Ash of Gods: Redemption News

Hello folks!

Thank you all for the support of our idea about the rework of Ash of Gods: Redemption. However, we completely forgot to tell you about another important thing — you will be able to play Redemption on your phone or tablet in a month.


Please, add our game to the wishlist (“Pre-register” button) — in this case you won’t only support us, but also get a notification when it becomes available:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aurumdust.ashofgods.redemption


Let’s specify a couple of things. The first release will be a classic version of the game currently available on Steam. But all the changes we have promised earlier — a new option for the combat system with altered turn order and other enhancements, voiceover, and improved localization — will also be added to the mobile version with updates. Currently, Ash of Gods: Redemption is only available for Android, but we may be able to delight iOS users in the future.


What are we doing right now? First of all, we’re integrating all the changes made for Redemption since the moment of release into the build. Then, we’re working on UI for mobile devices to make your experience as comfortable as we can. And we’re also fixing some of the flaws in the PC version, which will also be part of a major update on Steam.


We’re planning to conduct closed testing of the mobile version very soon. So if you want to be among the first to evaluate the mobile version and help us improve it with your feedback, please join our Discord channel. You can find information on how to do this in the #redemption_mobile section. Please note that the number of players in the closed test is limited.


In the future we will tell you all in detail about the changes we plan, and will also share the results and of course, thoroughly read your feedback — we read everything carefully anв consider your opinion.

Once again, a huge thank you for your activity under the previous post — it is very motivating. We hope that you will enjoy the mobile version as well.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aurumdust.ashofgods.redemption

Hello friends!

All of a sudden we have some free time on our hands, and we decided to spend it improving Redemption. However, we really need your feedback for that.

[h2]NEW BATTLE SYSTEM[/h2]


We are always carefully reading your feedback and talking to our community, so we are aware that some players are irritated with our battle system as it is not fair enough due to the fact that characters in small teams gain more turns.

We already worked on these flaws back in 2020 when we published a small demo for the Steam Summer Fest — Ash of Gods: Arena. It has a different turn order and improved dynamics — for example, the usage of cards doesn’t take the whole turn now.


The feedback for the demo was really positive, so we decided that we can transfer this system to Redemption with some refinement, either making it an option by default or completely replacing the old one. So the main question is: would you be interested in such an update, and if so, which variant would you prefer? Please, share your thoughts in the comments, we read them all carefully.

[h2]VOICEOVER[/h2]


Redemption is a narrative-heavy game with a lot of characters, and the dialogues notably lack voiceover.

We’re planning to experiment with the development of high-quality, emotive voiceovers using neural networks and voice-to-voice technology. It presupposes the work with live actors whose voices can be adapted to suit each character's required timbre, all facilitated by AI. We hope it will let us create compelling and natural voiceovers without much effort.

What are your thoughts on this approach?

[h2]LOCALIZATION IMPROVEMENT[/h2]


Another issue of Redemption is the quality of translations. The original language of the game is Russian. Therefore, to achieve high-quality English translation, the author should collaborate with an interpreter to directly convey his ideas. Unfortunately, it wasn’t feasible at that time, but the English translation has seen regular improvements, so it should be more or less fine.

Regretfully, we can’t say the same about other translations, because many were done by the community, and we couldn't ensure their quality. For instance, Brazilian Portuguese works well in the first chapter according to the players' reports, but then it gets replaced with automatic translation from services like Google Translator.



We understand that such issues significantly detract from the gaming experience. That’s why we want to fix it with the help of an algorithm that uses several neural networks and combines simultaneous translation from multiple languages to ensure the most accurate results. This should considerably reduce the risk of distorting the original meaning and we’re sure that the result will be much better than the problematic localizations that currently exist in the game.

As for the stylistics of such translations, only you, our dear players, can answer this question. We’re going to run various tests, so join our Discord channel if you wish to take part in them. And please share your thoughts on the quality of localization in your language.

[h2]NEW LANGUAGES[/h2]


With the method described above, we intend to add new languages to the game — first of all, Korean and Japanese. If you know these languages and support the idea, please, let us know.

