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Abalon 2.95 - Descent 20 and The Final Boss

Greetings D20 Fans! Face the Prismatic Dragon in a final battle of strategy, meaning, and survival at Descent 20 in Abalon's Season 6 update! This is the epic final boss you've been waiting for.

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changedGreetings D20 Fans!Face the Prismatic Dragon in a final battle of strategy, meaning, and survival at Descent 20 in Abalon's Season 6 update! This is the epic final boss you've been waiting for. I am simultaneously excited, relieved, and exhausted to get this update out :D

addedGreetings D20 Fans!I had no idea just how hard this would be to design and develop. Throughout the process, I felt an overwhelming pressure: it's "the final boss" after-all - that comes with stipulations. It's gotta mean something, right? It's got to be the most challenging fight. It's also got to tie the entire game's story and everything that the game is about altogether. I can only imagine what players expect for something like this... For me, personally, I knew it had to do at least one very important thing: evoke emotion. This battle is the culmination of everything our seasoned players have worked towards, and what I hope will be the aspiration for new players first discovering the game to reach.

addedGreetings D20 Fans!Abalon's story is subtle, but deeply philosophical, exploring things like metaphysics, existential meaning, the nature of reality and the universe and what it all means and why does it matter? For those who've reached the game's ending, you've seen these pieces come together. This update brings an entirely new ending for those who manage to clear Descent 20. It's a very long journey to get there, but, this too, ties into the story (why the journey has to be so long) and I hope you'll recognize this and truly feel what I was going for.

addedThe Final Boss Release NotesDescent 20 added to the game!

addedThe Final Boss Release NotesFace an epic final boss by reaching Descent 20 and/or unlocking the new "Final Boss" challenge modifier.

addedThe Final Boss Release NotesNew lore and new game ending accompanies the defeat of the final boss

Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG changes

changedFace the Prismatic Dragon in a final battle of strategy, meaning, and survival at Descent 20 in Abalon's Season 6 update! This is the epic final boss you've been waiting for. I am simultaneously excited, relieved, and exhausted to get this update out :D

addedI had no idea just how hard this would be to design and develop. Throughout the process, I felt an overwhelming pressure: it's "the final boss" after-all - that comes with stipulations. It's gotta mean something, right? It's got to be the most challenging fight. It's also got to tie the entire game's story and everything that the game is about altogether. I can only imagine what players expect for something like this... For me, personally, I knew it had to do at least one very important thing: evoke emotion. This battle is the culmination of everything our seasoned players have worked towards, and what I hope will be the aspiration for new players first discovering the game to reach.

addedAbalon's story is subtle, but deeply philosophical, exploring things like metaphysics, existential meaning, the nature of reality and the universe and what it all means and why does it matter? For those who've reached the game's ending, you've seen these pieces come together. This update brings an entirely new ending for those who manage to clear Descent 20. It's a very long journey to get there, but, this too, ties into the story (why the journey has to be so long) and I hope you'll recognize this and truly feel what I was going for.

addedDescent 20 added to the game!

addedFace an epic final boss by reaching Descent 20 and/or unlocking the new "Final Boss" challenge modifier.

Greetings D20 Fans!

Face the Prismatic Dragon in a final battle of strategy, meaning, and survival at Descent 20 in Abalon's Season 6 update! This is the epic final boss you've been waiting for. I am simultaneously excited, relieved, and exhausted to get this update out :D

I had no idea just how hard this would be to design and develop. Throughout the process, I felt an overwhelming pressure: it's "the final boss" after-all - that comes with stipulations. It's gotta mean something, right? It's got to be the most challenging fight. It's also got to tie the entire game's story and everything that the game is about altogether. I can only imagine what players expect for something like this... For me, personally, I knew it had to do at least one very important thing: evoke emotion. This battle is the culmination of everything our seasoned players have worked towards, and what I hope will be the aspiration for new players first discovering the game to reach.

Abalon's story is subtle, but deeply philosophical, exploring things like metaphysics, existential meaning, the nature of reality and the universe and what it all means and why does it matter? For those who've reached the game's ending, you've seen these pieces come together. This update brings an entirely new ending for those who manage to clear Descent 20. It's a very long journey to get there, but, this too, ties into the story (why the journey has to be so long) and I hope you'll recognize this and truly feel what I was going for.

At first, I worried I made the battle too hard, but then I remembered just how often players surprise me with their synergies... Now, we'll see if I can surprise you with something you didn't expect.

The Final Boss Release Notes

Descent 20 added to the game!
Face an epic final boss by reaching Descent 20 and/or unlocking the new "Final Boss" challenge modifier.
New lore and new game ending accompanies the defeat of the final boss
3x New Achievements
New Competitive Season 6 begins!

Legendary Leaderboards: Season 5 Results

We had nearly 30K players compete in Season 5! Congratulations to Manchot_Royal on becoming the new Abalon World Champion and all of our players who competed. Your badges earned in each game mode are now stored in our Hall of Fame (Global Legends) and viewable there in your personal trophy room.

Diamond tiers represent world-wide (global rank) and the numbers in parentheses to Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze badges represent your division rank.

I will also say how much I have enjoyed the positive comradery in our Discord with players sharing their decks, strategies, and helping each other out. If you haven't joined yet, here's an invitation: https://discord.gg/d20studios

Abalon Wiki

Our official Wiki is nearly complete and ready for player feedback! Wesley is looking for support from veteran players putting together some game guides, so if you're interested, ping him in our Discord. There's a dedicated thread in the forums about the Wiki there.

Coming Next

For the next few weeks, I'll be shifting my attention to player feedback and bug fixes for the 2.95 build. Abalon 3.0 is planned for Season 7 with the following goals:

Asynchronous Multiplayer: Play online/offline battles with players from all over the world and compete for global rank or just have fun together in co-op battles vs. the AI.
The Caves ExpansionWill introduce a new biome, new bosses, encounters and more! This will be our next paid DLC.

Thank You

None of this would exist without your feedback, your patience, and your support. I read your messages, I listen to your suggestions, and I do my best to make Abalon the game you want it to be. If you have a moment, leave a Steam review and tell me what you like and where I can keep improving. You can also share feedback in-game via Menu → Share Feedback.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

~Ross

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