Abyssus is now available on Xbox Game Pass, joining as a day-one addition to its console catalog and another title for its PC library. This is the 16th game to reach the service in June 2026 and the 108th Xbox Game Pass release since the beginning of the year.
Developed by Sweden-based DoubleMoose Games, Abyssus is a roguelite first-person shooter set in a sunken civilization filled with deadly denizens. In addition to firearms, players can wield various magical spells, including elemental attacks, as they explore its procedurally generated levels either solo or in teams of up to four. That combo of gunplay, magic, and nautical worldbuilding makes Abyssus an example of the so-called "brinepunk" genre, a seafaring take on steampunk.
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Originally released as a PC exclusive in August 2025, Abyssus has landed on consoles and Xbox Game Pass on June 25, 2026. The roguelite FPS is available on three tiers of Microsoft's service: Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. It marks the second title from publisher The Arcade Crew to reach the platform in...
