{"rewrite":{"id":"r_ccacd7495c04cf1d8e897dd2","clusterId":"c_efdd1f1b798d7789ea8bc0b2","slug":"heroes-of-hammerwatch-ii-adds-full-japanese-support","model":"deepseek-v4-1-flash","headline":"Heroes of Hammerwatch II Adds Full Japanese Support","summary":"Team17 released a Japanese-language update for the roguelite action RPG Heroes of Hammerwatch II on October 1, adding full Japanese localization to the PC Steam title for the first time. The same patch carries balance changes, bug fixes, a new tailor NPC, and new achievements, and adjusts settings for New Game+ and class parameters, with full notes posted on the Steam Community. The game is a sequel to the 2018 Heroes of Hammerwatch and a spin-off of the Hammerwatch series, with randomly generated Dark Citadel dungeons, seven classes including Warrior, Paladin, and Ranger, permanent upgrades, and online co-op for up to four players. It is discounted 60 percent in the Steam Autumn Sale 2026 to 920 yen including tax from a regular 2,300 yen, a price that holds until 2:00 AM Japan time on October 9. A roadmap in the patch notes states a second expansion pack is scheduled for 2027.","whyItMatters":"Japanese support arrives only after two major updates passed without it, so the localization lands in the same window as a 60 percent discount rather than as a standalone release.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eA major update that added a new class and game mode arrived in October 2025, and it included language support for French, German, and Korean, but not Japanese. The paid expansion Heroes of Hammerwatch II - Celestial Ruins followed in July 2026 with its own adjustment patch, which again added no languages. The Japanese localization lands after both.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe update is the first official Japanese support for the series. Heroes of Hammerwatch, the 2018 entry and direct predecessor, never had it, so this is the point where domestic players can start the Hammerwatch line in their own language.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges beyond the localization run wide. A tailor NPC and new achievements are new additions, while existing systems were reworked: some New Game+ setting values were altered, and class parameters were rebalanced across the roster.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural changes set the sequel apart from the first game. Equipment is no longer a type of upgrade, and treasure-hunting elements are expanded. Steam user reviews sit at 5,818 submissions with 82 percent positive, and concurrent players peaked above 21,000.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Heroes of Hammerwatch II finally has full Japanese support, and it lands during a 60 percent discount that puts it at 920 yen until October 9. The same patch adds a tailor NPC and new achievements.","twitterPost":"The 2025 update for Heroes of Hammerwatch II added French, German, and Korean, not Japanese. The localization arrived October 1 alongside this year's Steam Autumn Sale price of 920 yen.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Heroes of Hammerwatch II now supports Japanese in full, and the patch that added it also carried the usual quality adjustments plus a tailor NPC and new achievements. It is part of the Steam Autumn Sale 2026 at 920 yen until October 9. A roadmap in the patch notes puts the second expansion pack in 2027.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20261002-471445/\",\"title\":\"Multiplatform Roguelite ARPG 'Heroes of Hammerwatch II' Gets 'Full Japanese Localization' in Today's Update; New Features Added Alongside a Sale for a More Affordable Price\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/10/02/173052.html\",\"title\":\"【2,300 yen → 920 yen】Beautiful pixel-art roguelike ARPG 'Heroes of Hammerwatch 2' now fully supports Japanese! And it's discounted in the Autumn Sale【Steam Autumn Sale】\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":12059,"outputTokens":1221,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1791066865,"createdAt":"2026-10-03T22:28:49.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-10-03T22:33:21.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T22:33:21.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_efdd1f1b798d7789ea8bc0b2","canonicalTitle":"【2,300円→920円】美麗ドット絵ローグライクARPG『Heroes of Hammerwatch 2』が日本語に完全対応！しかもオータムセールで割引中【Steamオータムセール】","representativeArticleId":"a_9545c242699c6a4f28dadf29","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Heroes of Hammerwatch II\"],\"studios\":[\"Team17\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-10-02T01:19:42.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-10-02T06:30:46.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T22:33:20.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20261002-471445/","title":"マルチ対応ローグライトARPG『Heroes of Hammerwatch II』、今日のアプデで「完全日本語化」対応に。あわせて新機能も追加、セールも実施でお求めやすく"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/10/02/173052.html","title":"【2,300円→920円】美麗ドット絵ローグライクARPG『Heroes of Hammerwatch 2』が日本語に完全対応！しかもオータムセールで割引中【Steamオータムセール】"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Heroes of Hammerwatch II"],"studios":["Team17"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Team17 released a Japanese-language support update for Heroes of Hammerwatch II on October 1, 2026.","Heroes of Hammerwatch II is discounted 60 percent to 920 yen including tax from 2,300 yen until 2:00 AM Japan time on October 9 during the Steam Autumn Sale 2026.","The patch adds a tailor NPC and new achievements and changes New Game+ settings and class balance parameters.","Steam user reviews for Heroes of Hammerwatch II total 5,818 at the time of the update, with 82 percent positive for a Very Positive rating.","A roadmap in the patch notes states the second expansion pack for Heroes of Hammerwatch II is scheduled for 2027."]}