Howl “Heart of Rot” update released with free chapter, more

Howl received a new “Heart of Rot” update, which is highlighted by a new chapter.

The new chapter features 16 tactical puzzles, two new enemy types plus a new boss, the Lightning Shot ability (which can also be used in the main game once unlocked) an, new game world, a new story, and Geli as a new character. Various improvements and difficulty adjustments were also made.

Here’s some additional information about the update:

Contents of the new chapter:

• 16 new tactical puzzles that will keep beginners and experienced players on their toes.
• Two new enemy types and a new boss where thinking ahead is essential.
• New ability: Lightning Shot. The secret technique of the royal guard can also be used in battles in the base game.
• New game world: Rot has infested the capital. The Prophetess must cleanse it with fire!
• New story: The fall of the capital. The city had withstood the plague. Now the walls are crumbling and the city is rotting from the inside out.
• The companion: Geli, the chief alchemist, helps in the fight against the plague, which is spreading from within.

Improvements and adjustments to the difficulty level:

• Optimization of the preview of enemy actions during your own turn planning.
• Translation errors from the original version have been corrected.
• “Assist Mode” becomes the default difficulty setting (easier to get started).
• “Hard Mode” (deactivated “Assist Mode”) for a greater challenge.
• Better balance between accessibility (newcomers) and depth of challenge (veterans).

Get a look at a trailer for the Howl “Heart of Rot” update below.

Update Trailer

The game is up on the Nintendo eShop along with the update. We’ve got other Nintendo Switch news here.