PARIS (Dec. 5, 2024) - Publisher The Arcade Crew (Infernax, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, Cross Blitz) and developer DoubleMoose, a Swedish studio founded by former Coffee Stain developers, today announced Abyssus, a fast-paced roguelike FPS, during PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted. In Abyssus, after discovering the secrets of an ancient underwater civilization, you must learn to blast your way out if you are to survive. Abyssus arrives on PC via Steam next year.
After a powerful electromagnetic source is found on the seafloor, Brinehunters are sent to scour the ocean floor in a submarine to find the source until they arrive at 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.
Daring undersea mercenaries can dive into Abyssus starting tomorrow via the upcoming playable open alpha. Choose from a selection of godly blessings and weapon mods to discover your favorite way to decimate ancient guardians. An FPS is nothing without a white-knuckling boss battle, and the Abyssus alpha will have two of them in addition to two minibosses. Sharpshooters eager for a challenge can also toggle between two options to experiment with modifiers and buffs that shake up the action.
Explore the mysteries of Abyssus during its playable alpha, available on Steam across the following weekends:
- Friday, Dec. 6 - Monday, Dec. 9
- Friday, Dec. 13 - Monday, Dec. 16
- Friday, Dec. 20 - Monday, Dec. 23
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 explore 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.
Abyssus combines DoubleMoose’s engine expertise with extensive build customization, making for an unforgettable multiplayer experience with infinite replayability. Abyssus features an original brinepunk setting, a subgenre of fiction where a mysterious substance known as brine powers all technology, but can only be found in the deepest fathoms of the sea. Tense FPS action brings the genre to new heights, starting from the depths of the ocean. With post-launch seasons and events also lurking below, Abyssus’ long-lost kingdom will keep you enthralled long after your first encounter with its mutated guardians.
For more information on Abyssus, wishlist the game on Steam, and follow The Arcade Crew and DoubleMoose on X.
With a gameplay-first approach and a high-quality focus, The Arcade Crew produces and publishes awesome indie and innovative games from creative teams around the world.
The Crew’s iconic projects include Blazing Chrome and Vengeful Guardian Moonrider from JoyMasher, Infernax from Berzerk Studios and Young Souls from 1P2P. The Crew is working on several new games for 2024 and beyond.
Join the Crew at http://www.thearcadecrew.com.
About DoubleMoose Games
DoubleMoose Games is a collective of several three-dimensional organic meat automatons infused with four-dimensional souls, converging in the same space-time to produce audiovisual entertainment products for the human (and secret alien) inhabitants of “Earth.”