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Descend into the mimic moon. Master bullet-hell combat, fluid platforming, and uncover the secrets buried beneath Greymont.

Quick Start Guide Combat Basics

Release

May 21, 2026

Platforms

PC · PS5 · Xbox

Playtime

~10 hours

Developer

Kwalee Labs

Game Overview

Luna Abyss is a story-driven first-person action-adventure that blends fluid platforming with intense bullet-hell combat. You play as Fawkes, a prisoner sentenced by the Wolf Court to explore a derelict megastructure beneath the mimic moon Luna — overseen at all times by your AI warden, Aylin.

Recover forgotten technology from the Abyss, face corrupted souls and cosmic horrors, and piece together the fate of Greymont, the once-prosperous colony consumed by the Scourge. Sprint, dash, and double-jump through brutalist alien ruins while surviving waves of projectiles in arena-style encounters.

Available on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass. Full voice acting is English-only; UI and subtitles support 11 languages.

  • Four distinct weapons with missable upgrades
  • 87 Codex recordings across Memory, Characters, Monsters, and Locations
  • 15 Drift Crystals and Urien's Gifts for completionists
  • 45 Steam achievements including 31 hidden story objectives
  • Six story chapters plus prologue with major boss encounters

Quick Start — First 30 Minutes

Your first hour sets the tone for the entire campaign. Focus on movement fundamentals and do not rush past optional paths — several weapon upgrades and health boosts are easy to miss if you only follow the objective marker.

Dash

Your primary survival tool in bullet-hell arenas. Use it to dodge orb waves and reposition between cover.

Double Jump

Unlocked in Chapter 2. Essential for reaching ledges with recordings and crossing gaps during boss fights.

Lock-On / Auto-Aim

Works exceptionally well against dense enemy swarms. Keep moving while locked on — standing still is lethal.

Drift Kill (Melee Finishers)

Press F on staggered enemies to execute them and restore health. Critical during long boss encounters.

Observer Possession

After obtaining the Goliath Neural Pattern, press E to tether to Observers and traverse vertical spaces.

Common Mistakes

  • Following only the objective marker — side paths hide weapon upgrades and health boosts
  • Overheating the Shieldbreaker — it cools down much slower than the Scout Rifle
  • Ignoring red Drift Crystals — destroying them unlocks achievement chains worth 1,000 Gamerscore
  • Skipping Codex recordings near pipes and ledges — many are off the main route
  • Forgetting melee finishers when adds spawn during boss fights — they are your primary healing source

Combat System

Luna Abyss combat rewards constant motion. Encounters escalate from small skirmishes to full bullet-hell arenas where projectiles fill the screen. Learn enemy tells, manage weapon heat, and swap tools based on shield types.

Bullet-Hell Movement

Circle-strafe during orb waves. When projectiles fly low, double-jump over them. Dash through gaps in patterns rather than through the center of bullet clusters.

Blue Barriers

Only the Shieldbreaker can destroy blue energy barriers. Switch before entering shielded rooms. Overheating the Shieldbreaker leaves you vulnerable — burst fire instead of holding trigger.

Purple Shields

Enemy purple shields require the Monarch's Lance. The lance pierces multiple targets — line up enemies for efficient damage.

Hard Combat Arenas

Some rooms force use of all four weapons. The "Weapon Master" achievement requires using Scout Rifle, Shieldbreaker, Monarch's Lance, and Atom Splitter in a single Hard Combat.

Healing in Combat

Healing crystals restore fixed health. Drift Kill finishers on staggered enemies provide mid-fight recovery. Blessed Bloodbones have shields — break with Shieldbreaker first.

Shield Wall (Q)

Creates a temporary barrier against projectiles. Essential in open arenas with limited cover. Unlocked mid-campaign in Chapter 2.

Weapons & Upgrades

Four weapons define your arsenal. Each has a story unlock and a missable upgrade found off the main path. Collect all four upgrades before the final chapters for the smoothest experience.

Scout Rifle

Role

Fast, accurate all-rounder. Reliable against standard Adrift enemies throughout the campaign.

Upgrade

Improved damage and accuracy for sustained fire.

