A brand new area has just been added to Prospecting, and it’s one of the most mysterious yet. The Abyssal Depths update introduces a completely new sub-location, new gear to chase, and an expanded resource system. If you’re planning to dive into this pitch-black mine, here’s everything you need to know before heading down.
New Area: Abyssal Depths
The new Abyssal Depths can be accessed from the Overgrown Grotto, but you’ll need to do a few things before you can explore it.
How to Enter:
- Go to the Overgrown Grotto.
- Clear the vines blocking the path.
- Head toward the large hole in the ground — this is your entrance to the Abyssal Depths.
- You must have Firefly Flares to survive down there (more on that below).
It’s Pitch Black — Bring Flares
The Abyssal Depths is completely dark, and staying in the darkness will eventually cause you to freeze. A new survival mechanic has been added in the form of a light bar. If it empties, you’re likely going to die — unless you light up the area.
Crafting Firefly Flares:
- Required Material: Firefly Stone
- One Firefly Stone crafts one Firefly Flare.
- Once thrown, a flare will light up an area for about 10 minutes.
Firefly Stones are now more common, and more fireflies spawn, making it easier to gather the ingredients you need.
Tip: Don’t enter the Abyssal Depths with just one flare — bring several to explore safely.
New Equipment: Shovel and Pan
There’s a new shovel and pan hidden somewhere within the Abyssal Depths. However, finding them requires more than just exploration.
Requirements:
- Shovel Toughness: You’ll need at least Toughness 7 to mine in this area.
- Unlock Gate: There’s a sealed area that requires 25,000 of an unknown material to open. This may be how you unlock access to the new shovel and pan.
This works similarly to how the Void area unlock functioned — gather enough of a specific resource to open the gate.
New Collectibles and Exotic Minerals
A new section has been added to your Mineral Collection — “Abyssal Depths”. This includes:
- Two new Rare Minerals
- One new Exotic Mineral
You’ll find these resources exclusively in the depths, so bring the right gear and enough flares to mine efficiently.
New Crafting Recipe + Blueprint Required
A new item has been added to the Fortune River crafting station, but you’ll need a blueprint to unlock it. The exact blueprint name isn’t confirmed, but expect to search deeper into the Abyssal Depths or trade with other players to get it.
Other Changes
Firefly Stone Drop Rate Increased
- Firefly Stones are easier to obtain now.
- Fireflies also spawn more frequently, making flare crafting more accessible.
Watch Ads for “Sell Anywhere” Access
- A new feature lets you watch ads to unlock Sell Anywhere for a limited time each day.
- This uses Roblox’s rewarded ad system, and is ideal for players who don’t want to teleport back to town every time they want to sell items.
The Abyssal Depths update expands Prospecting with a more dangerous, resource-rich area that demands preparation and strategy. Here’s a quick recap of what’s new:
- New Area: Abyssal Depths, accessible via Overgrown Grotto
- New Equipment: Hidden shovel and pan (Toughness 7+ required)
- New Items: Rare and exotic minerals, new crafting recipe
- Survival Mechanic: Requires Firefly Flares to navigate the darkness
- Firefly Stone Drop Rate: Increased to support flare crafting
- Daily Ads: Unlock Sell Anywhere temporarily via rewarded ads