Hey Hellsweepers, how is it going?

This latest update features a new weapon, upgraded moves, and a few surprises you've been asking (and voting) for. We've said it before, and we’ll say it again: your feedback is the molten core that keeps our hellfire burning. From Discord sneak peeks to poll votes, this update has your fingerprints all over it.

P.S. Share this video to give our team a virtual fist-bump! :p

New Weapon: Chakram

The Chakram spins its way into Hellsweeper as our first-ever throwing weapon—and it’s not shy about showing off. This elegant-yet-deadly disc arcs through the air and returns to you like a loyal boomerang from hell.

But it doesn’t stop there. With a flick of your wrist, it can split into two separate half-blades, adding new dimensions to your mid-air mayhem.

(Fun fact: Chakram was the third most-voted weapon in our community poll.)

Mace’s New Hookshot Update

The Mace just got a brutal upgrade. With the new Hookshot mechanic, you can now yoink enemies into the sky and then slam them down hard enough to generate a shockwave. Yes, it’s as fun (and violent) as it sounds.

New Fist Epithet: Weaponized Knuckles

If you've been lurking in our Discord (👀 we see you), this one might look familiar.

The latest Epithet transforms your Stone Fists into a Swiss Army knife of pure destruction. You can now attach weapons directly to your Fist. This allows you to activate two groups of weapons per fist as you can use both your trigger and grip.

Unlock Content Through Challenges

We recently ran a Discord poll based on plans to change the upgrade system. With 79% of the vote, we’re moving away from level- and soul-based unlocks. Instead, gear and items will now be tied to completing challenges owing UI that shows locked weapons.

This also means you can access:

• Katana: No longer purchaseable. Now unlocked by clearing a run with the Vanguard Epithet.
  
• Tempest: Previously unlocked at Level 4. Now unlocked by clearing a run with the Gunslinger Epithet.
  
• Rifle: No longer purchasable. Now unlocked by killing 300 enemies with bullets

Full Patch Notes Below

This update also includes bug fixes, quality-of-life tweaks, and some spicy under-the-hood improvements. Scroll down to check out the full list of changes. Refer to the end of the post for the full list.

Thanks again for being part of this wild ride with us. If you're enjoying Hellsweeper, consider leaving a review or sharing the video with a friend. :)

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Crafted with Love,
Mixed Realms


All items with * were inspired by community suggestions! :)

• New Weapon: Chakram
  
• The Fist Epithet - Players can only conjure Stone Fist but it can be infused with magic and have weapon attachments.
  
• Stone Fist and enemy weapons can now be infused with magic after it is created.*
  
• With the 'Child Of Earth' trait equipped on Unarmed, Stone Fist can be equipped and conjured like a weapon.*
  
• New Traits:
  
• ---Rifle - Safety Disengaged
  
• ---Rifle - Flip Magazine
  
• ---Rifle - Devil Engine
  
• ---Rifle - Full Metal Jacket
  
• ---Rifle - Pyro Rounds
  
• ---Rifle - Cryo Rounds
  
• ---Rifle - Charged Rounds
  
• ---Unarmed - Child Of Earth
  
• ---Axe - Throwback Star
  
• ---Axe - Return Policy
  
• ---Mace - Reactive Grapple
  
• ---Levitation - Time 4 Pain
  
• ---Blast - Cotton Candy Pop
  
• ---Hellhound - Bow Wow Days
  
• New Blessings:
  
• ---Fox n' Friends
  
• ---Big Brain Coyote
  
• ---Grindstone
  
• ---Apex Predator
  
• With the player's hand at the mouth and pressing Trigger, the player can whistle to summon all available Companions to your side. It has the same effect as using the Hellhound's squeaky toy to get their attention.*
  
• Added option to adjust the amount of force needed for conjuration.*
  
• Players can now hook onto multiple environments at once, the forces will average out.
  
• Mace's hookshot can now hook onto large objects like rocks, allowing the user to swing them around*
  
• Holding down the kick button will increase the damage of the kick.*
  
• Players can toggle between their display name or username for the in-game name.*

• Added a spinning icon that appears when the game is saving.
  
• Exiting the Options UI will save the game options.*
  
• Added Unstuck button in the Pause Menu.*
  
• Added individual volume sliders for each player in the team.*
  
• Improved the detection of the Mage Staff's crucible for elemental infusion.
  
