Heroes of Hammerwatch II launched its debut expansion, Celestial Ruins, on Steam at 5pm BST on July 28, 2026. Developed by Crackshell and published by team17, the roguelite action RPG update introduces the Priest class, five Spirit bosses, and new equipment alongside a free update adding five pets.
The action RPG roguelike Heroes of Hammerwatch II: Celestial Ruins launched today on PC via Steam, bringing a wave of new content to the roguelite title. Developed by Crackshell and published by team17, the debut expansion expands the core game with a trip to a holy sanctum filled with fresh encounters, mechanics, and gear.
The Priest Class and Celestial Boss Fights
At the center of the expansion is the new Priest class, which joins the seven classes already available in the game. The Priest focuses on mana powers and regeneration, making those specific abilities essential for players taking on the formidable challenges waiting in the ruins.
As players navigate the devastated environment of the Celestial Ruins, they face five Spirit bosses. Overcoming these encounters requires careful management of the new class’s magical pool. Along the way, adventurers acquire powerful Spirit Boons that introduce fresh build opportunities, alongside new equipment types including sceptres, lanterns, and a selection of unique trinkets.
Pets, Customization, and Accompanying Free Updates
The expansion also introduces two new pets: Will O’ The Wisp and Animated Candle. Alongside the paid content, the developers rolled out a free update available to all players. This companion patch adds five additional pets—Toucan, Raven, Scarab, Dog, and Cat—designed to collect loot during runs.
Players looking to further customize their characters can also access new trinkets included in the update. The base game and its new add-on arrive with promotional pricing structures across multiple currencies, offering flexibility for both returning players and newcomers.
Pricing Tiers and Promotional Discounts
The Celestial Ruins expansion typically retails at $6.99/£5.99/€6.99, but is available with a 20% discount for a limited time. For players picking up the complete package, a deluxe edition combines both the base game and the expansion for $24.99.
Team17’s Long-Term Roadmap for the Franchise
The arrival of Celestial Ruins follows a busy year for the publisher. The launch of Celestial Ruins comes a year after team17 acquired the Heroes of Hammerwatch IP and announced a wave of new content for the game. Since that acquisition, the company has delivered both the Epic Weapons and Epic Missions updates.
Demonstrating continued support for the action-RPG roguelike, the publisher released a new roadmap alongside the expansion. This schedule outlines further updates and an additional expansion planned over the coming months, cementing team17’s commitment to the franchise.
The expansion is described as an adventure written in the stars.
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