Dotemu has rolled out full cross-play support for Absolum, bringing the multiplayer co-op Beat 'em Up together across platforms including Nintendo Switch and Steam.
The publisher announced the update via the game's official X account and added further details on the game's Steam page.
Guard Crush, credited with programming and technical work on the project, handled the cross-play implementation.
Absolum launched as a cooperative Beat 'em Up designed for online play; the new update removes platform barriers so players on Nintendo Switch can now team up with companions on Steam and other supported systems.
Dotemu framed the release as the culmination of ongoing work to deliver the experience players requested, and the update is available to download immediately for current owners of the game.
In a statement posted alongside the announcement, the development team said they had aimed for cross-play from the beginning and spent time refining the system to ensure parity and stability across all platforms.
Paraphrased for clarity: the team explained that cross-play was planned since launch, required careful refinement and testing, and that the addition of Xbox players earlier in the cycle prompted further technical work before bringing every platform together.
They credited Guard Crush’s programmers with completing the integration and confirmed that Steam players can now join sessions with users on other systems.
The update is the first major cross-platform milestone for Absolum.
The game is currently available on Nintendo Switch, and Dotemu has noted a Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for Q3 2026.
Players who own the Switch edition should find the new cross-play functionality integrated via the latest patch distributed through the Nintendo eShop and platform storefronts.
The announcement emphasized that the studio listened to community feedback during the development of cross-play support and prioritized a cohesive multiplayer experience.
For industry observers, the move reflects a broader trend of indie publishers and studios investing in cross-platform connectivity to extend multiplayer lifespans and unify player bases.
Absolum’s cross-play rollout now allows Rebels on Steam and consoles to fight together for the future of Talamh without platform-specific matchmaking limits.
Players can check the official X account and the game's Steam page for the update notes and download instructions.
The publisher announced the update via the game's official X account and added further details on the game's Steam page.
Guard Crush, credited with programming and technical work on the project, handled the cross-play implementation.
Absolum launched as a cooperative Beat 'em Up designed for online play; the new update removes platform barriers so players on Nintendo Switch can now team up with companions on Steam and other supported systems.
Dotemu framed the release as the culmination of ongoing work to deliver the experience players requested, and the update is available to download immediately for current owners of the game.
In a statement posted alongside the announcement, the development team said they had aimed for cross-play from the beginning and spent time refining the system to ensure parity and stability across all platforms.
Paraphrased for clarity: the team explained that cross-play was planned since launch, required careful refinement and testing, and that the addition of Xbox players earlier in the cycle prompted further technical work before bringing every platform together.
They credited Guard Crush’s programmers with completing the integration and confirmed that Steam players can now join sessions with users on other systems.
The update is the first major cross-platform milestone for Absolum.
The game is currently available on Nintendo Switch, and Dotemu has noted a Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for Q3 2026.
Players who own the Switch edition should find the new cross-play functionality integrated via the latest patch distributed through the Nintendo eShop and platform storefronts.
The announcement emphasized that the studio listened to community feedback during the development of cross-play support and prioritized a cohesive multiplayer experience.
For industry observers, the move reflects a broader trend of indie publishers and studios investing in cross-platform connectivity to extend multiplayer lifespans and unify player bases.
Absolum’s cross-play rollout now allows Rebels on Steam and consoles to fight together for the future of Talamh without platform-specific matchmaking limits.
Players can check the official X account and the game's Steam page for the update notes and download instructions.
