Neon Abyss 2 News

[p]Agents! It's Steam awards season and we'd love your support! We think that Neon Abyss 2 fits into a couple of categories, but we decided that the "Best Game You Suck At" was a bit mean for the Agents who've supported us so well throughout Early Access.[/p][p]Instead, we'd love your nominations and support for the Better With Friends category. The multiplayer aspect was one which was key to the foundations of our upgraded Abyss, and we hope it shows.[/p][p]Since our Early Access launch, we've been listening to the community feedback, and working hard to make the Abyss a prime place for multiplayer chaos. Recent steps include a number of multiplayer-specific improvements:[/p]

• [p]Enhanced connectivity and stability[/p]
• [p]Resource sharing changes to align with community feedback[/p]
• [p]Visual clutter improvements (again in line with what you've been telling us - and with slider options so you can tweak it to your own preference)[/p]

[p][/p][p]We really appreciate your support. In addition, as a little gift from Steam, nominating, playing and reviewing Neon Abyss 2 will also get you Steam badges and XP, too! Nominate one game to grab the 2025 Steam Awards Nomination Committee Badge, get a game for every category to level it up, play a game you've nominated to level it up again and achieve final form by leaving a review.[/p][p][/p][p]Now, you don't HAVE to nominate Neon Abyss 2 for every category... but you could, if you wanted to. Just saying. Either way, a huge thank you to all of the support that you Agents have provided throughout our Early Access journey! We'll be back soon to deliver more fixes, more improvements and (most importantly!) more content for the upgraded Abyss![/p]

• [p]New Agent: Mira, a reckless little maniac who thrives on danger[/p]
• [p]New Manager BOSS: Hermes - God of Messages[/p]
• [p]New Manager BOSS: Athena - Goddess of Wisdom (DLC "Archenemy Returns")[/p]
• [p]New Regular BOSS: God of Stand-Up[/p]
• [p]Co-op Optimization: Added item sharing mechanics, improved loot distribution[/p]
• [p]Visual Effects Adjustment: Added transparency controls to reduce combat clutter[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Mira[/h3][p]A reckless little maniac obsessed with chaos and thrills, dancing with fate in fits of laughter. Pain is her sweetest reward.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Hermes - God of Messages[/h3][p]In a world crisscrossed by countless fibers and signals, Hermes makes information travel at light speed. The pulse of global communication throbs at his fingertips, never ceasing.[/p][p]Unlock Condition: Defeat Hyperion[/p][p]Trigger Condition: Enter its corresponding green portal in the Safehouse[/p][p][/p][h3]Athena - Goddess of Wisdom[/h3][p]Included in the DLC "Archenemy Returns"[/p][p]Where reality and illusion intertwine, Athena perceives every choice the world makes. Ancient strategy and modern order converge under her will—silent yet omnipresent.[/p][p]Unlock Condition: Defeat Zeus[/p][p]Trigger Condition: Encountered on the floor after defeating Zeus[/p][p][/p][h3]God of Stand-Up[/h3][p][/p][h2]Co-op Item Sharing[/h2][p]To enhance the multiplayer experience, we've optimized loot and item distribution mechanics.[/p][p]All drops are automatically assigned to players to prevent malicious sniping. Meanwhile, players can voluntarily share their loot with teammates, achieving a balance between fair distribution and free exchange.[/p][p]Specific rules:[/p]

• [p]Upon generation, drops can only be collected by their original owner[/p]
• [p]Common drops (Coins, Bombs, Keys, etc.) become collectable after a set duration[/p]
• [p]Special drops like Artifacts remain exclusive until manually shared[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Visual Clutter Optimization[/h2][p]To address potential visual chaos during combat, we've overhauled all attack effects and follower visuals. [/p][p]Players can now freely adjust their transparency in settings, toggling between "spectacular effects" and "clean visuals" as preferred. Find these options under Settings > Graphics.[/p][p][/p][h2]Weapons[/h2][p]BLOODBOND: The first Death's Door genre weapon! Charging at the right moment consumes all Hearts and Shields to summon a reusable Blood Servant. The weapon gains enhanced effects when at Death's Door.[/p][p]Requires completing a specific task to unlock[/p][h2]Misfortune[/h2][p]Shadow Veil: Obscured by darkness, your vision becomes limited.[/p][p][/p][p]Veewo Games[/p]

