Abyssus Update Summary (August 21, 2025)

Abyssus’ latest hotfix addresses critical issues ranging from crashes to boss fight imbalances. Highlights include a **Shotgun damage buff**, smoother multiplayer experiences, and fixes for To’raka’s secret phase.

Bug Fixes

General Fixes:
- Optimized Gauge (Shotgun) now properly increases damage when freezing or slowing bosses.
- Rejoining multiplayer sessions no longer freezes objectives, and ALT-TAB infinite loading is resolved.
To’raka’s Secret Phase:
- Players can no longer become trapped in the Diving Bell.
- Fixed graphical glitches during death countdowns.
- Removed unintended Diving Bell appearances in phase two.
- Post-phase player deaths eliminated.
Challenge Corrections:
- Fixed tracking for Weapon Mastery, Speedster, Collector, Turret Mastery, Unstable Cores, No Need, and New Monarch.
- Collector challenge now retroactively rewards players who unlocked all gear.
- Execute abilities count toward Unbeatable’s melee requirement.
Multiplayer & Gameplay:
- Spark Orbs display accurate colors; Plasma Launcher effects match fire modes.
- Fixed crashes from invalid NetID invites.
- Enemies no longer clip into walls.
- Stable String stacks persist after enemy deaths.
- Royal Gardens’ “Flooded Hamlet” pit is easier to escape.
UI & Controls:
- Automatic Action/Trigger mutator icons display correctly.
- RB/LB tab switching now works post-language changes.
- Controller navigation improved in menus.

Balance Adjustments

Weapons: Shotgun primary fire damage increased.
Bosses:
- Reduced health for To’raka’s invulnerability spheres and Unglu’s Surgezones/Crystals.
- To’raka’s secret phase: Extended sudden death timer and minor health reduction.
Enemies: Elite Berserkers move slower.
Challenges: Combat Bow timer slightly extended.