- 1.4.1 Patchnotes - 9 March 2026
Hello, this is Hoochoo Game Studios. Patch 1.4.1 introduces new exclusive units and exclusive hats that further define each Elf's unique playstyle. This update also includes quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.New Exclusive UnitsEach Elf receives one new exclusive unit. Discover units tailored to each Elf's unique strategy.Echo Parrot: Sets its Attack to match Bullet damage. The stronger the Bullet, the stronger this unit becomes.Fling-shot Squirrel: Gains range with each attack, but resets upon moving. Also benefits from Slingshot Squirrel's charm effects.Bugler Snail: Instantly revives a Skull Archer from a nearby Grave. A key support unit for undead strategies.New Exclusive HatsEach Elf receives one new exclusive hat.Fire Helmet: When Called during Fly, gains Attack and drops below the Elf.Fur Hat: Doubles any Sturdy, Spike, Evade, Health, and Attack gained from the Elf's skil…
- Patch Notes 1.4.0 - 2 January 2026
Hello, this is Hoochoo Game Studios. This update adjusts parts of the game’s core mechanics and will bring major balance changes. Alongside individual component changes, we’d also like to share the broader direction behind them.The game has four attack types, defined by two axes: ranged versus melee, and area versus single target. Each attack type is designed to have clear strengths and weaknesses.Among them, ranged area attacks are the most powerful. We have imposed many constraints, such as limiting access through special tiers and intentionally applying range related penalties. However, compared to other attack types, they still tend to be easier to build around and scale through deckbuilding, so we have to keep a close eye on them.Enemies are an even bigger issue. There is a limit to how much “awkward usability” we can rely on when designing weaknesses for enemy units, so we felt th…
- Patch Notes 1.3.0 - 19 December 2025
ChangesThe Relentless Elf no longer requires ammunition. Bullets can now be fired without limit.Skills and Artifacts related to ammunition supply have been reworked.NewAfter pulling all flowers, changes will now occur in the Oak stage.• Added stage exclusive weather• Added stage exclusive enemiesNew UnitMedic Chipmunk has been added. A support unit that moves across the battlefield to heal allies.Bug Fixes• Fixed an issue where Bulletproof Marmot could not properly obtain its card frame• Fixed an issue where Cool Red Panda’s exclusive Artifact Bamboo Leaf added two Cool Red Panda cards• Fixed an issue where icons in UI text appeared in incorrect positions under certain conditions• Fixed an issue where the card Exhaust effect did not trigger correctly when Balloon Crown and Someone’s Fingerprint Artifact were owned together• Fixed an issue where the use effects of some Artifacts did not…
- Forest Heroes Daily Deal ! - 27 October 2025
Forest Heroes is on a Daily Deal special! Get 20% off from October 27 to November 9. We look forward to your interest. Thank you!
- The Night Grows Longer - 24 October 2025
🔥 AdditionsThe most requested feature — extended run length — has arrived!Your journey now runs Day 3 → Evening 3 → Night 3 → Dawn (Hidden) 1, for a total of 10 stages.No more runs ending just before your deck comes together—if you can survive the longer Night.■ Chili StageA battlefield engulfed in flame and spice. The tempo surges; hesitation is defeat.Everything burns here. Only those who can withstand the heat■ Bean StageIn the night forest, countless beans advance as one.An evolved take on Stage 3’s swarm tactics—stronger, smarter, more coordinated.They turn numbers into strategy⚙️ ChangesTotal run length extended to 10 stages.Higher chance for Rare cards and skills later in the day.The Oak difficulty increased.Cobra reworked into a utility-focused debuffer.artifact “Wooden Staff”: Bleed → Resilience Reduction; Common → RareLuciper attack power increased.Wild Boar’s knockback power…
- Steam Deck Verified! - 20 August 2025
Hello! This is Hoochoo Game Studios.Forest Heroes is now officially "Verified" for Steam Deck and fully compatible!We've adjusted the UI layout, text size, and other elements to ensure a comfortable experience on the Steam Deck screen.If you've already been playing on the Steam Deck, please go to Options → Enable "Large Text Mode" for the best experience.Thank you for your support!
- 1.1 Patchnotes - 14 August 2025
Hello, this is Hoochoo Game Studios. In this patch, we’ve added new units and hats.\Greasy SnailSkunk\Pinwheel HatNew Pinwheel HatPirate HatOld Chick HatChick HatNew Chick HatUmbrella HatNew Umbrella HatLady’s Hat\Lemming: Increased attack powerSnowy Owl: Increased attack powerTeenage Monkey: Increased attack powerMarten Artillery: Special addition and decreased attack powerBoar: Increased health and attack rangeSilent Swan: Reduced evasionHedgehog: Added toughnessMercenary Reindeer: Reduced cost and increased healthWoolly Sheep: Added toughnessBullfrog: Added toughnessBison: Added toughnessCaptain Mallard: Increased healthArctic Fox: Decreased attack powerAssassin Wolf: Decreased healthPhoenix: Decreased attack power\Fence: Now only applies to a single melee allyKatushi’s Boots: Attack speed increase effect no longer stacks\Added a hat re-roll feature to the “Rowdy Stik” event.\Fixed a…
- Minor Balance Patch - 23 July 2025
\ nerfed: 5 → 8\ nerfed\ nerfed: cost 3 → 4, attack speed reduced\ changed\ nerfed: attack speed reduced\ healing increased: 20 → 30\ cost reduced: 2 → 1\ changed from ranged single-target to ranged AoE, attack power and range reduced
- 1.0.0.11 Hot Fixes - 18 July 2025
We’ve quickly addressed the issues discovered after the official release.Fixed a problem where some dialogues in the Russian version were not displayed, preventing progress.Also fixed an issue where Shado’s pattern was stuck in a single behavior.Thank you for enjoying Forest Heroes!