Location

Chapter 1 — side path off the main upgrade route before the reactor section. Check alcoves left of the objective marker.

Shieldbreaker

Role

Close-range explosive weapon. Destroys blue barriers and breaks enemy shields.

Upgrade

Enhanced blast radius and damage against shielded foes.

Location

Chapter 1 — workshop area near the first Shieldbreaker pickup. Explore left passages before proceeding.

Monarch's Lance

Role

Precision piercing weapon. Breaks purple shields and damages multiple enemies in a line.

Upgrade

Stronger pierce and focused damage for elite targets.

Location

Chapter 2 — accessible via platforming section after double jump unlock. Look for ledges with glowing symbols.

Atom Splitter

Role

Heavy explosive launcher. Best for groups, large enemies, and destructible generators in boss fights.

Upgrade

Increased blast yield for crowd control.

Location

Chapter 4–5 — hidden in a side chamber requiring Tether Hook or Observer traversal. Backtrack after obtaining hook.

Abilities & Progression

Story abilities unlock sequentially and gate both combat options and collectible access. Prioritize upgrades that improve exploration before tackling 100% completion.

Drift Kill

Priority

Execute staggered enemies (F) to heal. Core combat sustain mechanic.

Goliath Neural Pattern

Priority

Possess Goliath Wardens to break doors and reach new areas.

Double Jump

Priority

Unlocks vertical exploration in Chapter 2. Required for multiple recordings.

Shield Wall

Deployable cover (Q) against projectiles. Critical for bullet-hell arenas.

Tether Hook

Grapple to points and stay airborne. "Swingin' Around" achievement requires 30 seconds airborne.

Widowmaker Neural Pattern

Possess Widowmaker Wardens for advanced traversal puzzles.

Dash Recovery

Priority

Upgrade — reduces dash cooldown. High priority for Hard Combats and bosses.

Scout Visor Ping

Priority

Upgrade — highlights nearby collectibles. Essential for 100% runs.

Connection Health (10 Upgrades)

Connection Health upgrades increase your maximum HP. Ten are hidden throughout the campaign in optional rooms, behind barriers, and down side pipes. Achievements "That Feels Better" and "Max Power" track first and max upgrades.

Boss Guide

Boss encounters combine bullet-hell patterns with environmental puzzles. Most require destroying generators or shields before damage phases. Use adds for healing via Drift Kill.

Tortured Adrift

Chapter 1 — Reactor

Phases

  1. 1 Phase 1: Dodge orb waves — dash and double-jump over low patterns
  2. 2 Phase 2: Boss connects to generators — shoot all generators and break shields
  3. 3 Phase 3: Purple shields appear — switch to Monarch's Lance
  4. 4 Phase 4: Adds spawn — use Drift Kill finishers to heal

Tips

  • Keep moving in circles; never stand in the center
  • Destroy blue under-shields beneath generator buttons when they appear
  • Save Shieldbreaker for barrier phases, Scout Rifle for adds

Recommended Loadout

Scout Rifle (adds) + Monarch's Lance (shields) + Atom Splitter (generators)

Rotten Drifter

Chapter 3–4

Phases

  1. 1 Similar generator-shield cycle to Tortured Adrift with faster projectiles
  2. 2 Additional laser sweeps across the arena floor
  3. 3 Invulnerability phases until all terminals are disabled

Tips

  • Learn dash direction based on projectile angle — low shots need double-jump
  • Disable terminals quickly during vulnerability windows
  • Shield Wall helps during laser sweep phases

Recommended Loadout

Monarch's Lance + Atom Splitter recommended

Mother's Eye

Chapter 1 — Guardian's Regret

Phases

  1. 1 Wave 1: Skullcutters and Bloodbones
  2. 2 Wave 2: Absalom appears — retreats at 50% HP
  3. 3 Wave 3: Final mob wave before exit

Tips

  • Use columns for cover against Mani Chanter projectiles
  • Shieldbreaker for Blessed Bloodbones with shields
  • Leave location after victory for "Eye Opened" achievement

Recommended Loadout

Shieldbreaker + Scout Rifle

Hands of the Abyss

Chapter 6 — Finale

Phases

  1. 1 Destroy palm constructs as they appear
  2. 2 Kill regular mobs between palms to replenish HP
  3. 3 Final phase: sustained bullet-hell until all palms are destroyed

Tips

  • Prioritize palms over adds unless health is critical
  • Atom Splitter excels against palm clusters
  • Earns "Fool's Journey" achievement on victory

Recommended Loadout

Atom Splitter + Scout Rifle + Drift Kill sustain

Chapter Walkthrough

The campaign spans a prologue and six chapters across ~10 hours. Each chapter introduces new abilities and regions. Summaries below highlight key objectives and easy-to-miss collectibles.

