Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is a strategy roguelike that challenges players to craft elaborate defenses against relentless orc invasions. With dynamic maps, evolving traps, and cooperative gameplay, it’s the most ambitious entry in the series yet. Stay up to date with the latest news, updates, and developer insights below.
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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap – Latest News & Updates
2025
May 3
⚫ Robot Entertainment launches the Gnomecoming update, now live! This content drop introduces the Gnome Balloonist, a clever utility that expands ceiling trap placement options. Also included:
- Rift Surges – Temporary boosts that amplify trap damage during intense waves
- Kobold Mounds – Enemy-spawning hazards that add chaos to your defensive strategy
- Orc Eater – A new organic trap that feasts on enemies for passive resource gain
- Resort Canal – A vibrant new map packed with strategic chokepoints
👉 Read more: Gnomecoming Update (LIVE NOW) - New Content & More! (Steam)
April 19
⚫ In a bold social media tease, Robot Entertainment hints at a major update arriving early May. Featuring a tropical, vacation-themed image and the tagline “SOUND THE SIRENS!”, the post promises an “all-inclusive orc-slaughtering vacation package.” Expect new traps, enemies, and a map dripping with resort-style mayhem.
March 26
⚫ The Arcane Update is now live, infusing Deathtrap with magical mayhem. Highlights include:
- War Mage – A new playable hero specializing in elemental trap synergy
- Remixed Maps – Fresh layouts for fan-favorite locations
- New Traps & Enemies – Including a spellcasting foe that disrupts your setups
👉 Read more: Arcane Update (LIVE NOW) - New War Mage, Traps, Maps, & More! (Steam)
March 5
⚫ Patch 1.0.12 delivers critical stability fixes and gameplay refinements. Key improvements:
- Crash fixes for trap placement, startup, multiplayer disconnects, and Xbox-specific bugs
- Corrected behavior for Swinging Mace and Molten Gold traps
- Better visual feedback for poison clouds and freeze effects
- Adjusted enemy AI for Ghostfang, Kobold Sappers, and pathing logic
February 7
⚫ Patch 1.0.9 rolls out major quality-of-life upgrades:
- Rift Barricade – A durable new trap that powers adjacent defenses (costs rune coins)
- Thread Reroll System – Spend rune coins to skip or reroll Threads, with scaling costs per mission
- Overhauled Thread balance: Removed mutual exclusivity from several, buffed underused options, and reclassified Double Wide as a Cursed Thread
February 1
⚫ Patch 1.0.8 addresses top community requests:
- Increase difficulty without beating the final boss
- Option to hide damage numbers in settings
- Improved onboarding for new players
- Enhanced HUD clarity, NPC notifications, and social menu access during mission select
January 28
⚫ Post-launch roadmap revealed: Robot Entertainment confirms free updates throughout 2025, including new heroes, maps, enemies, and systems. War Mages, unique orc variants, and expanded co-op mechanics are all on the horizon.
2024
July 17
⚫ Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap officially announced for 2025 release. This next-gen entry brings:
- Four-player co-op support
- Roguelite progression with randomized buffs/debuffs
- Dynamic environmental conditions (weather, time of day)
- Choice-driven gameplay: push forward for stacking bonuses or retreat to the hub for permanent upgrades
