PatchNotes

This page documents the patches released for Heroes of Hammerwatch 2. Patches are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent patch at the top.

Version History

Build 117 (Second Patch) (Source)

Released: January 17, 2025

Summary

This patch focused primarily on bug fixes, particularly in multiplayer, and addressed several exploits.

Additions

• Added player level display to the multiplayer HUD.
• Added a sound option to disable the combo sound loop.
• Added a game option to adjust the opacity of multiplayer names.
• Added missing combo descriptions to the Library menu.
• Added confirmation prompts for exiting the game and abandoning a run.

Changes

• Thunderbird: No longer damages players upon spawning.
• Picking a combo at the Library now correctly awards the corresponding achievement if not already obtained.

Fixes

• Fixed a bug where mission selections in multiplayer could persist in a player's single-player town.
• Fixed exploits related to resuming a run.
• Fixed a bug where resuming a run could spawn the player in the previous level with broken elements.
• Fixed a bug where multiplayer clients could build structures based on the host's unlocks.
• Fixed a bug where multiplayer clients could create characters based on the host's class unlocks.
• Fixed a bug where clients could sometimes take trinkets intended for the host.
• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck behind the gate during the Shadow Face boss fight.
• Fixed several minor issues in the Courts act.

Future Plans

The developers have stated they are currently prioritizing the following based on player feedback:

Multiplayer Connectivity

Addressing connection issues.

Save Profiles & Steam Cloud

Implementing save profiles with Steam Cloud support.

Modding Support

Introducing modding support, starting with translations.

New Game+ Curse System Redesign

Reworking the curse system to offer a better risk/reward dynamic, rather than being solely tied to enemy attacks.

Build 115 (First Patch) (Source)

Released: January 15, 2025

Summary

This patch focused on quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and some balance adjustments.

Additions

• Added a graphical option to disable wind animations on foliage.
• Added a UI scale option.
• Added an option for a larger crosshair.
• Added the Rings of Resistance trinket set.
• Added evasion to Cult Assassins and Skeleton Crawlers in New Game+.

Changes

• Accomplishments:
  • Kill Elites: Fixed tracking.
  • Combo Accomplishment: Lowered requirements for the highest tier.
  • Accomplishment tooltips now correctly display awarded items.
• Tab Overlay: Now displays the New Game+ level.
• Server List: Now displays the NG+ level and region of the game.
• Paladin:
  • Lay on Hands: Fixed the skill's size reduction when using Cleansing Touch.
• Tavern:
  • Soul Anguish: Lowered mana leech.
• Cooldowns:
  • Reduced cooldown on Wizard's Haste and Meteor Shower, Sorcerer's Firewall, Rogue's Poison Cloud, and Paladin's Judgement.
  • Increased cooldown on Warrior's Totem.
• Multiplayer: Applied a tentative fix for town progress loss in rare cases when hosting. This will help identify the issue further.

Fixes

• Fixed overlapping text issues on the character selection screen.
• Fixed empty effects appearing in the Effects tab of the Player Menu.
• Fixed icons for the Closed Circuit trinket and Paladin's Inner Flames skill.