P

Awakening

— Prison Cell / Aylin's Domain

Objectives

  • Meet Aylin
  • Accept the scouting mission
  • Earn "Welcome to the Abyss" achievement

Abilities

  • Basic movement
  • Scout Rifle

Collectibles

  • Recording #543 "The Last Stand" near the first door
Ch1

Canyon of Sorrow

— The Abyss / Afterlife Steps / Guardian's Regret

Objectives

  • Obtain Shieldbreaker
  • Defeat Tortured Adrift
  • Acquire Goliath Neural Pattern

Abilities

  • Drift Kill
  • Observer possession
  • Monarch's Lance

Collectibles

  • First Drift Crystal (1/15) — pipe alcove before the lifting platform
  • Recordings #543–#877 scattered on pipes and ledges
  • Health upgrade 1/10 in capsule after "The best defense"
Ch2

Greymont Approach

— Royal Domain / Weeping Glades / Drift Mines

Objectives

  • Unlock Double Jump
  • Obtain Shield Wall
  • Reach the train station

Abilities

  • Double Jump
  • Shield Wall (Q)

Collectibles

  • Recording #2932 "Gifts" — platform with column symbol, do not rush triangular door
  • Scout Rifle and Shieldbreaker upgrades in side paths
Ch3

The Scourge Deepens

— City of Greymont / Cathedral

Objectives

  • Navigate to cathedral center per Urien's guidance
  • Face Rotten Drifter

Abilities

  • Tether Hook
  • Enhanced traversal

Collectibles

  • Codex entries about the Scourge and All-Father
  • Drift Crystals in Greymont alleys
Ch4

Voices of the Abyss

— Deep Abyss / Scourge Crater

Objectives

  • Recover ancient technology
  • Survive Hard Combat arenas

Abilities

  • Widowmaker Neural Pattern

Collectibles

  • Atom Splitter upgrade — requires backtracking with Tether Hook
  • Multiple hidden health upgrades
Ch5

The Collective

— Collective Choir / Neural Networks

Objectives

  • Uncover Collective secrets
  • Advanced boss encounters

Abilities

  • Dash Recovery upgrade recommended before this chapter

Collectibles

  • Recordings about the Collective choir
  • Urien's Gifts begin appearing more frequently
Ch6

Heart of the Abyss

— Final Depths / The Maw Core

Objectives

  • Confront Hands of the Abyss
  • Resolve Fawkes' prophecy
  • Complete the campaign

Abilities

  • All abilities required

Collectibles

  • Final Drift Crystals and recordings
  • Complete all collectibles before finale for platinum

Collectibles Guide

100% completion requires tracking four collectible types across all chapters. Use Scout Visor Ping when available and backtrack through earlier regions after obtaining new abilities.

Codex Recordings

87 total

Lore entries categorized as Memory, Characters, Monsters, and Locations. "Aspiring Historian" at first pickup; "Ant Journaller" at 50 entries.

Drift Crystals

15 total

Red crystals hidden in pipes and side rooms. Achievement chain: Dark Crystal (1) → Crystal Eradicator (all 15). Scout Rifle can destroy Adrift for related achievements.

Urien's Gifts

All required for platinum

Hidden offerings left by Urien throughout Greymont and the Abyss. "Angel of the Abyss" achievement for finding all.

Connection Health Upgrades

10 total

Permanent HP increases in capsules and hidden rooms. "Max Power" for collecting all ten.