If you have any other ideas for improving the game, please let us know about it in the comments as well. Also, support the news with a like, please — it will let us understand how necessary the changes are and make informed decisions.

Thank you.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/691690/Ash_of_Gods_Redemption/

Hello friends!

It’s official! After several years of development, multiple demos and a lot of feedback from the community, we are over the moon to announce that Ash of Gods: The Way has officially been released and is now available to play worldwide.

[h3]Watch the official Ash of Gods: The Way Release Trailer:[/h3]

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Ash of Gods: The Way is available for €24.99 / $24.99 / £20.99. The full game features 4 tournaments, 4 playable card decks, 5 total card decks to be used by your opponents and a gripping storyline that’s shaped by the choices you make. All of these features add up to shape what we believe to be a greatly replayable experience!

[h3]Get it here:[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293460/Ash_of_Gods_The_Way/


[h2]Summary of Ash of Gods: The Way[/h2]

• Many battles spread across 4 tournaments – every battle is a completely unique and tailor-made challenge of wits and strategy
  
• Put it all to the test with Challenger Battles – rematch previously won battles with new mechanics and stronger enemy units, and be handsomely rewarded for a victory!
  
• Customize your decks to your liking with unit, item and spell cards from 4 different factions, all with unique playstyles, strengths and weaknesses.
  
• Try 3 difficulty modes: Story, Normal and Hard. The Story mode is for those that may struggle with the gameplay and want to focus on the story and Hard mode is suited for veterans of the strategy, deckbuilding and tactics game genres.
  
• Experience a gripping story about war, loyalty and revenge – your choices will shape the road you walk. Explore many different endings and story paths, fully voiced in English.
  
• Localization for English, German, French, Spanish (Spain), Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese and Russian.
  

[h2]Explore more of Ash of Gods[/h2]

What edition of the game is right for you? Explore your options below!

[h3]Ash of Gods: The Way Deluxe Edition[/h3]

Alongside Ash of Gods: The Way, you get the full soundtrack of the game and the digital art book.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/31866/ash_of_gods_deluxe_edition

[h3]Ash of Gods Universe Bundle[/h3]

Get the full story of the Ash of Gods universe with this bundle including both Ash of Gods: The Way and its predecessor Ash of Gods: Redemption. Keep in mind that Ash of Gods: The Way is not a sequel to Ash of Gods: Redemption and the stories are separate from each other!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/31865/ash_of_gods_universe_bundle

[h3]Ash of Gods Fan Edition Bundle[/h3]

Experience all of Ash of Gods so far! This bundle includes both Ash of Gods: The Way and Ash of Gods: Redemption, as well as all their digital extras.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/31820/ash_of_gods_fan_bundle

[h2]Let’s hear from you![/h2]

We would love to hear what you think of Ash of Gods: The Way! Feel free to start a conversation in the Steam discussion thread or join us for a chat on our Discord server.

Reviews are important to us, as they’re a good way for us to gauge the current state of the game as well as general player sentiment. So, we’d like to ask you to leave a review on the game whenever you feel like you’ve played enough to get a feel for the game. Whether the review is positive or negative, an honest review is what’s most important to us!

Encountered a bug or issue? Make a post in the Feedback & bugs section on Steam or find us in the support channel on our Discord server. Fixing issues is our main priority after launch, so we’ll make sure to get back to you!

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From everyone at AurumDust, thank you all so much for your love and support on the demos and the big release. We were especially happy with the reception of the Ash of Gods: The Way Prologue and the feedback we got! 92% positive reviews is a big deal to us, as it lets us know the game is in a good spot. We hope to continue the transparency and make this game the best it possibly can be!



[h3]For questions about the game, be sure to check out our FAQ.[/h3]

[h3]Connect with us[/h3]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshOfGods

VK: https://vk.com/ash_of_gods

Discord: https://discord.gg/ashofgods

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Es3rxqdtXgpgQzJdbXGOw

Hello friends!

Our new game, Ash of Gods: The Way, releases in less than 48 hours! All of this was made possible by you who supported Ash of Gods: Redemption. For this reason, we feel it’s only right to offer everyone who owns Ash of Gods: Redemption a loyalty discount on Ash of Gods: The Way!

