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Steam News29 October 20258mo ago

Major Expedition Update Now Live!

This update marks a turning point for Absym. New systems and powers, reshape how you explore, fight, and uncover the truth behind the Rifter’s journey.

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addedThis update marks a turning point for Absym. New systems and powers, reshape how you explore, fight, and uncover the truth behind the Rifter’s journey. Here’s what’s new:
addedNew Systems & ProgressionExpedition Skill Tree A brand-new Expedition Skill Tree has been introduced, allowing players to unlock permanent abilities for the Rifter. Shape your long-term growth and customize your playstyle with meaningful upgrades earned through exploration.
addedNew Systems & ProgressionNew Expedition Currencies New exchange currencies have been added to support the services offered by the Expedition.
addedNew Gameplay FeaturesFast Travel Move swiftly across discovered locations with the new Fast Travel system, making exploration and backtracking smoother than ever.
addedNew Gameplay FeaturesNew Active Ability: Absym Mode Tap into the true power of the Absym with this new berserk form. For a brief time, the Rifter fights under the full influence of the Absym: faster, stronger, and utterly consumed by chaos. Use it wisely… before it consumes you.
addedNarrative & Dialogue UpdatesNew Demo Ending The demo’s finale has been changed and expanded, delivering a stronger narrative payoff and new hints about what’s to come in the full experience.

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addedThis update marks a turning point for Absym. New systems and powers, reshape how you explore, fight, and uncover the truth behind the Rifter’s journey. Here’s what’s new:
addedExpedition Skill Tree A brand-new Expedition Skill Tree has been introduced, allowing players to unlock permanent abilities for the Rifter. Shape your long-term growth and customize your playstyle with meaningful upgrades earned through exploration.
addedNew Expedition Currencies New exchange currencies have been added to support the services offered by the Expedition.
addedFast Travel Move swiftly across discovered locations with the new Fast Travel system, making exploration and backtracking smoother than ever.
addedNew Active Ability: Absym Mode Tap into the true power of the Absym with this new berserk form. For a brief time, the Rifter fights under the full influence of the Absym: faster, stronger, and utterly consumed by chaos. Use it wisely… before it consumes you.

This update marks a turning point for Absym. New systems and powers, reshape how you explore, fight, and uncover the truth behind the Rifter’s journey. Here’s what’s new:

New Systems & Progression

  • Expedition Skill Tree A brand-new Expedition Skill Tree has been introduced, allowing players to unlock permanent abilities for the Rifter. Shape your long-term growth and customize your playstyle with meaningful upgrades earned through exploration.

  • New Expedition Currencies New exchange currencies have been added to support the services offered by the Expedition.

New Gameplay Features

  • Fast Travel

    Move swiftly across discovered locations with the new Fast Travel system, making exploration and backtracking smoother than ever.

  • New Active Ability: Absym Mode

    Tap into the true power of the Absym with this new berserk form. For a brief time, the Rifter fights under the full influence of the Absym: faster, stronger, and utterly consumed by chaos. Use it wisely… before it consumes you.

Narrative & Dialogue Updates

  • Rewritten Dialogues

    Dialogue lines across the game have been revised and refined to enhance tone, flow, and emotional depth. Conversations now feel more natural and impactful.

  • New Demo Ending

    The demo’s finale has been changed and expanded, delivering a stronger narrative payoff and new hints about what’s to come in the full experience.

Bug Fixes & Miscellaneous

Various bug fixes, polish passes, and minor adjustments across the game to ensure a smoother and more refined experience.

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Steam News / 29 October 2025

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