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Astral Ascent

Hibernian Workshop Developer

Hibernian Workshop Publisher

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Indie Adventure Singleplayer Multiplayer CoopTags

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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support

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2.0 update - Mark the date!

Hello everyone! zimzimSmile We are coming to show you a bit more elements of the 2.0 Update - The Outer Reaches update and DLC, first of all thanks so much for being already more than 10.000 to have wishlisted this new DLC ! barbecuePog Wishlisting it helps us with visibility on Steam and you will of course receive a notification once it's out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3372880/Astral_Ascent__The_Outer_Reaches/

Andromeda is getting ready

Andromeda fight is almost ready and she will be brutal! We want this duel to be either a quick win or quick defeat, you've been warned!

(but no worries she just wants to see if you are worthy or not, she wont stop your runs)

New system for spells

We have been working on the new system related to spells named "Void Imprints", it is going to be a new loot type in Exploration rooms (in addition to Gambits, Quartz and Auras) giving more variety to the choice of rooms.

You can equip one directly on a spell but every one you found (even if not equiped) during your run are available at Andromeda's bar to equip during your run.

There are Void Imprints for each affinity for a total of more than 90 unique imprints!

Here is one example per affinity - [quote=author]

On spell cast, create an Incandescent barrier for 10 seconds, create 1 combustion if the enemy hits you Transcendence effect:If the spell is lvl 10+, gain Shield for 3 second and attract 3 enemies
The first enemy hit by this spell creates a frozen ground for 6 seconds applying 1 freeze periodically Transcendence effect:For each freeze gambit equipped on this spell, adds 1 second to the duration
On spell cast, 2 enemies are marked by a curse mark for 7 seconds, dealing damage when the affected enemies attack Transcendence effect:If the spell is full poison affinity, adds 1 curse mark on another enemy
The first enemy hit by this spell creates a column of lightning for 5 seconds, pushing back enemies and apply 1 electrify on hit Transcendence effect:If the spell is full electric affinity, passing through column of lightning grants thunder dash for 5 seconds
The first enemy hit by this spell attracts up to 4 enemies Transcendence effect:If the spell is full neutral affinity, increase damage on this spell by 30%

[/quote] This new system is made to make spells more interesting to use and build and overall more impactful and strategic to use!

New Intro room

One new change is that we decided to add a new room before the first intro room when starting a run and there are several reasons for that [quote=author]

First Room was too stacked with too many things to do at once
First Intro Room was very different from the other intro rooms from worlds 2, 3, 4
We needed to be able to select default world or The Outer Reaches variation before entering the world
Elements were badly placed with the Baby Dragon being on the left of spawn for example

[/quote] This has also allowed us to add the portal to buy the DLC there instead of adding even more elements in the main hub, we will have more possibilities if we want to add more features there!

We decided to make of this new room a calm and neutral place!

More Improvements

In addition to all the content planned, (not everything is shown there as its missing the 4 new worlds, 32 new enemies, 16 new traps) we are also taking time to improve things all around the game. One feedback we often received was the lack of impact feeling when doing basic attacks, we have made a new impact FX per weapon/per character (so 20 different FX) and improved the hit feeling.

We have also speed up many slow interactions like picking up the drinks at Andromeda's

We have also speed up entering end of rooms portals, reset start auras, we even reduced the size of some rooms to make runs more fluid and smooth to go through!

New physical edition

We are also super happy to announce that we will be partnering with Red Are Games open pre-orders for new physical editions including steelcase and other elements! Long story short, the 2.0 Update will be a massive change for the game and we hope you are as excited as we are for it! We are still keeping more secrets coming for 2025 so stay tuned and don't hesitate to follow us on

Have an excellent week ahead and mark the date for April 30 ! zagpls

[ 2025-03-17 10:50:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

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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.