Read more about what’s new in the recently announced Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap.
Independent development and publishing studio Robot Entertainment this week announced Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, which will be released in early 2025 on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series X|S.
Now further details about the third-person shooter and trap defense game have been revealed.
In the new chapter of the series, players can fight alone or with up to four players in action-packed third-person gameplay. As brand new war mages, players will evolve through rogue progression and hone their unique skills to gut, burn, and destroy massive hordes of relentless orcs.
“We are thrilled to introduce the latest installment in the Orcs Must Die! franchise. Our goal has always been to push the boundaries of fun and creativity. With Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, we took on the challenge of renewing a thirteen-year-old franchise by listening closely to our fans and what they want,” said Patrick Hudson, co-founder and CEO of Robot Entertainment.
“We’ve stayed true to the classic chaotic action and lighthearted tone, while introducing four-player co-op, new and versatile heroes with unique abilities, expanded level variety, and new ways to progress through rogue-lite progression. This game is all about delivering the most exciting Orc Hunter experience yet.”
Orcs must die! Deathtrap features
Fantastically powerful heroes
Find your role among the new War Mages, each with unique weapons, abilities, traps, and personality. Each hero is tailored to different play styles and can operate independently or work together with complementary heroes to ensure versatile and powerful Orc-smashing.
Kill more, alone or together – Enjoy the game alone or in co-op teams of up to four players – each option offers unique challenges and rewards. The game is designed to adapt to the number of players, ensuring balanced and exciting competition in any combination.
No two runs are the same
Face increasingly powerful waves of orcs and other hideous beasts with random buffs and debuffs that affect your hero, traps, weapons, stats, and the levels themselves. Environmental factors such as weather and time of day also affect enemies and your defense options.
As these buffs and debuffs stack up, you can choose whether to fight against the growing hordes or return to your castle hub to upgrade your hero, weapons, and traps before facing a fearsome Orc general in a brutal boss battle.
Epic battles
Experience enhanced combat where the combination of heroic skill and ingenious traps leads to unprecedented Ork destruction. Compete in tight, responsive third-person shooter and close-quarters combat.
Enjoy crazy physics-based interactions and ridiculous ragdoll effects. Watch with joy as your Fallen hurl, squash, slice and burn Orcs in spectacular fashion.
Classic Orks Must Die! Vibe
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap stays true to the series’ beloved humor, personality, and charm. From witty orc chatter to over-the-top physics that send screaming orcs flying and a strong guitar and drum-heavy soundtrack, every moment is designed to get your adrenaline pumping.