Enter the Abyss
Pre-Alpha Early Access: May 7, 2024
Aeternea Awaits You
Choose Your Path To Greatness
A digital choose your own adventure novel that emphasizes player choice and creativity, with a focus on crafting, building, and strategic gameplay. Abyss provides a rich, community-driven environment and game economy where players can engage in both cooperative and competitive activities, shaping the narrative and the world around them.
Expansive Lore & World Diversity
Aeternea is a realm rich in history, with eight distinct biomes, each with its own culture, creatures, and mysteries. The lore revolves around the mysterious Voidgate, which has shaped the world's history.
Player-Driven Economy
An in-depth crafting system with over 50 gathering and crafting skills. Players can gather resources, craft items, and trade in a dynamic economy.
Dynamic Combat System
Fast-paced, skill-based combat with a focus on countering and punishing mistakes. Includes a variety of weapons and armor, each with unique abilities.
Coming later this year: Four-directional combat, blocking, and chambering.
Craft and Conquer
Unleash Your Creativity in the Abyss
The game emphasizes player choice and creativity, with a focus on crafting, building, and strategic gameplay. Abyss provides a rich, community-driven environment and game economy where players can engage in both cooperative and competitive activities, shaping the narrative and the world around them.
Skill-Based Progression
Level up individual gear slots and customize everything. Skills include combat, crafting, and gathering, with the possibility of leveling up subtypes for further specialization.
PvE and PvP Content
Engage in challenging PvE encounters, dungeons, and world bosses. Participate in competitive PvP arenas, open-world battles, and guild wars for territory control.
Open World Exploration
Explore vast landscapes, from the rolling hills of the Old World to the icy tundra of Frosthaven. The world is filled with hidden treasures, dungeons, and rare creatures.
Guilds and Community
Join guilds, participate in community events, and contribute to the development of cities and regions. Own territories, build structures, and engage in large-scale conflicts.
Echo of Europe
The Old World
Explore
Treasures
Metals, minerals, forests, cultural artifacts
Legacy
Cradle of civilization, architectural marvels, knowledge preservation
Religion
Pantheonism
(Worship of gods and heroes)
Equipment
Longswords, plate armor, crossbows, shields
Asia's Sanctuary of Secrets
Everspring
Explore
Treasures
Spices, herbs, silk, forests, precious stones
Legacy
Wisdom, cultural mosaic, alchemy and healing
Religion
Conchordia
(Faith of the Sacred Shell)
Equipment
Jade-infused swords, silk bows, enchanted kunai
Africa’s Enchanted Heart
Mystcroft
Explore
Treasures
Precious metals, gems, enchanted flora/fauna, artifacts
Legacy
Harmony with nature, artistic expression, spiritual wisdom
Religion
Ubuntuism
(Faith of Unity and Ancestral Wisdom)
Equipment
Ancestral spears, enchanted drums, obsidian blades
The Veil of South America
Shrouded Veil
Explore
Treasures
Medicinal plants, celestial stones/crystals, ruins
Legacy
Mystical insight, archaeological wonders, environmental guardianship
Religion
Animism
(Spiritual essence of all things)
Equipment
Blowguns, macuahuitls, feathered headdresses
North America’s Melting Pot
The Exchange
Explore
Treasures
Technological relics, energy resources, cultural exports
Legacy
Innovation, cultural exchange, economic prosperity
Religion
Totemism
(Worship of natural spirits)
Equipment
Tomahawks, warbows, leather vests
The Untamed Frontier of Aeternea
Whisperwind
Explore
Treasures
Rare flora/fauna, precious gems/minerals, incense, marine resources
Legacy
Spirit of adventure, harmony with nature, innovative arcanum
Religion
Dreamers
(Belief in the ancestral spirit world)
Equipment
Boomerangs, woomera spear-throwers, kangaroo leather
Frozen Sanctuary
Frosthaven
Explore
Treasures
Rare minerals, ancient ice cores, arctic life
Legacy
Endurance and adaptation, mastery of ice magic, cultural richness
Religion
The Frost Pantheon
Equipment
Iceforged blades, frostbite bows, glacial hammers
Oasis of the Desert
Sandswept Citadel
Explore
Treasures
Desert plants, mineral wealth, sand, ancient relics
Legacy
Architectural wonders, cultural richness, oasis of knowledge
Religion
Pantheon of the Dunes
Equipment
Scimitars, sandblades, dune spears, desert robes
Call To Arms
Join Pre-Alpha Testing
World and Lore
Secrets Of Aeternea
From the Old World's medieval landscapes to Everspring's lush gardens, each region holds its unique treasures and challenges. The realm is home to an array of cultures and religions, each with its own deities, rituals, and ways of life. The pursuit of knowledge, power, and survival drives the inhabitants of Aeternea, as they navigate a world filled with both wonders and dangers.
Play It Your Way
No Pay To Win
Abyss is buy to play which provides complete game access. We will launch an optional subscription and a cosmetic shop for character customization, avoiding pay-to-win elements. The release plan starts with an Early Access phase for initial feedback, followed by a Full Release that introduces new biomes, skills, content and platforms..
Buy to Play
B2P for access to the full game. An optional subscription will receive a discount on game taxes, fast travel, and a rested xp bonus.
Cosmetic Shop
Players can purchase cosmetic items for individual character customization. No pay-to-win elements.
Early Access
Abyss will launch with a limited set of features for early feedback and community building.
Full Release
Gradually introduce new biomes, skills, and content based on player feedback and ongoing development.
Recent News
Updates And Patchnotes
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Community And Media
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