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A Journey Into Talamh
The world of Talamh is vast, with each region offering its own distinct color palette, identity, and atmosphere. We wanted to create an experience where every area feels unique, inviting players to explore and dive into a fresh chapter of their adventure. Our primary goal with level design is simple: to offer players a great journey.

Each region in Absolum introduces something new and exciting. Our design philosophy is to keep things interesting, surprising, and fresh. One of the best aspects of Absolum is how it balances different gameplay elements—combining intense combat, storytelling, exploration, and world-building in a way that keeps the player engaged. The rhythm between these phases is deliberately crafted to ensure that boredom never sets in.
For example, in Grandery, you might find yourself navigating a raft and battling goblins. In another part of the world, the ground could collapse beneath you, sending you into an entirely different environment! We’ve seen players get excited by moments like these, and we can’t wait for streamers to discover even more surprises along the way.

The Crossroads: Making Choices Matter
During development, showcasing the player’s choices was key. We wanted the crossroads in Absolum to feel natural and meaningful. Sometimes the decision is as simple as whether you want to go up or down. Other times, the choices are a bit more complex. But what matters most is that you, the player, are faced with interesting options. No UI is pushing you one way or the other (unless, of course, you check the map). Just like in any great RPG, a fork in the road isn’t just a visual cue—it’s a decision point. You may not always know which path is "right," and sometimes there’s no clear advantage to one over the other. But that uncertainty is part of the adventure!
We’ve learned that sometimes the interface or the objective can distract from the simple joy of a good old-fashioned crossroads moment. So we’ve intentionally kept it as natural and immersive as possible.

 
Every run is new
When you start a game, you’ll naturally go through multiple playthroughs, each run offering you a new experience. Our goal is to ensure that every run brings something fresh—even after 100+ sessions. For the first 100 runs, we want you to feel like you're discovering something new each time, whether it’s through different map layouts, quests, secrets, or bosses to face.

We have fixed a soft-lock where Azra knocking companions off screen would hinder transitions 
Fixed a soft-lock where counter-clashing Azra explosions would lead to an infinite clash loop
Fixed an issue where overpressuring would lead to infinite overpressure
We’ve stopped adding chamomile and lavender to the Chicken feed (and so they will now enrage as intended)
Fixed a transition issue in the Mowlai Village to prevent out-of-bounds issues
We’ve fixed the visual issue where save slots would not reach 100% (the issue here was just the display - no content was actually locked)
We’ve also given all companions a pep talk to boost their bravery - meaning they can no longer be dismissed by Morta Mima
We’ve also fixed an exploit centred around Brome’s ultimate and the Chaos Past Echo ritual