- Starfinder: Afterlight – Demo out now! - 11 September 2026
Hail Pathfinder,Our friends at Epictellers Entertainment have just released their demo for Starfinder: Afterlight. This party-based RPG brings Paizo’s beloved science-fantasy universe to life. Head to their demo page to find out more!You can also get a taste of what’s to come in their gorgeous cinematic intro here:Good luck Epictellers!~ The Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults Team
- Isometric Sale Event x Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults - 12 August 2026
Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults is part of the Isometric sale this August 13-19. Wishlist today!See all the other great games here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/IsometricRPGSale2026Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults is a hack and slash squad-based RPG based on the world-wide tabletop phenomenon of the same name. With a focus on strong storytelling, drawing on the rich lore of the Pathfinder universe, the game will take players on an unforgettable journey set against a colourful tapestry of memorable characters and thrilling adventures.Whether you're a Pathfinder veteran, or entirely new to the world, Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults aims to bring this storied and beloved tabletop game to life in a way that all RPG and hack and slash fans will love.Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults is coming out in 2027. Join our community in the Gauntlight Keep on Discord today at discord.gg/megabit.
- July 2026 State of Play - 29 July 2026
Greetings Pathfinders!It's been a while since our last update, and we're incredibly grateful to everyone who's continued to follow Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults on this journey. Today, we have an important development update to share: the game is now planned to launch in 2027. We know this means a longer wait than we originally expected, but giving the team more time will allow us to deliver the quality, polish, and experience that both you and the game deserve. To show you what that extra time has been spent on, we've put together a new developer update featuring Executive Producer Pierre Leroux and Creative Director Wyatt Gray. They take you through how far the game has come, showcase brand-new environments and gameplay, and share a behind-the-scenes look at work in progress development. We hope you'll watch the video below as we're excited to give you a closer look at what's waiting…
- Floors 1, 2, 10, Alternate Outfits and Belcorra! - 5 May 2026
Hail, Pathfinders!The Gauntlight stirs, and so do we. In this update, we share our progress on three distinct levels and their creative process. Grab your torches and let’s get started!Floor 1: Fogfen Ruins (The Mitflit Camp)First, we’re thrilled to share more progress on our levels, starting with the Mitflit Camp in the Fogfen Ruins. For the Mitflit camp, we wanted to create something that feels tribal and sloppily put together by these mischievous creatures! With hoarded junk scattered throughout the camp, items gathered from nearby peasants and adventurers.We also took strong inspiration from the mitflits’ love of insects and their ability to control and raise them. This influenced the overall architecture of the camp. We wanted it to feel almost insect-like, with elements of bug parts incorporated into the design.Conveying their mischievous personality was key and led to the idea of…
- February Playtesting Results - 27 February 2026
Greetings, Pathfinders!This month, we put the early game and overall user-experience to the test with two focused playtests diving deep into both singleplayer and multiplayer experiences. We wanted to see how differently the game feels depending on how you jumped in and gather targeted insights on how the onboarding, pacing, and overall sentiment shifted between solo and co-op play.Responses were good, too! We’re already seeing areas of improvement reflected in the total score for how people felt overall. But what really mattered to us were things like the controls and how easy it was for first-time players to pick up the game. We collected even more insights this round, analysing over 20 players per group and generated 300+ data points, including detailed info on how each hero was played. Here is a quick progress update to show you what we learned!First Time User Experience (FTUE)These…
- We're part of Quebec Games Celebration 2026! - 16 February 2026
We're excited to share that Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults is part of the Quebec Games Celebration 2026! Like us at BKOM, many studios from across the province of Quebec have come together to show off more than 300 games designed or published in Quebec. Thanks to Indie Asylum for including us in this event!Make sure to check out the event page and see all the other amazing games included, before it ends February 23rd!
