Absolum is one of the most popular new beat 'em ups of 2025 (right alongside MARVEL Cosmic Invasion), so it's no surprise that the game will continue to grow. Today, Dotemu announced that a version 1.1 update is in the works, as well as what the update will include. The only downside is that the update won't be released for a while yet, but there's plenty to look forward to!
Here's an abridged version of the Version 1.1 features list:
- New Challenges: Our new Mystic Ordeals allow you to challenge yourself, as well as other Rebels around the world. After defeating the final foe, Rebels will find new pre-set ordeals, delivering an additional layer of challenge on top of a regular playthrough. In addition, you can customize your own challenge and share your unique code with the world.
- An Evolving World: Rebels will now face corrupted regions, visible within Maugis’ map. These new corrupted regions will contain stronger enemies, and will provide daring Rebels with greater rewards along your journey. Rebels will also be able to alter the frequency of these corrupted lands through the new Mystic Ordeals - including corrupting the whole of the world should Rebels fancy the ultimate challenge.
- Upgraded Mounts: Rebels will find new Elite mounts out in the world. Bigger, better, faster, stronger, and with new ways of dealing death to the Crimson Order.
Elite mounts also come with upgraded attacks to help you power through the awaiting hordes.
- New Emotes: We know that you rebels are always looking for new ways to get to know each other and communicate in game. Our new in-game emotes come with their own slice of style, and some of them even now come with their own unique voice lines, as well. Rebels can select their emote pack when choosing their hero at the campfire, to facilitate a little more communication among our Rebel cells.
- New Skins: You’ll also find each of our heroes now come with new skins which players can unlock through the sacred tree, or by completing challenges. Put a new stamp on your favorite hero with new designs available to unlock in game.
Those all sound like great additions. New emotes should really add to the co-op experience when playing matchmade games. This surely won't be the final update for Absolum. The developers have promised cross-play co-op, but that feature isn't listed in the version 1.1 announcement. We'd also love for 4-player co-op and an Xbox version to be announced. Maybe in the future?
The version 1.1 update will be released in early 2026. Absolum is now available on PlayStation, Switch, and Steam for $24.99. I haven't played enough of the game yet, but it has been super fun so far. Stay tuned for full co-op impressions!