Version 9.0 — A New Chapter Begins

Big adventures continue in Heroes vs. Hordes.

Version 9.0 introduces new events, a mysterious new Adventure hero, and the first hints of something massive taking shape behind the scenes.

COMING SOON - AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER EVENT PART 2!

A legendary crossover event begins May 21.
Prepare for powerful new heroes, exclusive rewards, and elemental battles inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender.
More details are coming soon.

NEW ADVENTURE

A new Adventure hero is approaching… but their identity remains a mystery.

As always, the community will have to uncover the truth together.

Goes live May 24.

MORE EVENTS

Version 9.0 introduces even more events packed with rewards and challenges.

More opportunities await to unlock:
* Heroes
* Weapons
* Exclusive rewards

Keep your roster ready, there’s plenty more on the way.

WHAT'S NEXT?

The team is working on something really, really big.
Sneak peeks are coming soon.
Let’s just say… you may want to start rallying your guild.

Big adventures continue and even greater ones are on the horizon.

Stay ready.

Version 9.0

* Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover event Part 2 begins May 21
* New Adventure hero launches May 24
* More events and exclusive rewards added
* More chances to unlock heroes and weapons
* Sneak peeks for a major upcoming feature are coming soon - It may be time to rally your guild!

Join the conversation on Discord or read more on our blog: https://aresinteractive.com/games/heroesvshordes/news/build-release-notes-v9-0/

Version 8.3 — The Hordes Are Rising

The battlefield is shifting.

The hordes are rising across Midlantica, bringing new threats, new power, and new mysteries. This update introduces a wave of new content, a hidden hero, and key improvements to your experience.

THE HORDES ARE RISING

Multiple events are taking over Heroes vs. Hordes.

Dive in and discover:
        •        A brand-new hero
        •        A new weapon
        •        A new pet
        •        Unique new skins

Starting April 19

But something isn’t right…
Are the hordes turning on each other or preparing for something bigger?

NEW ADVENTURE

A new Adventure begins, and with it… a new mystery.

The hero remains unknown. For now.

Goes live April 23

IMPROVEMENTS
•  Implemented updates aimed at improving overall performance
•  Updated Battery Saver activation from tap to swipe to prevent accidental gem spending during autoplay

BUG FIXES
•  Fixed pet level displaying incorrectly during restored runs
•  Fixed Bombardier Level 5 Forge not working correctly
•  Fixed Bard Level 2 Forge not working correctly
•  Fixed hero skin carousel glitching
•  Fixed disruptive sound issue for Zeus attacks
•  Fixed delayed purchase issues

The battlefield is evolving.

More chaos. More power. More to uncover.

Are you ready to face the hordes?

Version 8.3
•   The Hordes Are Rising event starts April 19
•   New hero, weapon, pet, and skins
•   New Adventure launches April 23 with a mystery hero
•   Performance improvements
•   Battery Saver now uses swipe activation
•   Fixed pet level display, Forge issues, skin carousel, and Zeus audio

Full release notes on our blog: https://aresinteractive.com/games/heroesvshordes/news/
Solve the mystery of the new hero and pet on discord: https://discord.gg/heroesvshordes

Release Notes 8.2

Easter Events – Part 2
• The second batch of Easter events has arrived!
• Get ready for fresh seasonal content and festive chaos:
- A brand-new pet
- A new weapon
- A new hero
• All with a fun and creative Easter twist!

Get ready… this one is going to be egg-cellent!

• Performance improvements that may reduce RAM usage
• Easter Events with seasonal rewards
• New Adventure with a mysterious hero – starts March 23
• QoL: Coin display reduced so the HUD stays visible
• Bug Fixes: Nested panel closing issue fixed
• Fixed “Pet Discovered” counter

• Performance improvements that may reduce RAM usage
• Easter Events with seasonal rewards
• New Adventure with a mysterious hero – starts March 23
• QoL: Coin display reduced so the HUD stays visible
• Bug Fixes: Nested panel closing issue fixed
• Fixed “Pet Discovered” counter

Version 8.0 - Wrath of the Giants

We’ve been building something truly epic… and it’s finally here.
A brand-new chapter unfolds in Heroes vs. Hordes.

Greek Mythology Event: Wrath of the Giants - March 2, 2026

From the fury of Gaia, the Giants rise to challenge the gods.
Temples fall. Olympus trembles.

