End Of Abyss Patch Fixes Most Of My Complaints Just One Day After Launch
End of Abyss, a metroidvania developed by Section 9 Interactive, received a significant patch just one day after launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store. The update addresses the reviewer’s primary concerns about the game, most notably critical issues with the in-game map system.
During the review period, the map suffered from accuracy problems that severely impacted gameplay. The system would display incorrect information about door lock statuses—indicating doors as locked when players had already unlocked them—and failed to properly show locations where players had found keys. These failures were particularly problematic in a metroidvania, a genre where precise map knowledge is essential for navigation, exploration, and progression through interconnected environments.
The rapid deployment of this patch demonstrates Section 9 Interactive’s commitment to addressing player feedback immediately following launch. Fixing the map system was critical, as accurate map information is fundamental to the metroidvania gameplay loop. While the game was initially characterized as “fun but inconsistent,” hindered by these and other issues, the swift patch suggests the developer is actively refining the experience for players. The quick turnaround indicates the studio’s responsiveness to community concerns and may help improve the overall reception of the title.