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31 Dec 2025
NewsHellsweeper, let’s look back at 2025!———Community
Community · published 31 Dec 2025, 10:30:12 UTC
Hellsweeper, let’s look back at 2025!
Hey Hellsweepers , what a year! In 2025 we rolled out three big updates, each packed with fresh ways to slay demons and new mechanics to master. Let’s go through them with us once again. Tell us which update you enjoyed the most and why? Here’s a quick recap of the major content updates from 2025 Reckoning (Apr 2025) : The first-ever throwing weapon, the Chakram, joined the arsenal along with a…
In-game event · published 17 Dec 2025, 09:49:20 UTC
Happy Hellidays, Hellsweepers!
Hey Hellsweepers, we’ve got a quick little update before the holiday chaos fully kicks in. It’s not a massive one this season, but we hope you’ll still have fun hellsweeping through the holidays. As a small thank-you, we’ve tossed in a mix of holiday-ready and just-pure-odd hats to help you hellsweep in style 🎄🎅. All items with (*) were inspired by community input. Full Patch Notes ▶ Added ne…
The Halloween spirits have finally stopped haunting us, along with (hopefully!) most of the bugs you reported. As always, please keep the feedback coming! All items with (*) were inspired by the community. Bug Fixes * Fixed jittering Katana Bow. * Fixed blast hitting enemies multiple times. * Fixed ally's bullet time bubble not appearing. * Fixed disappearing blessings when continuing a run. *…
News【Patch 2.0】Obscura Update is LIVE!———Major update
Major update · published 9 Oct 2025, 09:34:25 UTC
【Patch 2.0】Obscura Update is LIVE!
Hey Hellsweepers, Remember those toxic enemies that always made your life miserable? Well, it’s payback time. In our brand-new Obscura Update , you finally get to swing their poison right back at them. On top of that, we’ve added systems that twist gravity, reshape your resources, and give your ranged weapons a serious makeover. Endless Mode is expanding too, and of course, we’ve crushed anothe…
NewsHellsweeper VR Turns Two… Where’s the Update?———Community
Community · published 22 Sep 2025, 09:09:20 UTC
Hellsweeper VR Turns Two… Where’s the Update?
Hey Hellsweepers, two years already! Time really does fly when you’re breakdancing with demons in hellfire. Last year we partied with the Resurgence Update for our first anniversary, and just this year we dropped the Reckoning Update (April) and Deadeye Update (July). So yeah, it makes sense that a lot of you are sharpening your blades and asking… where’s the next one? The short answer: it’s co…
Summer is coming to an end, but the heat in Hellsweeper never stops. We’ve been listening to your feedback and have been busy squashing bugs. · Excessive force when telekinetically throwing certain objects. · Stone Fists with attached weapons are not working in MP. · Finger Gun's damage is not scaling properly when the 'Pew Pew' trait is stacked. · Unable to levitate objects in water. · Mace's…
NewsPatch 1.9: Deadeye Update is LIVE!———Major update
Major update · published 9 Jul 2025, 09:38:08 UTC
Patch 1.9: Deadeye Update is LIVE!
Hey Hellsweepers , hope you’ve been keeping your trigger fingers limber—because Patch 1.9 is here, and we’re bringing the heat ( and lightning, and frost... you get the idea ). This update focuses on chaos with new dynamic interactions in the environment, enemy variants, fresh traits to mess around with—and of course, FINGER GUN. Yep. You read that right. ▶️ Watch the Patch 1.9: Deadeye Highlig…
Here are some of your most requested fixes and updates for the recent Reckoning Update . What should we work on next?🤔 All items with (*) were inspired by the community. QOL Updates: · Added damage numbers when hitting the training dummy. · Added HP regenerating effect on the HP bar to show increased HP regeneration from melee attacks. · Added a new tab for Options, Calibration. · Added option…
Major update · published 29 Apr 2025, 10:45:17 UTC
Reckoning Update is LIVE!