- Forest Heroes V1.0 Official Release! - 17 July 2025
Hello, this is Hoochoo Game Studios!Forest Heroes has officially launched today, ending its 6-month-long Early Access journey!We would like to sincerely thank everyone who provided valuable feedback and helped us grow the game during this time.Rule Change – "Flower"From Curse Level 5 and above, a mysterious flower will appear at the start of battle.It looks incredibly tempting to pull… But what will happen if you do?Check it out in the game!Hidden Act 4 “Dawn” Now OpenAlong with the official release, the hidden Act 4: Dawn has been revealed.Beyond the “Long the Oak” stage, a secret final area awaits— only accessible to fairies who meet certain conditions.Card Border AddedUnits who achieve victory together with you will now have card borders applied.Units who survive and win a Curse Level 15 battle will receive a gold border as a special honor!New achievements added8 new achievements hav…
- 0.5.3 Patchnotes - 26 June 2025
5 New UnitsCool Red Panda Chubcheek Hamster Old Black Goat Scaredy Cat Growing Poodle Node Event ChangesChoices in the Yoradi’s Classroom event have been changed or added. You can now earn Calm in the Thulema the Witch event. Unit AdjustmentsPuberty Monkey: Ranged AoE → Single-target ranged, stats adjusted. Bug FixesFixed an issue where bullet damage UI for The Relentless Elf displayed differently from actual damage under certain conditions. Fixed an issue where Bard Badger occasionally stopped healing/attacking.🎉 Official Launch Celebration Event OngoingTo celebrate the official launch, we're hosting a small event!Leave your mark in the ending credits of Forest Heroes by participating!For more details, please check out our Discord server..
- Official Release Date Announcement & Patch Notes v0.5.2 - 30 May 2025
Hello! This is Hoochoo Game Studios. Official Release Date Announcement Forest Heroes is officially launching this coming July! The release version will include new hidden stages that can only be accessed by meeting specific conditions, along with unique gameplay mechanics tied to them. Steam Deck Support You can now officially enjoy Forest Heroes on the Steam Deck! Patch Notes - v0.5.2 Changes Custom Key Binding Support You can now customize your key bindings in the Options menu to fit your preferences. *Currently not supported on macOS. We plan to add support soon. New Effects for Waiting Cards and Some Talismans – When using a standby card, an effect will appear on your hand based on the card’s ability. – Visual effects will now appear on the hand or screen when certain artifacts are activated. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor would disappear after switching from the r…
- 0.5.1 Patchnotes – Curse Effects Expanded - 25 April 2025
Changes to 15-Curse The previous 15-Curse increased only enemy ATK, which didn’t reflect the unique characteristics of each stage. Now, enemy Spikes, Poison, and other mechanics will also increase to better reflect each stage’s identity. macOS Support We now support macOS! Although it has passed internal testing, please let us know if you encounter any bugs. Changes • Shooter Marten: New effect • Ballista Tortoise: Exclusive artifact effect changed • Woodpecker: Now recovers HP equal to ATK • Hipe Hopes: Cost increased • Encouraging Feather: Cost increased Bug Fixes • Fixed an issue where curse-related stat boosts were not properly applied to “created” enemies • Fixed an issue where the curse effect that increases shop prices didn’t stack correctly with the artifact “Club” • Fixed an issue in the “Rowdy Cave” event where artifacts like “Picnic Basket” did not refresh properly when units…
- 0.5.0 Patchnotes - A New Elf Has Arrived! - 18 April 2025
Hello, this is Hoochoo Game Studios. New - The Relentless Elf A new elf joins the battle to protect Noctful Forest. Once a bird, she was shot by a hunter and died—but was resurrected as an elf with the help of other elves. She then found the hunter who shot her and made him her pet. Her companion hunter, “Tom”, supports the battle using a unique mechanic called Bullet. The Relentless Elf takes flight from Tom’s head and dominates the battlefield. Cast powerful spells directly above enemies, and guide Tom’s bullets to high-priority targets. Rework - Pit of Betrayal Pit of Betrayal has been reworked to provide stronger effects. Balance Changes • Puberty Monkey: Decreased ATK and HP • Mute Swan: Decreased Evasion • Ballista Tortoise: Fewer hits required, increased cost • Battle Reindeer: Effect changed • Entangled Spikes: Cost decreased Improvements • Encyclopedia “Allies” tab now displays…
- 0.4.1 Patchnotes - 27 March 2025
