Duet Night Abyss Says Goodbye to Gacha

Duet Night Abyss just flipped the script on free-to-play RPGs. In its global launch livestream on August 26, 2025, the team confirmed it’s removing gacha entirely. Instead, every character and weapon will be farmable in-game, with monetization shifting to cosmetics. A release date of October 28, 2025 for PC (Epic + standalone), iOS, and Android was also announced.

Duet Night Abyss is a free-to-play action RPG that follows in the footsteps of titles like Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact. Featuring dual protagonists and a cast of vibrant, anime-inspired characters, it delivers fast-paced combat wrapped in a striking visual style. If you’re excited to dive in, you’re not alone.

What’s changing

No gacha banners for characters or weapons. Progression moves to play-to-earn systems similar to Warframe.
Cosmetics-first monetization (e.g., palette swaps and other personalization) so gameplay power isn’t paywalled.
Stamina adjustments / removal to reduce time gates on play sessions, according to the stream recap and coverage.

Why it matters

For years, anime-style action RPGs have relied on randomized pulls to unlock power. DNA taking a no-gacha route is a major shift that could set expectations for future titles. Players get a clearer path: play → grind → unlock, while publishers still monetize looks, not strength.

Release date and platforms

Launch: October 28, 2025
Platforms: PC (Epic Games Store + launcher), iOS, Android
Pre-registration: live now on the official site.

What the devs highlighted on stream

All characters and weapons are obtainable through gameplay. No premium banner needed.
Cosmetics (skins, palette swaps) fund ongoing development.
Quality-of-life changes alongside the monetization shift (including stamina system changes) to support longer, more flexible sessions.

Early Community reaction

Initial sentiment skews positive across creator recaps and social posts, many calling the move “industry-shifting.” We’ll learn more once systems are detailed in patch notes and store pages.

DUET NIGHT ABYSS JUST ANNOUNCED THEYRE REMOVING ALL GACHA AND STAMINA AND EVERYTHING IS FARMABLE

THERE IS NO CATCH THEYRE SELLING SKINS AND COSMETICS

ITS JUST A WHOLE-ASS GOOD GAME NOW pic.twitter.com/RdKr6FNAaE
— brax montelli 🎷 is waiting for Iuno (@braxophone) August 26, 2025

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING

Duet Night Abyss might be the first game to ditch gacha in favor of player experience.

– No gacha, you can get both char and weapon for free
– Monetization will be only for cosmetic
– No Stamia System

If other gacha games follow this way of… pic.twitter.com/lIujU3J8el
— Narushio (@Narushio_wuwa) August 26, 2025