Action RPG fans, synchronise your watches. The diabolical, fast-paced roguelike ARPG Hell Clock finally has an official console release date. Developers Rogue Snail and publisher Mad Mushroom have announced that the highly acclaimed “Exile-like” will officially launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 14, 2026.

But that’s not all. In a massive double-drop, the game’s highly anticipated first major expansion, Cursed War, is launching on the exact same day across consoles and Steam.

If you’ve been waiting to take this dark, historical hack-and-slash on the go or to your living room setup, your time has officially come.

What is Hell Clock?

For the uninitiated, Hell Clock took the PC gaming world by storm with its unique premise and breakneck speed. Billed as a love letter to Path of Exile and Diablo, but packed into digestible, high-octane roguelike runs, the game is a dark fantasy reimagining of 19th-century Brazilian history—specifically the War of Canudos.

You play as Pajeú, a warrior trapped in a cursed purgatory, battling hordes of undead oppressors and demons. The catch? The literal “Hell Clock” is always ticking. You have to balance the risk of diving deeper for legendary loot against a strict time limit, crafting unstoppable builds from ancient relics and blessings before your time runs out.

With an “Overwhelmingly Positive” community reception on Steam, it’s safe to say console players are in for an absolute treat.

Welcome to the ‘Cursed War’ Expansion

The console launch isn’t just a simple port; it’s arriving alongside Cursed War, a major expansion that expands the lore and takes players into the grim horrors of the war in Paraguay.

The expansion is set to dramatically shake up the meta by introducing six brand-new skills to help you tear through the forces of Hell. Here is a sneak peek at what you’ll be adding to your arsenal:

• Tupã’s Wrath: The ultimate ARPG “Spark” style skill. Zero aiming required—just flood the entire screen with chaotic, bouncing projectiles.
• Jaguar Spear: A long-reach melee skill that pierces straight through enemy lines, perfect for crowd control.
• Lead Sermon: Fires electrified projectiles that bounce between targets. Better yet, reloading brings a whole new “sermon” of destruction to your foes.
• Holy Fire: A classic fireball archetype. Scale up your projectiles to ignite the screen and watch the demons burn.
• Cilada: A tactical trap skill that immobilises enemies, inflicts severe debuffs, and sets them up for massive bleed damage.
• Carcará Dive: Leap high into the air and slam down, dealing massive fire impact damage. It’s fantastic for both high mobility and heavy burst damage.

Mark Your Calendars

Whether you’re a hardcore Path of Exile veteran looking for a fresh, snappy alternative or a roguelike fanatic who loves the adrenaline of Hades, Hell Clock is tailoring itself to be a must-play this summer.

Get ready to race against time. Hell Clock and the Cursed War expansion drop on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on July 14, 2026.

Are you ready to face the demons of the past? Let us know in the comments below which build you’ll be crafting first!

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