• [p]Limited-time Free DLC "Archenemy Returns": After optimization, upgrades, and partial redesigns, the bosses from the original Neon Abyss are back in the abyss![/p]
• [p]Halloween Gift: Log in between October 30 (after the update) and November 14 to claim the exclusive cosmetic \[Midnight Whisp].[/p]
• [p]Supporter Pack Update: Additional holiday-exclusive cosmetic added. From now on, you'll receive them for every festival~[/p]
• [p]New Weapons: 14 new weapons added, including 4 classic weapons from the original game.[/p]
• [p]New Combat Artifacts: 14 new artifacts that automatically assist you in battle. Their power scales with the amount of a specific resource you possess.[/p]
• [p]Weapon & Item Optimizations: Numerous weapons and items have been redesigned and optimized for smoother controls and clearer effects.[/p]

[p][/p][p]To thank our early supporters, all players who purchased the base game during Neon Abyss 2's Early Access (EA) period can claim this DLC for free. Even after EA ends, you will retain permanent access to this content.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]All 34 bosses from the original Neon Abyss will gradually return to the abyss! With skill optimizations, visual upgrades, and complete redesigns for Managers, they’ve evolved into deadlier foes. Are you ready to face their wrath?[/p][p]Note: Some Managers in this DLC are still undergoing optimization. We will complete them during EA and add an entirely new Manager.[/p][p]Progress: Managers (3/11), Regular Bosses (24/24)[/p][p][/p][p]Dear Blackdog Agents, we’ve captured a wandering ghostly pumpkin in the abyss—and it’s willing to become your new cosmetic![/p][p]From October 30 (post-update) to November 14, log in to claim the limited-time cosmetic \[Midnight Emissary].[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To thank all Agents who purchased the Supporter Pack, we’ve prepared a new gift! (Claim it in the Bar.)[/p][p]Agents with the Supporter Pack will receive additional variants for all past and future holiday cosmetics! No more worries about missing out on seasonal gifts![/p][p]Thank you again for your support—more gifts are coming in the future. Stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]14 new weapons added, including 4 classics from the original game:[/p]

• [p]Jimmy: Fires fishbones that split into bone spikes.[/p]
• [p]Famine: Fires homing piercing bullets.[/p]
• [p]Sentry: Sacrifices some performance but gains a homing module.[/p]
• [p]Noise: Fires slow-moving orbs that split into homing bullets upon vanishing.[/p]
• [p]Origami: Rapidly fires scattered flying paper sheets.[/p]
• [p]Salute: Fires both spark bullets and magic bullets—the latter release fireworks upon vanishing.[/p]
• [p]Fissure: Fires energy rocks that create shockwaves upon vanishing.[/p]
• [p]Thunderclap: Every few attacks, fires enhanced lightning arrows.[/p]
• [p]Spine: Rapidly fires consecutive spikes.[/p]
• [p]Spray: Fires paintballs that deal area damage on hit.[/p]
• [p]Merryghost: Fires bouncing magic bullets.[/p]
• [p]Suppress: Fires shotgun pellets—every fourth shot is enhanced.[/p]
• [p]Duel: Fires shotgun pellets, dealing massive damage at close range.[/p]
• [p]Deterrence: Fires multiple random lightning bolts at enemies.[/p]

[p][/p][p]12 new artifacts that automatically assist you in battle, scaling with a specific resource:[/p]

