Halls of Torment Launches on Consoles October 28th with Major New Content

Fans of challenging action roguelikes have a big date to mark on their calendars: Chasing Carrots, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Halls of Torment, has announced that the game will officially launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 28th. This highly anticipated console debut will arrive alongside two significant content drops for all platforms: the free Bardcore update and the premium The Boglands DLC.

Halls of Torment has already achieved 'overwhelmingly positive' status on PC, boasting a 95% positive rating based on over 25,000 user reviews on Steam. To give console players a taste of the action, a demo is already available on PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

Bardcore Update Brings New Bard and More

The free Bardcore update aims to enrich the core game experience for all players, introducing a charismatic new character and a host of other additions:

• A new playable character: The Bard, ready to sing their way through hordes of monsters.
• Six new abilities specifically designed for The Bard.
• Six new endgame artifacts to chase for those high-level runs.
• Three new, atmospheric music tracks to enhance the gameplay.
• Over 20 new quests, offering fresh challenges and rewards.
• A manual level-up feature, giving players more control over their character progression.

The Boglands DLC Introduces a New Region and Heroes

For those looking for an even deeper dive, The Boglands DLC offers a completely new environment and additional playable characters, expanding the game's replayability:

• A brand-new, foreboding location: The Boglands. This murky swamp is teeming with grotesque insects, restless spirits, and ancient, walking trees.
• A unique twist on objectives: victory in The Boglands is determined by the number of enemies defeated, rather than mere survival time.
• Two new playable heroes: The Hag, who can summon aggressive plant allies, and The Alchemist, who wields explosive vials with various potent effects.
• Six new artifacts to discover and integrate into your builds.
• Over 70 new quests, providing extensive new content to explore.
• An array of new abilities and gear to further customize your playstyle.
• The introduction of the earth element and a decay mechanic, adding new strategic layers.
• Many new blessings, properties, and other enhancements to character builds.

With its proven track record on PC and this substantial content release, October 28th is shaping up to be a momentous day for Halls of Torment. Both new players on consoles and existing fans will have plenty of fresh challenges and exciting new ways to play this acclaimed action roguelike.