Community6 Mar 2026Our Rebellion Has Secured Victory at the Pégases Game Awards!Well met, Rebels! We’re proud to bring you around the campfire today with the incredible news that our resistance movement has secured 2 victories in the Pégases Game Awards for 2026 ! Absolum was nominated for five awards in the Pégases celebrations this year, including Best Video Game, Best Game Design, Best Indie Game, Best Artistic Design and Best Audio . While you were taking the fight to…
Well met once more, Rebels! With a huge thank you to Rebel cells worldwide, we’re proud to celebrate our resistance reaching a stunning milestone of 500,000 Rebels ! With each of you taking the fight to the tyrannical rule of the Sun King Azra, we literally couldn’t have done it without you! To celebrate, we’ve got a date that you can join us to welcome the 1.1 Threads of Fate update to Talamh!…
Greetings Rebels! As we celebrate our nomination for Best Independent Game at the Game Awards, we also wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who applauded Absolum’s creative blend of Roguelite and Beat’em Up. That is why we would be incredibly grateful if you took the time to nominate us in the “Most Innovative Gameplay” category at the Steam Awards! You have until December 1st to cast yo…
Hail, Rebels! The great news keeps coming for our Resistance, and Absolum has been nominated for Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2025! Another huge thank you to all of the Rebels who have joined our cause to make this possible - You can head to the official Game Awards website to vote, starting now. We stand among some incredible titles, and it’s an honour to be listed among amazing ex…
Hail, Rebels ! It’s not even been a week since you first lit the fires of resistance against our enemy Azra. Even with that, the whole team at Guard Crush, Supamonks and Dotemu would like to send you a rebellion-sized thank you for your incredible reception for Absolum . You may have noticed, but we’ve been watching your streams, reading your reviews, lurking in the Discord and scouting online…
Hail, once more, Rebels ! It has been a week since we first lit the fires of resistance in Talamh , and today we celebrate as within this week our now critically-acclaimed rebellion has officially passed 200,000 members. We are beyond proud to see the swelling number of rebels taking the fight to Azra on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, and the whole team would like to pass you their since…
Rebels, your time has come – Absolum is now AVAILABLE ! WATCH THE LAUNCH TRAILER NOW! Dive into Absolum and lead the uprising against Azra's regime! In the land of Talamh, magic is feared after a disastrous cataclysmic event, allowing the Sun King Azra to tighten his grip across the lands. From the shadows, a band of rebels rises, aligned with mythical forces, to wield forbidden magic to shatte…
The levels in Absolum have been lovingly hand-crafted by our talented team over several years. We’d like to take you behind the scenes and share the thought process behind some of the key level design choices we made during this process. A Journey Into Talamh The world of Talamh is vast, with each region offering its own distinct color palette, identity, and atmosphere. We wanted to create an e…
In composing a track, what is the part that comes the most naturally to you? And what is the part you deem the most difficult? YUKA KITAMURA: The part that comes most naturally to me is the overall image that forms as soon as I read the brief — the mood, the intro, the chorus, and the general flow all start to take shape in my mind. What I find most challenging is striking the right balance bet…
A little-known secret in the world of game development is the crucial role producers play in bringing a game to life. Many players may not realize how essential they are to ensuring a game’s excellence, so we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on our producers and explain why they’re absolutely vital to our success! A huge thank you to Micke and Guillaume , our incredible producers at D…
Dive into the latest Absolum gameplay trailer and get a deeper look at the action-packed world of Talamh — today’s trailer showcases Absolum ’s dynamic combat system, stunning fantasy landscapes, and intricate character builds. With an innovative overhaul of classic beat ‘em up mechanics, Absolum introduces meta progression and combat customization, allowing players to experiment with unique ab…
Narrative design is at the heart of what makes Absolum so compelling, and we’ve made it our mission to tell a rich and immersive story, weaving intricate lore into our beat 'em up to bring Absolum ’s world to life in new ways! But how do we convey this world to you, the player? Who’s behind it all? Let’s take a closer look! NARRATION IN ABSOLUM In Absolum , players will uncover the game’s rich…
The Absolum OST features an incredible lineup of composers, including Gareth Coker, Mick Gordon, Yuka Kitamura, and Motoi Sakuraba—a dream team that has come together to craft the perfect soundtrack for our game. WATCH OUR COMPOSER DIARY! At Dotemu, we’ve been fortunate to collaborate with one of the best partners in the industry: Kid Katana Records . For years now, they’ve been instrumental in…
Greetings, rebels!⚔️ The wait is almost over – Absolum is coming soon to Steam, and we’re thrilled to share the official pricing details with you! Many of you were wondering about the price, so here it is: Absolum will be priced at $24.99 / 20,99£ at launch! Keep in mind that the price varies from region to region. Demo still available! Not sure whether Absolum is right for you? We’ve got you c…
Guard Crush Games and Dotemu have been partners for years, and we’re thrilled to continue working with them. Their contributions go far beyond simply programming the game. So, who exactly are they, and what role do they play in the development of Absolum? About Guard Crush Games Guard Crush Games is an independent game studio based in Montreal, renowned for their expertise in side-scrolling bea…
Our vibrant world would be nothing without its artists! Let’s meet them. What is Supamonks? Supamonks is an animation studio based in Paris, France. They’ve delivered amazing artistic work, in collaboration with our game and narrative designers. They were brought into the project very early on, and helped build the foundations of what Absolum is today! By producing all the art content throughou…
Greetings, rebels!⚔️ We're glad to see that you've been enjoying your time in the lands of Talamh so far – it has been heartwarming to see your response to the game! We also wanted to thank those of you who took the time to write detailed feedback about the demo; it has been of great help as we work towards the game's final version. Absolum 's demo will remain available for a few more weeks! To…
Rebels, the time has come! Absolum's first-ever demo is now LIVE! Whether you're flying solo or fighting alongside a friend, it's time to dive into the game and get a hands-on glimpse of what our Rogue ‘Em Up formula is all about! Absolum’s first-ever Demo will feature: · ⚔️ Three Playable Fighters Take your pick from three distinct heroes: · Galandra , the sword-clad fighter · Karl , sturdy dw…
Greetings, rebels!⚔️ Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Absolum’s third playable character: Cider , an enigmatic fusion of human and construct, carefully rebuilt from near death by a mysterious puppeteer. Discover Cider’s arsenal in action in our brand-new trailer: Today’s trailer showcases Cider’s unique moveset which draws from a life spent with bandits and rogues, using high-flying ki…
Rebels of Talamh, we have exciting news! The founders of Guard Crush Games , alongside special guests from Dotemu , recently joined Maximilian Dood for a special Absolum Dev Stream! During the stream, Max dove deep into exclusive Absolum gameplay, uncovered behind-the-scenes stories, and chatted with the devs about building the world's first Rogue ‘em Up . Whether you're a beat ‘em up die-hard,…
We are proud to finally reveal our very first original game: Absolum ! Absolum is the result of the collaboration between Dotemu ( Metal Slug Tactics, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge ), Guard Crush Games ( Streets of Fury EX ) and Supamonks . This trio of studios combines their expertise to craft a thrilling and fresh “ Rogue ‘em Up ” experience! Watch the Reveal Trailer now: L…
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