Relic Abyss News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]We are happy to announce that Relic Abyss is part of Bullet Heaven Festival 3.0! A steam sale that mainly features bullet heavens, survivors-likes, roguelikes, roguelites, and so much more![/p][p][/p][p]Do check it out! It's currently featured in the front page on Steam![/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/sale/bulletheaven3[/p][p][/p][p]If you haven't played our demo yet, it's the perfect time to do so! We plan on removing it before the game comes out on February. [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Please do wishlist the game if you haven't yet so you'll be notified on our Early Access release. We will be announcing the release date next year along with a new trailer.[/p][p][/p][p]Progress with the EA release build is going great! We can't wait for you all to play it and check out all of the new stuff we've added in the game![/p][p][/p][p]And don't worry! Tami will be 100% playable on the EA release! [/p][p][/p][p]Again, thank you everyone for all of the support and for sticking around despite the game's delay. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season ahead! And please look forward to the Early Access release of the game![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Greetings, everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We are delaying the Early Access release of Relic Abyss to February 2026. [/p][p][/p][p]We played the current build and have felt the amount of content in the game will not be satisfactory to players compared to our demo.[/p][p][/p][p]We want to ensure the value will suffice the price of the game. So we'll be working hard to add more meaningful content.[/p][p][/p][p]This will also give us a chance to do a more in depth quality assurance for the final product as well as planning out a proper marketing strategy for the game's release.[/p][p][/p][p]Our country is also currently being ravaged by one of the largest Typhoons in the world. It may take us a while to recover as previous Typhoon last year cut our internet, power, and water for a total of two weeks. As of writing this, our power currently has been cut due to the strong winds and heavy rain.[/p][p][/p][p]We apologize for the sudden change and we hope that you still support us during our new release date.[/p]

[p]Hi gang! We made two updates the past week that fixes the broken equipment loot and have reworked the smithing system. During our Next Fest build, I've added more stats to the loot drops but used a 10x multiplier while testing. I've left it out during the Next Fest build that's why the equipment were so overpowered that it broke the game.[/p][p][/p][p]While we won't be deleting the obtained equipment, we might consider not carrying over the item saves to the EA release build. We'll try to give an special reward on release to compensate this. I'm terribly sorry![/p][p][/p][p]Here are the patch notes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed overpowered loot drops from 10x multiplier to 1x[/p]
• [p]Loot bonus stat amount are now chance based vs always getting 4 every time ie. on legendaries.[/p]
• [p]Loot bonus stats are now percentage based only.[/p]
• [p]Reworked Smithing system so that bonus stats from equipment from both items will carry over to the result item.[/p]
• [p]Fixed equipment not displaying proper values. Previously on the UI it added extra values based off it's base value even if it's not the intended feature.[/p]

• [p]Added UI support to 16:10 aspect[/p]

