Absolum, the acclaimed modern evolution of the beat ‘em up genre that blends classic brawling with rich storytelling and replayability, surpassed more than 500,000 copies sold today!
Co-developer and publisher Dotemu revealed the milestone while also announcing the February 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.
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.
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.
