Abyss
News, coverage and analysis tracking Abyss across the outlets.- Evening PatchesSeveral games have received official patches and updates. Abyssus 1.3 is now live with full cross-platform multiplayer, and Aethermancer - The Alchemical Awakening has also been updated. Borderlands 4 received version 1.8 on June 25, 2026.
- Evening ConsolidationMicrosoft has significantly increased Xbox prices globally and discontinued the 2TB model due to a component crisis. Separately, the game Abyssus has received its 1.3 update and launched on consoles.
- Cooperative Brinepunk FPS Abyssus Reels in PlayStation & Xbox Launches today Alongside Free 1.3 UpdateThe cooperative brinepunk FPS Abyssus has launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today, priced at $24.99. This console debut coincides with the release of a free 1.3 update across all platforms, which introduces new gods, areas, blessings, and crossplay functionality. A physical PlayStation 5 edition is also available for $34.99.
La sensation du FPS coopératif Abyssus est de retour sur PlayStation et Xbox et profite d’une nouvelle mise à jour gratuiteThe co-op FPS roguelike Abyssus is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with a new free update (version 1.3) and a paid DLC pack. The update introduces a new god, zones, blessings, and a revamped skill tree, alongside crossplay support. A physical 'Brine Edition' for PlayStation 5 is also available, bundling the base game with multiple DLC packs.
Grab Your Squad – Abyssus Brings Brinepunk FPS Chaos To Game Pass And MoreThe co-op FPS Abyssus, developed by DoubleMoose Games and published by The Arcade Crew, has launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is available day one on Game Pass. The game features a brinepunk setting where players explore a sunken city, battling corrupted monsters with brine-powered weapons. The launch coincides with the free 1.3 update, which adds new content and enables cross-platform play across all available platforms.
Take A Deep Dive With A New Game Pass Addition This WeekAbyssus, a cooperative roguelite first-person shooter, is the latest addition to Xbox Game Pass on June 25th, available on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features a 'brinepunk' aesthetic, procedurally generated levels, and supports up to four players in its underwater setting. This marks a quiet week for Game Pass additions, with more titles like RV There Yet? and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 expected later in the summer.
These 5+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (22nd-28th June)Several new games are scheduled for release on the PlayStation 5 between June 22nd and 28th. Titles include Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, Deer & Boy, Abyssus, Flesh Made Fear, and The Necromancer's Tale, offering a variety of genres from fighting games to RPGs and survival horror.- These 5+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (22nd-28th June)Several new games are launching on PlayStation 5 between June 22nd and 28th, including Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, Deer & Boy, Abyssus, Flesh Made Fear, and The Necromancer's Tale. This week is noted as potentially the slowest of the year for new releases on the PlayStation Store.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 544: Vesper UndergroundThe Official PlayStation Podcast episode 544 covers recent gaming adventures including 007 First Light, Mina The Hollower, and Overwatch. Upcoming releases highlighted are Dead or Alive 6: Last Round and Abyssus for PlayStation 5, alongside updates for Assassin's Creed Shadows. New details are also shared for The Planet Crafter and Granblue Fantasy: Relink's Endless Ragnarok expansion.- Xbox Game Pass Loses 8 More Games Very SoonMicrosoft is removing eight games from Xbox Game Pass on June 30, including Payday 2, Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Slay the Spire, Ultimate Chicken Horse, Mecha Break, Volcano Princess, and Unpacking. Subscribers can purchase these titles at a discount before they are delisted. New additions to Game Pass in June include Call of Duty: Vanguard and EA Sports FC 26.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for JuneMicrosoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service on June 30th.
Three New Games Hit Game Pass This Week – Including Two Huge NamesXbox Game Pass is adding three new games this week: Junkster on June 16th, Call of Duty: Vanguard on June 17th, and EA Sports FC 26 on June 18th. Junkster is a Day One indie title, while Vanguard expands the Call of Duty presence on the service, and EA Sports FC 26 brings the latest EA football simulation. Additional titles like Abyssus, RV There Yet?, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination are also slated for release on Game Pass in the coming weeks.
Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Round Of New Games In JuneXbox has announced the second wave of games coming to Game Pass in June, including Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, Abyssus, and RV There Yet?. Additionally, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 and Winds of Arcana: Ruination are confirmed for July. Several titles, including Tomb Raider games and Unpacking, will be leaving the service on June 30.
Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and more in late June to early JulyMicrosoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass between late June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. Several other games like Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Abyssus are also being added. Additionally, the article lists games that will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 30.
Xbox Game Pass lineup for late June 2026 announcedMicrosoft has revealed the upcoming games for Xbox Game Pass in late June 2026, including day-one releases like Junkster and Abyssus. Notable additions include Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service at the end of June.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and MoreXbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout June and July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. The service will also see the addition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, Abyssus, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games are also leaving the Game Pass library at the end of June.
Call of Duty: Vanguard and EA Sports FC 26 Joining Game Pass This WeekXbox Game Pass is adding several titles throughout June and July, including Call of Duty: Vanguard on June 17th and EA Sports FC 26 on June 18th. New additions also feature Abyssus, RV There Yet?, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games will depart the service on June 30th, such as Mecha BREAK and Slay the Spire.
End of Abyss Is A Fantastic (And Hard) Addition To A New Era Of Survival HorrorThe game Abyss is described as a fantastic and challenging addition to the survival horror genre. It represents a new era for the genre, offering a difficult but rewarding experience for players.- Evening MultiplexOfficial trailers were released for Abyssus, announcing its 1.3 release date and console availability. Additionally, a launch trailer for Skull and Bones' Y3S1 was unveiled.
- Brinepunk Co-Op Adventure Abyssus Coming to Consoles June 25The cooperative FPS Abyssus will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 25, featuring full cross-play across all platforms. The release coincides with update 1.3, which adds new zones, bosses, and gameplay improvements. Abyssus is also available on PC via Steam.