• Improved controls when using hookshot on enemies, allowing players to throw them in more directions.*
  
• Tamer's Flying Strawheads can now be infused by throwing a magic orb at them aftering getting their attention by using the whistling mechanic.*
  
• Attached guns can be auto-reloaded without the Auto-Reload trait but with penalties.*
  
• Players can now start at a higher stage in Gauntlet if they have reached that stage. The stage interval is every 12 stages.*
  
• Hellhound Toy and Sweeper's Broom are added to the attachment system.
  
• Nerf stats of the Bulkwark Epithet.
  
• Updated how skills and epithets are unlocked. If they are already unlocked, the player will keep them:
  
• --- Katana is no longer purchasable, players have to clear a run with the Vanguard Epithet.
  
• --- Tempest is no longer unlocked at Level 4, players have to clear a run with the Gunslinger Epithet.
  
• --- Rifle is no longer purchasable, players have to kill 300 enemies with bullets.
  
• --- Volt is no longer purchasable, players have to clear a run with Spellcaster Epithet.
  
• --- Unholy is no longer purchasable, players have to dismember 666 times.
  
• --- Bulwark is now unlocked after clearing a run on Beginner difficulty.
  
• --- Sunwalker is now unlocked after clearing a run on Extreme difficulty.
  
• --- Acrobat is now unlocked after killing 150 enemies while sliding, wall-running or in the air.
  
• Adjusted grip detection for the Valve Index
  
• Change Orientation for Fury Blade when it is attached to another weapon.
  
• Instead of getting reeled in when hooking onto large or flying enemies, players have to pull the hookshot first.

• Fixed hookshot ending unexpectedly.
  
• Fixed damage of Stone Fist being very high due to wrong calculations.
  
• Fixed Bow's 'Lingering Attachment' trait reducing damage to 0.*
  
• Fixed certain achievements not unlocking when playing in Gauntlet.
  
• Fixed Shotgun unable to eject shell via one-hand pump or spinning unchamber when 'Fully Loaded' is equipped.*
  
• Fixed Sword's 'Radient Technique' trait not working when it is attached onto another weapon.
  
• Fixed Levitation's 'Lasting Touch' affecting objects that cannot be levitated.*
  
• Fixed 180 rotation not working as intended when Free Rotation is active.*

Hey Hellsweepers!

Our next update is nearly ready to slice its way into the fray, and with it comes a pretty major change to how you unlock weapons and gear in Hellsweeper VR.



One of the most common questions we get is… “How do I unlock [x]?”

We realized that many new players weren’t sure how to progress toward unlocking the weapons they’ve been eyeing. On top of that, we received suggestions asking for more variety in the unlock process to better highlight the depth of progression that Hellsweeper already offers.

We hear you. Previously, weapons and items were unlocked using Souls and levels. That’s changing. Starting with the upcoming update, unlocks will be tied to specific combat challenges or tasks. You'll earn your gear by proving your worth in battle.

• If you’ve got Souls saved up and there’s an item you’ve been eyeing, now’s the time to spend them.
  
• Any content you've already unlocked will stay unlocked. No take-backs.
  
• This change mostly affects new players coming in fresh after the update.

Here’s how some key unlocks will now work:

• Katana – No longer purchasable. Now unlocked by clearing a run with the Vanguard Epithet.
  
• Tempest – No longer unlocked at Level 4. Now unlocked by clearing a run with the Gunslinger Epithet.
  
• Rifle – No longer purchasable. Now unlocked by killing 300 enemies with bullets.
  
• Volt – No longer purchasable. Now unlocked by clearing a run with the Spellcaster Epithet.
  
• Unholy – No longer purchasable. Now unlocked by dismembering 666 enemies.
  
• Bulwark – Now unlocked after clearing a run on Beginner difficulty.
  
• Sunwalker – Now unlocked after clearing a run on Extreme difficulty.
  
• Acrobat – Now unlocked after killing 150 enemies while sliding, wall-running, or in the air.
  
• And more..

We want Hellsweeper’s progression to feel like a true test of skill and mastery. That’s why we’re shifting to achievement-based unlocks. It rewards those who rise to Hell’s challenges.

