Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap delivers thrilling strategy gameplay as you construct elaborate defenses against relentless orc hordes. Stay updated with the latest news and expansions for this action-packed roguelike.
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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap News
2025
May 3
Robot Entertainment's "Gnomecoming" update introduces game-changing features: the Gnome Balloonist expands ceiling trap capacity, Rift Surges amplify trap damage, and Kobold Mounds spawn enemy waves. Players can now deploy the Orc Eater plant trap and battle across the new Resort Canal map.
Read more: Gnomecoming Update (LIVE NOW) - New Content & More! (Steam)
April 19
Robot Entertainment teased an upcoming vacation-themed update via social media, hinting at an "all-inclusive orc-slaughtering experience." The "SOUND THE SIRENS!" post suggests tropical mayhem arriving in early May.
Read more: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Teases New Upcoming Content for Early May (Official Orcs Must Die! X Page)
March 26
The Arcane Update supercharges Deathtrap with mystical upgrades: a playable War Mage character, redesigned maps, inventive new traps, and a formidable enemy to challenge veteran strategists.
Read more: Arcane Update (LIVE NOW) - New War Mage, Traps, Maps, & More! (Steam)
March 5
Patch 1.0.12 delivers critical stability improvements, fixing crashes during trap placement and multiplayer sessions. Notable fixes include corrected Mace and Molten Gold trap behaviors, improved status effects, and balanced enemy AI for Ghostfang and Kobold Sappers.
Read more: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Patch 1.0.12 - Bug Fix and Gameplay Mega-Update (Official Orcs Must Die! Website)
February 7
Update 1.0.9 introduces the durable Rift Barricade trap while revolutionizing Thread mechanics. Players can now reroll Thread choices using rune coins, with rebalanced synergies and the reclassification of 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 implements community-requested improvements, including crash fixes, adjustable difficulty settings, and enhanced UI elements. The update also addresses barricade effectiveness and improves multiplayer lobby functionality.
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
Developers revealed an exciting post-launch roadmap featuring new War Mages, maps, enemy types, and gameplay systems—all coming as free updates.
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 this cooperative tower defense hybrid blending signature humor with roguelite progression. Deathtrap features randomized modifiers, dynamic conditions, and strategic choices between continuing for stacking bonuses or retreating 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)
