What is the build number for this update?

The build number for the hotfix is 19638993.

What were the main fixes in this update?

The update fixed bugs related to the Shotgun damage boost, the Weapon Mastery and Collector challenges, and various multiplayer crashes and visual bugs.

What were the main changes to bosses?

The update reduced the health of the invulnerability spheres and crystals for the bosses To'raka and Unglu, respectively. The sudden death timer for To'raka's secret phase was also extended.

Were there any weapon buffs?

Yes, the Shotgun's primary fire damage was increased.

Abyssus Update Summary (August 21, 2025)

Aug 24

Written By GamerBlurb Team

Abyssus

Abyssus just received a major hotfix aimed at fixing crashes, broken challenges, and issues tied to the new secret boss phase. The update also included some balance tweaks that make certain fights less punishing, while giving the Shotgun a welcome damage boost. Here’s everything covered in the latest patch.

Bug Fixes

Shotgun Fixes: Optimized Gauge now correctly boosts damage after freezing or slowing a boss.
Lobby/Loading Issues: Rejoining no longer causes frozen objectives, and infinite loading on ALT-TAB has been resolved.
Secret Phase To’raka:
- Players no longer get stuck in the Diving Bell.
- Visual issues on death during countdown removed.
- Diving Bell no longer appears in the second phase.
- Players should no longer die after beating the phase.
Challenges:
- Weapon Mastery, Speedster, Collector, Turret Mastery, Unstable Cores, No Need, and New Monarch now all work properly.
- Collector is awarded retroactively for players who already unlocked all weapons and abilities.
- Execute now counts as melee for Unbeatable.
Multiplayer Fixes: Spark Orbs display correct colors, Plasma Launcher visuals now match primary/secondary fire, and crashes from invalid NetID invites have been fixed.
Gameplay Issues:
- Enemies no longer get stuck in walls.
- Stable String stacks don’t reset when an enemy dies.
- Damage on zone entry removed.
- Royal Gardens’ Flooded Hamlet hole easier to escape.
- Workbench no longer traps players mid-dash.
UI/Controls:
- Indicators for Automatic Action and Trigger mutators display correctly.
- RB and LB now switch tabs after changing languages.
- Controller navigation issues in Expeditions, profiles, and Wardrobe menus resolved.
Other Fixes: Diver Suit’s left arm camera bug fixed, Unstable Core mod now stuns properly, Explosive Culling scales damage correctly, and Power from Pain buff updates as intended.

Balance Changes

Weapons: Shotgun primary fire damage increased.
Boss Adjustments:
- To’raka’s invulnerability spheres have reduced health.
- Unglu’s Surgezones and Crystals have reduced health.
- To’raka’s secret phase: sudden death timer extended and health slightly reduced.
Enemies: Elite Berserker speed reduced.
Blessings/Mods:
- RichGetRicher chance lowered from 15% to 10%.
- Accelerating Core no longer boosts range from rapid shots.
Challenges: Combat Bow challenge timer slightly increased.

Final Blurb

The August 21 Abyssus hotfix focused on cleaning up bugs, making secret boss phases fairer, and improving game balance. With shotgun buffs, reduced boss shield health, and multiple challenge fixes, players now have a smoother and more reliable experience. Restart your game to apply the update, and make sure your friends have patched before joining their sessions.

FAQ

What build number is this Abyssus update?

Build 19638993, released August 21, 2025.

What was the biggest fix in this patch?

Multiple challenge completions now work correctly, and secret boss phase issues with To’raka were resolved.

Did any weapons get buffed?

Yes, the Shotgun primary fire damage was increased.

Did bosses get nerfed?

Yes, To’raka and Unglu both had health reductions on shields and crystals, and To’raka’s secret phase sudden death timer was increased.