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. ▶️ Watch the Highlights Here: P.S. Share this v…
NewsEarly Reminder for the Upcoming Update———Community
Community · published 27 Mar 2025, 10:00:21 UTC
Early Reminder for the Upcoming Update
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. 👇 Unlocking Content will not be tied to just Souls anymore One of the most common questions we get is… “How do I unlock ?” We realized that many new players weren’t sure how to progress toward unlocking the weapons they’…
NewsWrapping Up 2024 in Hellsweeper VR———Community
Community · published 1 Jan 2025, 07:38:20 UTC
Wrapping Up 2024 in Hellsweeper VR
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! Which update did you enjoy the most and why? Was it any of the new bosses, fresh weapons, or something else that hit just right?…
NewsHotfix Notes for Alliance Update: Patch 1.7.1———Game update
Game update · published 19 Dec 2024, 16:10:12 UTC
Hotfix Notes for Alliance Update: Patch 1.7.1
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…
NewsAlliance Free Update is LIVE: Gauntlet Mode, 3-Player Co-op, New Boss and MOAR!———Major update
Major update · published 12 Dec 2024, 09:06:34 UTC
Alliance Free Update is LIVE: Gauntlet Mode, 3-Player Co-op, New Boss and MOAR!
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…
NewsPlaytest Invitation: Calling for Hellsweepers to test 3-Player Co-op!———Steam news
Steam news · published 25 Nov 2024, 10:50:48 UTC
Playtest Invitation: Calling for Hellsweepers to test 3-Player Co-op!
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) . What’s in the Playtest? The playtest build doesn’t contain all the new cont…
NewsHotfix Notes for Resurgence Update: Patch 1.6.2———Game update
Game update · published 10 Oct 2024, 15:03:30 UTC
Hotfix Notes for Resurgence Update: Patch 1.6.2
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. - Fixed player getting d…
NewsHotfix Notes for Resurgence Update: Patch 1.6.1———Game update
Game update · published 3 Oct 2024, 13:39:24 UTC
Hotfix Notes for Resurgence Update: Patch 1.6.1
**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! -- Fresh from the Blacksmith's forge. All items with * were inspired by community suggestions! **UPDATES** - Increased frequency of saving. - Quitting the gam…
NewsResurgence Update is LIVE: New Weapon, Miniboss, Avatar, Difficulty Levels +++———Major update
Major update · published 19 Sep 2024, 09:16:30 UTC
Resurgence Update is LIVE: New Weapon, Miniboss, Avatar, Difficulty Levels +++
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 f…
Hey Hellsweepers, It’s been a little quiet since our Ascension update back in June , but for good reason. We were working hard on our new roadmap and we're finally ready to unveil it here... Spoiler Alert: The next big update is dropping in 2 weeks! Here’s What’s Coming: September Anniversary Update: We’re dropping new content including the much-anticipated katana (this isn't just any sword...…
NewsHotfix Notes for Ascension Update: Patch 1.5.1———Game update
Game update · published 8 Jul 2024, 09:12:41 UTC
Hotfix Notes for Ascension Update: Patch 1.5.1
Piping hot, as always. All items with * are updates inspired by community suggestions. Thank you! Bug Fixes: - Fixed Phantom Limb Flail Mace not damaging enemies. - Fixed Mace's hookshot unable to pull halfbody minions and spiderheads. - Fixed description of traits not displaying values correctly. - Fixed Blizzard Storm preventing the player from moving. - Fixed "Spider's Web" trait not increas…
Major update · published 20 Jun 2024, 14:07:06 UTC
Ascension Update: Traits Overhaul, Frost & Volt Wrath, Two-Handing Bonuses!
