Developer Dotemu has announced a big update is coming to “rogue em up” title, Absolum, which will add a new game mode, and much more.
The team is also proud to announce the game has sold over 500,000 copies as of today. The big news, of course, is the February 12th update, “Threads of Fate”. Dotemu says this update will add “An all-new game mode, Mystic Ordeal, which utilizes dozens of modifiers to deliver a steep challenge with surprises and scenarios that boldly contrast from the core adventure.”
There are “Deadly new post-game dangers – and rewards – in the optional Corrupted Regions you’ll discover while traversing Absolum’s incredible world. Exciting new rewards, mount types, and more alongside a trove of improvements”.
The update will add new corrupted regions, customisable challenges, upgraded mounts, new skins, and new emotes. Dotemu said: “It’s been a little over a month since we first lit the beacon, and hundreds of thousands of Rebels have come to Talamh to answer our call for aid. We wanted to take a moment, once again, to thank you for joining our rebellion, and lending your skills, passion and personality to our resistance movement.”
In our review, Mick said: “Absolum is a confident side-scroller with satisfying, punchy combat, and a good spread of characters and skills, with plenty to unlock and a solid amount of content given the replayable roguelike nature of the campaign. There are a few things that could do with a tweak such as the abundance of currencies and the lack of context for some story elements, but other than that it’s a good-looking, enjoyable adventure.”
Absolum is out now on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
