Great news for Action RPG and roguelike fans! In a rare and incredibly welcome turn of events for the gaming world, developer Rogue Snail and publisher Mad Mushroom have announced that Hell Clock is arriving early.
The game’s highly anticipated debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside its massive first expansion, Cursed War, has had its release date moved forward to July 9th.
Originally scheduled for July 14th after shifting away from a June window to avoid conflicting with Path of Exile, the team has confirmed the game and its major 2.0 overhaul are locked, loaded, and ready ahead of schedule.
Check out the brand-new developer gameplay walkthrough trailer below to see exactly what’s waiting for you in the depths:
What is Hell Clock? An “Exile-like” Roguelike with Historical Bite
If you haven’t yet experienced Hell Clock on PC, you are missing out on one of the most uniquely atmospheric indie ARPGs on the market. Described by the developers as an “Exile-like” roguelite, it masterfully blends the complex build depth and fast-paced isometric hacking-and-slashing of Path of Exile or Diablo with the high-stakes, run-based loop of a roguelike.
What truly sets Hell Clock apart, however, is its narrative. Created by an all-Brazilian dev team, the game is a dark fantasy retelling of real, tragic Brazilian history.
- The Base Game: Set during the late 19th-century War of Canudos, you play as the warrior Pajeú, battling through a nightmarish, undead-infested version of Purgatory and Hell to rescue the soul of his spiritual leader.
- The Gameplay Twist: Pajeú’s magical Hell Clock is constantly ticking down, strictly limiting the time you can spend in the depths during each run. You must balance the risk of diving deeper for epic loot against the literal clock fading away.
What’s Coming in the Cursed War Expansion?
Launching simultaneously on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, the Cursed War expansion expands the universe significantly. Acting as a prequel story, it explores Pajeú’s origins during the harrowing Paraguayan War (1864–1870).
Here is a breakdown of the new features players can look forward to on July 9th:
| Feature | Description |
| All-New Story Act | A brand new prequel campaign act taking players to a dark fantasy twist on the Paraguayan War. |
| Fresh Biomes & Maps | Over 10 terrifying new environments to fight through, including Swamps, Blood Rivers, and the Campo Grande. |
| Devastating New Skills | A slew of fresh abilities to experiment with, expanding the game’s already deep build synergy. |
| Brutal Boss Fights | Face off against some of the most challenging and mettle-testing bosses Rogue Snail has ever designed. |
| Endless Nightmares Mode | A brand-new endgame system featuring randomised, scaling-difficulty dungeons to truly push your builds to the absolute limit. |
| Ascension 1.0 | The game’s full roguelike Ascension mode officially leaves beta, offering highly customizable difficulty modifiers. |
Join the “Race to Hell” Contest
To celebrate the massive launch, Rogue Snail has also announced the Hell Clock: Race to Hell contest. If you are a streamer or content creator, you can compete to be the very first player to clear Tier 9 of the new Endless Nightmares endgame mode. The prize? A top-tier Starforge Systems gaming PC featuring a stunning, custom-designed Hell Clock art case. Head over to the official Hell Clock Discord server for full rules and registration details.
Grab a Discount on PC Now
If you want a head start before the console crowd arrives next week, PC players can currently grab the base game on Steam with a hefty 40% discount ahead of the 2.0 rollout.
Whether you are looking to dive into Purgatory on your couch via PS5 and Xbox, or gear up for the prequel on Steam, set your watch: the Hell Clock strikes on July 9th.
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