- NEW TRACKS AVAILABLE ON THE ABYSSUS OST - 31 August 2026
Greetings, Brinhunters!Hot off the heels of Abyssus's anniversary on August 28th, we're celebrating with new music from the depths!Listen to it nowRémi Gallego brings his signature blend of electronic textures and cinematic tension to these new pieces, expanding the world of Abyssus with music built to match its darkest depths.2 additional tracks are now available as part of the Abyssus OST, on the dedicated Steam page. Whether you're diving back into the abyss or hearing it for the first time, these new tracks are ready to pull you further down.Join the official Brinehunters hub: https://discord.gg/x5qRfb6gUJ 🦑 Keep up with all the latest updates and get exclusive Abyssus content by following us on social media:https://x.com/PlayAbyssus - - https://www.instagram.com/playabyssus/https://www.tiktok.com/@playabyssus/
- Abyssus - Hotfix 1.3.62817 - 19 August 2026
Greetings, Brinehunters!We just applied a new hotfix to Abyssus, intended to solve some of the bugs reported since the launch of Patch 1.3 - Brinerot.Please keep in mind that in order to apply the fix, Abyssus must be closed and restarted. Moreover, you won’t be able to join the sessions of players who have not downloaded it yet. BUG FIXESFixed a bug for which Plague could infinitely stack when repeatedly equipping it.Fixed a bug for which Padded Suit could infinitely stack when repeatedly equipping it.Fixed a bug for which The Golemancer remained invulnerable when damaged with Retaliating Barrier.Fixed a bug that made the Engine Rifle’s Binary Cooling upgrade not work for some players. Fixed a bug that made Hastened Dash stop working after returning to lobby.Fixed a bug that reduced maximum Syringe capacity to 1 for some playersFixed a bug that made a player’s controller vibrate when o…
- Abyssus is sinking deep into Cyberpunk Fest 2026! - 3 August 2026
Abyssus is joining in with Steam Cyberpunk Fest 2026 - and from August 3-10 we’re diving into a deep 40% discount for prospective Brinehunters!Cyberpunk? CyBrinepunk. Brinepunk! In a world where we all wear way too much metal and battle against enemies that aren’t quite human anymore, what’s the difference? We just got more tentacles.With our 1.3 update delivering a new area, blessing, skills, enemies and bosses, it’s a perfect time to sink with us into the depths of the Abyss. A huge thank you to all of the Brinehunters who have been on the wireless with feedback and for all of your support! Join the official Brinehunters hub and help us shape the future of the game: https://discord.gg/x5qRfb6gUJ 🦑 Keep up with all the latest updates and get exclusive Abyssus content by following us on social media:https://x.com/PlayAbyssus - - https://www.instagram.com/playabyssus/https://www.tiktok.…
- Abyssus - Hotfix 1.3.62055 - 7 July 2026
Greeting Brinehunters!We just applied a new hotfix to Abyssus to address some of the issues reported in the first week of Content Update 1.3 and to implement the Soul Wheel changes, the Lobby Codes feature, and the console QoL elements you requested.We are still working on your feedback and will roll out further fixes as we investigate and address the issues you report.Please keep in mind that in order to apply the fix, Abyssus must be closed and restarted. Moreover, you won’t be able to join sessions with players who haven't downloaded it yet.New Feature:Lobby Codes: Players are now able to see their lobby's unique code, and share it with friends to play together cross-platform through the "Join with Room Code" button in the Session Browser. Balance updates:All the slots in the Soul Wheel can now be filled (provided you have enough Soul Fragments to spend), and the three top abilities…
- Upcoming Hotfix for the Talent Tree - 30 June 2026
Greetings Brinehunters, For the latest 1.3 update, we included a new playable area, new blessings, and an updated skill tree for the Soul Wheel. However, many of our players have not liked the changes to the skill tree. Our idea was to both expand the skill tree and also encourage players to specialize their characters by unlocking some, but not all, skill nodes. Our community, however, feels this is not a good change and has requested the ability to unlock the entire skill tree again. The purpose of our game is for it to be as fun as possible, so if our players tell us something isn't having its intended fun effect, we will of course listen! We are working on an update right now that will enable players to unlock all nodes in the skill tree again. All the new nodes in 1.3 are staying; you will simply need more soul fragments to unlock everything. Please keep in mind, however, it might…
