Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Update Unveiled

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an engaging strategy roguelike where you craft elaborate defenses to fend off relentless orc invasions. Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this thrilling game!

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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap News

2025

May 3

⚫︎ Robot Entertainment has rolled out the exciting “Gnomecoming” update for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, introducing the innovative Gnome Balloonist for enhanced ceiling trap capabilities, Rift Surges to amplify trap damage, and Kobold Mounds spawning waves of foes. This update also features the new Orc Eater organic trap and the Resort Canal map, adding fresh strategic elements to your gameplay experience.

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

April 19

⚫︎ Robot Entertainment teased an upcoming content update for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap with a vibrant, vacation-themed social media post captioned, “SOUND THE SIRENS!” This eagerly awaited “all-inclusive orc-slaughtering vacation package” is slated 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 infused Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap with magical new content, including the playable War Mage, remixed maps, inventive traps, and a challenging new enemy. This major update promises to revitalize your defensive strategies and keep you on your toes.

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 released, delivering a comprehensive set of crash fixes, gameplay tweaks, and quality-of-life enhancements. This update addresses critical issues like trap placement errors, game startup crashes, and multiplayer disconnection problems, along with Xbox-specific bugs. Key gameplay fixes include improved trap behavior for the Swinging Mace and Molten Gold, better stacking for Threads like Giant Morningstar, and enhanced visual and status effects for elements such as 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 improvements and new mechanics to Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. The new Rift Barricade trap adds a high-durability option that boosts adjacent traps at the cost of rune coins. The Thread system has been revamped, allowing players to reroll or skip Thread choices for a fee, with costs resetting each mission. The overall Thread mechanics have been rebalanced, enhancing many Threads, eliminating 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 for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap brings a host of bug fixes, balance tweaks, and quality-of-life updates, driven by community feedback. Notable improvements include crash resolutions, corrected lobby visibility, and refined ability descriptions. Players can now increase difficulty without defeating the final boss, hide damage numbers, and enjoy enhanced onboarding experiences for new profiles. Additional enhancements include better HUD elements, NPC notifications, and improved social menu access within 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

⚫︎ Post-launch, the developers unveiled an exciting roadmap of free content updates for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, featuring new characters, maps, enemies, features, and game systems to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.

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 new addition to the beloved tower defense series, slated for release in 2025. This iteration expands on the series' signature blend of humor and chaotic trap-based combat, introducing four-player co-op and roguelite elements. Players will encounter randomized buffs and debuffs affecting heroes, traps, weapons, stats, and levels, alongside dynamic conditions such as changing weather and time of day. Choose to continue battling orcs 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)