Launching Oct 1, 2026
End of Abyss Wiki
Boss breakdowns, weapon and scanner mechanics, map areas, and lore — every guide built from verified pre-launch coverage and re-verified against the launch build on day one.
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End of Abyss Map and Areas: The Facility, Explained
End of Abyss is set in one multi-level underground compound. Here is every confirmed demo area, plus how Metroidvania gating and the scanner map work.
Last updated Sep 21
End of Abyss Bosses: Every Confirmed Boss Before Launch
No official End of Abyss boss list exists yet. Here is every boss confirmed before launch, from the centipede-class monstrosity to Game Informer's reveal.
Last updated Sep 21
End of Abyss Beginner Guide: 9 Things to Know Before You Descend
End of Abyss beginner guide: 9 things to know before you descend — combat basics, scanner habits, scarce ammo, save pods, and upgrades before the Oct 1 launch.
Last updated Sep 21
End of Abyss Combat Guide: Controls, Weapons, and Survival Tips
End of Abyss combat guide: twin-stick controls, dodge-roll, charged pulse pistol shots, shotgun shell economy, and enemy tips for Section 9's horror shooter.
Last updated Sep 21
Is End of Abyss Hard? Difficulty, Explained
Yes, End of Abyss is hard. IGN calls it tough-as-nails and CGM calls it tough but fair. Here is why it punishes you and which tools keep it beatable.
Last updated Sep 21
End of Abyss Endings: What We Know Before Launch
No ending count or ending details for End of Abyss are public before launch. Here is what the story premise implies and what this page will track on day one.
Last updated Sep 21
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Launches October 1, 2026
Section 9 Interactive's sci-fi horror Metroidvania ships on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Epic Games Store) for $29.99.
Pre-orders are open
One edition, $29.99, live on all three stores — PS Plus members get 10% off through launch day.
Behind-the-scenes dev diaries
Section 9 is publishing a behind-the-scenes series through September on the official channel.
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The descent, the toolkit, the timeline
Surviving End of Abyss
The loop that keeps you alive on the way down
- Learn the combat loop
Twin-stick aim, dodge-rolls, and the pulse pistol's charged shot — the game is tough and punishes sloppy play.
- Scan everything
The scanner reveals wall weaknesses, hidden rooms, and enemy behavior data — and feeds a full-scan achievement.
- Craft and descend
Materials buy ammo, gear, and permanent upgrades at stations; new gear unseals previously locked areas.
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End of Abyss weapons & tools
Six confirmed tools, each with a job
Pulse pistol
Unlimited ammo, clip recharges — hold fire for a powerful charged shot
Shotgun
Scarce shells, high damage and knockback for crowds and tough mutants
Scanner
Dual-mode gadget: sweep walls for weak points, sweep enemies for tactics
Grenades & flares
Tap for a short toss, hold to throw far — flares light and distract
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The road to End of Abyss
From reveal to launch day
- Reveal
Jun 2025
Revealed at Summer Game Fest — the debut of ex-Little Nightmares studio Section 9
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Jun 2026
Release date trailer at SGF: October 1, 2026, published by Epic Games Publishing
- Launch
Oct 1, 2026
Launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Epic Games Store — day-one wiki coverage begins
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Descend prepared
The wiki updates through launch and beyond — bookmark it and check back on October 1.