Kristala News

[h2]Ailur’s chosen, prepare yourselves!⚔️ [/h2]

Our next impactful content update is dropping right here on Steam on April 1st, bringing you a ton of new features, enemy AI refinements, and highly requested improvements to combat, enemy behavior, and the game’s core combat and stealth systems—all based directly on your feedback!





[h2]Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s coming in Kristala's April "Enemy AI" Update:[/h2]

[h3]🧠 Smarter, Deadlier Enemies[/h3]

• Improved stealth and enemy perception make sneaking even more satisfying.
  
• New detection bar: Enemies now have three states—Detect, Investigate, and Alert.
  
• If you stay out of sight long enough, enemies will “forget” about you and return to their idle state.
  
• Hidden enemies (Spiders, Zombies, Lizards, Fungal variants) now have an Ambush Mode, programmed to strike as soon as they spawn (bypassing the Detect and Investigate states).
  
• More ranged enemies are entering the game, with enemies shifting between melee and ranged combat depending on player distance.
  
• No more enemies leaping into the abyss! If foes can’t reach you, they’ll either attack at range or patrol, waiting for an opening to strike.
  

[h3]⚔️ Better Group Combat & Enemy AI[/h3]

• Enemies will no longer attack all at once—they’ll surround and take turns attacking based on an "aggression meter."
  
• Tougher enemies (Ravager, Assassin) will be more aggressive, attacking more frequently than weaker enemies (Defenders, Gunners).
  

[h3]🔥 Weapon & Spell Improvements[/h3]

• Refined special attack VFX for a more polished feel.
  
• More powerful weapon abilities—but with increased mana costs.
  
• Rebalanced spells to make each choice more meaningful.
  

[h3]👑 Two New Bosses + Major Boss Refinements[/h3]

• Her royal majesty, Rhylotha, descends into Kristala! Face her terrifying, eight-legged challenge in the dark forests and caves of Dalamase.
  
• The Myrtunan Shard Guardian (wielding a crystal-encrusted Greatsword) awaits those brave enough to test their mastery of Ailur's necromantic spirit magic.
  
• All existing bosses have been rebalanced and polished, with improved animations and mechanics.
  

[h3]💀 New Enemy Spawn Animations[/h3]

• Watch out! Enemies like the Masarusa, Undead, Spiders, and Gilsanka now emerge straight from the ground—ambushing unsuspecting players.
  

[h3]📜 New Menus & UI Enhancements[/h3]

• Spell selection added to the Character Creation menu.
  
• Equipment Menu overhaul for a smoother experience.
  
• If time allows between now and Tuesday, we'll also launch the new Spell Tree and Inventory menus. Def stay tuned!
  

This update signals another impactful step forward for Kristala’s Early Access journey, and we can’t wait for you to experience all the polishes and refinements firsthand!

[h2]Mark your calendars—April 1st is coming! 😼⚔️[/h2]
What are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!

[h2]It’s an exciting time the world of Ailur, Travelers![/h2]

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!