Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is a thrilling strategy roguelike where players construct elaborate defenses to fend off endless waves of orcs. Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this exciting game!
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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap News
2025
May 3
⚫︎ Robot Entertainment has unleashed the “Gnomecoming” update for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, bringing a wave of new content to the game. This update introduces the Gnome Balloonist, expanding ceiling trap options, and Rift Surges that amplify trap damage. Additionally, players will encounter Kobold Mounds spawning enemy waves, a new organic trap called the Orc Eater, and a fresh map, Resort Canal, to test their strategies.
Read more: Gnomecoming Update (LIVE NOW) - New Content & More! (Steam)
April 19
⚫︎ Robot Entertainment teased fans with a social media post showcasing a vibrant, vacation-themed setting, captioned “SOUND THE SIRENS!” This hints at an upcoming content update dubbed an “all-inclusive orc-slaughtering vacation package,” set to launch in early May 2025.
Read more: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Teases New Upcoming Content for Early May (Official Orcs Must Die! X Page)
March 26
⚫︎ The Arcane Update has arrived for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, infusing the game with magical elements. Players can now enjoy a new playable character, the War Mage, along with remixed maps, innovative traps, and a formidable new enemy to challenge their defenses.
Read more: Arcane Update (LIVE NOW) - New War Mage, Traps, Maps, & More! (Steam)
March 5
⚫︎ Patch 1.0.12 has been released for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, focusing on stability and gameplay enhancements. This patch includes numerous crash fixes, adjustments to trap behaviors like the Swinging Mace and Molten Gold, and improvements to visual and status effects. It also addresses issues related to enemy behavior and AI pathing.
Read more: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Patch 1.0.12 - Bug Fix and Gameplay Mega-Update (Official Orcs Must Die! Website)
February 7
⚫︎ Patch 1.0.9 introduces significant gameplay improvements to Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. Players can now use the new Rift Barricade trap, which offers high durability and enhances adjacent traps at the cost of rune coins. The Thread mechanics have been revamped, allowing rerolls or skips with escalating costs, and the overall Thread system has been rebalanced for a more dynamic experience.
Read more: Rift Barricades and Thread Rerolls are Coming to Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap's Patch 1.0.9 (Official Orcs Must Die! Website)
February 1
⚫︎ Patch 1.0.8 for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap brings a host of bug fixes, balance tweaks, and quality-of-life enhancements based on player feedback. Notable updates include crash resolutions, lobby visibility improvements, and adjustments to ability descriptions. Players can now adjust difficulty without defeating the final boss, hide damage numbers, and enjoy enhanced onboarding experiences for new profiles.
Read more: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Gets a New Update Addressing Major Player Feedback, Including Barricade Buffs (Official Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Twitter)
January 28
⚫︎ After the launch of Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, developers shared an exciting roadmap of upcoming free content updates. Expect new characters, maps, enemies, features, and game systems to keep the orc-slaying action fresh and engaging.
Read more: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is Getting New Maps, Orcs, and War Mages, as Revealed in Latest Post-Launch Snapshot (Steam)
2024
July 17
⚫︎ Robot Entertainment announced Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, the latest addition to the beloved tower defense series, set to launch in 2025. This new entry enhances the series' signature humor and chaotic trap-based combat with four-player co-op and roguelite mechanics. Players will experience randomized buffs and debuffs, dynamic conditions like weather changes, and the choice between continuing to battle or retreating for upgrades.
Read more: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap to continue killing Orcs in 2025 with new co-op thrills and roguelite progression (Rock Paper Shotgun)
