AWAKEN - Astral Blade News

Greetings all players!

Since the launch of AWAKEN - Astral Blade, we have received a lot of feedback and suggestions from you, our community, streamers, your Steam reviews, and discussions on other social media platforms. After carefully gathering, analyzing, and discussing your feedback, we made the decision to improve the early game experience and several convenience mechanics while retaining the core gameplay of AWAKEN - Astral Blade.

Our first patch brings a range of adjustments, improvements, and fixes — and it's now available to download. Please update the game to the latest version for the best possible experience and claim a new FREE Halloween costume.

Thank you to everyone who has already purchased AWAKEN — Astral Blade. Let us know what you think about the game by writing a review here on Steam, posting it in the Discussions, or chat with us on the official ESDigital social media accounts. Our journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to share more information and updates with you.

Full patch notes are listed below:

• New Halloween costume — Witchcraft Set (Karpas Energy Acquisition Speed is increased by 20%)!
  
• All available NPCs and cats will now appear on the minimap as separate mini-icons when approaching them.
  
• Hardcore game mode is now available when you first start the game.
  
• Improved and refined the parry effect in conjunction with its skill.
  
• Optimized the time-slowing effect when hitting an enemy.
  
• Fixed an issue where some bosses could hit when they shouldn't or behave incorrectly in combat.
  
• The mouse cursor automatically hides on the screen when a controller is connected.
  
• Fixed an issue where some puzzles could be more complex and not display correctly on the screen.
  
• Fixed and improved camera placement in some cutscenes.
  
• Fixed an issue where purchasing items in the store would not add items to the backpack. You will automatically receive all missing items after updating the game.
  
• Updated and improved the drone pursuit mission guide (it will now be much harder for you to get lost).
  
• New Feature: Jump Challenge Assistance. Provides players with extra help for difficult jump sections in the game.
  
• And many other bug fixes, general optimization improvements, and much more.

Thank you for all of your comments and suggestions! We'll keep working to improve AWAKEN — Astral Blade and provide you with a better game experience as well as new content in the coming days!

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Celebrate the spooky season with a nice trip to Jacha City with special 10% discount on AWAKEN - Astral Blade from October 28 to November 4 (during Steam Scream Fest)! 👻 Slash your way through otherworldly foes and explore the mysteries of a haunted universe. Jump into the action with this exclusive Halloween deal!

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Newly released AWAKEN - Astral Blade has joined Steam Scream Fest with a special 10% discount from October 28 to November 4! Slash your way through otherworldly foes and explore the mysteries of a haunted universe. Jump into the action with this exclusive Halloween deal!

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Greetings!

We are thrilled to announce that AWAKEN - Astral Blade is available now with a limited-time 10% launch discount!! We have prepared a new trailer to celebrate the occasion and get everyone hyped up to jump into action.

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In addition to the standard digital PC release, gamers can also add the Deluxe Edition to their collection. This contains the AWAKEN - Astral Blade base game as well as the following additional digital content: a special Golden Scale Set, the original soundtrack by Alexandria Migova, and a Digital Artbook with concept art and illustrations from the game.



The time has come to join Tania on her most perilous mission yet, as she uncovers the ancient, dark secrets of a long-lost civilization on the mysterious Horace Islands. Weave your own story in this dark 2D side-scrolling action game, and use Tania’s speed, skills and weapons to defeat the deadly mutant animals and plants that have infested the island!

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We are looking forward to seeing you in Jacha City!

Hello everyone!

We're only few days away from releasing AWAKEN — Astral Blade and are as excited as you are. But we can't leave you without the last diary about the game's monsters (learn about the game’s world, the main character, Tania, and her emotional module, Cythna), so enjoy reading.


Karpas energy has profoundly altered the ecosystem of the Horace Islands, leading to significant mutations in the DNA of plants and animals and resulting in an extraordinary level of biodiversity. Despite this diversity, all creatures share a common trait: increased aggression. This led us to imagine plants that could merge fantasy aesthetics with dangerous elements, reflecting the natural course of evolution. What kind of flora could embody beauty and peril, fitting seamlessly into this evolving, fantastical world?

Imagine giant flowers and vines that have evolved by merging with the form of a mantis. These plants could feature intricate designs and vibrant colours that entice the eye while hiding their predatory nature. These plants could have elongated, spiky petals that resemble a mantis’s limbs, creating an enchanting yet intimidating appearance.


Additionally, envision flying spore plants capable of generating various types of energy spheres that launch at their prey, immobilising them with stunning energy blasts. These spore plants might have translucent wings that shimmer in the light, allowing them to float gracefully through the air as they hunt. Together, these flora would embody the duality of beauty and danger, ideally suited to the mystical and treacherous environment of the Horace Islands.


Fungi, playing the role of decomposers in the ecosystem, have also experienced significant mutations due to Karpas energy. These evolved fungi exhibit a slow, almost deliberate movement that starkly contrasts with their swift and lethal strikes when hunting.


There are even more fantastical concepts and astonishing creatures to explore. When designing the bosses, we focused on creating a blend of immense power and engaging gameplay mechanics.

Wolf King: This formidable creature features strong front limbs that allow for devastating melee attacks, while its bites are relatively weak in comparison. The Wolf King excels in powerful ramming attacks, using its size and strength to charge at opponents, creating chaos on the battlefield.

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If you haven't yet, don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss any news and updates, and join the official ESDigital social media accounts if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Jacha City!

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