See you in the next patch soon!

Crafted with love,
Mixed Realms Team

Hey Hellsweepers, what a year it’s been! In 2024, we rolled out a total of 13 updates, including 4 Major Content Drops and 9 patches. None of it would’ve been possible without your support, feedback, and passion. Thank you for being with us on this incredible journey!

Was it any of the new bosses, fresh weapons, or something else that hit just right? Let us know in the comments!


In our final update of 2024, we expanded co-op to 3 players, introduced Gauntlet Mode, added Day/Night mechanics, and unleashed the Avarice boss. Plus, we added more ways for you to flex with weapon skins!
We celebrated Hellsweeper VR's first birthday with the addition of the katana, our most expansive weapon yet. Chieko made her return, and Pride ascended to boss status. 🎂
We introduced Frost and Volt Wrath variants, dual-wielding bonuses, and overhauled the traits system to reshape how you build your runs.
Wrath joined to complete the lineup of 7 Deadly Sins enemies. We also added the Magic Staff, delivered graphical upgrades, and rolled out QoL enhancements.

We wish you all an amazing New Year filled with glory (and maybe a little more chaos in Hell...sweeper!).

Crafted with Love,
Mixed Realms Team

We've got a quick drop of fixes before the holidays ~

Bug Fixes

• Fixed 'Fully Loaded' trait not disabling the Pistol's Quick Reload.
  
• Fixed Duality Of Dog's blood infusion not working as intended.
  
• Fixed Wrath not engaging in melee.
  
• Fixed Winged Serpent affecting movement of other players in multiplayer.
  
• Reduce latency when damaging enemies.

Updates

• Added volume slider for the player's microphone for Multiplayer.
  
• Added ping display for each player in Multiplayer, making it easier to identify lag. We recommend the host select the region with the lowest ping to ensure the best experience for everyone.
  
• Increased the max enemy cap for Gauntlet.
  
• Players will no longer be trapped in the rooms when the objective starts, it will be triggered locally in Multiplayer.
  
• Reduced the amount of reward from the Stone Hand in Gauntlet.

If you've got bugs to report, please create a thread under the Hellsweeper #support channel on our Discord[discord.com]. Don't forget to pick "Hellsweeper" under the role selection channel so you can see all the relevant channels and discussions about Hellsweeper.

Crafted with Love,
Mixed Realms Team

Hey Hellsweepers, are you ready to pull more friends into the fiery depths of hell? The Alliance Free Update is here -- From expanding co-op to 3 players to the all-new Gauntlet Mode, a relentless boss in Avarice, and Day & Night System, this update is packed with content that will test your endurance, teamwork, and style.

And as always, your feedback has been crucial in making this happen. So grab your weapons, rally your squad, and let’s dive in!

Endless. Relentless. Brutal.
The Gauntlet is a trial of pure endurance, throwing waves of enemies and bosses at you in an endless loop.
How far can you descend into hell before your strength gives out? This mode is available in both Single-player and Multiplayer. Bring your A-game (and a buddy or two) because hell doesn’t hold back.

One of the most requested features is here—3-player co-op! Grab two friends, sharpen your blades, and see how long your alliance holds in the face of unrelenting demons. Huge thanks to our beta testers on Discord for helping us battle-proof this mode. You’re the real MVPs.

With the update finally live, our team will be doing another sweep to check the build's stability, and we thought... what better way to do it than with all of you? If you're in the mood for a co-op sweep, join us on December 12th from 9 PM to 10 PM EST for a game or a chat. We'll be opening several public rooms in the game!

New Boss: Avarice

Greed has kinda ascended, and its penchant for chaos is insatiable. Meet Avarice, the wheel of destruction that rolls across the battlefield with relentless force. Simple in form, devastating in action—don’t let your guard down. Sometimes, the deadliest enemies are the ones you underestimate.
The Day & Night System brings a new layer of strategy to your runs:

• ☀️Daytime: Totems will remain dormant, but treasure? A little scarce. Certain enemies prefer day time.
  
• 🌙Nighttime: Treasure chests are more abundant, but darkness brings offensive totems and more of certain enemies.