Now Zeus enters the battlefield.
• Play a brand-new story as Zeus
• Face legendary enemies like the Cyclops and the Pyros
• Survive relentless mythic hordes

Mythic Rewards: Get the Power of Olympus

Stand with the gods and unlock legendary power:

• Zeus: Wield divine lightning, call storms from the sky, and unleash godlike wrath upon your enemies.
• Poseidon: Command the seas with crushing tidal force and overwhelming battlefield control.
• Sword of Damocles: Rain blades from above and remind the horde that danger always hangs overhead.
• Cerberus: Summon the three-headed guardian of the underworld -  relentless, savage, unstoppable.

Do you have what it takes to stand with the gods?

Quality of Life Improvements:
• Added a Hero Search bar to help you quickly find heroes and manage your roster with ease.

Other Events
• Additional events have been added, giving you more opportunities to unlock your favorite heroes, weapons, and rewards.

We’re incredibly excited about what’s coming next and grateful you’re part of the journey with us. Thank you for being part of the Heroes vs. Hordes Community!

More legends. More power. More adventures ahead!

Version 7.7 — New Hero, New Nightmare

A new Adventure hero approaches, Nightmare Mode expands, and quality-of-life improvements are here. This update sharpens the challenge and adds more control to your builds.

New Adventure Hero - February 20
        •        The next Adventure hero remains a mystery… for now.
        •        Visit our Discord to uncover who they are and join the speculation!

New Nightmare Mode Stages

        •        The Viking Ship has arrived in Nightmare Mode.
        •        Brutal waves. Relentless enemies. No mercy.
        •        Do you have the power and strategy to survive what’s coming?

Quality of Life Improvement
        •        Added an auto-aim toggle per hero, giving you more control over how you fight.

Bug Fixes
        •        Fixed Fire Horse visibility mode issues
        •        Fixed Rose Mother evolution performance problems
        •        Fixed an issue where the chest reward window would not display more than 15 rewards

More adventures, tougher challenges, and exciting updates are on the horizon.
Stay sharp, the horde never rests!

Version 7.6 — Lunar New Year Events, Part 2

The Lunar New Year celebration continues with even more content. This update brings the second wave of Lunar New Year events, a brand-new hero, and important fixes as we push forward with upcoming stories and celebrations.

Lunar New Year Events, Part 2

The festivities aren’t over yet. Jump into the next batch of Lunar New Year events and keep the celebration going.

A special new hero joins the lineup, bringing power, style, and a standout outfit worthy of the occasion.

Upcoming Events

Even more future events have been added behind the scenes.
Keep your game updated so you’re always ready when the next celebration begins.

Bug Fixes
	•	Fixed an issue where delayed purchases could sometimes grant VIP points without the actual rewards
	•	Fixed cases where guild panels could cause issues
	•	Fixed pet passive descriptions for non-unique effects

We’re moving full speed ahead on future events and stories we can’t wait to share.
Thank you for being part of the Heroes vs Hordes community — the journey continues.

Lunar New Year Events
- We’ve added several Lunar New Year events starting on the 30th of January.
- A new weapon, a new pet, and a new hero are coming.
- Can you guess what’s on the way?

Bug Fixes
- Fixed an edge case where the guild donation reset timer could be incorrect if the game was open for more than 24 hours.
- Fixed overlap between the No-Ads purchase panel and the Guild Donation panel.
- Fixed Druid Forge not working correctly.
- Fixed occasional Bee Queen Forge errors.

Lunar New Year Events
- We’ve added several Lunar New Year events starting on the 30th of January.
- A new weapon, a new pet, and a new hero are coming.
- Can you guess what’s on the way?

Bug Fixes
- Fixed an edge case where the guild donation reset timer could be incorrect if the game was open for more than 24 hours.
- Fixed overlap between the No-Ads purchase panel and the Guild Donation panel.
- Fixed Druid Forge not working correctly.
- Fixed occasional Bee Queen Forge errors.

Lunar New Year Events
- We’ve added several Lunar New Year events starting on the 30th of January.
- A new weapon, a new pet, and a new hero are coming.
- Can you guess what’s on the way?

Bug Fixes
- Fixed an edge case where the guild donation reset timer could be incorrect if the game was open for more than 24 hours.
- Fixed overlap between the No-Ads purchase panel and the Guild Donation panel.
- Fixed Druid Forge not working correctly.
- Fixed occasional Bee Queen Forge errors.

