Orcs Must Die!

Tracked sources for Orcs Must Die! were limited between 2024-10-11 and 2025-10-11, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Fix for Windows Update 24H2 Game Engine Issue and User.cfg File Manual Adjustment Required and sits between New Weapons and Traps on 2021-07-23 (new_content) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2025-03-31 - Fix for Windows Update 24H2 Game Engine Issue: Corrected an issue with the underlying game engine introduced with Windows Update 24H2, allowing players to utilize all supported game resolutions.; 2025-03-31 - User.cfg File Manual Adjustment Required: Players who created a user.cfg file for window mode must manually remove or rename it for new video settings to persist..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was New Weapons and Traps on 2021-07-23 (new_content).
• After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

Orcs Must Die! 3 launched on July 23, 2021, bringing a significant new campaign and story set 20 years after Orcs Must Die! 2. This release introduced new weapons and traps including the Arcane Dragon and Sawblade Launcher, alongside the addition of various game modes and scenarios.

• New Campaign: The new campaign focused on the Order two decades after the events of Orcs Must Die! 2.
• New Weapons and Traps: Players gained access to weapons such as the Arcane Dragon, Snow Cannon, and traps including the Acid Geyser and Sawblade Launcher.
• Game Modes:
  • Scramble Mode: Introduced as a new gameplay experience where players face orcs across five random levels with unique buffs and debuffs.
  • War Scenarios: A new mode featuring massive orc attacks with hundreds of enemies, utilizing new traps like the Mega Boom Barrel Launcher.
  • Returning Modes: Players could also enjoy returning game modes like Weekly Challenges and Endless.
• Seasonal Event: Orcs Must Die! 2 was available for free during a play week from June 13 to June 20, 2021.
• Shop Sale: An 80% discount was offered on all Orcs Must Die! games and DLC on June 14, 2021.

Orcs Must Die! Unchained launched on April 19, 2017, marking a significant expansion for the franchise as it became commercially available on Steam and OrcsMustDie.com. This update introduced new heroes and a 3-player team-based gameplay mode, enhancing the cooperative experience.

• New Heroes: Blackpaw, Hogarth, Stinkeye, and Bloodspike joined returning characters Max and Gabriella.
• New Game Mode - Sabotage: A competitive mode where two teams of three defend their rift while distracting each other with spells and bosses.
• Co-op Gameplay: Players can now engage in 3-player co-op to defend against waves of invading monsters.
• Endless Mode Returns: Expanded to support 3-player co-op gameplay, allowing for longer sessions of monster defense.
• Weekly Challenges and Daily Quests: Introduced to reward players with extra traps and upgrade parts for completing various tasks.
• Expanded Trap-Building Mechanics: Players could unlock and upgrade traps for more effective defenses.