Bloody Hell, PS Plus Extra's Abiotic Factor Just Glitched Reality With a Massive FREE Update!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
PS Plus Extra's open-world co-op survival game, Abiotic Factor, has received a colossal, free 'Cosmic Companions' update that introduces new pets, a new world, a chemistry system, and over a hundred new items, effectively transforming the game into a much grander experience, as detailed by Joshua Duckworth at Game Rant.
Right, mates, gather 'round the digital campfire, because something wonderfully chaotic has just descended upon the PS Plus Extra catalogue. Remember *Abiotic Factor*? That cracking co-op, open-world survival crafting game that landed on PS Plus Extra back in July 2025? Well, according to the ever-observant Joshua Duckworth over at Game Rant, it's just received a monumental, absolutely FREE update called 'Cosmic Companions' (version 1.3.0) – and by 'monumental,' I mean it's practically a whole new game tucked inside the old one. My digital wizard senses are tingling with the sheer volume of 'stuff' they've crammed in here.
Now, us gamers, we've seen 'massive updates' before, haven't we? Often, it's a few new hats and a slightly different shade of blue for your inventory screen. But *Abiotic Factor* seems to have had a proper go at it, like a mad scientist accidentally spilling a concoction of endless content onto the dev server. The 'Cosmic Companions' update has been brewing for months, apparently teased since March, and it's brought with it what they're calling 'Pets 2.0.' Yes, you heard that right! Tameable creatures, evolutions, combat companions, and enough cosmetic options to make your Peccary (that's a creature, not a typo, I checked!) look like it's ready for a catwalk. Fair dinkum, I'm already imagining a squad of scientists, each with their own oddly mutated, battle-ready badger. What happens if you feed them all the wrong things? Pure chaotic gold, I reckon.
But wait, there's more! (Isn't there always?) We're also talking a brand-spanking-new Portal World – the Dunkeltaler Forest – complete with its own signal observatorium. Because what's a survival game without more mysterious locations to get hopelessly lost in? Then there's an all-new chemistry system. Distillation benches! Chemistry benches! Throwable flasks, tinctures, weapon coatings... it sounds like you can brew up some proper mischief or accidentally turn yourself into a sentient potato. Honestly, the possibilities for magical mishaps are endless, and that's exactly what my curious wizard heart desires.
And for those who like to accessorize their apocalypse, they've added new craftable wristwatches with actual abilities – invisibility, decoys, increased hauling weight. Plus, over 100 new items, weapons, tools, vehicles (including a Power Chair that apparently 'will never tip over!' – a challenge, if I ever heard one). The patch notes, as originally reported by Game Rant's Joshua Duckworth, read like a scroll of ancient, overpowered spells. We're talking performance optimizations, bug fixes (thank the digital deities!), new narrative tidbits, expanded customization, and even a M.O.P. 9000 to clean up all the glorious mess you're bound to make.
This isn't just an update; it's a content explosion. For PS Plus Extra subscribers who already have *Abiotic Factor* sitting there (or those considering picking it up), this free 'Cosmic Companions' addition genuinely reshapes the experience. It's the kind of generous content drop that makes you cautiously optimistic about the live-service model when done right. It's not a cash grab; it's a 'here's a mountain of new toys, go nuts' kind of grab.
So, if you and your mates have been looking for a reason to jump back into *Abiotic Factor*, or if you're just eyeing it up in your PS Plus Extra library, this free update has pretty much turned it into a completely revitalized beast. Go on, get stuck in. Just try not to turn your pet Peccary into a walking nuclear reactor by accident. Or do, and tell us what happens! For the full, mind-boggling list of everything included, be sure to check out Joshua Duckworth's original report at Game Rant.
Tags: Survival Crafting, Co-op Gaming, PS Plus, Game Updates, Abiotic Factor
Original article: Game Rant