Guard Crush and DotEmu have released a major new patch for Absolum that introduces a range of bug fixes and new additions, including the the likes of a Quick Restart option, allowing you to jump back into the fight without delay. Other key features include the fact companions will now respawn at the player’s location after falling into a pit, while the campfire craft ability has also been enhanced. Beyond that, there’s an array of bug fixes that have been implemented to ensure for a smoother and more reliable gameplay experience overall. You can read full details in the latest Absolum patch notes below.
Changes
- The Corrupted Biomes modifier is now available by default when you unlock Mystic Ordeals – meaning you don’t have to unlock Custom ordeals to disable them. The Boss Rush modifier also unlocks right away.
- You can now take TWO players into Raken’s Tutorial – play nicely with each other, now…
- The Campfire Craft ability has been upgraded – because the powerful Ritual upgrading has become the Meta, we’re making sure all options give you a great boost
- Quick Restart now helps you get back into the fight quickly – in the run information screen, Rebels can now jump straight back to the Hub or quickly restart a new run with the same parameters (you’ll need to have the crystals to re-purchase Trinkets or Inspirations, and it will let you know what that cost is)
- Companion Re-Spawning – when they fall into a pit, companions will now respawn like the player does, reappearing at the player’s location to fight the good fight once again!
- Corrupted Biomes are visible on the map from the start – allowing you to plan accordingly from the very beginning of your journey
- Additional dash canceling – available now for Galandra’s last hit of Sword Flurry, Karl’s ground Skill, Throw mastery and Ironhead Rush, Brome’s Mana Burst, and Cider’s ground skill when held
Fixes
- Copying and pasting a Custom Ordeal code will now give the same parameters (as intended)
- We’ve fixed an issue that prevented triggering of multiple ritual effects while performing several (chained) Necrotic Waves – Necrotic Wave can now be canceled by any move after an initial period
- The Interloper now correctly progresses to phase 2 regardless of enemy life modifiers
- Multiple crash fixes, including one when using Critical Toolbox + Mowing Dash where the number of projectiles per dash action has been limited to avoid gaining more projectiles than the game can handle
- Azra’s camera issues are now resolved
- Mynasthar Flask Ultimate triggers now correctly use the Ultimate count
- Hearthroots no longer offer Craft or Meditate options within the Dead Tree ordeal
- Gong of Audacity is now working as intended
- Corrupted Biomes will no longer spawn in multiplayer unless both players have unlocked them
- Runic Saddle and Past Echo will no longer spawn usable elite mounts
- Enemies will no longer spawn out of bounds in the Bathhouse or Castle Keep (previously happening due to enemy multipliers set at high values)
- Morta Mima can no longer be injured by Chrono Lock when she shouldn’t (and we’ve made sure her Phase 3 is working as intended)
- Azra will now properly progress to Phase 2 even when defeated quickly
- The Tinker Blade now correctly pierces through enemies
- Inspirations are now correctly shared in two-player
- Bandit Chief attack freeze timing has been corrected
- Inspirations are no longer shared between players
- We’ve fixed some issues where player could die even with assist mode set to 0 damage taken
- Training Grounds marked as Corrupted Regions on the map will now actually be Corrupted Regions
- Music will no longer reset between transitions
- The Goblin Taunt sound effect will now correctly follow the global volume control
- Brome will no longer be duplicated when meeting him for the first time
- When corrupted, the Armory level will now have the correct purple arrow at the entrance
- The upper-center door on Asterios will now give rituals as intended, even when corrupted (obviously accounting for player’s modifications)
- Ignoring the Merchant in Crater’s Edge will no longer cause a softlock
- Rituals are now correctly highlighted even when on a mount
- Gnoll traps will now correctly activate, reducing bugs caused by failed triggers
- Player Two will now correctly contribute to Wisshelm’s missions in local co-op
- Brome’s Telekinesis throwables are no longer lost when breaking level destroyables
- Gadgets summoned by a converted Cider the Scarecrow (using Infinity Mirror) will no longer hit the player or summoned companions. In addition, converted Exiles will no longer die immediately after conversion.
- Morta Mima and Hagen’s bone attacks are now telegraphed correctly
- Elite Mushroom Mercenary charge attacks are now working as intended
- We’ve fixed clash inconsistencies during The Big Fight™
- Brome’s aerial strike now correctly triggers the Burning Strike effect.
- We’ve fixed a softlock possible after defeating the Tutorial boss
- Allies are now able to use mounts, and all characters can correctly mount mounts while on stairs
- Azra Troopers’ swing attack detector has been adjusted to connect properly, and Troopers without a shield no longer use Elite Trooper moves
- Proximity Sparks can no longer trap the Rampart-area Dragon into an infinite loop
- Time Mox now applies to weakening lock
- Entering the ship’s cabin while on a mount will now work correctly on the first try
- We’ve fixed the pushback numbers for the upgraded Wave Arcana ritual
- The Gnoll Trap area no longer breaks when you have high movement speed.
Arcana Tweaks
- Karl’s Firestorm bullet has an additional hit, closer to the blunderbuss, and Javelin has an improved hitbox
- Galandra’s Reaper Cyclone does more damage, and Dark Helix has more maneuverability
- Brome’s Energy Ball casting time is faster, with increased area of effect and damage.
Tweaks and Balancing
- Jaroba’s Beast fight rebalanced to ensure it doesn’t drag with Enemy Life modifiers
- The Legion Ordeal now spawns fewer Elite enemies
- Corrupted Biomes have been balanced, reducing difficulty in Grandery while buffing it in Jaroba, Yeldrim, and Asterios
- Mushroom companions’ failed throw frequency has been reduced
- The Twisted Horror’s laser attack duration and cooldown have been tweaked to give you a chance
- Fiery Ring has been balanced, reducing height but increasing impact
- The Rising Drill attack’s invincible frames have been extended to the whole move
- Karl’s Headbutt and Rocket Dwarf can now earn Mana
- The Lizard King and Azra’s Dive Attack can now be clashed
- The Underking no longer follows up after being clashed
- Prices for Mother’s Grace and Spark of Power have been lowered
- Corrupted Regions can no longer spawn on unavoidable paths, and the default number of Corrupted Regions within Grandery is now 1
- Blazing Trail damage has been buffed
- Non-boss Dead Guardians life has been reduced
- Elite enemy life multiplier has been slightly reduced
- Cider’s Vortex Grip range has been improved
- Dark Karl boss has been balanced
- Karl and Cider’s mana gain from Ultimates has been balanced.
- Crush tip is now included in the museum
[Source – Absolum Patch Notes]