ATLYSS

The Mysterious World Beyond Sanctum

Enter the world of ATLYSS, a multiplayer open-world RPG developed by KisSoft. Released on Steam in November 2024, this indie game combines surreal world exploration with deep character customization in a mysterious post-Shattering universe.

Vast Open World

Explore a massive world transformed by the Shattering

Multiplayer Adventure

Team up with friends or challenge rivals in an interconnected world

Deep Customization

Create unique characters with diverse races and classes

Rich Exploration

Discover hidden secrets and ancient mysteries

About ATLYSS Game

ATLYSS Game is a Singleplayer/Online RPG where players fight with or against friends in a surreal world filled with creatures beyond comprehension. Set in a world where a mysterious catastrophe known as the Shattering has corrupted everything outside the walls of Sanctum, players must push back against this corruption while developing their unique characters in the ATLYSS universe.

Development History

ATLYSS Game's development journey began in 2021 when developer Kiseff first teased the project on itch.io. It has been in active development since 2022, with early builds available on itch.io and Patreon. The Steam release on November 22, 2024, marked the most up-to-date version of ATLYSS Game, priced at $9.99. Within its first release weekend, ATLYSS Game gathered over a thousand reviews on Steam with an overwhelmingly positive rating.

Visual Style and Atmosphere

ATLYSS Game features a distinctive visual style that many players compare to beloved PS2-era games like Jack and Daxter or Sly Cooper. The game's low-poly aesthetics combined with its atmospheric music creates a nostalgic yet fresh gaming experience that resonates with both new and veteran players of ATLYSS.

Community Reception

ATLYSS Game has garnered significant attention from the gaming community, particularly praised for its engaging combat system and distinctive art style. Players have shown particular appreciation for the ATLYSS Wiki resources and the game's NPCs, especially Angela, a Mystic guardian who guides players through their initial quests. The community actively shares fan art and character creations on the ATLYSS Wiki, demonstrating the game's impact on its player base.

Gameplay Progression

Players can progress at their own pace, with the ability to farm lower-level dungeons to strengthen their characters before tackling more challenging areas. ATLYSS game features a forgiving death system where players don't lose items upon death, encouraging exploration and persistent progression.

Core Game Features

Character Classes

Choose between three primary classes:

Fighter

The melee warrior class specializing in devastating damage and threat management

Mystic

The caster class wielding arcane magic

Bandit

The acrobatic mercenary class, mastering ranged weapons and quick melee combat

Character Customization Interface

Character Customization

ATLYSS offers extensive character customization options:

Five distinct races to choose from

Detailed color, head, and body sliders

Local character data storage for easy access

ATLYSS Wiki Resources

The ATLYSS Wiki serves as a comprehensive guide for both new and experienced ATLYSS Game players, providing detailed information about the game world through our extensive ATLYSS Wiki database.

Character Content

  • Races and their unique abilities
  • Skills and progression systems
  • Character classes and specializations
  • Character statistics and attributes

Items and Equipment

  • Weapons and combat gear
  • Armor types and protection
  • Consumable items
  • Trade goods and economy

Gameplay Elements

  • Quest systems and progression
  • World locations and exploration
  • Hostile creatures and combat
  • Dungeon challenges

ATLYSS Mods and Community

While ATLYSS Game doesn't include native modding tools, the game's Unity-based architecture allows for community-driven ATLYSS Mods. The ATLYSS Mods community has created numerous modifications, and while the developer won't create official modding tools, ATLYSS Game remains relatively easy to modify through Unity-based modding approaches.

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Modding Information

Community-driven modding through tools like Thunderstore/ROR2 Mod Manager

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Active Community

Active modding community developing various game modifications

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Developer Support

Developer support for community modding initiatives

Popular ATLYSS Mods

Popular ATLYSS Mods that are frequently downloaded and used by the community

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Operating System:
Windows 10 or higher
Memory:
2 GB RAM
DirectX:
Version 10
Storage:
2 GB available space
Internet:
Broadband connection required for multiplayer

Content Advisory

The developer notes that ATLYSS contains:
  • Stylized character designs
  • Blood and cartoon violence
  • Occasional mild language in dialogue
  • Online chat functionality in multiplayer mode

Frequently Asked Questions

Gameplay and Features

As of November 2024, there is no native gamepad support. Players need to use Steam Input template, Joy2Key or similar solutions. The developer plans to implement proper native support in the future.

There are no plans for manual regional pricing adjustments. The price will be the local currency equivalent of $9.99 USD.

Multiplayer uses Steam Lobbies, with players hosting their own lobbies for up to 16 players. Hosts can create public, friends only, or private lobbies, with options to kick or ban players and mute them in-game.

While localization is likely to happen in the future, ATLYSS game is currently only available in English as it's still in active early development.

Game Content

No. ATLYSS game will keep its current 5 races and 3 primary classes.

Yes, additional character customization options will be added.

No, each class will have its own advancement path only.

Modding and Customization

There are no plans to add Steam Workshop support.

While there won't be native modding tools, ATLYSS game can be modified as it's built with Unity. The developer is not against modding but won't provide official tools.

No, weapon transmogging is not planned.

Yes, additional dyes will be added to ATLYSS game.

No, ATLYSS game will maintain only one hotbar.

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