It wasn’t that long ago that Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonk thanked the Absolum community while announcing plans for an upcoming update called Threads of Fate. Now we finally know when that update is arriving, as the official Absolum Twitter account has mentioned Threads of Fate launches on February 12, 2026, which is just a couple of weeks away.
As previously mentioned, the update will introduce a wide range of additions to the game, including new challenges, an evolving world, new and upgraded mounts, and expanded character customization. There is also hope that even more surprises are waiting that have not yet been revealed.
Alongside the release date announcement, it was revealed that more than 500,000 players have played Absolum. While some might see that number as underwhelming, it is important to keep a few things in mind. Beat ’em ups are still a niche genre, and despite their recent resurgence, they face heavy competition from more mainstream genres. On top of that, Absolum is a brand-new IP without the name recognition of series like Streets of Rage 4 or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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