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Dotemu, along with co-developers Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, announced that Absolum launched on Xbox and Xbox Game Pass on March 25, 2026. The game, previously released on October 9, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, represents Dotemu’s first original IP. While a Nintendo Switch 2 version has not been announced, the arrival on Xbox Game Pass makes it the 15th game in the service’s March 2026 lineup. Absolum is a beat ’em up roguelike that combines classic combat with a rich narrative and high replayability within a fantastical adventure. Players can expect branching paths, missions, intriguing characters, and a wide array of bosses, channeling the spirit of classic brawlers like Golden Axe and Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara. The game allows players to unlock items, missions, and permanent upgrades, ensuring accessibility and high replayability. Supamonks Animation Studio (known for Rabbids Invasion: Mission to Mars) collaborated on Absolum, contributing to its captivating universe and character design. The game blends arcade-style brawling with spells, counters, abilities, and unique playable warriors across handcrafted stages.

Crossplay for Absolum is expected in early 2026, though it was not mentioned during Xbox’s March 2026 announcement. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now access Absolum at no extra cost on Xbox Series X|S. Dotemu specializes in revitalizing pop culture franchises through video games, TV, and cinema. In addition to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge and Streets of Rage 4, the company has developed and published titles such as Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Metal Slug Tactics, Windjammers 1 and 2, Pharaoh: A New Era, and Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap. Dotemu is currently developing Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, and unannounced projects slated for 2026 and beyond. More information is available at http://www.dotemu.com. Guard Crush Games, founded in 2009 by Jordi Asensio and Cyrille Lagarigue, is known for their passion for classic brawlers and sidescrolling progression. In addition to their work on Streets of Rage 4, they released Street of Fury for Xbox 360, followed by Street of Fury: Extended Edition for PC in 2015.

Crossplay for Absolum on Xbox Game Pass Approaching in Early 2026

Since 2007, Supamonks has created 2D and 3D content for cinema, television, and video games. Their work on Absolum highlights their collaboration with game developers, encompassing artistic direction, graphic resources, animations, and trailer production. Now available on Xbox Game Pass, Absolum offers a modern take on the beat ’em up genre, sure to appeal to fans of classic brawlers.

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