And while not necessarily related to the Day and Night mechanics, here’s a fun bonus—torches are now interactive! Light them up with Fire Magic or extinguish them with Frost Magic... just for fun. :p

What better way to celebrate dragging a third teammate to hell than showing off your weapons in style? With the addition of Weapon Skins, you can finally personalize your tools of destruction.

Important: We've brought back the Runtime launch options by popular request!

• OpenXR - This can be described as the one-size-fits-all mode. It will allow devices to use their proprietary app, eg. Oculus devices using the Meta Quest Link app. However, the customization is lacking as it is not possible to make any changes outside of the game.
  
• SteamVR - We recommend this to Valve Index users. This allows customization outside of the game, like putting bindings on certain buttons for controllers we don't support. The downside is that certain devices have to run their app through SteamVR, which will cause a bit of performance issues.

This update comes with a slew of improvements to make your runs smoother and deadlier than ever like new Traits, Epithets, Max Skill levels and community-requested QoLs.

Please refer to the full patch notes below.

If you’ve enjoyed Hellsweeper VR’s free content updates, help us keep the fire burning! Share the game with your friends or on social media. We know it’s not a new game anymore, but we hope these updates continue to give you something to look forward to.

Lastly, you could help playtest our studio’s next game 13Z—it’s not in VR yet, but we’d love to bring it to VR if there’s enough demand from the community. Your feedback could make all the difference!

Thank you, Hellsweepers, for being part of this ever-evolving journey. From all of us at Mixed Realms, happy holidays ahead. Let’s tear through hell together one last time before the year ends!

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Crafted with Love,
Mixed Realms


All items with (*) were inspired by community suggestions! :)

New Content

• New Game Mode: Gauntlet
  
• New Boss: Avarice
  
• Added "Day & Night" mechanics.
  
• --- Certain enemies have increased chances of spawning in the day, while others at night.
  
• --- Island and Vault are considered to be neither day nor night.
  
• --- No totems will attack during the day. More treasure chests at night."
  
• Added skins for the weapon skills.
  
• Added Phantom Limb to the Katana skill.
  
• New Epithets:
  
• --- Sun Walker - Increased stats during the day, special mechanics at night.
  
• --- Bulwark - Increased defences."
  
• New Traits:
  
• --- Mana Engine - Casting spells with the spellball will not delete it, allowing players to keep casting spells.
  
• --- Hex Payback - Increase duration of status effects.
  
• --- Springboard - Applying the Haze status effect will throw enemies into the air.
  
• --- Dust Devil - Increase the movement speed of Haze Tornado.
  
• --- Gazing Snake - Default special trait for Haze Magic.
  
• --- Winged Serpent - Players can ride a Haze Serpent and fly around the level.
  
• --- Fully Loaded - Guns will spawn with max ammo and buffs but cannot be reloaded.
  
• --- Mimic Quiver - Arrow Conversion will no longer consume the item.
  
• --- Chasing Comet - Axe Glaive will hit additional targets before returning.
  
• --- Silk Steel - Increase flail damage but reduce the chain's length.
  
• --- Radiant Technique - Players can conjure Energy Spike without releasing the trigger, it appears after a thrust."
  
• Laser, Haze and Charge magic have their own status effect. This secondary status effect will not replace the primary status effects like Burning or Freeze.
  
• --- Laser - When the enemy takes damage, it will shoot out additional laser projectiles towards nearby enemies.
  
• --- Haze - Applying it for the first time will stagger the enemy. It will deal damage to all nearby enemies.
  
• --- Charge - Target takes increase damage from all sources, the damage is then stored. When the duration is up, it will explode with all of the accumulated damage."
  
• Players can extinguish torches with Frost magic and ignite them with Fire magic... just for fun!
  
• Increased the max skill level for all skills.*

• Increased the max number of players for MP to 3.*
  
• When clients abandon the run, they will disconnect from the host instead of causing everybody to return to Hub.

• Changed skill XR system, players have to pump in 'Echoes' into the skill and once it is full, the augment is unlocked.*
  
• Added new resource, 'Echoes', which is used to rank up skills.
  
• Experience is Gold' now gives echoes when completing an Act. It is removed afterwards.
  
• Updated the behavior of Axe Glaive, allowing it to stay around longer.
  
• Improved Phantom Limb system, the weapon will follow the swing and angle of the main weapon.
  