- The Fleshwarp Laboratory and Floor Selection - 28 January 2026
Greetings, Pathfinders!We hope you’re having a fantastic January. The team here at BKOM are continuing to work hard at bringing the Abomination Vaults to life. This month we’re sharing environment progress on Floor 6, new UI for selecting Floors, and a new animation for one of Amiri’s special attacks!The Fleshwarp Laboratory Deep into the Vault on the sixth floor lies the Fleshwarp Laboratory. Here, the Seugathi Fleshwarpers perform horrifying experiments on their subjects. Some come willingly, seeking ways to augment their strength, while others are reduced to living corpses for wicked research into the art of crafting perfect soldiers. In the further depths of the laboratory, Jafaki toils in his chambers, refusing visitors until his dark work is complete. Until then, the Warped Brew Tarven welcomes those seeking refreshment as they await their turn on the operating table... Here are a…
- The Arena, New Outfits and Playtest Results - 19 December 2025
Greetings, Pathfinders!This week we’re delving into the never-before-seen concept behind the Gladiatorial Arena and Barracks on Floor Five! Dare you pass through the tunnel into the stadium and face some of the toughest enemies yet?We are also revealing design concepts of alternate outfits for each of the iconics, and the results from our recent closed playtest! Floor Five: The Arena Long ago, Belcorra constructed a mighty arena for her army. What might appear on the surface as a place for her troops to test their mettle or settle their differences, hides a deeper truth. It would be a proving ground, where the scheming Seugathi could test their latest creations in action... and gain ever more meat for their endless experiments in flesh. For our heroes, floor five is centred around brutal pit fights in this very arena. To venture deeper into the Vaults, you must enter the arena and becom…
- Meet the Iconics! - 28 November 2025
Hail, Pathfinders!Who are the Iconics?Beneath the haunted depths of Gauntlight Keep, four of Golarion’s iconic heroes make the leap from tabletop to video game, ready to fight, explore, and forge their own legends. Amiri the Barbarian, Harsk the Ranger, Kyra the Cleric, and Ezren the Wizard are the beating heart of your adventure. Each hero features unique powers, personalities, and playstyles that combine to create a symphony of steel, spellcraft, and tactical opportunity.In this blog, we’ll introduce these iconic heroes, explore what makes them special, and reveal how their teamwork can turn even the darkest dungeon into an unforgettable adventure.Why were they chosen?When we set out to bring Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults to life, we wanted players to live the story as they fought through the dungeon with characters whose personalities, histories, and archetypes would shine through i…
- Alchemical Ingredients and New Environments - 13 November 2025
Greetings, Pathfinders! This week we’re excited to share a fresh batch of concept art including a first look at alchemical ingredient icons and a glimpse into never-before-seen environments. From experimental concoctions to towering cliffside fortresses, there’s plenty to explore, so let’s get into it! Alchemical Ingredients Work has begun on our vision for the alchemy system in which players will gather a variety of ingredients from the Vaults and its environs to craft valuable upgrades and extracts for their flasks. Above and below are first looks at icons that represent this range of substances (plus a few bonus non-alchemy currency icons!). Can you guess what alchemical ingredients and currencies these icons might represent? Share your best guesses in the comments! Caligni StrongholdThe Caligni Stronghold is a fortification secured by the Crimson Eye Caligni who have come to the are…
- Enter the Abomination Vaults - 30 October 2025
Hail, Pathfinders! The Abomination Vaults Adventure Path was the perfect choice for our first Pathfinder ARPG. Its sprawling mega dungeon, memorable bosses, and tightly packed encounters are tailor-made for action combat and exploration.We sat down with Creative Director Wyatt Gray (WG) and Art Director Jonathan Dufresne (JD) to discuss why the team chose Abomination Vaults, how its narrative and design support fast-paced gameplay, and what it was like bringing this legendary Pathfinder adventure to life. Adventure Path Selection Q: What initially drew the team to Abomination Vaults? WG: Paizo allowed us to choose any Adventure Path. We explored a wide range, then narrowed it down to “mega-dungeons.” With Paizo’s guidance, we shortlisted five standout options in their history. Q: Were other Adventure Paths considered? Why choose this one? WG: We considered Emerald Spire, Thornkeep, the…
- Xavier Collette Joins the Party - 7 October 2025
Greetings, Pathfinders! As we continue delving deeper into the Vaults, the team has been hard at work bringing new visuals, characters, and the source material to life. This update is packed with exciting developments, from concept artwork by a renowned illustrator, to a spotlight on one of our favorite fiendish foes, and big news from a fellow adventuring party launching their own epic journey. Let’s dive in! New Artwork from Xavier Collette The legendary Xavier Collette is joining the party to contribute artwork to the project. Xavier (aka Coliandre) is an illustrator and concept artist known for his evocative fantasy style. He has created artwork for acclaimed board games such as Mysterium and Abyss, as well as numerous book covers and comics. Xavier’s work on Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults includes an updated version of the key art, which we'll fully reveal at a later date. For now,…
- Win a Steam Deck! - 2 October 2025
⚔️ Adventurers, prepare yourselves! To thank our growing community, we’re hosting a special giveaway and one lucky hero will claim the ultimate treasure: a Steam Deck (1TB OLED)! We’re running the giveaway through Gleam: https://www.bit.ly/PAVSteamDeck⭐ You can earn entries by:Joining our adventuring party (follow us on social media)Sharing word of the campaign (optional extra entries)📜 No purchase required. Full rules and eligibility details are included on the Gleam page. Competition ends 31st October - good luck!
