2026-09-11 18:03 UTC · Community Announcements · Spicy Koala
The Dealer has dealt a new hand. Join the devs as we play through Update v0.1 and talk about what's new; the new loadout system, Blessings and Enchantments, autosaves between stages, gameplay tweaks, and much more! Join our livestream here!Read the full patch notes here.
2026-09-09 10:19 UTC · Community Announcements · Cheeseness
Note: 7035 shipped with minor issues we wanted to get hotfixes out for. This post has been updated to include changes up to 7039, including a fix for shop purchase related token progression and the upgrades CTA being visible when it shouldn't be.Our first update has landed. You can read more about the key items such as the new loadout system, autosaves between combat stages, and balancing tweaks over in the Loading & Loadout update post, but if you're just keen on the changelog, you can find it below!As always, a very big thanks to everybody who reported issues or suggested improvements. We've
2026-09-09 10:18 UTC · Community Announcements · Cheeseness
In the time since our last patch, we've been working on a larger update that we're excited to finally share. In addition to our usual tweaks and fixes, for which you can find a full changelog for in our patch notes post, this update includes some new features that we'll dive into in more detail below.Once again, a very big thanks to everybody who reported issues or suggested improvements!Loadout & Hero progressionThe big feature in today's update is a loadout system that allows starting Blessings and Enchantments to be equipped before the start of a run.Each Hero has their own set of loadout B
2026-08-26 11:35 UTC · Community Announcements · Cheeseness
They thought me banished, but still I hold onto the edges of reality.The journey has begun. Now that things have started to settle following the Early Access launch of Hand of Fate: Hordes, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your support, look at what we've accomplished over the past month, and share some details of what we're currently working on.In the time since launch, we've shipped a total of 7 patches (changelogs can be found in the Patch notes thread). We've been reading your feedback and have prioritised implementing some features as a result, including:Optional manual aim
2026-08-22 05:46 UTC · Community Announcements · Cheeseness
We're happy to announce that not only is Hand of Fate: Hordes fun to play on Steam Deck, but as of today has Valve's tick of approval and is Steam Deck and Steam Machine verified for the native Steam Linux Runtime. Here at Spitfire, we've been using Steam Decks for testing internally and for showing Hordes at events, where we and our players have been impressed by the Deck's ability to fulfill the role of a handheld PC. We've also been lucky enough to get our hands on a Steam Machine, which we've found good use for, including capturing gameplay footage for trailer production.If you've been pla
2026-08-14 13:31 UTC · GamingOnLinux
Hand of Fate: Hordes recently entered Early Access bringing some interesting story-telling, games of chance and deck-building to the bullet heaven genre. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/hand-of-fate-hordes-is-a-bullet-heaven-survivor-like-filled-with-story-telling-and-games-of-chance/
2026-08-04 06:13 UTC · Community Announcements · SKoyote
Note: 6666 shipped issues we wanted to get hotfixes out for. This post has been updated to include changes up to 6670, covering mistranlated labels for the Controls screen and persistent Goblin doppelganger minimap markers.It's patch time again! Build 6670 brings a number of miscellaneous fixes and quality-of-life improvements as we continue to review feedback and look towards larger updates outlined in our Roadmap post.Once again, a very big thanks to everybody who reported issues or suggested improvements. We've done our best to acknowledge you below, but there have been cases where we've fo
2026-07-31 17:43 UTC · Community Announcements · Spicy Koala
It's been just over a week since Hand of Fate: Hordes entered Early Access, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has jumped in, shared feedback, reported bugs, and left reviews. Your support has been incredible.Since launch, we've been hard at work addressing issues, improving stability, and prioritising your feedback. We want this to be a collaborative journey, and your input is already helping shape the future of Hand of Fate: Hordes.Today, we're excited to share our current roadmap and give you a glimpse at what's coming next. Alongside ongoing bug fixes and quality-of-life i
2026-07-30 07:03 UTC · Community Announcements · Cheeseness
Note: 6582 shipped with some issues we wanted to get hotfixes out for. This post has been updated to include changes up to 6592, covering a Mac crash on startup and several cases where markup could appear in upgrade and enchantment descriptions.It's time for another patch! One week out from launch, we've been able to roll up a number of fixes and quality-of-life improvements in build 6592.Our biggest thanks to everybody who reported issues or suggested improvements. We've done our best to acknowledge you below, but there have been cases where we've found and fixed things on our own before play
2026-07-24 08:41 UTC · Community Announcements · SKoyote
It's been a big couple of days. Thanks for your support and enthusiasm. Here's what we've been cooking in the meantime with your feedback. We're still reviewing and digesting the everything we've received so far, and we're looking forward to sharing next steps with you soon. Any AMDGPU users on Linux who are experiencing a crash on startup may need to use the following Steam launch option as a workaround (thanks to Thanatos for the suggestion!) -vulkanpresentmode=2 Patch Notes: Added magnet and power surge pickups that can drop when enemies are killed Updated "play suspend" state to prevent he
2026-07-22 10:29 UTC · Community Announcements · Spicy Koala
Step beyond the 13th Gate and survive the challenges laid out by the banished Dealer.Created by the original indie team behind the Hand of Fate series and featuring the return of Anthony Skordi as the iconic Dealer, Hand of Fate: Hordes is available NOW in Steam Early Access.Combining fast-paced survivor-like combat with strategic deckbuilding and the dark fantasy world of Hand of Fate, every run is shaped by the choices you make.Prepare for the Dealer's New GameBeyond the 13th Gate, you are imprisoned within the Shadow Vaults, where the banished Dealer has devised a new game for your demise.C
2026-07-22 04:26 UTC · Community Announcements · Spicy Koala
The Dealer has returned, the cards are waiting, and Hand of Fate: Hordes enters Steam Early Access tomorrow - 22 July 2026.Check the global launch times above to see when the 13th Gate opens in your region.Created by the original indie designers of Hand of Fate and starring Anthony Skordi once again as the Dealer, Hordes combines fast-paced bullet heaven combat with strategic deckbuilding and story.Prepare for the Dealer’s New GameBeyond the 13th Gate, you are imprisoned within the Shadow Vaults, where the banished Dealer has devised a new game for your demise.Choose from four distinct heroes:
2026-07-17 20:20 UTC · Community Announcements · Spicy Koala
We had an incredible time showcasing Hand of Fate: Hordes at Queensland Game Fest during June.It was fantastic to meet players, share the game and watch people step beyond the 13th Gate for themselves. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to play, speak with the team and share their thoughts.Take a look at some of the highlights from the show:Hand of Fate: Hordes enters Steam Early Access on 22 July.With Early Access now just days away, we cannot wait for everyone else to begin their journey.Master four distinct heroes, build the deck that shapes your journey and face the deadly challenges dev
2026-06-11 02:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Cheeseness
Hand of Fate: Hordes now has a new name and release date, and the game is shaping up for its Early Access launch next month. Our Creative Director, Cade is taking a short break from wrangling goblins to answer your questions about Hordes, Hand of Fate, and game development.Join us in Discord tomorrow for a live Q&A at 9AM AEST (2300 UTC, or 4PM PDT).Hope to see you there!
2026-06-10 15:05 UTC · GamingOnLinux
Hand of Fate: Hordes (originally titled Hordes of Fate: A Hand of Fate Adventure) is now set to enter Early Access on July 22nd. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/dark-fantasy-bullet-heaven-auto-shooter-hand-of-fate-hordes-arrives-july-22nd/
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