- Abyssus 1.3 is Live with Full Cross-Platform Multiplayer! - 25 June 2026
It’s been a little over a month since we announced our update date, and the day is finally here! Brinehunters rejoice as we bring you more free content - as promised - alongside another optional, cosmetic-only supporter’s pack!Whether Brinehunters have been getting in touch on socials or Discord (or sending a telegram - you know who you are) we’ve been listening. Update 1.3 brings the content that our Brinehunters have been asking for, and we’re live now with:A new playable area - full of custom-built Brinepunk machinery and dripping with new challenges for veteran BrinehuntersFull cross-platform multiplayer - with our console launch, we’re expanding the pool of Brine-hunting comrades you can dive in withAn updated skill tree and new blessings - with more options for you to level up your approach and blast through the AbyssA new God and fresh enemies - giving you more variety and mixing…
- Abyssus Dives into Steam Ocean Fest! - 18 May 2026
Get ready, Brinehunters. The pressure is rising! Abyssus is diving into Steam Ocean Fest. From May 18-25, Ocean Fest celebrates those briny adventures set on, in, and under the vast unknown of the ocean waves. To do our part, we’re dropping a brine-soaked 35% discount for Abyssus, and 10% for all DLCs as well.From the salt-crusted rocks above, way down into the depths, Steam Ocean Fest is all about oceanic adventures, and where better to celebrate than down in the darkened depths of Abyssus.Down deep in the ruins of the Abyss, ancient machinery groans. Rusted metal, lost civilizations, and impossible horrors wait for you far beneath the reach of the sunlight. As you dive into the depths of Abyssus, whether alone or as a co-op adventure, you’ll find a fast-paced first-person shooter adventure ripe and ready for plunder!Join us May 18-25 and get ready to bring back the Brine… or don’t com…
- Free Major Update 1.3 Splashes Down June 25! - 12 May 2026
Are you ready for the next descent, Brinehunters? We’re excited to announce that you salty scallywags can dive into Patch 1.3 in a few short weeks, on June 25! This new update is bringing a new wave of content to Abyssus and as promised, new content is FREE for all Brinehunters, with our usual add-on with the cosmetic-only Brinerot supporter pack.On June 25, the free 1.3 update introduces just what our Brinehunters have been asking for - new playable areas, new enemies, new bosses, new blessings, updated and streamlined matchmaking. And like we’re not giving you enough, to go with our console release, update 1.3 also adds full cross-platform multiplayer!It’s a sea dog’s dream, but we’re not done yet. We’re also adding new skills to the skill tree, and (because you’ve been bringing back the Brine, lately) even new Sea Shanties!Our new playable area is a mechanic’s dream! Packed with brin…
- Preview: What’s Coming in Patch 1.3 - 10 March 2026
Brinehunter friends, We would like to share with you some news about our upcoming free update. One of the most requested new types of content has been playable areas with new enemies and bosses, so we are happy to announce that it’s exactly what is coming this summer in 1.3!The new playable area will be all about massive, brinepunk machinery. It is very art-heavy, keeping our artists quite busy.But we also wanted our programmers to improve other parts of the game: one code-heavy feature we are working on is porting the game to Xbox and PlayStation 5 with full cross-platform multiplayer. This means you’ll be able to group up with PC & console players alike, which will lead to a lot more open lobbies available to jump straight into the action. Here is a rundown of all the new content coming to Abyssus in patch 1.3:A new playable area!Full of new enemies, of course. Hulking, reanimated hum…
- Dive into an all new Co-Op Adventure as Abyssus Bundles with Rogue Point! - 12 February 2026
Lock and load - whether you’re here for Brine or to take on a cutthroat conglomerate, we’re calling all Mercs and Brinehunters for an explosive co-op bundle. Grab Abyssus and Rogue Point now with a Brine-worthy 10% off to complete the set!Dive in the depths with Abyssus - with solo and co-op roguelite play through a unique Brinepunk setting. Unlock, upgrade, and evolve an astounding arsenal of nautically-inspired weapons and remember to come back with Brine - or don’t come back at all.Rogue Point lands in Early Access today, delivering a four-player co-op shooter where teamwork means everything. From the creators of Black Mesa, jump into intense missions, complete evolving objectives, and unlock powerful upgrades. Plan, Adapt, and Overcome. Your squad’s survival depends on it.Hurry up, squad! Jump in now and bring your crew… you’re going to need them. Join the official Brinehunters hub…