- Tabletop to Hack and Slash: Level Design - 30 September 2025
Hail, Pathfinders! Sharpen your blades and ready your spells, the Abomination Vaults await. Built nearly 500 years ago by the sinister Belcorra Haruvex, this sprawling dungeon is filled with traps, monsters, and secrets waiting to be uncovered… and we’re bringing every dark hallway and haunted chamber to life in-game.In last month’s Tabletop to Hack and Slash entry, we ventured into the Darklands to meet the mysterious Caligni. This time, we’re going straight into the Vaults themselves, revealing how the rooms and encounters from the classic Adventure Path are being transformed into fully realized, playable spaces.For this feature, we’re focusing on Floor 8, showcased in our Gameplay Trailer earlier this year, to give you an inside look at how our team approaches level design. We sat down with Creative Director Wyatt to discuss how the process works, from early sketches to final encount…
- Progression Systems are Progressing! - 19 September 2025
Greetings, Adventurers! Gold jingles in your purse and glory swells in your heart, but the greatest reward is the strength you carry forward. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on some of the systems that let your heroes grow mightier as they conquer the depths of the Vault. These are early design drafts, so expect a few tweaks along the road! Hero Level We’re excited to unveil the next stage of your journey into the Abomination Vaults! As you venture deeper, your party will grow stronger with each challenge you overcome. This, of course, is represented by levelling up! We plan to utilize a "milestone" progression system, in which the heroes level-up upon defeating each floor's final major encounter or boss battle. Upon level-up, each hero immediately receives a handful of benefits:Stat Increases: Each hero receives an HP increase reflecting their class’s natural hardiness, as well a…
- Tabletop to Hack and Slash: The Caligni - 22 August 2025
Hail, fellow Pathfinders! One of our favourite parts of developing the game is translating Pathfinder 2E’s rich lore and crunchy mechanics from “Tabletop format” to “Action RPG viable”. We want to take you along this journey to show just how we’re staying true to the beloved source material. Today, we’re starting with the strange and mysterious inhabitants of the Darklands: the Caligni. - Wyatt, Creative Director at BKOM Immersion and Understanding We began by digging into the Caligni's tragic history. Once people of the mighty Azlanti empire who reigned over Golarion, they fled underground millennia ago to survive the cataclysmic Earthfall. In desperation, they made a pact with malevolent demigods known as the Forsaken, who transformed them into resilient and merciless subterranean dwellers capable of surviving the Darklands. As part of the deal, when a Caligni dies, they combust in a…
- Sneak Preview: Skeletal Hulk and Vordine - 18 August 2025
Greetings, adventurers!We're taking a closer look at the enemies currently in production: the Skeletal Hulk and the Vordine. We're also sharing a preview of a blog coming later this month that goes into depth on the Caligni. This is the first of a series where we share our approach to taking content from the Pathfinder table top game and translating it into our hack and slash ARPG. Enjoy!Skeletal HulkThe Skeletal Hulk is an imposing and terrifying enemy, typically encountered after the bones of a giant enemy or multiple smaller ones reanimate. In our game, the Hulk is an enormous mini-boss encountered deep within the Vaults on the fifth floor. Our vision for bringing this lumbering monstrosity to life meant conveying it's devastating size. When the Heroes face it for the first time, it will feel like an unstoppable force.VordineThe Vordine are enemies faced even deeper at floor seven. P…
- Summer Game Fest, Fogfen Concept Art, and Creature Sketches! - 18 July 2025
Greetings, Adventurers! Last month, we had the pleasure of showcasing our game at Summer Game Fest. This annual video game showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley, features new game announcements, trailers, and updates from major and indie developers.Lots of gaming journalists and creators came to see what Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults is all about, and today, we’d love to share with you how it went! In case you missed it, we also took this opportunity to drop a brand-new gameplay trailer. The MIX Summer Showcase We first swung by The Mix Summer Showcase in downtown Los Angeles and demo’d Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults. This is another annual showcase specifically for indie games, organized by Media Indie Exchange (MIX) and running alongside Summer Game Fest. The opportunity to share the space with so many other talented developers and spend the evening talking and playing games was incredib…
- Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults Preview — A Co-op Delight - 25 June 2025
I nabbed an appointment for Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults at Summer Game Fest 2025, having quite literally no idea what I was jumping into. One of my friends said it was like D&D, and I was dreading the possibility of turn-based combat—it’s just not my thing. But once I started my co-op session, it became clear that Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults is much closer to Diablo than anything else. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, it looks like this game has something special going for it. Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults is indeed Dungeons & Dragons based , after the Abomination Vaults Adventure Path. Well, it’s actually based on something that’s based on D&D —it’s D&D inception, really. But I guess every RPG has some Dungeons & Dragons inspiration deep down, so here we are. Alright, that is it for the D&D talk. On its own, Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults is a hack-and-slash ARPG, wh…
- Watch our new gameplay trailer! - 9 June 2025
IT'S HERE!Our brand-new gameplay trailer has officially dropped!Get ready to dive deep into the action, explore stunning environments, and witness the thrills that await. This is just a taste of the experience we’ve been building with passion, sweat, and way too much coffee. Watch the trailer nowDon’t forget toAdd the game to your WishlistClick Follow to stay updatedShare it with your friends!This is only the beginning...
