SWORN’s May Update Brings Reworked Heroes and Lobby Browser

Just when you thought your quest to dethrone the corrupted King Arthur in SWORN was charted, Team17 Digital and Windwalk Games have dropped a game-changing update. This massive patch shakes up the Arthurian battlefield with a complete overhaul of all eight heroes, a fresh batch of Fae Blessings (unique hero upgrades), and the long-awaited multiplayer lobby browser. Whether you’re a veteran looking to rediscover old favorites or a newcomer assembling your first team, there’s plenty to dive into.

What’s New? Fae Blessings Overhaul

The star of this update is a sweeping rework of the Fae Blessings system. For the uninitiated, Fae Blessings are powerful upgrades that shape each hero’s playstyle and abilities. Now, every hero gets a deeper, more flexible kit—opening up new strategies with dozens of new and reimagined Blessings.

• Oberon and Titania lead the charge with 11 and 16 new Blessings, respectively, while also trimming away underused options for more focused builds.
• Beira introduces the Frost Bite mechanic, turning her into a chilling force on the field.
• Mab and Gogmagog see their toolkits expand, providing fresh tricks for creative players.
• Lugh’s long-awaited Fortune powers are now ready for battle.
• Cliona, the debuff specialist, gets new ways to sap strength from weakened foes.

These changes don’t just add variety—they open the door for inventive builds, challenging players to rethink what’s possible. Even if you thought you’d seen every strategy SWORN had to offer, this update is here to prove you wrong.

Lobby Browser: Find Your Perfect Team

The other headline feature is the new Lobby Browser. At last, players can easily find or create public and private co-op sessions straight from the main menu. No more relying on outside matchmaking or endless friend invites—now you can jump into games at any difficulty, solo or with friends, with just a few clicks.

• Effortlessly browse active lobbies or host your own
• Public and private session support
• Smooths out the experience for both casual and hardcore runs—think of it as bringing SWORN up to the standards of genre favorites like Risk of Rain 2 or Deep Rock Galactic

Platform Parity and What’s Next

All these features are live now on PC. Console players—fear not! Team17 has confirmed that the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch versions will launch with the same full feature set when SWORN hits its 1.0 milestone. In an age where updates often roll out unevenly, it’s refreshing to see console adventurers won’t be left behind.

More Depth, More Teamwork, More Arthurian Mayhem

With richer hero kits, a flexible build system, and seamless co-op tools, teamwork is more crucial than ever for taking down SWORN’s toughest bosses. The question now is whether these changes will shake up the meta or make the game more accessible for new players—or both. Either way, SWORN is staking its claim as a 2025 co-op standout.