  • Check every pipe alcove, red hatch, and ledge with glowing symbols
  • Return to Chapter 1–2 areas after Double Jump and Tether Hook unlocks
  • Destroy every red Drift Crystal — they are not optional for completionists
  • Library records in Aylin's cell track some progress between missions
  • Hard Combats and optional rooms often hide the last few recordings

Achievements (45 Total)

Luna Abyss features 45 Steam achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore. 31 are hidden story objectives. Platinum trophy "Heart of the Abyss" requires all others.

Heart of the Abyss — Unlock all other achievements/trophies.

Story & Progression

  • Welcome to the Abyss — Start the game
  • Home — Complete a major story milestone in Chapter 2
  • Fool's Journey — Defeat Hands of the Abyss
  • They Chose You, Not Me — Reach Afterlife Steps
  • Eye Opened — Complete Mother's Eye encounter

Combat Mastery

  • Handy with a Rifle — Destroy 50 Adrift with Scout Rifle
  • Weapon Master — Use all four weapons in a Hard Combat
  • Slide Attack — Kill an enemy while sliding
  • Swingin' Around — Stay airborne 30 seconds with Tether Hook

Weapon Upgrades

  • Rifle Master — Scout Rifle Upgrade
  • Breaker Master — Shieldbreaker Upgrade
  • Marksman Master — Monarch's Lance Upgrade
  • Artillery Master — Atom Splitter Upgrade

Collectibles

  • Aspiring Historian — First Codex recording
  • Ant Journaller — 50 Codex entries
  • Dark Crystal through Crystal Eradicator — Destroy 1/5/10/all Drift Crystals
  • Angel of the Abyss — All Urien's Gifts
  • That Feels Better / Max Power — Connection Health upgrades

Lore & Characters

Luna Abyss weaves cosmic horror through audio logs, environmental storytelling, and Aylin's briefings. The narrative connects Greymont's fall to an ancient prophecy involving Fawkes.

Characters

Fawkes (Fox)

The protagonist — a prisoner of Luna sentenced by the Wolf Court to scout the Abyss. Caught between fulfilling a cryptic prophecy and serving their prison sentence.

Aylin

Your artificial prison guard who transports you to missions and monitors every move. Interactions in your cell between chapters reveal mission briefings and library records.

Urien

A mysterious figure who guides Fawkes toward the cathedral at Greymont's center. Leaves Gifts throughout the world for those who explore thoroughly.

The Tramp & Everett

NPCs encountered in the Abyss depths who provide context about the colony's collapse and the creatures inhabiting the ruins.

World & Story

Greymont

The once-prosperous colony city consumed by the Abyss. Its brutalist megastructure sprawls beneath the mimic moon Luna, filled with echoes of the Scourge.

The Scourge

The catastrophic event that destroyed Greymont. Recordings reference its spread and connection to Drift crystallization technology.

The All-Father & The Collective

Religious and ideological factions whose tenets and choir echo through Codex entries. Their beliefs intertwine with the Abyss's whispers.

The Prophecy (Spoiler)

Fawkes is caught between the Wolf Court's sentence and a prophecy the Abyss itself seems to fulfill. The slumbering silent one waits for "the key" — you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Luna Abyss?

The main story takes approximately 10 hours. A 100% completion run with all collectibles and achievements may take 14–18 hours.

Is Luna Abyss on Xbox Game Pass?

Yes. Luna Abyss launched on Xbox Game Pass alongside PC (Steam, Epic), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 21, 2026.

Can I replay chapters for missed collectibles?

Use chapter select from the menu after completing the campaign. Backtracking with upgraded abilities (Double Jump, Tether Hook) is essential for 100%.

Is there New Game Plus?

No traditional NG+. Chapter select and free backtracking allow collecting missed items after credits.

HDR looks washed out on PC — fix?

Known issue with the red/black color scheme on HDR displays. Community workaround: use Special K overlay and adjust HDR10 or scRGB settings for proper contrast.

What are the system requirements?

Minimum: Windows 11, i5-8600K/Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1060 6GB/RX 580, 15 GB storage. Recommended: i5-10600K/Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1660/RX 590.

Is this an official wiki?

No. lunaabyss.wiki is an unofficial fan-made guide. Luna Abyss is © Kwalee Labs Ltd. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.