Press release

Satisfy Your Inner Dungeon Delver in Hellcard’s New Artifacts Update

With dozens of game-changing loot added to the game, Hellcard’s last major patch before 1.0 is now available

San Francisco - January 11, 2024 — HELLCARD, the thrilling roguelike card game, is set to ignite your gaming experience with an epic new update focused on the introduction of game-changing artifacts. Artifacts are special items that have the power to alter the flow of every battle, and could mean the difference between life and death on your dives into the dungeon.
 
Brace yourselves for a fiery adventure as Hellcard unveils a myriad of artifacts that will alter the course of battle and strategy. Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the artifacts that are introduced…
 
New Artifacts:
  • Sticky Fingers - When your hand is empty during your turn, draw a card.
  • Three Seashells - Each time you are damaged in combat, other players are healed for the same amount.
  • Salt Lamp - Gain a +2 damage bonus for the next turn if you haven't killed any monster this turn.
  • Flambeau - Every 3rd exhausted card heals you 1 HP.
  • Bow Tie - Deal 50 damage to one random monster at the beginning of each battle.
  • Hourglass - If you have 50% or less HP, your attacks deal +1/double damage. 
🎉1.0 is Coming:
As the flames of this incredible update flicker, Hellcard is thrilled to announce that the game is gearing up for its 1.0 launch, slated for early February. Get ready for a culmination of intense battles, strategic choices, and a card game experience like never before! More details on what all is being added with the full launch will be forthcoming… let’s just stay, “Stay Classy.”
 
Dive into Hellcard's artifact-filled realms, conquer new challenges, and discover unique strategies as you navigate the perilous depths of the underworld. Prepare for an exhilarating journey, and may the artifacts guide you to victory!
   
Press Contact:
Bill Murphy - murphy@skystone.games
Garrett Fuller - garrett@skystone.games
 
About Thing Trunk - http://www.thingtrunk.com
Thing Trunk is an independent game development studio based in Warsaw, Poland. The core team is comprised of ten dedicated developers. The 3 founders ― Filip Starzyński, Konstanty Kalicki, and Maciej Biedrzycki ― are casual game industry veterans who (despite a level of success) scrapped their former brands (Codeminon and Twinbottles) to focus solely on the ambitious Return 2 Games idea. Since then, they have been busy trying to prove that making high-quality games is possible with a small but experienced team with lots of passion.

About Skystone Games
Skystone Games aims to be a global leader in video game publishing with a passion for uncovering rich new experiences highlighting incredible talent worldwide. Founded by industry veterans David Brevik (Creator of the Diablo franchise) and Bill Wang (Perfect World & Giant), Skystone Games has launched titles such as Spacelines from the Far Out, UNDYING, and Hellcard. Upcoming titles include Tiny Bookshop, Maniac, and several unannounced projects. Skystone is actively seeking more partners. More information can be found at Skystone.Games.