Publisher The Arcade Crew (Infernax, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, Cross Blitz) and developer DoubleMoose, a Swedish studio founded by former Coffee Stain developers, have announced the first demo for Abyssus will be arriving on Steam soon. Abyssus is a fast-paced one to four player co-op roguelike FPS where the secrets of an underwater civilization whisper from the shadows; learn to blast your way out or risk falling victim to its guardians. Abyssus’ full release will arrive on PC via Steam this year (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1721110/Abyssus/).
Plunge into today’s trailer for a glimpse at the core of Abyssus’ exciting action, as well as the potential lurking within its weapons customization system:
The design of Abyssus’ co-operative combat is inspired in part by DoubleMoose’s frequent sessions of playing Deep Rock Galactic, Warhammer 2: Vermintide and Gunfire Reborn together as a studio.
Brinehunters can wield a range of versatile, deadly weapons in upcoming’s demo, showcased within today’s trailer:
- The Brinerevolver: A masterfully crafted semi-automatic sidearm designed for reliable critical strikes. Built for precision and power, the primary fire mode excels in close-quarters combat, delivering consistent damage to deal with nearby enemies, while the secondary fire lets you pick off distant foes while aiming down its sight.
- The Engine Rifle: A powerhouse of the depths, the Engine Rifle earns its name from its fiery temper. Use your secondary weapon to rev the engine into overdrive, unleashing bursts of raw power while pushing heat levels to the brink.
- The Shotgun: A true staple of any FPS arsenal, this powerhouse is built for delivering sheer devastation at close range. Unleash a relentless spread of bullets that tear through guardians with raw stopping power.
Survival in Abyssus depends on your ability to adapt and evolve your arsenal. Before each expedition, craft the perfect loadout by using workbenches. Along the way, you will unlock alternate firing modes that amplify your weapons’ destructive power to match the escalating threat. Enhance the Engine Rifle with a Concentrated Shot mod, delivering a powerful knockback effect to enemies, or modify the Brinrevolver with the Quick Scope mod, offering an increase in damage after aiming through its scope. With the right upgrades, the abyss becomes yours to conquer.
In Abyssus, Brinehunters are sent to scour the ocean floor to investigate a powerful electromagnetic source, a journey leading the crew to an ancient, sunken city. Explore the ruins of this forgotten civilization to discover its secrets while fighting through corrupted hordes of enemies with weapons made of ancient tech that deliver responsive feedback, making each shot feel precise and impactful.
Amid high-octane multiplayer action, the Brinehunters must utilize the vast weapon modifications and ancient artifacts to adjust their playstyle to stay alive and return to the surface. Explorers can enter the abyss solo or venture in with up to 3 friends in co-op. The rewarding progression loop will satisfy veterans of the genre while remaining accessible to newcomers, both of whom will find themselves sinking countless hours into obtaining every mod, artifact, and ability hidden throughout the fascinating and dangerous civilization.