• [p]Storm Drum: Periodically summons lightning bolts during combat.[/p]
• [p]Butterfly Fan: Periodically summons spirit butterflies that track enemies.[/p]
• [p]Skybamboo: Periodically summons thunder swords to attack enemies.[/p]
• [p]Snowfox Brush: Periodically fires talismans that trigger frost bursts on hit.[/p]
• [p]Classified Files: Periodically generates crystal spikes to attack enemies.[/p]
• [p]Night Vision Goggles: Fires targeting beams that mark enemies, triggering explosions after a delay.[/p]
• [p]Volcanic Coral: Periodically generates bubbles that explode on contact.[/p]
• [p]Twin Jade: Periodically fires Yin-Yang swords.[/p]
• [p]Scepter of Isis: Periodically summons runic eyes to attack enemies.[/p]
• [p]Titan’s Belt: Periodically throws a frost axe.[/p]
• [p]Divine Needle: Periodically releases a needle that tracks and pierces enemies.[/p]
• [p]Legendary Jersey (Revised): Summons a basketball from above to aid in battle.[/p]

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• [p]SEASPELL: Redesigned—removed charge mechanic, now automatically releases bubbles that can be blown away by attacks.[/p]
• [p]PAYLIGHT: Redesigned—removed reloading, now fires continuous lasers.[/p]
• [p]STEEL TEETH: Redesigned—removed charge mechanic.[/p]
• [p]COGDRIVE: Optimized—simplified to two-stage charging.[/p]
• [p]PRISM: Redesigned—now auto-recharges.[/p]
• [p]TAOMU: Redesigned—removed charge mechanic, now fires talismans with every attack.[/p]
• [p]GLOOMLING: Redesigned—removed charge mechanic, now auto-recharges.[/p]
• [p]CACKLE: Redesigned—removed charge mechanic, now auto-recharges.[/p]
• [p]PURGE: Redesigned—removed charge mechanic, now auto-recharges.[/p]
• [p]MORPHO: Redesigned—removed charge mechanic, now auto-recharges.[/p]
• [p]CHAMPION: Redesigned—removed Frenzy level mechanic.[/p]
• [p]ASCEND: Increased the number of summoned swords per activation.[/p]
• [p]SUNBLOOM: Increased range.[/p]

• [p]\[New Curio] Drift Bottle: Consumes Crystals to store unopened Chests (max 5). Reuse to release all stored Chests.[/p]
• [p]Plumber Cap: Squishing enemies drops Coins or cotton clouds.[/p]
• [p]Unlimited Blindfold: Taking damage increases weapon range until combat ends.[/p]
• [p]Dangerous Mine: Periodically drops mines while flying.[/p]
• [p]Ocean’s Heart: Triggers item effects when collecting Moldy Hearts.[/p]
• [p]Kaiyuan Tongbao: Spending any amount of Coins spawns a purple Wisp.[/p]
• [p]Target Shield: Blocking damage also creates a Temporary Barrier.[/p]
• [p]Pale Bell: Increased trigger chance.[/p]
• [p]Borderland Poker: All Wisp Shades gain a barrier at the start of combat.[/p]
• [p]Gaze of Lord: Reveals Hidden Rooms and opens their passages on the map.[/p]
• [p]Neural Link: If Coins < 100, using a Key grants 10 Coins. If Coins ≥ 100, spending a Key consumes 20 Coins instead.[/p]
• [p]Grim Smile: Killing enemies grants damage stacks.[/p]
• [p]Blank Shell: All explosions you trigger gain a 5s cooldown (max 10 per battle).[/p]
• [p]Aged Acorn: The 10 nearest Eggs gain barriers at the start of combat.[/p]
• [p]Brozen Dice: Replaces all unopened Chests in the room with random drops.[/p]
• [p]Purple-Gold Gourd: Spawns 5 Wisps, including one Blue Wisp.[/p]
• [p]Hair Dryer: Effects stack and last the entire battle.[/p]
• [p]Game Cartridge: Room-based buffs can stack infinitely.[/p]
• [p]Samurai Soul: Killing enemies guarantees a Dimension Slash.[/p]
• [p]Blank Sample: Melee attacks always erase enemy bullets (5s cooldown).[/p]
• [p]Dance King: Consumes Crystals to boost weapon damage until combat ends. Also spawns a dance device—interact to dance.[/p]
• [p]Bouncy Mine: Improved deployment logic—manual trigger required while flying.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Due to the extensive list of fixes, we won’t detail them here. Agents can check the in-game daily patch notes for specifics.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Veewo Games[/p]

