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Hello everyone! Last month we released the Path of Destinies Update which received such a great reception, so many of you kept playing the game much more than any previous updates! About previous Update, community member Andreiyutzzzz already beat Destiny Level 45 which we thought would take much longer to happen. We are sure DL 54 will fall at some point! Next Update will be coming late August and it will be about Summons and other things. But First --

Ayla Figure & Backer Statues

We received our first Ayla Figure figures from Limited Run Games and they are absolutely splendid! It was a real challenge with Key Art by Boell Oyino, sculpting by Graphigaut and manufacturing by Limited Run Games. We are really happy about how it turned out! Here are pictures, a 360 video and a video showing the box that you will receive!

[previewyoutube=1s2TxyikNlI;full][/previewyoutube] [previewyoutube=oJm8v70NquY;full][/previewyoutube] We will soon close our Backerkit Store where you can pre-order the figure so hurry up if you want one! Backers statues are going to disappear even sooner from the Backerkit Store, so if you want your portrait in the Pantheon, this is last call!

Next Update Preview

One of the main elements of next Update is the summons. We are going to add effects to summons so they can be part of your builds -

Taurus - Spirit Swords
Pisces - Ice Swords
Kiran - Embers
Calie - Plasma Portals
etc.

We are also going to add many new Echoes, from 15 to 31 and most of them are super fun to use!

We have also changed the preview of Echoes so you can identify them faster in the Echo Isles and went from a choice among 3 Echoes to a choice among 4 Echoes so you are more likely to find what you are looking for.

We have more things planned for this incoming Update, including adding the system linked to the Telescop you may have noticed in the Garden. On the other hand we are working on the final release version and it is going to be worth the wait! We really went as big as possible for the final boss! Narration is also a very big topic for us for the final release, we want to find nice endings for each stories and we have changed some elements, added variations, created new types of conversations (for example heroes now have discussions with other heroes but there is many other new things). Finally we have also started reworking game introduction and creating a new tutorial for the game. These elements should only be available for final release but at least you know a bit more what is going on behind the scene. Oh and we received Steamdeck compatible verification!

Thanks again for your continuous support! Have a great day and see you next month for the Update! - The Hibernian Workshop Team

[ 2023-07-23 13:45:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Astral Ascent

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Astral Ascent is a 2D platformer rogue-lite set in a modern fantasy world. As one of 4 Heroes with very different personalities, you must escape from the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful and vicious bosses, the Zodiacs.

FIGHT YOUR WAY

Unlock dozens of unique spells for your 4 distinct characters. Optimize your own build or try out a new one to take down 12 powerful bosses. Get stronger with time to match up with your foes. Each run will test your skills and your reactivity.

DON'T GO ALONE

The weight of destiny is too heavy to carry by yourself? Don’t worry and bring a friend to play in our two player co-op mode. Fight and crush your enemies together in local co-op or online using the Steam's Remote Play Together feature.

AN ASTRAL THREAT

The Zodiacs are 12 experienced guardians dispatched over 4 gorgeous worlds. They’ll bring to the battlefield unique attacks, abilities, and patterns, backstories to uncover, and reasons to be fighting you. Get yourself warned!

NARRATION THROUGH REPLAYABILITY

Astral Ascent is a rogue-lite infused with narration. Replayability is part of our story which will be unravelled piece of piece. As you get stronger, you will discover more about the characters, their motivations, and the secrets of the world they’re trapped in.

A BEAUTIFUL MODERN FANTASY WORLD

Dash across gigantic landscapes. Explore original and hand-crafted areas. Discover the world created by our artists, with a gorgeous art and frame-by-frame animation.

4 PLAYABLE CHARACTERS

Unique characters. Unique weapons. Unique ways to play.

Ayla: The sole survivor of her guild of assassins, she uses her twin daggers to eliminate her enemies before they can react. Her speed and profenciency are unmatched.
Kiran: This orphan learned life the hard way. He uses his strength to deliver attacks powerful enough to create shockwaves. Brutal.
Calie: This talented sculptor wants her freedom back. She will use her magical gemstones to pierce enemy defenses and shred them to bits. She is unforgiving.
Octave: Trained by a powerful witch, this young fighter summons ethereal guns to attack his foes. When needed, he can conjure bigger weapons as well. Lethal in all cases.

A COALITION FOR HOPE

You can count on faithful allies to help you find your way out

The Merchant: This mysterious figure has the power to unveil your true potential through rememoring forgotten skills. Careful… it won’t be free.
Zim-Zim: Her greenhouse hides magical plants which can increase your abilities. If you can bear her whimiscal and frankly immature behavior.
Oloon: The best stylist in the known universe is right here and available. Want to change the color of your clothes? Dye your hair? She has everything you need!
Papa Yalee: This old cat—he is almost 20!—will always have a good story about the foes you’ll encounter and your runs. The good news is that… most of them are true.
Sova: Once a powerful sorceress, Sova was cursed and must now serve the Garden. Her past is a burden of shame she carries in silence.
Ordan: De facto leader of the Garden, this fierce warrior helps the Heroes in their quest. Her might is legendary.
Ikki: Ordan’s ex-husband and a powerful warrior on his own, he is in charge of training Heroes. His knowledge of the art of war is endless.