more locations, gameplay features, and the game's third playable hero in the coming months. Daedalic Entertainment & Black Deer Games
- 30.000 Players! - 27 August 2026
Heyho everyone, 30.000 players! That’s how many of you have already joined the Hordeguard: Winds of the North Playtest - and we couldn’t be more excited - and thankful. Thank you for jumping into the fray, testing this early version of our game, and sharing your feedback with us! But the battle isn’t over yet. If you haven’t joined the Playtest, there’s still time to jump in. And if you’ve already played, we’d love to see you return, try different strategies, push a little further, and tell us what you think. Bring a Friend! Did you know that Hordeguard already supports local split-screen co-op in the Playtest? Grab a friend, sit down at the same PC, and defend your settlement together… And if your co-op partner isn’t nearby, Steam Remote Play Together is supported, too! Finally, if you’ve played the Playtest, please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. Every bit of feedback helps…
- First ever Playtest is LIVE! - 14 August 2026
Heyho everyone,Today is a pretty big day for us.After spending so much time building, testing, tweaking, and talking about Hordeguard: Winds of the North, we can finally say: You can play it (- at least some early parts of it)....The public playtest for Hordeguard: Winds of the North is now officially LIVE on Steam!For the first time, we're opening the gates and inviting players from all over the world to step into the world of Hordeguard and experience the game for themselves.And this isn't just about giving you an early look. We want to hear from you.This playtest is a huge part of our development journey. Your feedback will help us understand what works, what doesn't, what needs a little more love – and maybe even things we haven't thought about yet.Found a bug? - Tell us!Something feels amazing? - Tell us!Something doesn't make sense? - Definitely tell us!Every impression, suggestio…
- We have a new Publishing Partner! - 12 August 2026
Heyho everyone,We’ve got some big news to share with you today. We’re incredibly excited to announce that Black Deer Games and Daedalic Entertainment are joining forces to bring Hordeguard: Winds of the North to players around the world! For us, this is a huge step forward for Hordeguard - and one we’re really happy to finally be able to share with you. Since the beginning, we’ve been working on creating a game that captures the feeling of surviving hordes of mythical enemies and building your settlement in a world inspired by the harshness and beauty of the North. Finding the right partner to help us bring that vision to even more players was therefore incredibly important to us. And we’re very happy to have found that partner in Daedalic. But enough talking. We also have a little surprise for you. Today, we’re giving you the first proper look at what’s waiting for you in the North. Wa…
- New Publisher, New Look, New Show! - 6 August 2026
Heyho everyone, As you maybe can tell, there have been a lot of things happening for Hordeguard in the recent months. We are Daedalic Entertainment and support Black Deer Games with the endeavor to make Hordeguard the best tower-defense game it can be, as a Publisher. The recent years have been an exciting journey for us, as Daedalic though. We've welcomed incredible indie developers, published games across all kinds of genres, and continued to grow alongside the amazing communities, like yourself. Today, we're excited to share the next step in that journey. Over the past two decades, we have grown from a game developer into an international publisher working with talented indie studios from around the world. While a lot has changed, one thing hasn't: our passion for unique games and the people who create them. To reflect who we are today - and where we're heading next - we're introduci…
- Czech & Slovak Games Week '25 - 15 November 2025
The annual celebration of Czech & Slovak games returns!On November 17th, the Czech & Slovak Games Week begins — and we’ll be part of it. You can look forward to a livestream of our game, where you’ll get the chance to see it played in both co-op and solo. We can’t wait to hear your reactions!Link: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41475492/sale/czechslovakgamesweek2025About event:Every year on the 17th of November, Czechia and Slovakia celebrate national holiday in honour of the events of 1939 and 1989. The Day of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy marks the moment when everything changed - including the rise of game development. From small garage projects to the global stage, the Czech and Slovak game industries have come a long way, and every autumn, they celebrate it in the best way they know - with great games. Award winning titles, hidden gems or free demos - all that and mor…
- Hordeguard Awarded at Game Days 2025! - 27 October 2025
Game Days 2025 — Thank You!We’d like to thank everyone who stopped by our indie booth at Game Days Košice this year! It was an amazing experience meeting so many of you, watching you play Hordeguard: Winds of the North, and hearing your thoughts and feedback.Your reactions and comments mean a lot to us — they’ll help us make the game even better and deliver the best experience possible when Hordeguard is finished.We also want to share that Hordeguard received an award from Vision Game, which truly motivates us to keep pushing forward! 🏆Thank you all for your support — and if you haven’t already, don’t forget to wishlist the game here on Steam to stay updated on our progress.⚔️ Black Deer Games
- Meet us at Game Days '25 in Košice, SK - 13 October 2025
We’re back in full force — and this time, we’re bringing you an all-new gameplay reveal from our upcoming game Hordeguard: Winds of the North! Prepare to enter the frozen realm of Niflheim, where only the strongest can survive the endless winter.But that’s not all — for the first time ever, players will be able to explore a completely new biome: Midgard . A land bathed in the colors of autumn, filled with mystery, danger, and stories yet untold.You’ll be among the first to experience both Niflheim and Midgard at Game Days in Košice (SK), running October 23–25, 2025! Come meet the team, try the newest build, and get a glimpse of what’s coming next in the world of Hordeguard. We can’t wait to see you there and hear your thoughts! David and PeterBlack Deer Games
- Best Game and Best Gameplay nominee at Game Access '25 - 9 June 2025
Showcasing at Game Access '25 in BrnoWe spent three amazing days in Brno showcasing Hordeguard at the Game Access '25 conference. We received a lot of valuable feedback from players who tried our game, which will help us improve it even further. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our indie booth and took the time to talk with us — it truly means a lot to us!We didn’t take home any awards, but out of nearly 80 games, ours was the only one nominated in two categories (Best Game and Best Gameplay) — and that alone is a reason for us to celebrate!Big thanks to everyone who voted for our game during the conference! David and Peter Black Deer Games
- Meet us at Game Access in Brno, CZ - 4 June 2025
Hey warriors! Hordeguard: Winds of the North is heading to the Indie Showcase at Game Access in Brno, Czech Republic — tomorrow! Take this opportunity to meet us in person and experience our new game during the event on June 6–7. See you there!