• Added button binding for Levitation and settings for "Complex Levitation".*
  
• --- Players can now levitate objects while holding onto an item.
  
• Added button binding for Quick Infusion.
  
• --- Holding down the button, players can open a small menu for the current magic skills to infuse the held item.
  
• --- Move the hand over to the magic skill and release the button to infuse.
  
• Added button binding for Reload.*
  
• --- Pressing the button will reload the currently held gun for that hand.
  
• Added option to adjust controller vibration strength.*

Yup, 3-player co-op is coming! From November 25th to December 9th, we’ll be running a playtest to introduce the 3-player multiplayer mode along with a brand-new game mode. This is your chance to experience and test some of the upcoming features before they officially go live (and help some pretty anxious devs haha :D).

The playtest build doesn’t contain all the new content for the upcoming update (of course, we need to same some of the goodies for the actual launch! ;)). It mainly focuses on the stability and performance of multiplayer, with these key highlights:

• 3-Player Co-op Mode: As requested by many in the community, multiplayer sessions now support three players instead of two.
  
• New Game Mode: Dive into a fresh multiplayer mode. Details are under wraps for now, so jump in and discover it for yourself!
  
• Focus on Multiplayer Stability: While this playtest doesn’t include all upcoming content—such as the new boss—it’s designed to test and refine multiplayer performance ahead of the update.

Note: Single-player content is unavailable during this playtest. You’ll have access to multiplayer game modes and the Training Hall only. You’ll start with a mid-level profile and receive extra souls and echoes to level up or purchase cosmetics.

To help us refine multiplayer gameplay, we’d love for you to share your thoughts and report any issues.

• Head to our 3P Co-Op Beta Announcement Thread on Discord (under #news)[discord.com] and include the following details:
  
• Number of players in your session.
  
• Devices used by each player (e.g., PCVR, Meta Quest 2/3, etc.).
  
• Game mode played (Roguelike or Gauntlet).
  
• Issues faced, if any (e.g., bugs, performance, or connection problems).
  
• A recording of the issue (if possible) to assist us with troubleshooting.

If your feedback is related to connection issues, it'll be helpful to our team if you could follow the following format in your report:

1. What was the message or error encountered?
   
2. Did you use any third-party apps or VPN?
   
3. Please provide us with your Player Name. You can find this info in the in-game profile page.
   
4. Please share your region/state. We want to make sure the game is pinging the right / nearest servers.

The playtest beta is available for PCVR [Steam] users and Meta Quest 2/3 users. Follow the steps below to access it:
For Steam Users:

1. Right-click Hellsweeper VR in your library.
   
2. Select Properties > Beta.
   
3. In the dropdown menu, select (Beta) 3P Multiplayer Playtest.

For Meta Quest 2/3 Users (applies to Meta store only):

1. In either your Oculus App or Web Store Page, select Hellsweeper VR.
   
2. Select Additional Details > Change Version > Select Channel: (Beta) 3P Multiplayer Co-Op

This playtest is all about making the 3-player multiplayer mode as stable and enjoyable as possible. Your participation helps us optimize the experience, ensuring the smoothest gameplay when the update drops. Thank you for helping us make Hellsweeper VR a better game!

Crafted with Love,
Mixed Realms Team

We've got a quick drop of fixes ~

- Fixed the objective length in Roguelike scaling incorrectly.
- Fixed crash caused by the Chieko avatar upon death.
- Fixed crash caused by equipping the Mr. Unknown mask on the Sweeper avatar upon death.
- Increased the amount of souls given by the Souls reward.
- Increased the amount of loot converted into Souls at the end of an Act.
- [MP] Fixed player getting double damage on the client side.
- [MP] Implemented an experimental fix to a bug preventing players from finishing objectives on certain missions.

If you've got bugs to report, please create a thread under the Hellsweeper #support channel on our Discord[discord.com]. :)

Crafted with Love,
Mixed Realms Team

**Known Issue**
This isn't part of the hotfix yet. We've just discovered a bug that causes the selected difficulty to not apply to the first Act, resulting in its difficulty being either higher or lower than the chosen level. We're on it!

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Fresh from the Blacksmith's forge.
All items with * were inspired by community suggestions!

