The Teams Behind One of the Decade’s Best Beat ‘em Ups Innovate on Fundamentals to Revitalize and Discover Untapped Potential

Absolum’s overhaul of classic arcade beat ‘em up action is on full display in the trailer through the implementation of meta progression and build customization. Today’s new footage stars Absolum’s agile, sword-clad fighter Galandra, tanklike dwarf Karl, enigmatic rogue Cider and magically gifted Brome, the four playable warriors central to Absolum’s tale. Discovering the distinct advantages of each fighter reveals the full scope of combat possibilities in Absolum since each playable character carries their own unique skill set, as well as their own motivations, as they navigate a mysterious land filled with wonder and twisted cosmic horrors.

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 coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on October, 9th 2025.

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