The short answer
Epic’s June 2025 preview reports directional-pad switching between weapons and scanner, dodge rolling, and a return to a nearby chamber after death. These are preview observations.
Before you start
- Preview-build information from June 2025; release controls and saving still require testing.
Scanner and weapon switching
Brian Crecente reports using down on the directional pad to select the scanner and examine rooms and creatures. His boss attempt uses a pulse pistol, shotgun and dodge rolls. The article does not establish a complete release keybind table, weapon statistics or invulnerability timing.
Sources for this section
- Epic Games Store · Brian Crecente: Hands-on with End of Abyss’ creeping monstrosities · Checked 2026-09-13 · Published 2025-06-10
What survived death in the preview?
The preview reports that monsters respawn while opened doors and discovered places remain accessible. This supports a limited observation about that build; it does not settle autosave timing, item loss or every death consequence at launch.
Sources for this section
- Epic Games Store · Brian Crecente: Hands-on with End of Abyss’ creeping monstrosities · Checked 2026-09-13 · Published 2025-06-10
Where the preview begins
The developer describes the demo as starting about ten percent into the game. It is therefore not evidence for a step-by-step opening walkthrough. Final playtime was still undecided in that interview.
Sources for this section
- Epic Games Store · Brian Crecente: Hands-on with End of Abyss’ creeping monstrosities · Checked 2026-09-13 · Published 2025-06-10
Research checked 2026-09-13. This is a source-based guide; Kingy has not independently play-tested these steps. Evidence and coverage.