Robot Entertainment and Skybound Games to Release PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S Editions This September
– Robot Entertainment, the independent development and publishing studio behind the beloved Orcs Must Die! series, in partnership with Skybound Games, today announced that Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap physical editions for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will release September 23, 2025 and are now available for pre-order at select global retailers for $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99. The physical editions will include:
Game Disc: Either a PS5 or Xbox X/S game disc, including the latest content and quality of life updates from Robot Entertainment to-date.
Art Booklet: A meticulously crafted booklet exploring the creation of the game, featuring early concepts, sketches and behind-the-scenes insights.
Supporter Pack DLC: Redemption code for DLC that includes 7 stunning hero and weapon skins, allowing players to give War Mages a bold new look.
Original Soundtrack: Feel the pulse of battle through blazing guitar riffs and pounding drums with a redemption code to the game’s soundtrack, composed by Phill Boucher.
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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is the fifth game in the critically acclaimed Orcs Must Die! franchise. This latest chapter of orc slaying mayhem features much deeper progression systems, as players grow their War Mages to become stronger every battle and enjoy endless replayability as they face off against hordes of relentless orcs either solo or with up to four players in thrilling co-op gameplay.
Players are challenged to set traps, upgrade their defenses, and use their hero’s unique weapons and abilities to prevent orcs from entering the rift, a gateway and powerful source of magic.
The game originally released on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series X/S on January 28, 2025 and will release digitally for PlayStation 5 on July 29, 2025.
Players that purchase the physical console editions will receive the most up-to-date version to-date which includes content and quality of life updates made post launch, such as new levels, enemies, traps, threads, skins, and the return of fan favorite War Mages Max and Gabby.
Download the Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap press kit here.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Features:
Slay More, Alone or Together – Enjoy the game solo or in co-op teams of up to four players – each option provides unique challenges and rewards. The game is designed to adjust to the number of players, ensuring a balanced and exciting contest in any combination.
Fantastically Powerful Heroes – Find your role among new War Mages, each with unique weapons, abilities, traps, and personality. Each hero is tailored to different play styles and can operate independently or work together with complementing heroes, ensuring versatile and mighty orc-smashing.
No Two Runs Are The Same – Face intensifying waves of orcs and other hideous beasts with randomized buffs and debuffs that impact your hero, traps, weapons, stats, and the levels themselves. Environmental factors like weather and time of day further influence enemies and your defensive options. As these buffs and debuffs stack, choose to push forward against the growing hordes or return to your castle hub to power up your hero, weapons, and traps before facing a formidable Orc General in a brutal boss fight.
Epic Combat – Experience enhanced combat where the combination of heroic prowess and ingenious traps leads to unparalleled orc destruction. Engage in tight, responsive third-person shooter and melee combat. Enjoy crazy physics-based interactions and ridiculous ragdoll effects. Watch with joy as your traps hurl, crush, slice, and incinerate orcs in spectacular fashion.
Classic Orcs Must Die! Vibe – Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap stays true to the beloved humor, personality, and charm of the series. From witty orc chatter to over-the-top physics sending screaming orcs flying, and a strong guitar- and drum-heavy soundtrack, every moment is crafted to keep your adrenaline pumping.