**UPDATES**
- [PSVR2] Increased frequency of saving.
- [Non-PSVR2] Quitting the game from within will cause a slight delay to allow the game to safely save the data before closing the application.
- Updated camera rotation to prevent hands from getting tangled during snap rotation.
- Corruption's armor bar is now greyish to differentiate it from other shields.
- *Tweaked the recalling power of the Katana.
- *Added a new option for katana grip.
- Updated the calculation for the number of giant ice shards.
- *Player's can use their non-master hand to adjust the distance of the in-game canvas.
- *Improve responsiveness of guns attached to the Rifle's Mounting Bracket, activated by the offhand grip.

**BUG FIXES**
- Fixed dropping both katanas together while trying activate the bow mechanic causes the game to crash.
- Fixed stat crystals displaying incorrect values.
- Fixed max health going negative due to hands being stabbed.
- Fixed spellball pull not working as intended.
- Fixed Tribute in Vault triggering a fight.
- Fixed 'Last Touch' functionality with attached weapons.
- Fixed missing durability texture on Elite Pride’s katana.
- Fixed 'Sweat & Iron' causing the gun to cost 0 mana.
- Fixed Epithet not being set when starting two back-to-back 'Empty Loadout' runs.

**BUG FIXES (Multiplayer)**
- Fixed creation of katana bow causing the game to crash.
- Fixed Chieko Rig disappearing intermittently.
- Fixed Blood Lance not working as intended.
- Fixed excessive crystal spawns on Elite Pride’s altar.

Crafted with Love,
Mixed Realms Team

Hey Hellsweepers, what a ride it’s been! Since launching Hellsweeper VR on September 21st last year, we've delved deep into the fiery pits together—squashed bugs, created an evil twin, added a fresh coat of paint to hell’s walls along with more enemies, and rehauled some of the systems for good measure.

And we are not done yet! A few days shy of our first birthday, we’re releasing another free content drop.

Thank you for your amazing support and suggestions, which have been instrumental in keeping the updates coming. If you love what you see and would like to toss some warm virtual hugs our way, please consider spreading the word, leaving a review for Hellsweeper, or supporting our studio’s upcoming game.😉

The Katana - or the Sheath, as you’ll come to understand more later - is the most extensive weapon we’ve added to the game to date. It is more than just a sword. It is a new system on its own.

Multi-purpose Sheathe: Far from just a scabbard, the sheath serves as a centerpiece for weapon modifications, allowing for various weapon abilities to be attached (excluding Stonefist, Hellhound's Toy, Magic Orbs, and Sweeper's Broom).
Blossom Mechanic: Execute a precise cut, then sheathe the Katana for maximum impact ala Brook’s Kasuriuta: Fubuki Giri from One Piece.
Flashspeed: Unsheath rapidly for a swift slash that not only damages enemies but can also deflect projectiles. Perhaps, if you upgrade your Katana enough, you can get a teeny bit close to Vergil’s Judgment Cut with a single slash ;)
You know him, you love to hate him, and now, Pride is stepping up his game. While his normal variant continues to torment souls as usual, his newly ascended form brings a tougher challenge and might show up when you least expect it. Although Ascended Pride comes with less homing orbs, his targeted attacks pack a deadlier punch with each hit. Watch out for those summoned portals, too!
What better way to celebrate Hellsweeper’s birthday than by paying homage to the OG hero who paved the way for our studio’s humble beginnings back in 2016?
We’re excited to introduce Chieko, the female protagonist from our very first game, Sairento VR, as a playable avatar in Hellsweeper.
Of course, we've made some adjustments to her design to match Hellsweeper’s theme while retaining her identity as a Sairento agent. If you’d like to see collectible lore pieces for Chieko added in future updates, please let us know in the comments below!

Up for a tougher challenge? Our new difficulty levels, Infernal and Hellsweep, are ready to test even the most seasoned players. Dive into deeper and darker corners of hell and reap greater rewards for your bravery.

This update also addresses various quality-of-life improvements and pesky bugs (like the notorious texture bug on PCVR). Check out the full patch notes below for all the details.
Before you dive back into the underworld, we also invite you to check out our new game, 13Z, set somewhere much closer to heaven.

