The chaotic underwater shooter Abyssus is preparing to dive onto consoles.
After building a strong following on PC with thousands of “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, the brinepunk roguelike FPS from DoubleMoose and The Arcade Crew is officially heading to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 later this summer.
The console debut won’t arrive quietly either. Alongside the new versions, the game will launch with a major free 1.3 content update, expanding the underwater adventure with new areas, enemies, blessings and full crossplay support across all platforms.
For console players who’ve yet to experience the fast-paced action beneath the waves, this will be the most complete version of Abyssus yet.
At A Glance
- Game: Abyssus
- Developer: DoubleMoose
- Publisher: The Arcade Crew
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Steam)
- Genre: Roguelike co-op first-person shooter
- Players: Solo or 1-4 player co-op
- Console Release: Summer 2026
- Major Update: Free 1.3 update launching alongside consoles
- Key Feature: Crossplay across all platforms
Abyssus Makes The Jump To Consoles
Originally released on PC, Abyssus has carved out a reputation as a frantic roguelike co-op FPS set in a mysterious underwater world.
Now that experience is expanding to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, allowing console players to finally step into the role of a Brinehunter; elite explorers diving into the ocean depths to uncover the secrets of a long-lost civilisation.
The premise begins with a mission to investigate a strange electromagnetic signal on the ocean floor. What starts as an expedition quickly spirals into survival as players discover an ancient sunken city filled with hostile forces and corrupted creatures.
And the only way out? Going deeper.
A Massive Free Update Arrives Alongside The Console Release
Console players will be jumping in at a great time, as the upcoming 1.3 update significantly expands the world of Abyssus.
This free update introduces:
- A brand-new God bringing fresh blessings and abilities
- Additional blessings for existing Gods
- A new playable area with enemies and bosses
- New room objectives to keep each run unpredictable
- A revamped skill tree and improved matchmaking
- Full crossplay support across PC and consoles
- New sea shanties to accompany your underwater battles
Combined, these additions aim to make every run through the depths feel different while improving the multiplayer experience for squads exploring together.
Chaotic Co-Op Action Beneath The Waves
At its core, Abyssus is designed around fast-paced cooperative gameplay.
Players can tackle the adventure solo or team up in 1-4 player co-op, navigating underwater ruins while battling waves of enemies armed with ancient technology powered by mysterious “brine” energy.
Weapons play a major role in the action. From plasma launchers to revolver-style energy weapons, players can customise their loadouts through a huge range of upgrades and modifiers.
The numbers are impressive too…
- 8 core weapons
- 48 weapon mods
- 150+ blessings
- 40 equippable charms
- 124 forge modifications
A Deep Dive Worth Taking?
Roguelike shooters continue to evolve, but Abyssus seemingly stands out thanks to its unusual setting and relentless pace.
The mix of cooperative combat, unpredictable runs and deep customisation has already won over a PC audience, and the upcoming console launch, complete with a major free update and crossplay support, should make the underwater action accessible to a much wider crowd.
When Abyssus surfaces on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 this summer, expect plenty of players ready to dive headfirst into its chaotic brinepunk depths.
And if you’re on PlayStation, a physical PlayStation 5 edition of Abyssus has also been announced. This boxed version will include all currently released cosmetic DLC, giving collectors and fans the chance to grab a complete version of the game when it arrives later this summer.
