After teasing the same back in October, Guard Crush Games and Dotemu have revealed the new content coming to fantasy beat ’em up Absolum. Due in Early 2026, update 1.1 adds Mystic Ordeals, which offer unique challenges to future runs after clearing the final boss.
These include Scavenger Ordeal, where end-of-level rewards are disabled, but enemies still drop items. While other Ordeals haven’t been detailed, it’s possible to create Custom Ordeals and share them with other players.
There are also corrupted regions which boast more challenging enemies (and better rewards). Mystic Ordeals will influence how frequently these appear, but if you want to corrupt the whole world, go for it. It poses the “ultimate challenge” while still promising an “ultimate number of rewards.”
You can also look forward to Elite Mounts, stronger versions of the current mounts with more powerful attacks, and new skins. The characters will also receive new emotes with unique voice lines.
Stay tuned for more details on the update when it rolls out next month. Absolum is available for PS4, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Check out our review here.