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Steam News21 January 20265mo ago

Playtest Update – Improved Onboarding & Tutorials Now Live!

This new version of the playtest focuses on helping players understand Absym’s core mechanics more quickly and clearly.

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What changed

2 fixes2 additions2 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
addedThis new version of the playtest focuses on helping players understand Absym’s core mechanics more quickly and clearly. We’ve reworked how systems are introduced, refined tutorials, and adjusted level layouts to better support learning and flow.
changedOnboarding Rework The introduction to core gameplay mechanics has been redesigned to be more intuitive and accessible for new players.
addedLevel Design AdjustmentsLevels Updated to Support Learning Level design has been revised to better align with the new onboarding flow, ensuring mechanics are introduced naturally through gameplay.
fixedBug Fixes & ImprovementsVarious bug fixes and minor corrections across the game
changedBug Fixes & ImprovementsGeneral improvements and polish to enhance stability and overall player experience
fixedBug Fixes & ImprovementsLearn faster. Play smarter. See you in the rift!

This new version of the playtest focuses on helping players understand Absym’s core mechanics more quickly and clearly. We’ve reworked how systems are introduced, refined tutorials, and adjusted level layouts to better support learning and flow.

Onboarding & Tutorials

  • Onboarding Rework The introduction to core gameplay mechanics has been redesigned to be more intuitive and accessible for new players.

  • Clearer, More Focused Tutorials Tutorials are now more direct and straight to the point, providing essential information without unnecessary friction or overload.

Level Design Adjustments

  • Levels Updated to Support Learning Level design has been revised to better align with the new onboarding flow, ensuring mechanics are introduced naturally through gameplay.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Various bug fixes and minor corrections across the game

  • General improvements and polish to enhance stability and overall player experience

Learn faster. Play smarter. See you in the rift!

Source

Steam News / 21 January 2026

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