- HOTFIX - Post Update 1.2 - 16 January 2026
Greetings, Brinehunters!We are sending a quick hotfix to the Abyss to correct a few bugs following our 1.2 update. Thank you for your unwavering support and precious feedback! They are invaluable in helping us make Abyssus better and better with every free update.Patch note:Fixed an issue where Light Frame forge mod mutator for Shotgun not working for clientsFixed an issue where Reel it in challenge was not completable on Kri'su variantsFixed an issue where a Surge Fissure in sanctuary encounter room 4 was not collectable for clients.Fixed an issue where Engulfing Shadows did not have correct rank scaling.Fixed an issue with Night god on the ability trigger where it was showing proc chance in upgrade screen.Fixed an issue where Gold Rush's reload speed was being included in the upgrade screen by mistake.Fixed an issue with Critical Cylinder forge mod where it triggered from non-weapon w…
- UPDATE 1.2 "BRINEFROST" IS OUT NOW! - 12 January 2026
Greetings Brinehunters!Today, our expedition reaches a new milestone! Patch 1.2 is out, bringing a new weapon, a new skill, new boss patterns, new challenges and cosmetic rewards, and an avalanche of balance improvements, bug fixes, and QOL updates. Take a look at the official Feature Trailer for a taste of what's waiting for you under the depths.Patch 1.2 is but a step on our triumphal march to conquer the Abyss: soon we will disclose more information about the upcoming patch 1.3, which will be the biggest one yet. But without further ado, let's take a look at the brinefrosted bounty you'll get in this patch - for free, as always: NEW WEAPON - HARPOON GUNThe favorite weapon of the Northern Reaches' hunters, now powered by brine. Trading fire rate for uncanny precision, each harpoon shot through primary fire will increase your combo point gauge, allowing you to unleash a secondary shot…
- Have some time off, Brinehunters! - 6 January 2026
You heard it here first, Brinehunters, we’re giving you some time off (ish). Your hard work in the Abyss has been noted, and we’re calling off all MULTIPLAYER dives for a few hours from around 10:00 AM (CET) on January 12th!As we work to deploy v1.2 of the Abyss, we’re arming you Brinehunters with some back-end tweaks to make your multiplayer dives faster, more responsive, and just better overall. This does mean that multi-party exploration of the Abyss will NOT be available for a few hours.Two points to note, Brinehunters!Single-party dives will remain operational! You can still dive head-first into the Abyss on your own, and make sure you keep bringing back that Brine with all single-player functionality.We will let you know when multiplayer is operational once more - the best place to be notified is by joining the Official Abyssus Discord.Of course, once 1.2 hits and with these multi…
- Brinehunters, Pack your Gear - v1.2 Arrives January 12th 2026! - 17 December 2025
Greetings from the depths, Brinehunters! We’re excited to let you know that the quest for Brine continues, with more coming in early 2026. On January 12th you can get your salty hands on the new 1.2 patch, with all new content including:A brand new weaponA new skillNew challengesNew cosmetic rewardsA New Weapon - The Harpoon Gun!For the Brinehunter who’s already unlocked everything (and for those still on your way) the Harpoon Gun provides another nautical edge to your brine-soaked adventure!This pointed precision weapon bridges the gap between Brinehunters’ slower Combat Bow and the faster Brine Rifle - and enters the Abyss with eight upgrades available through the Ancient Forge!Upgrades also help with more than just piercing power! Each Mod will stick harpoons to enemies (or the environment if you have enemy-piercing). To stop you having to keep track of enemies you’ve stuck with harp…
- Vote for Abyssus at the Steam Awards! - 28 November 2025
Brinehunters! The time of the year has arrived for us all to sit down in front of the fire, crack open a can of brine-pickled herring, and discuss our nomination at the Steam Awards 2025! We’ve seen legions of bold, ironclad hunters drop into the diving bell in search of glory, riches, and brine, and we have seen so few of them return! And don’t get me started about that Deep Waters contraption, there. That is why it is our flawless belief that Abyssus is the perfect option to cast your vote for as Best Game You Suck At. The team is hard at work on a new patch that will introduce even more ruthlessness to the experience, with new boss patterns you’ll have to learn from scratch, along with a new weapon and a new skill! More info on that coming very soon. In the meantime, let’s cast our vote, grease our gear, and get ready for the next depth! - The DoubleMoose TeamPlay Abyssus now! Join t…
