Publisher The Arcade Crew announces Abyssus, a co-op first-person shooter in the works at DoubleMoose Games, a Swedish developer founded by veterans of Coffee Stain Studios. This looks to boost the term brinepunk when it arrives next year, but a chance to play it is right upon us in a playtest that begins tomorrow, so request access on Steam if you're interested in that. A first look at gameplay can be found in the fast-paced Announcement Trailer. Here's more:

After a powerful electromagnetic source is found on the seafloor, Brinehunters are sent to scour the ocean floor in a submarine to find the source until they arrive at an ancient, sunken city. Explore the ruins of this forgotten civilization to discover its secrets while fighting through corrupted hordes of enemies with weapons made of ancient tech that deliver responsive feedback, making each shot feel precise and impactful.

Daring undersea mercenaries can dive into Abyssus starting tomorrow via the upcoming playable open alpha. Choose from a selection of godly blessings and weapon mods to discover your favorite way to decimate ancient guardians. An FPS is nothing without a white-knuckling boss battle, and the Abyssus alpha will have two of them in addition to two minibosses. Sharpshooters eager for a challenge can also toggle between two options to experiment with modifiers and buffs that shake up the action.