Halls of Torment for PS5 and Xbox Series launches October 28 alongside DLC ‘The Boglands’ and free update

Halls of Torment downloadable content “The Boglands,” free update “Bardcore,” and PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of the horde survival game will launch October 28, developer Chasing Carrots announced.

Halls of Torment first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on May 24, 2023, followed by a full release on September 24, 2024.

Here is an overview of the game and upcoming content, via Chasing Carrots:

■ About Halls of Torment

Inspired by Diablo and Vampire Survivors, Halls of Torment is a horde survival game with a pre-rendered aesthetic ripped straight from the halcyon days of the late 90s.

Choose your character and descend into the deadly Halls of Torment. Survive wave after wave of unholy horrors. Build up your strength with traits, abilities and items, growing your build as you plunge deeper into the abyss – and into the path of the Tormented Lords.

Since launch, Halls of Torment has amassed 28k “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam, making it one of the biggest “Survivor-likes” to date! With 30-minute runs, roguelike mechanics, infinite growth and a labyrinthine hellscape to explore, the game combines old and new into one highly addictive package.

Key Features

• A hoard survival game playable in addictive 30 minute runs.
• Roguelike mechanics with quest-based meta progression.
• Enormous range of characters, abilities and items to play with.
• Waves of enemies, unique bosses, and a labyrinthine world to explore.
• Experiment, strategize and find the best way forward.
• Old school pre-rendered art style inspired by the 90s.

Free Update “Bardcore” Features

• Enormous, highly anticipated free update!
• Introducing the long awaited new character: The Bard!
• Six new abilities!
• Six new endgame artifacts!
• Three metal music tracks with music selection per stage!
• Manual level ups!

■ About the Downloadable Content “The Boglands”

Beyond the cursed Halls lie the Boglands—a sunken realm of creeping roots, drowned spirits, and creatures that never died quite properly. This expansion for Halls of Torment opens a festering new frontier, introducing fresh heroes, mechanics, and challenges for those who believe they’ve tamed the torment.

This is the first downloadable content for Halls of Torment, and will be available for purchase on both PC and Console.

What Awaits in the Boglands

• A New Stage – Trudge through a slowing swamp teeming with insects, spirits, and ancient walking trees. Time is not your enemy here – survival is. Victory lies not in the grains in the hourglass, but in the piles of slain foes.
• Two New Heroes – The Crone summons twisted plant life to ensnare enemies and spread Decay, while The Alchemist hurls volatile mixtures imbued with elemental power – customizable for fire, ice, lightning, or earth.
• Over 50 New Quests – Earn rewards by experimenting with new mechanics, braving the Boglands, and mastering your tools.
• New Abilities and Gear – Unlock three new abilities and a dozen new items, designed to synergize with the Crone’s control and the Alchemist’s raw elemental creativity.
• Decay Mechanic and Earth Element – Unleash the new Earth element and apply Decay, a long-lasting, armor-cracking curse that softens even the toughest foes.
• Six New Artifacts – Customize your runs with powerful stage modifiers. Risk meets reward as these ancient objects twist the rules to your favor—or demise.
• More Traits. More Blessings. More Ways to Die – Expand your build potential with potion-focused blessings and new traits waiting to be uncovered.