- Neon Abyss 2 Hatchmon are hatched companions that fight alongside you during a run.
- Faith System is the key resource used to recruit Hatchmon through in-run choices.
- Build synergy matters more than rarity: match your Hatchmon to your weapon and build direction.
- Co-op changes the math: coordinate companion roles so the team does not stack the same coverage.
- Evolution planning turns an early Hatchmon into a long-term damage or utility engine.
What Are Hatchmon in Neon Abyss 2?
Hatchmon are the companion creatures of Neon Abyss 2, the cyber-myth roguelike action shooter from Veewo Games that launched on October 8, 2026 for Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Instead of acting as passive pets, Hatchmon hatch from eggs, join your run as active combat supports, and grow through the choices you make with the Faith System. The official release trailer highlights Hatchmon alongside weapons, Faith, and online co-op as one of the core pillars of the game.
Video Highlights:
- Official introduction of the Hatchmon companion system
- How Faith choices connect to recruiting companions
- Weapon, co-op, and roguelike systems shown in a full run context
A Hatchmon fills the gap your main weapon cannot cover. If your weapon is a focused single-target tool, a Hatchmon with projectile coverage handles crowded rooms. If your weapon sprays the screen, a Hatchmon that focuses priority targets keeps elites and bosses under pressure while you reposition.
Treat every Hatchmon as a second source of coverage, not a replacement for your weapon. The best companion is the one that protects the weakness your current build already has.
| Hatchmon Role | What It Does | Best Paired With |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage type | Adds background projectile damage during movement | Single-target weapons |
| Focus type | Pressures elites and bosses | Spread or spray weapons |
| Utility type | Provides defensive or support effects | Aggressive low-defense builds |
| Economy type | Generates or saves resources during the run | Any consistent early build |
How to Get Hatchmon: Eggs, Faith, and Recruitment
Hatchmon enter your run through egg-based hatching and Faith-driven recruitment. The Faith System, one of the officially confirmed new mechanics of Neon Abyss 2, is the currency that gates these decisions: you can spend Faith on items, spend it on recruiting Hatchmon, or risk it in gamble-style choices. Deciding when a Hatchmon is worth the Faith is one of the most important mid-run decisions you will make.
Collect Eggs During the Run
Eggs appear as run rewards and pickup opportunities. Prioritize them early when your build is still unfinished, because an early Hatchmon contributes damage for more rooms.
Build Faith Before Big Choices
Manage Faith income from room rewards and events so you can afford a recruitment when a strong Hatchmon option appears in a shop or Faith event.
Recruit Based on Build Direction
Compare the Hatchmon's role against your current weapon and items. A companion that repeats your existing coverage adds less than one that covers a gap.
Support Growth Through the Run
Feed the Hatchmon with compatible upgrades: effects that boost companions, projectile count, or on-hit triggers scale the pet alongside your weapon.
Reassess Before the Boss
Before a boss room, confirm your Hatchmon either adds boss damage or helps you survive patterns. If it does neither, redirect resources to your own build.
Do not spend all your Faith on a Hatchmon when your weapon and survivability are still weak. A companion supports a build; it cannot carry a run by itself.
| Faith Spending Option | Typical Payoff | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Recruit a Hatchmon | Sustained background damage and utility | Low to medium |
| Buy items | Direct build upgrades | Low |
| Gamble options | High potential reward | High |
| Save Faith | Flexibility for later shops | None, but slower power |
Hatchmon Roles and Build Synergy
Hatchmon value depends entirely on the rest of your build. The strongest runs in Neon Abyss 2 are built around one repeatable trigger and several upgrades that improve its payoff, and Hatchmon fit into that loop as either the trigger, the payoff amplifier, or the safety net.
Pet + Room-Clear Build
- Trigger: pet adds attacks while you keep moving
- Pair with defensive movement and projectile coverage
- Stable in rooms with multiple attack angles
- Pet is coverage, not a weapon replacement
Pet + On-Hit Loop
- Trigger: frequent pet hits activate item effects
- Prioritize on-hit, attack-speed, and elemental items
- Scales strongly with repeatable triggers
- Test activation reliability in crowded rooms
Pet + Boss Pressure
- Trigger: pet maintains boss damage during repositioning
- Pair with mobile weapons that fire while moving
- Covers recovery windows between boss patterns
- Valuable for low-downtime builds
Before committing Faith to a Hatchmon, ask one question: does this companion trigger or amplify something my build already does repeatedly? If the answer is no, pick a different reward.
| Build Archetype | Recommended Hatchmon Focus | Key Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Burst damage | Coverage type | Pet handles crowds between bursts |
| Summon or pet scaling | On-hit triggered pets | Upgrades multiply both sources |
| Melee rush | Focus or utility type | Pet pressures ranged enemies |
| Projectile density | Focus type | Pet adds single-target pressure |
Hatchmon in Solo vs Online Co-op
Neon Abyss 2 supports online co-op for one to four players, and Hatchmon behave differently in a group. In solo play, your companion only needs to complement your own build. In co-op, four players each fielding the same coverage type wastes team potential and clutters the screen with redundant damage patterns.
Follow the same co-op rules that govern weapons: divide responsibilities, avoid identical builds, and give build-defining rewards to the player whose synergy is strongest.
| Situation | Solo Approach | Co-op Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing a Hatchmon | Cover your weapon's gap | Cover the team's gap |
| Faith spending | Your judgment only | Discuss contested picks |
| Screen management | Free repositioning | Assign lanes and sides |
| Boss fights | Pet adds your damage | Split pet roles: coverage, focus, support |
In a four-player group, aim for at most two players with damage-type Hatchmon. The others should bring utility or economy companions so the team gains options instead of overlapping damage.
Hatchmon Run Checklist
Use this checklist each run to keep your companion investment on track.
Hatchmon Run Milestones:
- Secure at least one egg or Faith source in the early rooms
- Decide your build direction before spending Faith on a Hatchmon
- Recruit a companion that covers a gap, not a duplicate
- Add at least one upgrade that scales the Hatchmon alongside your weapon
- Verify the Hatchmon's role in a boss room before the final stretch
Hatchmon FAQ
Q: What are Hatchmon in Neon Abyss 2?
Hatchmon are companion creatures that hatch from eggs and fight alongside you during a run. They provide background damage, utility, or resource support, and they are closely tied to the Faith System through which you recruit them.
Q: How do I get more Hatchmon?
Hatchmon come from eggs found during runs and from Faith-based recruitment options such as shops and events. Managing your Faith income so you can afford a strong Hatchmon when one appears is a key mid-run decision.
Q: Which Hatchmon should I choose first?
Choose based on your build's weakness. If your weapon is single-target, take a coverage-type companion for crowded rooms. If your weapon sprays projectiles, take a focus type that pressures elites and bosses.
Q: Do Hatchmon work differently in co-op?
Yes. In online co-op, each player's companion adds to shared screen space and team coverage, so the group should assign different Hatchmon roles instead of everyone picking the same damage type.