[p]Note: Updating the version may cause errors in saved game data. Please complete your current gameplay session before updating.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Item Adjustments[/h3]

• [p]Plumber Cap: Stepping on enemies now drops coins or cotton clouds[/p]
• [p]Unlimited Blindfold: Increases weapon range after being hurt, lasting until combat ends[/p]
• [p]Dangerous Mine: Automatically triggers mine drops periodically while flying[/p]
• [p]Ocean's Heart: Now triggers item effects when collecting Moldy Hearts[/p]
• [p]Kaiyuan Tongbao: Spending any amount of coins grants a purple Wisp[/p]
• [p]Target Shield: After blocking damage, creates a Temporary Barrier[/p]
• [p]Pale Bell: Increased trigger probability[/p]
• [p]Borderland Poker: All Wisp Shades gain a barrier when entering combat[/p]
• [p]Gaze of Lord: Now reveals Hidden Rooms on the map and opens their passages[/p]
• [p]Neural Link: If coins 100, consumes 20 coins instead of Keys[/p]
• [p]Grim Smile: Increased damage bonus from killing enemies[/p]
• [p]Blank Shell: Triggers on all your explosions (5s CD, max 10 triggers per combat)[/p]
• [p]Aged Acorn: The 10 nearest Eggs gain barrier effect when combat starts[/p]
• [p]Brozen Dice: Replaces all unopened Chests in room with random drops[/p]
• [p]Purple-Gold Gourd: Spawns 5 Wisps, including one Blue Wisp[/p]
• [p]Hair Dryer: Effects now stack and last the entire combat[/p]
• [p]Game Cartridge: Room bonuses can stack infinitely in the same room[/p]
• [p]Samurai Soul: Guaranteed to trigger Dimension Slash when killing enemies[/p]
• [p]Empty Sample: Melee attacks always erase enemy bullets (5s CD)[/p]

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed color issues with the Laba Machine[/p]
• [p]Fixed rare cases where environmental damage could still occur after entering level transition portals[/p]
• [p]Fixed PULSEARC requiring weapon swap to refresh maximum charge count[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]How to Switch to the Beta Branch[/h3][p]Steam Library >>> Neon Abyss 2 >>> Right-click >>> Properties >>> Betas >>> Beta (no password required)[/p][p]Please note that players on different branches cannot play together due to version differences.[/p][p]Veewo Games[/p]

[p]Note: Updating the version may cause errors in saved game data. Please complete your current gameplay session before updating.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Weapon Optimizations[/h3]

• [p]CACKLE mechanic optimized: Removed charging requirement.[/p]
• [p]TAOMU mechanic optimized: Removed charging requirement.[/p]
• [p]PRISM mechanic optimized: Now automatically charges and releases.[/p]
• [p]GLOOMLING mechanic optimized: Removed charging requirement. Damage type changed.[/p]
• [p]ASCEND mechanic optimized: Increased number of summoned spirit swords per activation.[/p]

[h3]Mechanic Adjustment[/h3]

• [p]The maximum number of Wisps has been adjusted to 30.[/p]

[h3]New Features[/h3]

• [p]Added Trap Link Rooms.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]How to Switch to the Beta Branch[/h3][p]In your Steam Library >>> Neon Abyss 2 >>> Right-click >>> Properties >>> Betas >>> Beta (no password required)[/p][p]Please note that multiplayer between different branches is unavailable due to version differences.[/p][p]Veewo Games[/p]