Kristala News

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As we head into the final days of this month's discount—and look towards unleashing Chapter III in a few weeks—we’re celebrating with an exciting week full of fun events and giveaways, starting with a Live Developer Q&A with Julien Solomita tonight on Twitch!

Join us on Julien’s Twitch channel at 8pm EST / 5pm PST as Kristala Producer, Alexis Brutman, and our Lead Narrative Designer, Willow Jay Bryar, drop by to chat with Julien about his first foray into voice-acting and the process for bringing Hemani NPC Gustav Gondasa to life.

We’ll also break down everything we've lovingly packed into Kristala’s recent big content update and share some details on what’s in store for Kristala’s third installment, including when you can expect to meet some of Julien’s beloved puppers in game.

Come hang with us in chat as we answer all the important questions. We'll also be giving away tons of goodies LIVE on stream too, so you definitely don’t wanna miss out!




In our last community update, we unveiled our brand-new Gustav Gondasa merch collection, a series of curated items inspired by your favorite new adventurous rodent ally.

And this week, we’re rampin’ up the hype even further with a special merch discount in honor of the new collection. Save 10% on all Kristala merch right meow using code GUSTAV10 at check-out to add a little Ailuran magic to your daily life.

The best part? A portion of profits from all merch and game sales will go directly to the Pasadena Humane Society over the next few months in an effort to support animals displaced by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.


As a developer creating a game inspired by animals who are near and dear to our hearts, we’ve always dreamed of being able to give back to the real-world creatures that have so deeply inspired Kristala’s characters and lore. It’s an honor to make that dream a reality.

A HUGE thanks to everyone who’s purchased so far—you truly are the cat's meow. 😉





In the spirit of giving back, we’re also super hype to kick off another fun community contest in the Kristala Discord. Today through Sunday, March 2nd, submit your best shot of NPC Gustav Gondasa using the game’s Photo Mode feature.

One lucky winner will receive an item of their choice from the new Gustav Gondasa merch collection—just one more small way for us to thank our amazing players for all the love and support you’ve given us over the years.

Stay tuned for the official contest launch announcement later this afternoon.


We truly can’t express just how much we appreciate every single person who's followed our journey, played our demo, purchased Early Access, or shown us love on our digital communities. It means more to us than we could ever properly convey.

THANK YOU for supporting small creators like us. We see you, we appreciate you, and we can’t wait to show you what else we’ve got in store. It's definitely gonna be fierce 😼⚔️

Kristala's next big content update is officially LIVE MEOW, which means a brand new adventure is about to begin in the dark fantasy world of Ailur.

Get ready to sink your claws into tons of exciting new features and mechanics - and prepare to embark on a major new questline thanks to friendly rodent NPC Gustav Gondasa, voiced by creator Julien Solomita.

Here's a rundown of everything we've lovingly packed into this update:





If you missed our exciting Twitch livestream last week, you're definitely gonna want to check out Julien's full reaction to meeting Gustav in game for the first time. We've also got a special Developer Q&A with Julien in the works, too, which will be happening VERY SOON!

Join Kristala's Producer, Alexis Brutman, and Lead Narrative Designer, Willow Jay Bryar, as they talk all things Kristala and go in-depth about our process working with Julien to fully bring Gustav to life.

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We'll be spilling all the juicy details about today's big update during the upcoming Q&A and sharing more about what's still to come for Kristala as we head towards our big Chapter III release. Stay tuned for an official date!



It's hard not to fall in love with Gustav Gondasa's adventurous spirit and infectious charm, which is why we're hype to unveil the official Gustav merch collection! This new curated collection includes a ton of fresh merch items featuring some brand new Gustav-themed illustrations.


The best part? A huge portion of profits from all game and merch sales will go directly to the Pasadena Humane Society over the next few months in an effort to help animals displaced by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

Be sure to play the update, check out the new merch, and let us know what you think of the new content in the replies. Cheers!

Greetings, Travelers!

Last week, we officially announced our exciting collaboration with streamer Julien Solomita, who will be making his voice-acting debut in Kristala as the spunky rodent adventurer, Gustav Gondasa.

And this week, we're continuing the celebrations with an exclusive Kristala livestream hosted by Julien on Twitch. Festivities kick off tonight at 6pm EST / 3pm PST, where Julien will be kicking off a brand new journey in the dark fantasy world of Ailur.



