Games Farm and Grindstone are excited to announce that the world’s most iconic fantasy hero is heading to the frozen wastes of Hel. On April 9, 2026, the Conan the Barbarian DLC will officially launch for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, bringing a legendary new warrior, a treacherous new realm, alongside a free game update offering local co-op on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
“Hither came Conan, the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandalled feet.”
The Cimmerian Cometh
In Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, Conan arrives as a force of pure battlefield dominance. His combat style is defined by momentum and aggression, centered around his unique Triumph mechanic. By defeating enemies, Conan builds Triumph stacks that allow him to shrug off incoming damage, turning him into an unstoppable juggernaut. With the Born in Battle trait granting elevated critical lethality and the Ram Dash allowing him to plow through enemy ranks, Conan is a slayer without equal.
Players can master three distinct Paths of Legend through his sub-classes:
King of Aquilonia: A heavy great sword wielder focused on raw power, devastating cleaves, and punishing dashes.
Stygian Gladiator: A defensive powerhouse utilizing a sword-and-shield to stun enemies and scale survivability with every Triumph stack.
Zamorian Rogue: A lightning-fast dual-wielder who converts Triumph into evasive mobility and endless dash charges.
Explore the Sands of Stygia
The DLC expands the world of Jotunnslayer with Conan’s own realm of Stygia. This sun-scorched, hostile environment introduces unique visibility challenges and illusion-driven threats. Players must navigate ancient ruins guarded by necromantic forces to uncover powerful relics. Waiting at the heart of the waste is a new nightmare: the Undead Jotunn, an ancient Stygian wizard-king who uses forbidden magic and deceptive attack patterns to control the battlefield.
The God of Fate
Launching alongside the DLC is a major game update that introduces the God of Fate. This new deity offers a high-stakes risk-and-reward blessing system. By investing in Fate, players generate symbols that determine their rewards—ranging from massive gold bursts and resource boosts to run-defining power spikes. But be warned: Fate is fickle, and greedy players may find their luck running dry.
Local Co-op - Free update for all players
Alongside the DLC, Local Co-op launches as a FREE UPDATE.
Built and refined based on your playtest feedback, co-op is designed for shared chaos without slowing down the pace of combat.
Key features:
- two-player shared runs
- alternating level-up choices to keep a fast flow
- expanded build synergy across classes and gods
- adjusted active skill slots to preserve balance
- drop-in assistance - host retains progression
It’s a different tactical experience - more coordination, more combo potential, more battlefield moments.
About Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike, horde-survivor game with top-notch graphics. Choose one of the damned heroes and attempt to pass the Gods' test by fighting your way through waves of mythical adversaries.
If you succeed in all the trials, you will become the chosen Jotunnslayer.