A curious shift is happening in the world of video games, especially for those developed in Asia. While many studios rely on "gacha" systems – those randomized loot boxes players can pay for – one upcoming title is breaking the mold. The team behind Duet Night Abyss decided to ditch this popular way of making money.
Deca Bear, the producer for Duet Night Abyss, made a surprising announcement. He stated that taking out the gacha system actually helps the development team. This bold move came up during an interview with the website Automation at the Tokyo Game Show 2025. What’s even more interesting is that this major choice happened only a few months before the game is set to launch.
Many games from places like China and South Korea often include gacha elements. These systems are usually a big part of how these games earn money. So, for Duet Night Abyss to skip this common path is a pretty big deal. It makes you wonder how they plan to keep the lights on and pay their staff in the long run.
Still, Deca Bear isn’t worried. He strongly believes that this approach is better for the people making the game. The team is focused on finding a fair way to monetize Duet Night Abyss. They want a system that works well for both the creators and the players. Plus, once the game is out, they plan to pay close attention to what players have to say. They’re ready to listen to feedback and make changes.
Gamers around the globe can mark their calendars for October 28th. That’s when Duet Night Abyss will officially launch. It’s coming to PC, and also to mobile devices, specifically iOS and Android phones and tablets.