Abolishing Early Access: Enhancements in the Overlooked Survival Title, Abiotic Factor, Include Workplace Cubicles and an Unnerving Library Expansion
Strap on them ice-grabbers and let's dive into the chilly depths of Abiotic Factor's latest update, Cold Fusion. Back in April, it was a bit murky how this puppy tied into the 1.0 launch, but now, devs Deep Field Games have spilled the beans: Cold Fusion is indeed our boy, the big 1.0 launch itself.
The fun doesn't stop there. Deep Field has been chattin' up steam about what Cold Fusion has in store for us, and boy, it's a treat. Our final chapter in their Half-Life-inspired survivalist adventure will play out in the Residence Sector, a new area added in the update.
Got your attention, huh? Wait 'til I tell ya about The Praetorium - a spooky archive area crawling with monkish Clericum. That's right, your office life ain't gonna be a walk in the park.
But enough talk, let's get down to the nitty-gritty. You'll be able to build your own bureaucratic fortress, thanks to the power of atomically accurate grid-snapping cubicles. Yep, you heard that right. Rigid object alignment, baby. They're holdin' off on snappable objects for now, but hey, at least there's a promise of "maybe other things" in the future.
Thought you'd find respite in the Taco Mine? Oh,-ho-ho, you're gonna need more than a Mega Taco to survive this. It's just the name of the Residence Sector's taco stand, don't go expectin' a mine full of fossilized hardshells. But hey, this is Abiotic Factor we're talkin' 'bout, so who knows what's really down there, huh?
Decontamination's on the menu too, with the R.A.I.N. shower scrubbin' away all them unsavory anomalies so you can look fresh for the boss. Last but not least, we're gettin' two new storage options: the compact crate for when you need to cram all that loot somewhere, and the void chest, a pocket dimension just waiting to swallow your stuff whole.
Now let's talk timeframes: Where's my Abiotic Factor exactly? Summer's the target, buddy, so start sweatin' because it's comin' soon. And when it does, it ain't the end of the road. Deep Field has already got a 1.1 update planned for later in 2025.
The Lowdown:Abiotic Factor's makin' moves, and Cold Fusion ain't takin' it easy. The Residence Sector's bringin' new adventures, The Praetorium, and buildable cubicles. The Taco Mine's just a snack shack, but who knows what lurks beneath. R.A.I.N. showers and storage crates are on the table to make your life just a tad easier. Summer's the target for the 1.0 launch, and 1.1 ain't far behind. Keep an eye on this one, soldier.
By Rick Lane
Rick's been a PC game junkie since he was seven, slithering into his dad's office for secret rounds of Doom. Now he's a full-blown games journalist, with favorites like Quake, Thief, Half-Life, Deus Ex, and an endless love for immersive sims under his belt. Keep it locked for Rick's take on the best FPS games, RPGs, co-op games, and more.
- The upcoming 1.0 launch of Abiotic Factor's Cold Fusion update promises a new level of entertainment, as players can win by building their own bureaucratic fortress with atomically accurate grid-snapping cubicles.
- In the Residence Sector of Abiotic Factor's Cold Fusion update, players will encounter The Praetorium, a spooky archive area filled with monkish Clericum, adding an extra layer of challenge to the game.
- For those looking to take a break from the intense gameplay, they can visit the Taco Mine's taco stand, although it's not what one might expect—instead, it offers a unique respite among the chilly depths of Abiotic Factor.