If you've already whet your whiskers on our free demo and have been thinking about sinking your claws into our full Early Access release, you're definitely gonna want to tune in!

Not only will Julien be showcasing some of the new goodies featured in our next MAJOR content update dropping next week, but he'll also be sharing some juicy behind-the-scenes deets about our overarching collaboration.

PLUS, we may or may not have shared a chonky number of keys to give away LIVE on stream, so you're definitely gonna wanna come hang out. We'll see YOU there.

THE TIME HAS COME, TRAVELERS!

We’re incredibly excited to announce that talented creator Julien Solomita is making his voice-acting debut in Kristala as Gustav Gondasa: a spunky and adventurous Hemani who will be the first friendly rodent face you meet along your journey across Ailur.

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Gustav is a prominent NPC with an important questline that will gradually unravel as you traverse the six clan lands and complete your Raksaka Proving. He also introduces a new food mechanic, allowing you to craft delectable recipes and enjoy consumable snack items on the go.





But that’s not all! We’re also proud to announce a special charitable collaboration in honor of Julien’s involvement in Kristala. During select promotional periods, profits from both game sales and related merch will be donated to the Pasadena Humane Society to aid in their work supporting displaced animals affected by the recent LA wildfires. 🐾❤️

Julien’s overarching passion for animal welfare doesn’t just align with our own goals to give back to the animals who've inspired our beloved characters; his deep connection to the city of Los Angeles makes this initiative that much more meaningful and impactful.

Click the banner to learn how you can directly support Pasadena Humane





We can’t wait to share more details with you—including a behind-the-scenes peek at Julien’s involvement in the game and the larger role Gustav will play throughout, plus some related merch goodies we’re currently cookin’ up. There’s so much more to come!

For now, we hope you enjoy our official collaboration announcement, where you’ll get a first look (and listen!) at Julien’s performance as Gustav!

If this exciting collaboration makes you just as hype as we are to unveil it, don’t forget to share on socials and leave us some love in the replies. STAY TUNED!

Greetings, dearest Travelers!

February is officially around the corner, and we're gearing up for a MAJOR content update that will be dropping very soon right here on Steam.

What new content can you expect next month? We're so glad you asked! Here's a rundown of the fresh features and new mechanics comin' your way:

• Addition of an Important new NPC & ongoing questline
• Initial implementation of a fully redesigned Menu / UI system
• New mechanics tied to Food items (snackable consumables and dish recipes!)
  
• Tools & Tool Crafting Menu added (did someone say throwing knives?!)
  
• Projectile-Throwing & Climbing Enemies - and yes, they can climb onto rooftops, too...
  
• Dodge attacks + quicker takedowns to go along with the existing, slow-mo ones
  
• Filling in of existing animation gaps (more realistic parkour movements & NPC dialogue interactions, refined enemy spawn movements, etc.)
  
• Chapter I Localized in 4 key languages: French, German, Spanish LATAM, and Brazilian Portuguese)
  

When we say, "important new NPC & questline," we really mean it! Over the last few months, we've been quietly working on an EPIC new collaboration with a very popular YouTuber in the gaming space.

Who is this mystery collaborator? We'll be revealing that early next week, but they'll be making their voice-acting debut in Kristala as Gustav Gondasa, a spirited rodent with a penchant for rare nuts who will play an important role throughout the entirety of the game.

We'll be sharing more insight into all the new goodies we've lovingly packed into this update when we officially unveil the mystery Traveler who will be bringing Gustav to life, but here's a sneak peek at his full character model to hold you over until then.





BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! With this next big update on deck for February, the release for our third Chapter has officially been pushed back to March 2025 - and we promise the wait will be well worth it.

Not only will this next installment feature the biome for our ice-magic clan, the Tandarans, but it's also the first open world-style level in Kristala, which means you can expect to roam the tundras of Tandar on your trusty CANINE STEED!

That's just the tip of the iceberg (pun def intended) for what's in store for Kristala this year, and we'll be sharing lots more details as our future launches approach. For now, check out the revised Early Access Roadmap, which has officially been updated to accommodate all our upcoming launches.


As always, you can find this Timeline right on the main description of the Kristala Steam store page, as well as on our website. Stay tuned!