- Hallowed Concepts Patch Notes Preview - 2 October 2026
Along with the Hallowed Concepts DLC and the Free Update coming VERY soon we will have a huge list of balance changes, fixes and updates to lots of existing content! For a small preview of these changes, check out this video:None of these changes would have been possible without YOUR feedback, so keep it coming! Best place to feed back is our DISCORD.Don't forget to tune into the iii-initiative stream on October 8th at 9am pdt / noon edt / 6pm cest when we will be revealing when Hallowed Concepts will be released! https://iii-initiative.com/ - The Risk of Rain Team
- Cozy Up with 2K: The Autumn Sale is Live on Steam! Save Big Through Oct 8.* - 1 October 2026
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- Hallowed Concepts Content Recap & Free Update Details - 1 October 2026
Check out this video which recaps all the great content coming in the next Risk of Rain 2 DLC: Hallowed Concepts, as well as giving you an advanced peek at a long-awaited free update to the base game: New Survivor Abilities and the Karma System...Don't forget to tune into the iii-initiative stream on October 8th at 9am pdt / noon edt / 6pm cest when we will be revealing when Hallowed Concepts will be released! https://iii-initiative.com/ - The Risk of Rain Team
- Hallowed Concepts: Dev Diary #4 - Acolyte and Enforcer - 24 September 2026
Last year, some of you may remember when we shared that we’d drafted a squad of elite mod creators onto the team. Since then, they’ve been hard at work on our new survivors for Hallowed Concepts. We knew that we needed to keep that classic Risk of Rain feel while carving out roles the Risk of Rain 2 roster hasn’t seen before.Allow us to (re)introduce the immovable object himself: Enforcer. Enforcer is built to be in the thick of it, with the tools to survive a whole map of Lemurians bearing down on him. Being The Line demands that you bring the right tactics into battle: pairing an unbreakable defense with dynamic, tactical movement to keep yourself and your fellow survivors alive.Activate Steel Protection and, as long as that shield is pointed at the danger, it blocks everything. Yes. Everything. Enforcer laughs at your puny attacks. Reactivate Steel Protection at the perfect moment, a…
- Survivor Double Feature - Acolyte and Enforcer Reveal - 14 September 2026
Introducing the Acolyte, a close-range glaive-wielding Survivor who can wield powerful combos, but not without cost.But she's not alone.Enter the defensive vanguard: Enforcer, a Survivor that combines powerful defense with dynamic, tactical movement.Heed the Concepts, wishlist Hallowed Concepts now: Risk of Rain 2: Hallowed Concepts will be at The Triple-i Initiative on October 8th!Check out the announcement trailer: The Triple-i Initiative has announced its return on the 8th of October at 9am PT/6pm CEST, and we’re excited to share that Hallowed Concepts will be part of the show! It'll be streamed on YouTube: Twitch: and right here on Steam.Go to https://iii-initiative.com/ for more information. See you there!
- Hallowed Concepts: Dev Diary #3 - Trials of N'kuhana - 8 September 2026
We know you’ve all been patiently waiting. It’s time for Dev Diary #3 for the upcoming Risk of Rain 2 DLC: Hallowed Concepts. In our third Dev Diary, guest host and lead designer Bruno Fontanetti takes us through the Trials of N'kuhana. Great power can be uncovered in Hallowed Concepts, but at a high cost. The Trials of N'kuhana take the Survivors into pocket realms, each with their own unique objectives and rewards. Before we go any further, the fine print of Bruno’s hosting contract does stipulate that N’kuhana be appeased with an offering: wishlist Hallowed Concepts now, or Bruno will be subjected to the trials himself.Do it for Bruno. We now know that in Hallowed Concepts, big power comes at a big price. Hexes for hallowed items, pages for pain, and Trials that take this idea into entirely new pocket realms woven directly into your run, each with their own unique objectives and rewa…
- Time to Play: The 2K Summer Sale is Officially Live on Steam - 25 June 2026
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- Hallowed Concepts: Dev Diary #2 - Hexes and Hallowed Items - 25 June 2026
