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Absolum Update 1.1, titled Threads of Fate, is now live as of February 12, 2026, introducing major gameplay systems and extensive refinements across Talamh. The headline additions include the all-new Mystic Ordeals challenge system and the replacement of Rifts with Corrupted Biomes, reshaping how each run unfolds.
Beyond new features, the update delivers broad balance adjustments, hero reworks, enemy tuning, UI improvements, and a substantial list of bug fixes. The patch significantly evolves the Rogue Em Up structure while refining combat flow, progression, and multiplayer stability.
Patch Notes
New Features
- Added Mystic Ordeals system with run modifiers via Maugis
- Introduced pre-set Mystic Ordeals including Boss Run, Horde Mode, Multiplayer Trials, and more
- Enabled custom Mystic Ordeals creation and sharing
- Added Corrupted Biomes system, replacing previous Rifts system
- Corrupted Biomes visible at start of each run after defeating Azra
- Mystic Ordeals can modify number of Corrupted Biomes
- Added full Rebel stats access from the Soul Tree
- Added new Goblin ambush in the Forest
- Added new Versus mode arena in the Hub
- Added new Soul Tree rewards after completing Mystic Ordeals, including emotes, Inspirations, Elite mounts, and skins
Bug Fixes
- Chicken no longer targetable by enemies
- Ritual of Time attacks now correctly spawn Past Echo
- Certain trinkets flagged as unique
- Fixed OverLife display when selling Ladle trinket
- Jungle Ambush event now triggers consistently
- Fixed Past Remnant scaling with Time Mox
- Corrected Necromancer charm movement speed duration
- Fixed Uchawi greeting audio
- Added portrait for Twin Horror bosses
- Fixed Azra fight music issue
- Prevented duplicated Throwables from being picked up
- Fixed softlocks during Vikhana encounter and Azra phase 2 in multiplayer
- Mount fatigue now applies correctly against The Beast
- Fixed infinite overpressure exploit
- Corrected corrupted rift enemy portraits
- Yeldrim destroyables now award loot
- Companions now follow correct player
- Thorn Finisher no longer procs on multi-target hits
- Improved Goblin Champion pathing
- Dash can now be canceled with Jump
- Added shadow to Interloper
- Tutorial Clutshrooms stop attacking on hit
- Fixed freeze with Bandit Queen ally
- Crustacean enemies react correctly to deflection
Balancing and Optimisation
- Lowered Mana gains from all sources
- Reduced Cursed Luck scaling per HP lost
- Lucky Charm reclassified as Rare trinket
- Zafari mission completable on first boat run
- Improved Bone Armor early scaling
- Young Fan now always awards Epic Trinket
- Revamped Museum Lore system
- Horror companions can be walked through
- Proximity Sparks despawn after fights
- Reduced chest spawn chance from Ritual of Chaos
- Spark of Power now grants throwable star before Ultimate introduction
- Reduced Thorn Dagger base damage
- Decreased Splash Bubble size
- Cyclone jump now allows ritual-based jump cancel scaling
UI and UX Alterations
- Added toggle for damage numbers
- Added Forward plus Interact throwable input option
- Added Soul Tree bonus display
- Added visual effects to select Arcanas
- Post-run map hides unvisited paths
- Updated Versus mode UI
- Added missing NPC portraits
- Removed quest items from inventory
- Improved transparency for Tornadoes and select Arcanas
- Hid player indicators during emotes
- Added new Assist mode introduction
- Improved hit and crit symbol clarity on ritual crystals
- Online shrine now displays matchmaking indicator
- Updated Underking track mixing
Hero Tweaks
- Brome adjustments including Drill Rush damage reduction and Telekinesis rework
- Galandra improvements to Impale, Burial Smash, and Charged Sword, with reduced Reaper Cyclone damage
- Karl Ultimate damage increased, Hot Casings damage reduced, Dragonbreath adjustments
- Cider Ultimate damage increased, Rising Drill hitbox improved, Recycle mana reduced, Duplicator works with grenades
Region Changes
- Grandery Beach Spectral Dragon no longer guaranteed
- Spectral Dragon now rewards large gold pack
- Cave Mushtroll encounter no longer guaranteed and reward replaced with Inspiration
- Asterios Marketplace shop persistence improved
- Resurrection Token price reduced to 600 gold
- Yeldrim Darktown visuals enhanced
Enemy Alterations
- Reduced Underking life pool
- Reduced multiplayer enemy health
- Reduced Lizard King bubble health
- Interloper hands no longer Elite
- Slower enemy throw counters
- Spectral Dragon damage increased
- Alberich meteors now cause pushback
- Drones now grabbable
- Reduced Dead Guardians damage and health
- Reduced Decaying Plants health
- Reduced Kretch smash active frames
- Dragons recover faster after being grounded
Absolum launched on October 9, 2025, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Update 1.1 Threads of Fate is live as of February 12, 2026.
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