Demo Release | Early Access Build 21.09.28.1

Hammerheart · build 7435048 · published

On SteamNotes only · this build shipped before we watched the app

Want to try the game for free? Hammerheart now has a Demo! You can download it and play 20 minutes for free by pressing the "Download Demo" button on the store page.

Preparations for the upcoming Norway expansion are well underway. To compliment the new area coming soon, some important additions have been made in today's update.

Changes in build 21.09.28.1:

  • Completely remade perk selection UI at the start of the game.
  • Added "Eyvind" encounters that allow the player to choose an additional perk midway through a run
  • Approximately doubled the length of a run, and adjusted the difficulty curve with the later half of encounters now being harder than before.
  • Added new perk: Heightened Senses - Companions using short arms have 360 degree awareness.
  • Added new perk: Grindstone - Bonus mellee backstab damage for all friendlies.
  • Added new perk: Bodkin Arrows - Bonus ranged backstab damage for all friendlies.
  • Added new perk: Linden - Player block rate has an increased effect on that of companions.
  • Added new perk: Reflexes - Companions using two-handed weapons will switch to their secondary if endangered.
  • Added new perk: Amber - One extra item rewarded after each encounter.
  • Added new perk: Highborn - Better starting equipment.
  • Renamed "Boss" encounter to "Snorri" in preparation for the next boss.
  • Added timer and expiry notification for the Demo build.


We're very excited about the future of Hammerheart. Much more coming soon!