Hello everyone and welcome to Dev Diary #2 for the upcoming Risk of Rain 2 DLC: Hallowed Concepts. In today’s sneak peek we’ll be looking at the two new item tiers being introduced: Hexes and Hallowed items. Before all that.. hold on..… I can hear her voice…… N’Kuhana is granting me a vision…… I can see.. I can’t believe it…. It's you!! And you’re wishlisting Hallowed Concepts right now!!Weshan!Hexes and Hallowed ItemsIn Dev Diary #1 we talked about the design goals for the DLC and how we want players to earn power via greater challenges in this update, and the new item tiers are no exception!The two tiers are tied at the hip, in order to get the unique benefits of the Hallowed items, you’ll have to endure the pain and suffering of the Hexes.Let’s start with the 10 Hexes.Hexes are items that only have one purpose - to make your life harder. They come with a range of negative effects wit…
- Hallowed Concepts: Dev Diary #1 - New Content and Design Goals - 21 May 2026
Hello everyone! Welcome to the first Dev Diary for Risk of Rain 2: Hallowed Concepts.In Hallowed Concepts players will explore Risk of Rain’s dark underbelly and the insidious cult of N’Kuhana whose stolen relic comes at a hefty price.In today’s Dev Diary we’ll be looking at The content scope of Hallowed ConceptsHow that content is shaped by the design goals of the DLC And finally we’ll take a look at one of the key features of the update: The N’tormat.Much like N'kuhana, my dark knowledge also comes at a price… a price paid in wishlists. Please head on over to the Hallowed Concepts Steam Page and give it a wishlist. Alright, now that you’ve done that you’re ready to read the sacred text of this Dev Diary… New ContentHallowed Concepts is shaping up to be our most distinct DLC yet. It brings with it a lineup of content unlike anything we’ve done before. Some elements will feel familiar,…
- Risk of Rain 2: Hallowed Concepts – Announcement Trailer - 9 April 2026
Hello everyone! Today we are very excited to announce the next DLC for Risk of Rain 2: Hallowed Concepts. Hallowed Concepts takes players deeper into the dark, cult-like world of N’Kuhana. In this new expansion, survivors will fight through haunting new regions of Petrichor V, face horrific new enemies, and uncover powers never before possible in Risk of Rain 2. Head on over to the Risk of Rain 2: Hallowed Concepts Steam Page and give it a wishlist to stay informed on all the latest news - as always we will be dropping Dev Diaries in the lead up to release to show you all the latest info!But don't forget... She's Watching.- The Risk of Rain Team
- Fresh Deals in Full Bloom: Save Big During the 2K Spring Sale - 19 March 2026
Save Big During the 2K Spring SaleShake off the winter frost and grow your library with deep discounts on 2K’s biggest hits. From legendary strategy epics to high-octane shooters, there has never been a better time to jump into a new adventure.The 2K Spring Sale is arriving on Steam from March 19th to March 26th 2026, bringing a fresh season of savings across our catalog! As the days get longer, it’s the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with genre-defining 2K classics like BioShock and XCOM, or finally dive into the newest chapters of our biggest franchises. Grab the latest releases—including the tactical depth of Civilization VII, the mayhem of Borderlands 4, and the gritty, cinematic world of Mafia: The Old Country—all at exceptional seasonal prices. Don't let these limited-time deals pass you by. Save 30% on Borderlands 4 Save 40% on Civilization VII Save 20% on Mafia: The Old Cou…
- Steamdeck Controls Update - 19 February 2026
Hey Everyone! We've released an update for Risk of Rain 2 today aimed specifically at the Steam Deck. Since the most recent update players have reported an issue with Steam Deck controls not working correctly. Today’s update has resolved this issue and players on Steam Deck should no longer have those controller issues. Thanks for playing!The Risk of Rain Team
- 🚀 The 2K Publisher Sale* is LIVE! 🚀 - 5 February 2026
The massive 2K Publisher Sale has officially started on Steam! For a limited time, grab great deals on your favorite blockbuster games and complete collections! 🔥 New Titles & Major Milestones:Dive into our latest hits and celebrate franchise milestones with great discounts:New Titles: Get Borderlands 4 (30% OFF), experience an all-new era of crime with Mafia: The Old Country (20% OFF), and hit the court with NBA 2K26 (67% OFF).1-Year Anniversary: Celebrate one year of world-building with Civilization VII at 40% OFF!10-Year Milestone: Gear up for the fight to reclaim Earth as we approach the 10th anniversary of XCOM 2 (look for amazing deals on the XCOM franchise!)💰 Ultimate Value Collections:Save big on franchises and acclaimed bundles:Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box - 75% OFFMafia Trilogy - 80% OFFBioShock: The Collection - 80% OFFSid Meier’s Civilization VI Anthology - 70% OF…
