Hellforged Releases Next Fest Demo Update Introducing Playable Hunter Yllarion

A Steam Next Fest demo update introduces Yllarion the Arrok Hunter ahead of October 19, replacing remaining AI icons with hand-drawn art.

What changed

• Added Yllarion the Arrok Hunter as a temporary playable character in the demo.
• Introduced abilities Broadhead Shot, Rapid Fire, and Hunter Snare.
• Replaced all previously AI-generated icons with hand-drawn artwork across the entire game.
• Added readable lore journals scattered across runs that expand on world backstory.

Playable Hero Yllarion

• Yllarion joins the demo roster for two weeks ahead of official festival events.
• The hunter pierces ranks with Broadhead Shot and unleashes arrow barrages with Rapid Fire.
• Hunter Snare allows players to trap and control enemy hordes in the Undercrypt.

Art and Lore Additions

• All game icons have been fully replaced with original hand-drawn illustrations.
• Players can discover collectible lore journals during runs to read back at camp.