A new Adventure hero is on the way, performance has been sharpened, and preparations for Lunar New Year events are underway. This update focuses on smoother gameplay today and exciting content coming very soon.

New Adventure Hero

A brand-new Adventure hero is arriving, but their name remains a mystery.
Join our Discord to solve the riddle and be among the first to uncover who’s joining the roster.
The new hero goes live on January 20.

Improvements

We’ve made several updates to improve performance and polish the experience:
        •        Optimized Warlock performance to resolve previous performance issues
        •        Improved Collection opening speed for smoother navigation
        •        Updated visuals for Collection Window tooltips

Lunar New Year Preparation

Lunar New Year is approaching, and so are multiple themed events.
Get ready for:
        •        A new pet
        •        A new weapon
        •        A new hero
        •        A variety of upcoming Lunar New Year events

More details will be revealed soon.

Bug Fixes
        •        Fixed an issue where the Gravescaper Plants skill could produce errors during spawn in rare cases
        •        Fixed Fairy Lights bug
        •        Fixed Hero Swap Panel bug
        •        Fixed Arena enemy swarm spawn issue
        •        Fixed Lucky Wheel Exchange Live Ops notification scheduling
        •        Fixed Spirit Shaman companions bug
        •        Fixed Lucky Board Exchange panel visual issues

Sharpen your builds! More heroes, events, and celebrations are just around the corner.

Bugfixes

Version 7.2 — What’s New

We’re closing out the year with fresh events and setting the stage for what’s coming next. This update features the Krampus event, additional seasonal content, and a first look at powerful elemental weapons arriving soon.

Seasonal Events
The Krampus event is live, bringing holiday chaos to Midlantica. Battle through festive but dangerous encounters, face seasonal enemies, recover stolen gifts, and keep the action going as we roll into the new year.

New Weapons Coming Soon!
Two elemental weapons are approaching, each with its own playstyle and build potential:
• Fire Crystal: unleashes straight-line bursts of fire that reward aggressive positioning and high damage builds.
• Water Crystal: releases flowing, curved water projectiles that control space and scale with movement and area.
• When evolved together, they fuse into the powerful Steam Crystal, combining heat and flow into a devastating hybrid weapon.
•These weapons will be available through upcoming events.

Bug Fixes
Fixed incorrect jewel icons appearing in event shops

More events, more builds, and more power are on the way!

Version 7.2 — What’s New

We’re closing out the year with fresh events and setting the stage for what’s coming next. This update features the Krampus event, additional seasonal content, and a first look at powerful elemental weapons arriving soon.

Seasonal Events
The Krampus event is live, bringing holiday chaos to Midlantica. Battle through festive but dangerous encounters, face seasonal enemies, recover stolen gifts, and keep the action going as we roll into the new year.

New Weapons Coming Soon!
Two elemental weapons are approaching, each with its own playstyle and build potential:
• Fire Crystal: unleashes straight-line bursts of fire that reward aggressive positioning and high damage builds.
• Water Crystal: releases flowing, curved water projectiles that control space and scale with movement and area.
• When evolved together, they fuse into the powerful Steam Crystal, combining heat and flow into a devastating hybrid weapon.
•These weapons will be available through upcoming events.

Bug Fixes
Fixed incorrect jewel icons appearing in event shops

More events, more builds, and more power are on the way!

Version 7.2 — What’s New

We’re closing out the year with fresh events and setting the stage for what’s coming next. This update features the Krampus event, additional seasonal content, and a first look at powerful elemental weapons arriving soon.

Seasonal Events
The Krampus event is live, bringing holiday chaos to Midlantica. Battle through festive but dangerous encounters, face seasonal enemies, recover stolen gifts, and keep the action going as we roll into the new year.

New Weapons Coming Soon!
Two elemental weapons are approaching, each with its own playstyle and build potential:
• Fire Crystal: unleashes straight-line bursts of fire that reward aggressive positioning and high damage builds.
• Water Crystal: releases flowing, curved water projectiles that control space and scale with movement and area.
• When evolved together, they fuse into the powerful Steam Crystal, combining heat and flow into a devastating hybrid weapon.
•These weapons will be available through upcoming events.

Bug Fixes
Fixed incorrect jewel icons appearing in event shops

More events, more builds, and more power are on the way!

Version 7.1 — Santa & the Stolen Gifts

The holidays were supposed to be calm… until Krampus kicked in the door. He’s stolen gifts across Midlantica, unleashed new enemies, and turned the season into total chaos. Time to gear up, dive into fresh battlegrounds, and save the holidays in true hero style.

