In Hellforged you must survive bullet-hell, as you battle through hordes of enemies to secure the most valuable and useful loot for extraction. The further you push, the better the rewards – but the risk is real as if you fall in combat then you lose it all! During the Golden Joystick Awards it was revealed that your Early Access journey will begin on January 18, 2027, as well as confirming some key features.
There will initially be four classes to choose from when Early Access launches – Paladin, Dark Elf Mage, and Arrok Hunter that have already been seen in the demo, plus a brand new melee-focused Orc Slayer. Each of these heroes have their own unique combinations of abilities, and you can shape your build as you progress through a run to best match your playstyle while upgrading their gear with modifiers you discover.
Alongside the existing Undercrypt map, you can explore fresh locations Forsaken Reach and Thornvale, with each having multiple variants to give diversity to your experience. Watch out for unique items that drop when you complete their challenges, while gathering gems to unlock extra bonuses for your gear and scrolls to further rank up your abilities.
Between runs, you can spend your time wisely to develop your heroes with the proceeds of your previous extractions, before using the Arsenal to build the deck for your next run by choosing the upgrades and abilities that will drop during your next heist. Forge your path to victory, and you can become the master of chaos to break the Blackpyre.
Hellforged Early Access unleashes on January 18, 2027, but you can wishlist it now on Steam to stay up to date with the latest announcements, and try out the demo for a taste of the chaos to come.
