Co-developer and publisher Dotemu revealed the milestone while also announcing the Feb. 12 release date for Threads of Fate, a generous free content update that adds:
- 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
- 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
Find full details on Threads of Fate’s contents here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/1904480/announcements/detail/519732795817328674
Dotemu’s expertise with classically inspired gameplay is well known from developing or publishing pitch-perfect adaptations of beloved universes like MARVEL Cosmic Invasion or TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. Absolum is Dotemu’s first-ever original franchise and an exciting example of how independent development can meaningfully advance and breathe new life into classic genres.
Absolum Assets: https://www.dotemu.com/PressKit/project/Games/Absolum
About Absolum
Absolum blends arcade-like melee combat with spells, counters, upgradable abilities and uniquely powerful playable fighters, hosting a grand, high-stakes quest across an array of hand-crafted stages. With branching pathways to explore, quests to discover, intriguing characters to encounter, and a deep variety of challenging bosses in store, Absolum’s gripping fantasy tale unravels a compelling adventure channeling the spirit of classic brawlers like Golden Axe and Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara. Unlock items, quests, and permanent warrior upgrades while exploring Absolum’s world through runs steeped in variety, excitement and challenge in a design that maximizes approachability and replayability.
Absolum is co-developed by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, and is available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $24.99. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/Absolum)