Orcs Must Die! Unveils Deathtrap Feature

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an exhilarating strategy roguelike where players construct elaborate defenses to fend off relentless orc hordes. Stay updated with the latest news and developments in the game!

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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap News

2025

May 3

⚫︎ Robot Entertainment has launched the exciting “Gnomecoming” update for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. This update introduces the Gnome Balloonist, enhancing your ceiling trap capabilities, and Rift Surges that amplify trap damage. Additionally, Kobold Mounds now spawn waves of enemies, while the new organic trap, the Orc Eater, and the fresh Resort Canal map add even more variety to your defensive strategies.

Read more: Gnomecoming Update (LIVE NOW) - New Content & More! (Steam)

April 19

⚫︎ Robot Entertainment has tantalized fans with a glimpse of a new content update through a vibrant, vacation-themed social media post. Captioned with “SOUND THE SIRENS!”, the teaser promises 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 been unleashed by Robot Entertainment, infusing Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap with a magical flair. This significant update introduces the new playable War Mage, revamped maps, innovative traps, and a formidable new enemy designed to challenge your defensive tactics.

Read more: Arcane Update (LIVE NOW) - New War Mage, Traps, Maps, & More! (Steam)

March 5

⚫︎ Patch 1.0.12 for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap has been rolled out, addressing numerous crash issues, refining gameplay mechanics, and enhancing quality of life. This patch fixes crashes related to trap placement, game startup, multiplayer disconnections, and specific Xbox bugs. Key gameplay adjustments include improved trap behaviors for the Swinging Mace and Molten Gold, corrected stacking for Threads like Giant Morningstar, and enhanced visual and status effects for poison clouds and Freeze Death. Enemy behavior and AI pathing have also been fine-tuned for a smoother experience.

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 enhancements and new mechanics to Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. Players can now utilize the new Rift Barricade trap, which offers high durability and the ability to power up nearby traps at the cost of rune coins. The Thread system has been overhauled, allowing players to reroll or skip Thread choices using rune coins, with scaling costs that reset per mission. Many Threads have been combined and buffed, removing mutual exclusivity and reclassifying “Double Wide” as a Cursed Thread.

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 has been released, bringing a host of bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life enhancements based on community feedback. Notable fixes include resolving crashes, improving lobby visibility, and correcting ability descriptions. Quality-of-life updates enable players to increase difficulty without defeating the final boss, hide damage numbers, and enjoy improved onboarding for new profiles. Additionally, the HUD elements, NPC notifications, and social menu access have been refined.

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

⚫︎ In the wake of Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap's launch, developers have outlined a roadmap of forthcoming free content updates. Players can look forward to new characters, maps, enemies, features, and game systems.

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, a thrilling addition to the beloved tower defense series, slated for release in 2025. Deathtrap expands on the franchise's hallmark blend of humor and chaotic trap-based combat, introducing four-player co-op and roguelite mechanics. The game will feature randomized buffs and debuffs for heroes, traps, weapons, stats, and levels, as well as dynamic conditions like changing weather and time of day. Players can choose to battle endless orc waves to accumulate stacking bonuses or retreat to a central hub for lasting upgrades.

Read more: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap to continue killing Orcs in 2025 with new co-op thrills and roguelite progression (Rock Paper Shotgun)