Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Update Revealed

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an exciting strategy roguelike where you construct elaborate defenses to fend off relentless waves of orcs. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game!

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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap News

2025

May 3

⚫︎ Robot Entertainment has launched the thrilling "Gnomecoming" update for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. This update introduces the Gnome Balloonist, which expands ceiling trap options, and Rift Surges that amplify trap damage. Players can also encounter new Kobold Mounds, spawning enemy waves, along with the organic Orc Eater trap and the Resort Canal map.

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

April 19

⚫︎ Robot Entertainment teased a new update for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap via a vibrant, vacation-themed social media post with the caption, "SOUND THE SIRENS!" Dubbed an "all-inclusive orc-slaughtering vacation package," this update is slated for 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 for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, injecting magical elements into the gameplay. This major update introduces the War Mage as a new playable character, along with remixed maps, innovative traps, and a formidable new enemy to challenge your defenses.

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

March 5

⚫︎ Patch 1.0.12 for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is now available, featuring extensive crash fixes, gameplay adjustments, and quality-of-life enhancements. This update tackles various crash issues, including those related to trap placement, game startup, multiplayer disconnections, and Xbox-specific glitches.

Significant gameplay fixes include adjustments to the Swinging Mace and Molten Gold traps, correct stacking for Threads like Giant Morningstar, and enhancements to visual and status effects for elements like poison clouds and Freeze Death. Enemy behavior has been rebalanced, affecting Ghostfang, Kobold Sappers, 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 for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap introduces gameplay improvements, new mechanics, and bug fixes. A new Rift Barricade trap enhances durability and powers up nearby traps at the expense of rune coins.

The Thread mechanics have been revamped, allowing players to spend rune coins to reroll or skip Thread choices, with costs that scale and reset per mission. The Thread system has seen overall rebalancing, with many Threads combined and buffed, removal of mutual exclusivity from several, and "Double Wide" reclassified 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 for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap has been released, addressing a range of bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback.

Notable fixes include crash resolutions, improved lobby visibility, and corrections to ability descriptions. Quality-of-life updates now include the ability to increase difficulty without defeating the final boss, an option to hide damage numbers, and enhanced onboarding experiences for new players. Additional features encompass improved HUD elements, NPC notifications, and easier access to the social menu from the mission select screen.

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

⚫︎ Following the launch of Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, developers have outlined a roadmap of free content updates, including 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 fresh addition to the beloved tower defense series, set for a 2025 release. Deathtrap enhances the series' signature blend of humor and chaotic trap-based combat with new four-player co-op and roguelite mechanics.

The game introduces randomized buffs and debuffs affecting heroes, traps, weapons, stats, and levels, along with dynamic conditions such as changing weather and time of day. Players can choose to keep battling orc waves for stacking bonuses or retreat to a central hub for permanent upgrades.

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