Santa & the Stolen Gifts Event
• Battle through new areas filled with festive—but deadly—threats
• Face new enemy types and bosses
• Recover the stolen gifts and restore holiday cheer
• Unlock new heroes and weapons
Event begins December 18th at 08:00 UTC

New Adventure Hero: Small but Lethal
A mysterious new hero joins the roster!
She’s tiny, fast, and packs a sting that’ll make the horde think twice.
Unlock her in the new Adventure and master her signature attack style.

Balancing Adjustments
To sharpen your builds and keep the action flowing:
• Candy Cane base area increased by 100%
• Snowglobe base area increased by 100%
• Snowglobe base cooldown reduced by 1s
• Santa now auto-targets
• Santa’s present mines radius increased by 50%

Guild Chat Improvements

You asked — we acted.
Readability issues in guild chat have been addressed to make squad communication smoother than ever. Thanks for the feedback!

New Support & FAQ System
We’re rolling out a smarter way to get help:
• Instant answers with expanded FAQs and helpful guides
• A new support chat flow that walks you through solutions
• If an issue can’t be solved automatically, our team will jump in to help

Bug Fixes
• Fixed Faction Wars Joker flag issue
• Fixed guild score mismatch between hub and info panels
• Fixed inability to close Guild Donation panel via tap on background
• Fixed Guild Mission rewards not granting until next event
• Fixed Guild Mission Tickets not appearing in Event Hub

New hero. New event. New chaos to conquer.
Jump in and show Krampus why the holidays belong to heroes.

New Guild look included!
• Discover the new Guild Camp, your exciting all-in-one guild hub
• Use Quick Join and smart suggestions to jump into active, fitting guilds
• Auto Join places you instantly in a great guild with one tap
• Create your own guild for 500 Gems
• Donate daily to boost Guild XP, expand member slots, and unlock shop rewards
• Rename your guild for 500 Gems

This update mainly contains bugfixes and sets the groundwork for the upcoming Guild redesign.

New Adventure: The Count
- An immortal noble who commands blood and shadow, turning elegance into devastation with precise, deliberate strikes.
- Starts: 19.11.

Holiday Season Batch 2
- This update contains the second wave of seasonal content.
- Additional Winter events will be arriving throughout the season.

Bug Fixes

Holiday Season Batch 1
- The festive season is arriving in Heroes vs. Hordes!
- This update includes the first wave of seasonal content, preparing the battlefield for upcoming events:

Quality of Life
- Puppeteer Improvements
- Puppets now collect XP and other pickups just like the player.

Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where Dark Mage forge incorrectly spawned projectiles from defeated enemies.

Release Notes 6.3.0
- New Skin: Santa Muerta (Reaper)
- The winning design from our Skin Contest is finally here!
- Celebrate Día de los Muertos in style — Santa Muerta Reaper joins the roster!
Bug Fixes

QoL
- Updated Necromancer Forge logic to properly match its description
- Added minion count bubbles for the Necromancer
- Reversed hero sorting for all tabs (except default)
- Reversed pet sorting for all tabs
- Disabled Ghostbusters Skills panel miniature video previews for improved performance and lower resource usage
- Updated Ecto-1 Evolution trail visuals to support more particle effects
Bug Fixes

Join our Discord to access full release notes and keep up with the latest updates!

Halloween
- The Pumpkin Shade is getting his evolution!
- Scarecrow Bomb: A scary Scarecrow Bomb that feeds on nearby defeated enemies, becoming stronger the more souls it consumes.

New Hero: Priestess
- A divine caster who smites enemies with pure, holy light.
- Available in the Lucky Spin

Bug Fixes

Ghostbusters Event Part 1
New Story Event
20 chapters across Haunted NYC, Dana’s Apartment, and the Rooftops
Daily unlocks + catch-up system

New Heroes
Peter Venkman& Egon Spengler
Don’t worry, Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddermore will be appearing in Part 2 in 2026!

New Pet
Slimer – Slime trails, puddles, novas, and pet power-ups

New Weapon
Ecto-1 – Drive through waves, unleash Ghostbuster firepower

New Bosses
Terror Dogs
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
Gozer, the Destructor

Event Rewards
Unlock heroes, shards, themed loot
Limited-time only — don’t miss out!

Bugfixes

Bugfixes