• [p]Fixed: Chest opening not selecting open button when enabled[/p]
• [p]Improved Results UI relic navigation.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: Soft Lock when you're on the dialogue options and have selected the dialogue box.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: Defeating Mostra on high difficulties crashes the game.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Wow! We're super late! But better late than never! How are you everyone? We have a couple of things we'd like to share to you all right now including a brand new demo that flips the whole core gameplay or Relic Abyss in it's head.[/p][p][/p][h2]Relic Abyss joins October Next Fest![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]It's already been a few days since it's started, but we'd like to officially announce that Relic Abyss is currently joining Next Fest! The reason why we're late is because we've been really busy making a new demo for you all to try out! Without further ado:[/p][p][/p][h2]Relic Abyss has evolved again! A new demo is now playable![/h2][p][/p][p]During our demo release, one of the most recurring feedback we had was that the game is too slow, 30 minute runs feel like a slog, the stats system kept stopping players from having fun, runs feel the same. We just want you all to know that we hear you and we have focused on fixing all of those problems with the new demo![/p][p][/p][h2]A new way to play! Random Rarity perks and Advancements![/h2][carousel][/carousel][p]We have decided to remove the Stats placement system to a more sleek Perks + Advancement systems. Perks are the usual stuff but improved! Pick from a randomized pool of Relics and Skills.[/p][p][/p][p]Advancements are a new thing! This is what will help you scale your character infinitely! Perk and advancements are randomly picked per run each advancement brings a new unique twist to the game! [/p][p]From Advancements that flip your magic and physical damages to ones that turn your pick up range into a damaging AoE. We have added over 55 unique advancements to choose from! It's up to you to mix and match or find combos to your hearts content.[/p][p][/p][p]Here's a totally normal looking run with the new demo![/p][h2]Runs are now 20 minutes long![/h2][p][/p][p]Based on multiple feedbacks, 30 minutes is a huge time sink to some players. And dying mid-run on minute 25 and you have to go through all of the level again is so un fun. That's why we're making the runs into a smaller but chunky sized experience.[/p][p]Yes, the game is now harder. But runs now feel more satisfying. We have rebalanced everything to make the action non-stop as it should be since you're trying to survive the Abyss![/p][p][/p][p]The Exp curve has also now been fixed to have a more satisfying curve overall.[/p][p][/p][p]The UI flow for the gameplay levels is now faster. Opening chests can now be done in 3 quick button presses! And other quality of life changes like the highly requested Auto-aim feature![/p][h2]More useful equipment![/h2][p][/p][p]Equipment now drop with random attributes based off it's rarity. And we have now removed class specific requirements for equipment! So you can now equip any equipment to anyone regardless of class! Enchantment and Smithing bonuses are present on top of those![/p][h2]New Shrines: Shrine of Advancement and Challenge![/h2][p][/p][h2]Brazilian Localization: Now Available![/h2][p][/p][h2]You can read the patch notes here:[/h2][p]Removed: Stats System[/p][p]Implemented Advancement System and Random Perk Rarities[/p][p]Implemented over 55 unique advancements[/p][p]Added Auto Attack Feature[/p][p]Runs are now 20 mins long[/p][p]Adjusted difficulty for run changes[/p][p]Implemented new Shrine: Shrine of Advancement[/p][p]Implemented new Shrine: Challenge Shrine[/p][p]Added new Localization: Brazilian[/p][p]Magnetize speed doubled[/p][p]Exp Crystals can now be picked up no matter what state[/p][p]Charging enemies can now be hit even when charging[/p][p]Added ultimate ready indicator[/p][p]Fixed: Can auto select a perk before the perks appear on screen.[/p][p]Reworked Character Select to display Advancements.[/p][p]Reworked Stats and Relics UI to display relic details.[/p][p]Buffed Mildred and all Magic Relics[/p][p]Changed Moon Ornament to target enemies instead of random on map.[/p][p]Increased Dialogue Speed[/p][p]Removed Initial Chest Opening animations[/p][p]Made Chest Opening skip to any button[/p][p]Removed Class Requirements for Equipment[/p][p]Looted equipment now have random bonus stats based on rarity.[/p][p]Fixed: Magic Damage on Attributes appearing as 0 when equipping staff[/p][p]Fixed EXP curve so that levelling is stable throughout the whole run.[/p][p][/p][h2]On to our Early Access Release![/h2][p]Overall, we are extremely happy with the new changes. It has made the game super fun to play. And the potential of advancements and future combinations.[/p][p][/p][p]Hope you have fun playing the new demo and are excited for what's in store with our Early Access build on November 26![/p][p][/p][p]Till next time, happy gaming![/p][p][/p][p]All feedback and bug reports are highly appreciated! Fastest way to report them are on our Discord server![/p]

[h2]Relic Abyss is coming to Early Access on November 26, 2025![/h2][p][/p][p]We're so happy to announce that Relic Abyss will be coming to Early Access on November 26! We also have made a brand new trailer to accompany our announcement! Check it out below![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Mameshiba Games will now be publishing the game![/h2][p][/p][p]It's been a long journey this past year trying to get a publisher that would be a perfect match for the game and our team. But we've finally found them! All welcome our new publisher Mameshiba Games![/p][p][/p][p]They have given us funding, QA support, and marketing support. They are also the ones responsible for making the new Key Art and all of the new portrait changes in the game! So we know we're in good hands.[/p][p][/p][p]They will continue to support us throughout Early Access so be rest assured that we will do our best to produce the best product we can make![/p][p][/p][p]Mameshiba games will also be bringing Relic Abyss to all consoles in 2026![/p][p][/p][h2]We are joining October Next Fest![/h2][p][/p][p]Before releasing the game in Early Access, we want to make sure to join the Steam October Next Fest happening in October 14-21! Hoping that it will help us get that boost that we need for a good momentum for EA.[/p][p][/p][p]There will be a major demo update on the Next Fest demo build like the rest of the difficulties in Outer Layer, the true relics (combination relics), Survivors Mode (formerly Arcade Mode), and who knows maybe a certain character will be playable then as a limited feature in Next Fest. [/p][p][/p][p]That is all for now folks! Thank you again for supporting us and playing our demo! We hope that you continue to support us throughout this whole Early Access up to the full release. See you on October 14![/p]