End of Abyss

End of Abyss is a gloomy sci-fi action adventure from Section 9 Interactive. It centers on young combat technician Cel, who investigates disturbances with her crew in a facility deep underground. The mission leads into abandoned sectors full of damaged machines and creatures that only faintly seem human anymore.

The game combines an isometric perspective with exploration, direct combat and a Metroidvania structure. New tools and abilities open previously blocked paths, so areas you've already visited become interesting again later with new possibilities.

End of Abyss has been available since Oct 1, 2026. The game was developed by Swedish studio Section 9 Interactive, and the release is handled by Epic Games Publishing.

The launch happened simultaneously for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. On PC, End of Abyss is offered via the Epic Games Store.

Confirmed native versions are available for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Windows version is distributed via the Epic Games Store. Section 9 Interactive has not named versions for PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch.

End of Abyss focuses on exploration from an isometric top-down perspective, fights against resilient creatures and gradually opening new paths. Cel can upgrade her equipment and uses a Scanner to track down clues, hidden areas and technical connections in the facility.

The structure is based on Metroidvania principles: tools and progress change which paths are reachable, and invite you to revisit earlier corridors later. The small development team describes the focus as a deliberate shift away from a faster top-down shooter towards a slower, tension-driven mix of horror, combat and exploration.

According to the Epic Games Store, the PC version requires Windows 10 or later, DirectX 12 and an SSD. Epic's minimum requirements include 8 GB RAM, plus a GeForce GTX 1060, Radeon RX 6500 XT or Intel Arc A380. Recommended are 16 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, Radeon RX 6650 XT or Intel Arc A750.

Section 9 Interactive is based in Malmö and was founded by former Tarsier developers. The studio gradually developed End of Abyss from an early action prototype into a more atmospheric horror adventure. According to co-founder Marcus Ottvall, films, games, comics and anime from the 1980s and 1990s shaped the visual direction. The underground facility is therefore meant to feel deliberately used, mechanical and slightly out of time.

The enemies, too, started out as gameplay ideas: the team defined the desired functions and behaviors, then built creature designs, animations and destructible elements on top of that.