If you're yet to check Absolum out and you're a fan of side-scrolling action, we're here to tell you that now's the time.

As was promised near the end of last month, the brawler's just received a substantial update titled Threads of Fate — or patch 1.1 — and it adds so much new stuff to an already fantastic title.

In particular, endgame content has been expanded rather dramatically, which is sure to please existing players. 'Mystic Ordeal' is the headline act, a new mode that brings crazy modifiers to your runs.

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But there are also "hundreds" of improvements to the core release, including the addition of new settings and gameplay customisation options. It really feels like developer Guard Crush Games has gone all-out here.

As per the official press release, here's a summary of what's included in version 1.1:

  • An All-New Game Mode: Heroes who complete Absolum’s main quest will unlock Mystic Ordeal, which utilizes dozens of modifiers to deliver a steep challenge with surprises and scenarios that boldly contrast from the core adventure
    • Take on a fiendish Boss Rush gauntlet, carefully coordinate to avoid co-operative friendly fire, and endure onslaughts from unrelenting hordes – these are just a few of the trials awaiting you in Mystic Ordeal
    • Take on challenges crafted by Absolum’s developers, or experiment with different modifier combos to create trials of your own and share them with the community through Custom Ordeal codes
    • The upgrade-granting Soul Tree will share new gifts with warriors fearsome enough to overcome Mystic Ordeal’s plights
  • Corrupted Regions: The update also evolves Absolum’s main campaign. After beating the campaign, you will encounter optional Corrupted Regions on your journey, and these areas offer incredible rewards for rebels hearty enough to survive the deadly dangers they harbor
  • New Unlockables: The Soul Tree bears new fruit, offering two new skins for each playable character, six additional emote sets, and a way to begin runs while already owning one of the attack-granting Inspirations typically won from boss fights
  • New Options and Settings: Toggle damage numbers to gauge exactly how much damage your strikes are dealing, utilize new inputs for throwable items, or enjoy the PC release’s newly uncapped framerate while basking in the game’s vibrant visuals
  • Mightier Mounts: Keen-eyed brawlers will notice a new Elite rank of ridable mounts appearing in fights, which boast more damaging attacks and new behaviors
  • A Trove of Improvements: Hundreds of quality-of-life refinements enrich Absolum’s thrilling gameplay and captivating adventure, including adjustments to the spawning of mysterious rifts encountered after completing the main game and the rewards they offer

Will you be slashing your way back into Absolum to give this update a shake? Or perhaps you're tempted to jump in for the first time? Put out the camp fire and embark on another adventure in the comments section below.