News: Hell Clock - Cursed War Expansion Hits Consoles & PC on June 2nd
Hell Clock, the standout Exile-like roguelike Action RPG from Rogue Snail and Mad Mushroom, is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 2, 2026. Simultaneously, the game’s first major expansion, Cursed War, will launch across Steam and consoles. Announced during the Wishlisted Expo, the expansion builds on the base game’s dark fantasy retelling of Brazil’s late 19th century War of Canudos. Players control Pajeu, descending into Purgatory and Hell with the magical Hell Clock limiting time spent in the depths while reviving him upon death. The core experience blends deep ARPG loot and buildcrafting with roguelike speed, featuring Blessed Gear, Unique Relics, and powerful Skills to battle demons drawn from Brazil’s past, present, and future.
The Cursed War expansion adds a new Story Act exploring Pajeu’s past as a soldier during the Paraguayan War (1864-1870), a prequel to the base game’s events around Canudos. It introduces over 10 new environments and biomes such as Swamp, Blood River, and Campo Grande for players to fight through. New content includes a slew of additional Skills for devastating builds, dozens of new Relics, and mettle-testing boss fights in fresh areas—some of the toughest yet. Endgame systems are enhanced with Endless Nightmares and the full version of Ascension, extending replayability and build optimization significantly. Steam store details confirm the base game’s three-act campaign, endgame Ascension, Relic Imbuing/Corrupting mechanics, and multiple difficulty modes like Relaxed and Hardcore, all of which the expansion enriches while continuing the theme of resilience against historical oppression in a dark fantasy lens.
Developer feedback highlights strong reception from ARPG and roguelike fans since the base game’s July 22, 2025 Steam launch. CEO and Creative Director Mark Venturelli noted the team’s drive to expand Pajeu’s story, eager for console players’ reactions. Hell Clock: Cursed War continues the tradition of weaving real Brazilian history into gameplay, offering another chance to rewrite dark chapters through fast-paced dungeon crawling and inhuman power growth. Blast through dungeons as the Hell Clock ticks—console and PC players can prepare for this major update dropping June 2, 2026 for all platforms.