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Abyss Online is the newest PVP MMORPG of 2025. Explore an open world, engage in intense battles, and influence a player-driven economy. Your adventure awaits.

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From Chaos: Massive Update Coming + AMA

11 Jun

Greetings Aeterneans!

We will be holding an AMA at 2 PM EST on June 22, 2024 in our Discord to go over some exciting updates on the progress of Abyss Online and gather community feedback for our roadmap! Over the last three weeks, our team has made significant strides in several key areas:

Character and World Saving Systems: We are refining our character and world save system.

Server Infrastructure: We now have a sharding system, all servers will be combined into one world.

User Interface: Entire UI has been completely revamped, windows can now be opened individually and moved. There is now a fully functioning settings menu and hotkey reassignment.

Animation Systems: Rebuilt from the ground up for multiplayer optimization.

Auto Attacks: Ranged weapons, magic weapons, and melee weapons now have a more modern attack system for stamina based attcks.

Character Creator:

Weapons and Armor Systems: Undergoing a complete rework.

Skills and Particle Effects: Major overhaul in progress, we have completely revamped the skill system to feel more “snappy” and we have heavily optimized every skill. Undergoing a complete rework,

World Map: Points of interest are being added in the beginner zone. We’re also working on a proper starter quest for this area.

Mobs: Mobs will properly attack and cast spells as intended.

Resources: Resources have been completely overhauled to optimize the game world.

Progression Systems: We are revisiting our progression system based on player feedback. We require more community input on progression.

Points of Interest being populated include:
- Small Starter City
- PvP Arena
- Gryphon's Nest
- Troll Cave
- Improved Orc Pit
- Improved Dragon's Roost
- Bandit's Lair
- Graveyard
- At least two secret locations

The above is an extensive amount of work, we are converting the majority of our Unreal Engine code from blueprints into C++ to optimize the game.

This will be available to players later this year.

Thank you all for your unwavering support on this journey!

The Abyss Online Team

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Why is it not open?

Why is it not open? I've been waiting for a long time. When will it open? ?

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11 May @ 10:32am

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We're Hiring! Join the Abyss Online Development Team

23 May

Old World Labs is excited to announce an expansion of the development team for 'Abyss Online,' our groundbreaking MMORPG built using Unreal Engine 5 and advanced AI technologies. As we dive deeper into the immersive world of Aeternea, we are looking for passionate and skilled developers to join us on this epic adventure and help refine our Early Access game.

About Abyss Online:

'Abyss Online' is an ambitious MMORPG set in the mystical realm of Aeternea, where players can explore diverse biomes, uncover ancient mysteries, and engage in dynamic, classless combat. The game offers rich lore, immersive multiplayer experiences, and a thriving sandbox environment. As we progress through Early Access, our commitment to community feedback drives us to enhance the game and ensure a stable, enjoyable experience for all adventurers.

Current Job Openings:

Networked Gameplay Programmers - Full Time

Role: Develop and refine gameplay mechanics, ensure smooth combat interactions, and fix bugs.

Skills:

- Strong proficiency in C++ and Blueprints
- Deep understanding of networking optimization and replication
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5.4
- Familiarity with classless combat systems and dynamic gameplay
- Ability to implement and iterate on gameplay features based on player feedback

Technical Artists - Full Time

Role: Enhance visual fidelity, optimize performance, and ensure smooth integration of assets.

Skills:

- Experience with Unreal Engine 5.4's rendering capabilities, including Lumen and Nanite
- Proficiency in creating and optimizing shaders
- Understanding of performance optimization techniques
- Ability to work closely with 3D artists and programmers

AI Programmers - Part Time

Role: Implement AI behaviors for NPCs, mobs, and other interactive elements.

Skills:

- Experience with Unreal Engine's AI framework
- Proficiency in behavior trees, state machines, and pathfinding algorithms
- Strong understanding of AI design principles and optimization

UI/UX Designers - Part Time

Role: Improve the user interface and user experience, ensuring intuitive and engaging interactions.

Skills:

- Proficiency in designing and implementing UI elements in Unreal Engine
- Strong understanding of UX principles and best practices
- Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about game development and eager to contribute to an epic MMORPG adventure, we want to hear from you.

Contact:

For more information, please contact:

info@abyssonline.com

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From Chaos: Overcoming Bugs and Building a Better Game

19 May

Greetings Adventurers!

As many of you know, our journey into Early Access with Abyss Online has encountered absolute chaos. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Our team is working tirelessly to address the issues and improve your experience.

We encourage anyone who wished to purchase Abyss to wait at least a few weeks until we sort out the game-breaking bugs that plague our Early Access launch.

Currently we turned our free playtest off so that we can focus on getting game breaking bugs are fixed. Our free playtest will be opened up again in a few weeks.

Acknowledging the Issues

We have heard your concerns and acknowledge the bugs and issues many of you have experienced. We apologize for any frustration caused and are taking immediate steps to address these problems. We are firmly committed to building back stronger and reestablishing trust with our community.

🛠️ Bug List & Fixes in Progress 🛠️

Game Breaking Bugs:

Single Sign-On System: Mostly fixed. Please report any issues!
Invisible Armor/Weapon: Fix in progress, ETA early next week.
HP/Mana Bug: Fix identified, ETA early next week.
Desync: Solution in progress, ETA early next week.
Game Crash on Login: Immediate fix planned, ETA this weekend.
World and Character Saves: Fix coming next week; in the meantime, you will start with resources/equipment to test different systems like building, crafting, and combat in the game.
Heavy focus on optimization: We are improving the way landscapes are rendered, making the game available on more machines.
UI and hotkey rework: We will begin reworking our entire UI and hotkey system. ETA late next week.

Our Plan Moving Forward

Frequent and Transparent Communication:
We will provide regular updates on our progress, addressing both the fixes being made and the new content being developed. Transparency is key to rebuilding trust.

Frequent Updates and Patches:
Expect frequent updates to address bugs and enhance gameplay. These will be rolled out incrementally to ensure a smoother experience.

Major Content Updates:
We are planning significant content updates that will introduce new features, improve existing systems, and add more depth to the game. These updates will be milestones in our development journey. Once we fix the main game-breaking issues, we will begin posting more news on this.

Community Engagement:
Active engagement with our community is crucial. We will be holding Q&A sessions in Discord, engaging on forums, and listening closely to your feedback. Your input will directly influence our development priorities.

Acknowledgement and Apologies:
We acknowledge the issues and sincerely apologize for any shortcomings. We are committed to making things right and delivering a game worthy of your time and support.

Iterative Improvements:
Continuous improvement is our goal. We will iteratively enhance the game based on your feedback and ensure that Abyss Online evolves into a game that meets and exceeds your expectations.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Abyss Online

We understand that the current state of the game may be frustrating, but your feedback and participation are key to creating the world of Aeternea we all dream of. Thank you for embarking on this journey with us, and we look forward to making Abyss Online an unforgettable experience together.

Stay tuned for updates, and may your swords stay sharp and your spells be ever potent!

Warm regards,

The Abyss Online Team

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Cost to have made the game.

Very curious on how much all those Unreal 5 Engine marketplace assets set you guys back. Considering this does look like the typical asset flip schlock I see on here every other month.