Abathor Ultimate Edition Launches: Faster, Brutal 2D Action-Platformer for Co-op & Speedruns

Gaming Staff • April 18, 2025

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Jandusoft and Pow Pixel Games have released the Ultimate Edition update for the 2D action-platformer game, Abathor, in April 2025. The update offers significant enhancements to the game's mechanics, visuals, and gameplay experience and is available on all major platforms.

Abathor is a brutal retro-inspired game set in a mythic vision of Atlantis, drawing inspiration from classic games like Conan, Rastan, and Super Castlevania IV. The game features cooperative and competitive gameplay for up to four players, blending action-platforming with a fast-paced experience.

The Ultimate Edition update brings several improvements to the game, including faster and more dynamic gameplay, redesigned hitboxes, and balanced difficulty modes. The update introduces a SpeedRun mode, where all characters are rebalanced to give everyone a fair shot at being the fastest.

The world map in Abathor Ultimate Edition is handcrafted and fully redrawn in pixel art, massive, detailed, and unprecedented in retro-style worldbuilding. The update offers a faster, more brutal experience while respecting its old-school roots.

Abathor Ultimate Edition is available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and Xbox One. The update offers a refreshed and improved experience for both newcomers and seasoned players, making it an exciting addition to the retro-inspired action-platformer genre.

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