Pathfinder Makes ARPG Debut, Abomination Vaults Goes Cooperative

On November 19, 2025 Paizo published an announcement revealing Pathfinder, Abomination Vaults, a cooperative hack and slash action RPG developed by BKOM Studios and tied directly to the Abomination Vaults Adventure Path. The project pitches up to four player cooperative play that sends iconics and other heroes into the depths of Gauntlight Keep to confront the returned sorceress Belcorra Haruvex and her abominable creations. The post said the title will launch via Kickstarter, and BKOM hosts additional project pages and pre launch information on its studio site.

The developer and licensing arrangement places BKOM Studios as the studio handling development, with Paizo participating through licensing and partnership roles. Earlier developer notes named Megabit as publisher. Early coverage and previews have positioned the project as a deliberate departure from the turn based, crunchy single player CRPGs that have dominated official Pathfinder videogame adaptations. Instead the game leans into a faster paced, Diablo style ARPG design with an explicit cooperative focus, a move that outlets framed as the first cooperative ARPG set in the official Pathfinder setting.

That positioning carries implications for multiple segments of the community. For players who gravitate toward action oriented multiplayer experiences, the title offers a way to play through a classic Adventure Path as a team, with familiar iconics available as playable characters. For tabletop Game Masters and groups, the digital Gauntlight Keep can act as both inspiration and a companion experience, showcasing set pieces, enemy designs, and narrative beats from the Abomination Vaults that GMs might translate back to the table. At the same time, fans who prefer deep rule mechanics and tactical pacing may view the shift toward action oriented combat as a significant change in how Pathfinder properties are adapted to video games.

Funding through Kickstarter also signals a community oriented development path. Backers can expect a campaign launch and a chance to support features, stretch goals, and content choices that matter to hobbyists. BKOMs pre launch and wishlist pages already carry developer notes and screenshots that interested players can review ahead of the campaign.

Pathfinder, Abomination Vaults expands the genre mix available to Pathfinder fans and may broaden the audience for Paizo licensed games. Whether the project becomes a bridge between action oriented videogame players and tabletop hobbyists will depend on how faithfully the adaptation captures the tone and threats of Gauntlight Keep while delivering the fast paced cooperative ARPG play it promises. For the latest details readers can consult Paizos announcement and BKOM Studios project pages for screenshots, developer notes, and the Kickstarter pre launch wishlist.