WARNING: This update will reset ongoing roguelike runs due to the major changes to the traits system!!! It's available for all platforms, with Pico to follow soon. Hi Hellsweepers, Coming in hot from the Wrath Update earlier this year, we’ve got a bag of new goodies to keep your sweeps in hell frantic, formidable and FRESH! The Ascension Update delivers the community-requested overhaul of the t…
NewsImportant Reminder for the Upcoming Update———Community
Community · published 14 Jun 2024, 13:00:36 UTC
Important Reminder for the Upcoming Update
Hey Hellsweepers! You won’t have to wait long -- the Ascension Update (Patch 1.5) will drop on 20th Jun at 7AM PST , and with it comes not just the usual array of content, QoLs, bug fixes, but a very important announcement . 👇 Progress of ongoing runs will reset upon the next update. We recommend that you wrap up any ongoing Roguelike sweeps before Ascension hits so you won’t miss out on any r…
NewsHotfix Notes for Wrath Update: Patch 1.4.3———Game update
Game update · published 1 Jun 2024, 15:37:37 UTC
Hotfix Notes for Wrath Update: Patch 1.4.3
If you don't see a bug you reported recently being addressed below, don't worry - they are still being worked on. :) Available on all platforms: Steam, PSVR2, Meta Quest, Pico 4. · Fixed inability to select traits to be replaced when adding a new one. · Fixed players not being able to progress after claiming rewards for defeating the boss. · Fixed Mage Staff excessively casting spells in Multip…
NewsHotfix Notes for Wrath Update: Patch 1.4.2———Game update
Game update · published 2 May 2024, 11:39:10 UTC
Hotfix Notes for Wrath Update: Patch 1.4.2
(Available on all platforms) Piping hot fixes with some additional QoLs. BUG FIXES - Fixed enemies becoming invisible and invulnerable, causing game soft locks. - Fixed Epithets preventing progress after defeating the first boss. - Fixed Mage Staff continuously firing Magic Ward across the map, causing lag. - Fixed player Epithets not setting correctly, preventing the addition of blessings and…
NewsHotfix Notes for Wrath Update: Patch 1.4.1———Game update
Game update · published 4 Apr 2024, 14:24:56 UTC
Hotfix Notes for Wrath Update: Patch 1.4.1
(Available on all platforms except for Pico, which is still undergoing platform review.) Hope you're all enjoying the Wrath Update, Hellsweepers! A huge thanks for quickly sending in your comments and feedback—it allowed us to dive into the fixes right away. We've tackled most of the critical issues reported following this update: General Updates · Resolved issue where trait & blessing slots co…
NewsWrath Update: New Enemy, New Weapon, Visual Updates and more!———Major update
Major update · published 28 Mar 2024, 09:21:14 UTC
Wrath Update: New Enemy, New Weapon, Visual Updates and more!
Hi Hellsweepers, Welcome to The Wrath Update -- our biggest content drop and improvements to date, featuring a new enemy, weapon, graphical upgrades, and a host of requested QoL and gameplay additions and improvements. Brace yourselves; there’s a very long list below! Your feedback has been crucial in driving us to expand our vision for this update, beyond the original scope of our roadmap. So,…
NewsA Peek into our upcoming Wrath Update!———Community
Community · published 9 Feb 2024, 14:00:24 UTC
A Peek into our upcoming Wrath Update!
Hey Hellsweepers! Today, we’re going to let you guys have an in-depth look at what we have been up to for the past few months! Come step into our workspace, which showcases some *really* behind-the-scenes early footage of our current progress for Hellsweeper VR... Watch the video here: Let’s dive a little deeper into our upcoming content! *Everything shown is still a work in progress. NEW WEAPO…
NewsWe’ve Added SteamVR or OculusVR Mode Startup Options.———Game update
Game update · published 24 Jan 2024, 10:57:22 UTC
We’ve Added SteamVR or OculusVR Mode Startup Options.
Hey Hellsweepers! We have been receiving feedback regarding tracking issues when it booting up Hellsweeper VR: some players are unable to see or move their hands upon startup. This issue may occur because, upon launching Hellsweeper VR, the game auto-selects either Oculus Runtime or OpenVR Runtime depending on what is enabled. If the player has been using other VR apps, there's a possibility th…
NewsWeapon Poll Results, Next Plans and Community Content!———Community
Community · published 19 Jan 2024, 11:06:08 UTC
Weapon Poll Results, Next Plans and Community Content!
Hey Hellsweepers! Hope everyone has had a swell New Year and enjoyed the Treachery Update , including extended co-op, raging with the new Tempest and facing Treachery himself. As we continue working on more content, let’s announce some updates about our recent post… Weapon Poll Results! We’ve also received everyone’s response regarding what weapon they would like to see soon. We have combined r…
NewsHotfix Notes for Treachery Update: Patch 1.3.1———Game update
Game update · published 11 Jan 2024, 16:08:15 UTC
Hotfix Notes for Treachery Update: Patch 1.3.1
Hey Hellsweepers! Big thanks for the awesome feedback on our first big content update, The Treachery Update! We’ve rolled out a hotfix tackling the top issues you’ve flagged since its launch. We’re now currently working on the next batch of new content and improvements for the game based on our roadmap (plus some extra surprises). So, keep an eye out for more updates coming your way! Hotfix Not…