I feel the time is right to discuss what's upcoming for Hellcard. The recent streak of mostly quality-of-life and bug-fixing updates doesn't mean we are done with content. Quite the opposite, it means that we are working on something bigger ːArchduckː

Following the Rogue's footsteps, other classes will also receive new cards. We are talking about 10 to 15 new cards per class. Either featuring new mechanics or supplementing existing class mechanics in new ways.

The exact number is up in the air as we test concepts and ideas. We don't want to go for quantity over quality, adding filler enemies that don't bring anything interesting to the game.

If time allows we might add a new boss or miniboss.

Last but not least, the biggest update to come over the next couple of months is Bruja.

We tested many designs and while some were cool, the Blood Witch playing with terrible and vengeful powers felt the best. She also meshes great with the other classes.

Here you can see a concept of her default look...

... and a work-in-progress in-game look.

It will be paid DLC, although we aim at a reasonably low price. Bringing a whole fully voiced 5th class along with a hundred cards, AI companions, outfits, and more was something we didn't plan for in the original scope of the game. Still, we loved the concept and this was the only way we could bring her to the game.

We have been working on her for some time now and she is almost ready for closed beta - I will post a form for volunteers sometime soon. She will have unique mechanics, so there will be plenty to test and balance! Just as a sneak peek before I write a larger post focusing on her, here are two of her cards:
As always,
Stay Safe in Paper Dungeons ːarchduckː
Konstanty

We are back! It's been a moment since the last patch. We had plenty of overlapping holidays and a wedding in the team. While distracting this doesn't mean that no work was done, though. We mostly focused on stuff that won't be ready for some time. This update contains plenty of backend changes that will eventually facilitate that new content, even though they might not be visible to you during regular gameplay.

We also fixed a bunch of issues (including the infamous Arcane Wager issue).

In other news, the Korean translation is ready and we would love some feedback. We can't judge the translation quality because we don't have Korean speakers on the team, That's why we decided to add it to a beta branch first so we could get feedback and make sure the quality is fine before it goes live.

If you speak Korean and are willing to test the translation please head to the test branch and let us know your feedback either via the feedback widget, on Discord, or in this thread:

Here is how to access the beta branch: Right-click click game in the Steam library, and pick Properties. Go to the BETA tab. In the empty field, Enter the password "AbandonHopeAllYeWhoEnterHere" (without the quotes) and check it. You should get another branch option.


Version 1.0.240528 - 28 May 2024

• Balance: Arcane Wager now gives cards to all heroes (instead of only the player who played it) but gives mana only to the player who played it (instead of all heroes)
  
• The selected card will now move out of the way when targeting a monster under it
  
• Removed the counter of the Blighted endless modifier influence
  
• Fixed AI Master and AI Overlord
  
• Fixed Blighted torment tooltip showing wrong modifier value
  
• Fixed extra special characters showing in Unripe Banana and Grit influence tooltips
  
• Fixed Feedback Loop influence shooting 0-damage projectile when player damage was blocked
  
• Fixed UI size setting change card rewards exploits

As always,
Stay Safe In Paper Dungeons ːarchduckː
Konstanty