Abyssal Merge - Patch 0.0.6: The Upgrades Overhaul
We’ve been hard at work for the past month! We received tons of feedback, which was amazing, and it has led to some massive changes in how you power up your runs. Our goal with this update was to lean into that "rogue-like" feeling where your early choices in the shop truly define the trajectory of your run.
To achieve this, we have completely overhauled the upgrade system, moving away from the simple Common/Rare/Legendary tiers to a more dynamic "Family" and Synergy-based system.
🧬 New Upgrade System: Families & Synergies
Instead of random drops, upgrades are now organized into Families. Investing in a family unlocks higher tiers, leading to a massive power spike at Level 5 that adds a unique twist to your build.
Current Upgrade Families:
Echoing Abyss: Focused on bouncing mechanics.
Exorcism: Focused on clearing horrors from your net.
Frozen Deep: Grants powerful freezing abilities.
Heavy Ordinance: Boosts bullet and crit damage.
Hull Breaker (Experimental): Increases movement speed.
Relentless Tide: Focuses on increasing fire-rate.
Tidal Legion: Focuses on piranha-based combat.
Legendaries & Synergies:
Legendaries: Now rarer, these provide unique abilities meant to augment your build rather than define it.
Synergy Upgrades (Coming Soon): These "crazy combinations" appear only if you have reached Level 5 in at least two families. For example, combining Tidal Legion V and Frozen Deep 5 creates the Frost Legion, allowing your piranhas to freeze horrors.
🔄 Endless Mode
You can now enter Endless Mode after successfully beating Survival Mode. Taking inspiration from Balatro, if you feel like you have a winning build and organized net, you can choose to continue the run to see how far you can go.
🏛️ The New Player Hub & Collections
We’ve organized everything into a single Player Hub. From here, you can jump into a game, access the shop, and soon, manage Global Upgrades. We also added a Collections page so you can track your unlock progress and see what’s left to discover.
✨ The Juice
Finally, we’ve added a significant amount of "juice" to the experience. Expect new VFX and camera shake designed to make every interaction feel more impactful and satisfying.