Curse Expansion to 15 Levels Expansion of the Curse stages including weather Crown Addition and Rework Tarantula Crown damage increased Ant Crown added Cake Crown recovery speed doubled Balloon Crown damage increased and higher chance not to be Exhausted Spring Crown required skill usage decreased Bone Crown added Improvements Improved act transition production You can now view the current Curse level in the UI Other Changes Ballista Tortoise range increased, mana cost reduced Wind Blast mana cost reduced Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where allied Captain Mallard spawns could be interrupted under certain conditions Fixed an issue where the movement speed increase effect might not display properly New Elf Preview
- 0.4.0.4 Hotfix - 14 March 2025
0.4.0.4 Hotfix update Fix the issue that the stage could be skipped if multiple clicks are entered when operating the stage clear UI. Fix the issue that the handover function was not activated when load game int the event 'Poacher Vanneka'. Fix the issue in which the pattern of tying the hand card on the 4th stage vines could not be ended. Fix the issue in which the basic effect of the 'Assassin Wolf' may not be triggered after acquiring the ally-related artifact of the ally 'Assassin Wolf' Fix the issue in which the artifact 'Coffee Bean' also apply the damage that avoided or blocked as the amount of damage Fix the issue in which the stat increase effect of traitor-'Bull Frog' was not applied Fix the issue in which the enemy 'Chomper' get 'stun' while eating an ally, the body of the ally did not disappear. Fix the issue that the effect of removing all negative effects did not remove so…
- 0.4.0.2 Hotfix - 8 March 2025
0.4.0.2 Hotfix update - In the event 'Vanneka's Trap', the issue that mouse input is not possible has been corrected. - The game stopped when entering the event selection scene under certain conditions has been fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience caused to the play. Thank you.
- 0.4.0 Patchnotes - 7 March 2025
New Node Events Four new node events have been added. Enhance the Mushtower, upgrade your hats, and find special rewards! Additionally, in the existing event Kidnapper Baneka, you can now "pass off" an ally card. Adjustments "Fighting Rooster" now inflicts "Bleed". "Mammoth" movement speed decreased. "Armadillo" now only receives a fixed amount of healing. Dedicated "Artifact" also changed. "Snowy Owl" cost reduced. "Brave Baby Pig" health increased. Adjustments In the event "Kidnapper Baneka", you can now pass off 1 unit. Boss/Sub-boss HP UI position adjusted based on awakening status. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where "New Mortarboard" was not working. Fixed an issue where the crown "Cake Crown" did not activate under certain conditions. Fixed an issue where ally "Phoenix" remained enlarged after revival when "Ready to Call" was applied.
- 0.3.3 Patchnotes - 27 February 2025
Balance Adjustments Chick - Cost +1, Attack Power +1 Pale Followers - Cost Decreased Desperate Charge - Damage Increased Forgotten Graves - Cost Decreased Stratagem - Cost Decreased Silent Roc - Evasion 6 → 10 Archer Hare - Special Removal Snowy Owl - Cost Decreased Mammoth - Toughness 3 → 2 Battle Reindeer - Toughness 1 → 2, HP 30 → 25 Raccoon Trio - Rarity Uncommon → Common Standstill - Cost -1 Mine Laying Boomulina - Damage Increased Prepare - HP Increased Investing - Duration Decreased Raccoon Trio - Melee Single → Melee AoE Armadillo - Max Damage Taken 1 → 2 Cobra - Attack Power Decreased Ugly Pebble - 20% → 30% Chance to Avoid Evasion Cost Arctic Fox - Attack Speed Increased Brown Bear - Toughness +1 Red Fox - Attack Speed Decreased Crow - Retreat on attack, Movement Speed Decreased Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the artifact Rainbow did not summon allies when used with specific s…
- 0.3.2 Patch Notes - 21 February 2025
Forest Heroes Patch Notes New Allies Join the Battle in Forest Noctful ! Rare Tier Mammoth Armadillo Puberty Monkey Uncommon Tier Vampire Bat Common Tier Fluffy Sheep Cobra New exclusive artifacts for these units have also been added. Rule Changes Allies can now swap their equipped hats. Skill Adjustments Halo Cost +1 Investing Cost +1 Faithful Raccoon Cost +1 Morale Boost HP Recovery 4 → 2 Standstill "Exhaust" effect removed Emergency Effect changed → "Uses all Raccoons in the deck" Whistle Cost 1 reduced Finger Snap Cost 1 reduced Strike Cost 1 reduced Trap of the Dead Cost +1 Stretch Cost +2 Bewitch Cost reduced Confidence Cost -1 Last Stand Attack Power +4 Fear of Death Cost -2 Ally Adjustments Crow Cost -1 Raccoon Trio Attack Power increased to 3 Stormer Mole Attack Power 3 → 2, Cost 4 → 2 Arctic Fox Attack Speed increased Artifact Adjustments Scarlet Rope One more added Assassin W…