- Deck the Halls (and Your Library): 2K Holiday Sale* is On! - 18 December 2025
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- Alloyed Collective Patch 1.4.1 - 9 December 2025
Alloyed Collective 1.4.1 Update NotesThanks again everyone for the amazing reception for Alloyed Collective, today we have a big ol’ update for Risk of Rain 2 which includes a bunch of fixes, updates and balance changes.For our Nintendo Switch fans the changes in this patch will be built into the day 1 release of the Switch version which is due in Q1 2026 (we’ll get it to you as fast as possible!) This is the only planned update to Alloyed Collective but that doesn't mean you shouldn't report any issues to us - we can always include any fixes into future releases… our plans for Risk of Rain 2 are far, far from over.Note: There are Alloyed Collective spoilers in these notes!Updates & Balance changes.Solus Heart base health increased by 25% from 6000 -> 7500 and base damage increased (from 10 to 11.)Alloy Hunter base health increased by 20% from 3000 -> 3600.Solus Wing weak points take 25…
- Nominate Risk of Rain 2 for Labor of Love - 25 November 2025
Hello! Thanks to everyone who has played and left reviews for Alloyed Collective! We rocketed up to the top rating on Steam of OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE which is an amazing result for any game, so thank you very much! Earlier this year we have also released three improvement phases for the Seekers of the Storm DLC which pushed the recent reviews for that DLC up to Very Positive - Overall it's been a fantastic year for Risk of Rain 2 and we couldn't have done it without you all! Now through December 1 at 10AM PT, we invite anyone who’s joined us on the journey to continue to make improvements and additions to Risk of Rain 2 to nominate it for Labor of Love n the 2025 Steam Awards. And if you haven’t had a chance to try out the latest addition to Risk of Rain 2, check out Alloyed Collective now:
- Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 18 Nov — 25 November 2025 - 25 November 2025
* ARC Raiders ; * Steam Deck ; * Battlefield™ 6 ; * Risk of Rain 2 ; * Risk of Rain 2: Alloyed Collective ; * EA SPORTS FC™ 26 ; * Dispatch ; * Hearts of Iron IV ; * Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 ; * Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT ; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDB
- A year after Gearbox released Risk of Rain 2 DLC so broken the developer admitted it put the game 'in a really bad place,' it's finally got a win: the new DLC's 96% positive reviews have blasted it up Steam's top sellers chart - 19 November 2025
Risk of Rain 2: Alloyed Collective, a new DLC for the ultimate numbers-go-up roguelike, launched on Steam yesterday to something new for Gearbox since it took over the game: Player acclaim... Read more.
- Risk of Rain 2: Alloyed Collective is Available Now! - 18 November 2025
Alloyed Collective is available now! Alloyed Collective NotesAdded purchasable DLC3 “Alloyed Collective” Content: (more specifics at bottom of the page)2 New Survivors: Operator (unlocked by default) and Drifter (unlockable)6 New Enemies.7 New Drones.18 New Items.7 New Stages (plus 1 night/loop variant.)New Interactables.2 New Teleporter Bosses.New Final Boss.& New Secrets! A more detailed breakdown of the new content is in the spoiler section of these update notes down below - however we have been careful to hide some very cool stuff during the promotion of this DLC and I highly recommend you just jump in and discover the new content yourself!Other Updates:These changes are for all versions of Risk of Rain 2 and are not dependent on owning Alloyed Collective!Remote Operation Added - When you die in multiplayer you can take control of an Ally Drone until you are revived by stage transit…
- Risk of Rain 2 Alloyed Collective DLC drops today, and I will go to war if anything harms my new drone buddies - 18 November 2025
Risk of Rain 2 today launches its latest major DLC offering, Alloyed Collective. Pitting Riskers against the powerful Solus Units that have risen from the scrap heaps, developer Gearbox has a host of new maps, enemies, and more to shake up your runs in the hit roguelike game . It's not all plight though, as there's a couple of droney homies in it for you, as well as a host of new items. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Risk of Rain 2 character Operator transforms drones into deadly weapons Despite its past DLC disasters, Risk of Rain 2 unveils its next expansion The disastrous Risk of Rain 2 DLC Seekers of the Storm has been totally revamped