If you share our studio’s passion for fast-paced, frantic hack-and-slash action with a strategic layer of roguelike elements, your feedback will be invaluable during our playtest. While it's not available in VR yet, we’d love to bring it to VR players if possible. It’s launching its playtest on Steam today at 12 PM EST.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2348250/13Z/


All items with * were inspired by community suggestions!

New Content & Main Gameplay Elements

• New playable avatar: Chieko
  
• New weapon: Katana: it's a brand new system!*
  
• New Mini Boss: Pride has ascended!
  
• New Traits:
  
• --Instant Reflection: Mega Laser becomes a one-hit attack but damage is greatly increased.
  
• ---Mounting Bracket: Certain weapons can now be attached to the underbarrel of the Rifle."
  
• Tribute and Roulette will now appear in Vault.
  
• Added 2 new difficulties:
  
• --Infernal
  
• --Hellsweep
  
• Stats can be used as tribute for the Tribute objective.
  
• Added 2-handed effects when using the Mace's Flail mode*
  
• Curved Laser' trait can be cast continuously instead of a one-hit attack.*
  
• [MP] Players can now choose to start the game with 'Empty Loadout'.*

Balancing

• Added a curve for certain types of trait effects, the incremental gains will decrease with more stacks.
  
• Limited the number of projectiles gained from certain traits but damage is improved instead.
  
• Fire-infused weapons will deal 25% more damage.
  
• Volt-infused weapons will behave faster. eg, guns will fire faster.
  
• When reloading the Shotgun, the numbers of bullets added will be based on the size of the magazine instead of 3.
  
• Updated the icon for the Map Modifier Removal effect for Roulette. It will no longer trigger combat after Roulette as well.
  
• Added Empty Slot effect for Roulette, when it grants nothing. It will not trigger combat after the Roulette.
  
• Levitation Reload will only restore 70% of a gun's ammo.
  
• Capped the shop prices based on the difficulty.*
  
• The 'Prime Shot' and 'Smoking Barrel' traits now affect a certain percentage of bullets in the magazine instead of just the first and last bullet.

General and QoL Updates

• Reduced loading time in between levels.
  
• Added toggle for Bullet Time in the Options, allowing players to toggle Bullet Time instead of a 3 second effect.*
  
• [STEAM] Added slider to adjust the sensitivity of the grip sensors of the Valve Index controllers.*
  
• When items are destroyed due to reaching the item limit, it will priortise items that are not in use first.
  
• Added more descriptions to traits so that the effects are easier to understand.*
  
• Advanced Melee Grip will be disabled when Sticky Grip is enabled, it will default to Double-Tap.
  
• Switching the Rifle's firing mode can now be done while holding a weapon.
  
• Added a latch to Shotgun's pump-action mechanism, allowing players to pump it while holding a weapon.
  
• [MP] Weapons held will not despawn when the weapon cap has been hit, prioritizing unused weapons first.

Bug Fixes

• [PCVR] Fixed 'Texture Quality' buttons not working as intended.*
  
• Fixed Charge Magic's augment tree not displaying as intended.*
  
• Fixed enemy crystals not spawning when gore is disabled.
  
• [PCVR/PSVR] Fixed player shadows not casting properly.
  
• Fixed difficulty modifiers are not applied in the first Act.
  
• Fixed enemy health slider not working in the Training Room.
  
• Fixed too many traits causing loadout issues.
  
• [MP] Fixed issue where guns have a different buff tier when seen by different people.
  
• [MP] Fixed weapons dropping slowly like a leaf when released.
  
• [MP] Fixed issue where holding magic orbs for too long in MP will cause them to detonate.
  
• [MP] Fixed issue where holding weapons will always appear to be held at the base grip position (i.e. holding only the shotgun slider will appear as holding the handle by other players)

Anticipate more action with the upcoming Alliance Update, potentially landing as early as December this year. Featuring a new game mode, another daunting miniboss, fresh weapon skins, and map tweaks—we're pushing hard to deliver it ahead of schedule!

To our amazing players—both old and new—thank you for diving into the fiery depths with us. A special thanks to the content creators who’ve helped spread the word and showcase our game to the world. And to our incredible community members, including our Discord moderators and active participants who welcome and guide newcomers through Hellsweeper’s challenging mechanics—you are the heartbeat of our community.

Crafted with Love,
Mixed Realms