Summary
- A new patch allows players in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 to change names/appearances mid-game, enhancing customization.
- The Build 119 update added a magic mirror, offering new hair colors/jaw shapes for a small fee.
- Quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and multiplayer options enrich the gaming experience.
Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 players can now change their characters' names and appearances in the middle of a game, thanks to a recent update. The roguelite RPG already featured extensive customization, thanks to a variety of class skill trees, enchantable weapons, and its town-building feature, but character design was previously only an option at the start of the game. Heroes of Hammerwatch 2's sixth patch in less than a month changes that.
The team at Crackshell has kept busy in the weeks since their latest game's January 14 release. Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 received two updates just days after launch and has since seen four more, with some coming out on back-to-back days. While many of these patches have focused on bug fixes, the latest one brings a convenient new feature for players who decide they want to change the way their character looks after starting the game.
Heroes of Hammerwatch 2: How to Get All Characters
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Build 119, released on January 29, added a magic mirror to the Guild Hall that players can use to change their character's appearance and name. Users must build the Guild Hall before unlocking Heroes of Hammerwatch 2's blacksmith and other town content anyway, so the option will become available fairly early on in the game. The customization isn't free, but it doesn't cost much to use, either, so it likely won't take much grinding to be able to take advantage of the new feature. The update brings two new hair colors and different jaw shapes to the character creator, which could make the magic mirror even more convenient for people in the middle of a playthrough.
In addition to the character customization option, the sixth Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 patch brings a handful of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. Notably, Whirlwind and Flamespray attacks are now more consistent in their damage. Paladin was already one of the best starting classes for Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 players, so an improved Whirlwind will be a welcome change for anyone using a two-handed ax Paladin build. Some additional dungeon features will also now show up on the mini-map after players use them, which makes navigating the world a bit more approachable.
The update also brings some multiplayer conveniences, like being able to change the color of other players' markers or turn them off entirely. Given the recent string of updates, this also likely isn't the last patch fans will get before long. With so many improvements coming out so quickly, gamers interested in roguelikes and roguelites with dynamic gameplay may want to keep their eyes on Heroes of Hammerwatch 2.
Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 Build 123 Patch Notes
- Added character customization to the Guild Hall
- Minimap now shows when some more dungeon features (Traveling Cook, Shady Trader, Trinket Shop, Imp, etc) have been used
- Changed minimap icons of valuables, materials and equipment
- Serverlist now displays some information about level of characters in a lobby
- Added game option Multiplayer Game Marker to be able to turn off and change the color of the markers below other players
- Added 2 hair colors and some more feminine jaw shapes
- Fixed AoE player skills being inconsistent in dealing damage as a client in multiplayer (Entangle, Firewall, Glyphs, etc)
- Fixed Masonry Chisel trinket and Apothecary's Supplies trinket set descriptions
- Fixed Wicked Hooks trinket breaking when attuned
- Lowered Rogue's Grenade mana cost to match description
- Fixed Whirlwind & Flamespray dealing inconsistent damage
- Fixed issue where a player wouldn't get a NG+ increase if the mission played was higher than his max
- Fixed shadow curse removal stat not counting curse removed by Imp
- Fixed Magic Shop mission loadout displaying as empty even though it had something selected
- Removed indestructible firewood stack from high level town square prefabs
- Added player classes to Coop HUD
- Fixed level announce text not properly being centered on some boss levels
- Fixed issue where free skillpoints didnt show in playermenu when there were no free attribute points
- Combo: None now shows as picked at Library
- Fixed some more strings not being changeable by translations
- Class promotion UI can now be closed by X in corner
- At the magic mirror in the Guild Hall you can now change the name and look of your character for a small fee.
- Released
- January 14, 2025
- Developer(s)
- Crackshell
- Publisher(s)
- Crackshell
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Franchise
- Hammerwatch
WHERE TO PLAY
Embark on a new adventure in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2.
A rogue-lite action-rpg brimming with randomly generated levels, deep customization, and rich persistent progression. Battle your way through the perilous Dark Citadel, collecting powerful equipment and trinkets that unlock game-changing upgrades and abilities. This unique mix of permanent equipment in the style of action-rpgs along with run defining rewards from its rogue-lite roots results in a compelling experience where you are sure to get something new out of every run, always progressing in some way, with no two runs the same.
Return from your expeditions to upgrade your town, enchant gear, and unlock new upgrades for your character. Build a thriving hub to support your adventures and shape your play style in countless ways.
And when you've conquered the Citadel, the challenge isn't over — New Game+ offers endless progression, tougher enemies, and ever more powerful rewards to keep the adventure alive.
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Roguelike, 2D
- Platform(s)
- PC