- HOTFIX #2 - Post Update 1.1 - 23 October 2025
Ho there, Brinehunters! We wanted to let you know that we’ve got a hotfix plunging down towards the Abyss as we speak - bringing some needed balancing and bug fixes to the Abyssus 1.1 release. We once again thank you for your incredible support, and for all of the feedback you’ve been sending in.We’ve four main elements for this hotfix, to help you navigate your way through the Briney depths:Fixed a crash related to Enemy navigationAdded an “I’m Stuck” button to help you get out of places a Brinehunter should never have gotten into (though this won’t be available during Boss fights)Fixed a potential softlock where Brinehunters could encounter rooms which don’t recognise completionFixed a bug where players’ maximum speed was capped incorrectly (it is now capped at 300% and not the previous 2,500%)We continue to monitor gameplay closely and will continue to fine tune the darkest depths ba…
- HOTFIX – Post Update 1.1 - 9 October 2025
Greetings, Brinehunters! We're rolling out a quick hotfix following Update 1.1 to address a few bugs and implement some much-needed balance changes. Thank you for your feedback and continued support! Bug FixesFixed a Crash for enemy navigationFixed inconsistent damage number display between the endgame overview and tab menu.Fixed an issue where difficulties were not applying ranks correctly in some languagesFixed an issue where boss health was unintentionally capped.Fixed an issue where the spiked charm did not deal damage correctly.Fixed an issue where gold skin was not removed correctly on expedition end.Fixed an issue where all charm rarities had the same price. Balance ChangesTesla Rifles Charge OrbOn hit damage: Increased from 10% -> 20% of the initial hit,Max charge damage increased from 2 -> 2.2 times.Brine RifleCharge Scope max charged damage increased from 5 -> 5.5 times.Steady…
- UPDATE 1.1 is Here! New Modes, New Challenges & The Brineguard Pack - 6 October 2025
Greetings, Brinehunters! This patch brings new gameplay modes, quality-of-life improvements, and a long list of bug fixes and balance changes, all completely free for all players. Watch the trailer here : We believe in fair content access. That’s why this patch and every future gameplay update in Abyssus will always be free, forever. We also dropped a brand-new cosmetic pack to support ongoing development. See details below New Features New modes for the expeditions are available:Infinite mode lets you continue looping before facing the final boss.Random order mode introduces a new challenge where areas appear in a random order.These can be accessed after completing a full run, and are found in the Deep Water Tank.Added 4 new challenges and cosmetics relating to the new modes. General ChangesAdded and improved Animation, VFX and SFX in many areas of the game.Added and improved general d…
- Possible Connection Issues After October 1, 2025 - 24 September 2025
Greetings, Brinehunters!We’ve recently been informed of an upcoming change from Epic Online Services (EOS), the platform that powers our online features. Starting October 1, 2025, some Windows players using older EOS versions (including the one currently used by Abyssus) may experience connection issues.What does this mean for you?If your Windows system is fully updated, you should be fine.If you encounter errors, you can fix them by either: Installing the latest Windows Updates (recommended).Manually installing the new security certificate (see below for the full runthrough).We’re already working on updating Abyssus to the latest EOS SDK. This will ensure long-term stability and prevent these issues altogether. Manual Certificate Installation (Windows)If you experience connection issues after October 1, 2025 and updating Windows doesn’t solve it, you can manually install the required s…
- Quick Hotfix! - 26 August 2025
Greetings, Brinehunters! A new hotfix has been deployed to address some issues you reported in your launch feedback. Here's what it fixes:The "Agnostic" challenge should now complete correctlyThe "Monarch" challenge should now complete correctlyThe waves on the Second Herald should now despawn as intended when the boss is defeated And that's it (for now)!We're still working hard on the game to refine what's currently live and to prepare the new content drops, and we want to thank you for the feedback you keep sending our way. We're making Abyssus better for you, and thanks to you . -The DoubleMoose Team
