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Press release:
Macclesfield, UK – 12 May 2026

The gates to the sunken ruins are about to swing wide for all PS5 physical collectors. Silver Lining Interactive, Double Moose, The Arcade Crew & Dotemu are thrilled to announce that Abyssus PS5 Physical Edition will officially launch on 25 June 2026. Prepare your squad and grab your guns: the ultimate brine-hunting expedition begins in just a few short weeks with Brine Edition, inclusive of 4 DLCs. Available for pre-order now via Silver Lining Direct and local retailers.

The physical release comes packed with digital goodies! Here’s what players and collectors alike can expect from the super-charged Abyssus: Brine Edition for PS5

Base Game

Brinehunter DLC – Show the style and swagger with: Sea-weathered Birdcage Helmet, The Brineston Dance, Sea-weathered Frame

Brineguard DLC – Show your unwavering commitment to your mission with: Juggernaut Helmet, Juggernaut Suit, Company Loyalty Emote, Brineguard Frame

Brinefrost DLC – Put on fresh clothes to survive in a cool and charismatic fashion with Polar Helmet, Polar Suit, Brinefrost frame, Bringer of Gifts Emote

Brinerot DLC – Featuring all new: Brinerotten Helmet & Suit, Pack of Brine emote, and Brinerot Portrait Frame inspired by heavy Brinepunk machinery.

In Abyssus, players become brinepunk explorers diving into the sunken ruins of an ancient civilization. The goal is simple: claim a massive deposit of brine, a rare and powerful substance. The challenge is anything but. Corrupted denizens rise from the depths, turning your mission into a frantic battle for survival. Teamwork is survival. Up to four players can team up in co-op, carefully coordinating loadouts, skills, suits, and weapon mods. Each run is different, offering procedurally sequenced levels that keep every descent fresh and tense.

Key Features:

Visceral, fast-paced FPS action, with top-notch weapon feel and combat responsiveness

Up to 4-players co-op

Roguelite meta progression with advancements, rewards, and unlocks

64 hand-crafted levels, procedurally sequenced to make every run a new experience

Extensive character customization options

36 different enemies and four bosses that will put your skills to the challenge

…and content arriving this summer with the free 1.3 content patch

Pre-orders for the physical PS5 edition of Abyssus are available now via Silver Lining Direct or your local retailers. Secure your copy today and get ready to dive into the abyss.

About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is an independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About DoubleMoose Games
DoubleMoose Games is a collective of several three-dimensional organic meat automatons infused with four-dimensional souls, converging in the same space-time to produce audiovisual entertainment products for the human (and secret alien) inhabitants of “Earth.”

About The Arcade Crew
With a gameplay-first approach and a high-quality focus, The Arcade Crew produces and publishes awesome indie and innovative games from creative teams around the world. The Crew’s iconic projects include Blazing Chrome and Vengeful Guardian Moonrider from JoyMasher, Infernax from Berzerk Studios and Young Souls from 1P2P. The Crew is working on several new games for 2026 and beyond.

About Dotemu

Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in bringing back the best video games and legendary pop culture licenses on PC and modern consoles, to create experiences carefully crafted for fans around the world.

The Dotemu team has published and developed a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including the award-winning games Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, other great development and publishing work from Dotemu includes Metal Slug Tactics, Windjammers 1 and 2, Pharaoh: A New Era and more. Dotemu is currently working on unannounced projects planned for 2026 and beyond.