If you do not yet own Ash of Gods: Redemption, now is your chance! It’s currently available with a 60% discount. You can get it here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/691690/Ash_of_Gods_Redemption/


Ash of Gods: The Way, will become available on April 27th at €24.99 / $24.99 / £20.99 and will include a launch discount of 10%. Your loyalty discount is another 10% and will stack with the launch discount, totalling at a 20% discount on Ash of Gods: The Way!

The loyalty discount will last indefinitely, but keep in mind that the launch discount will only be available during the first week after the initial release. Additionally, the loyalty discount only applies to the base game and does not change the price of the extra items that are included in the available bundles.

[h3]You can find Ash of Gods: The Way here:[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293460/Ash_of_Gods_The_Way/

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Again, thank you for supporting Ash of Gods: Redemption, and we hope to see you around for this next game!

[h3]Connect with us[/h3]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshOfGods

VK: https://vk.com/ash_of_gods

Discord: https://discord.gg/ashofgods

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Es3rxqdtXgpgQzJdbXGOw

Hello friends!

We’ve officially reached the final week before the release of Ash of Gods: The Way! As we’re working our ashes off to get everything ready for release, we’d like to share some details on the final things we’re working on, from changes, the game to an exciting announcement!

[h2]Nintendo Switch Release[/h2]

Ash of Gods: The Way will be released for Nintendo Switch on April 27th and the pre-orders are now live! If you like to take your games on the go, you can grab the game on the Nintendo store. This is super exciting news for us as well, as we really do feel like the structure of Ash of Gods: The Way works really well with a portable console! Though you could also buy the game on Steam and play it on the Steam deck ;)

[h3]Watch the Nintendo Switch Gameplay Trailer:[/h3]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]Changes to the game[/h2]

We previously announced some changes we wanted to make based on your feedback on the Ash of Gods: Prologue. At the time it wasn’t quite sure what we could add in time before the release. Well, we’re very happy to announce that all these changes are implemented in the game upon release. The full changelog will be available on release day, but for now, let’s highlight a couple changes.


[h3]Restarting a battle[/h3]
We’ve added a button the the main menu to restart a battle, where previously only the Surrender button was available. This makes it a lot quicker and easier to restart a battle if you’re struggling. Previously, with the Surrender button you’d be sent back to the tournament screen and talk with some characters about your loss, but you gave us feedback on how this took too long. Now, with the addition of the Restart button, you will still have a talk with some characters after you restart a battle if this is important to the story. However, if there’s no dialogue, you’ll be able to dive right back into the battle without exiting to the tournament screen.



[h3]Battle pacing[/h3]
We also implemented a toggle to slow down the enemy movement during the end of a turn. Normally, all units on a team would move at once, attacking the target in front of them simultaneously. You let us know it was hard to keep track of what was going on and you were running into situations where you don’t know why you lost a unit. When you enable the ‘slow down enemy turn’ toggle in the menu, all the enemy’s units will move one after another instead of all at once. This should make it a lot easier to see what’s going on. Your own turn remains unaffected as to not slow down the game too much.



[h3]Language support[/h3]
We have expanded the accessibility of Ash of Gods: The Way by adding Ukrainian localization for interface and subtitles. The game now supports English, Russian, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese in addition to Ukrainian. You can change the language in the Language and Sound menu, where we’ve now also included a message explaining that a restart of the game is required for a language change to apply.



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[h2]Loyalty Discount for Redemption players[/h2]

Players of Ash of Gods: Redemption will get 10% off for Ash of Gods: The Way. This loyalty discount stacks with the 10% launch discount! Thank you for playing our games and sticking with us, we really appreciate it. We hope you'll give Ash of Gods: The Way a go!

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[h3]Connect with us to stay up-to-date![/h3]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshOfGods

VK: https://vk.com/ash_of_gods

Discord: https://discord.gg/ashofgods

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Es3rxqdtXgpgQzJdbXGOw


Only seven days to go until the release. We hope you’ll join us on April 27th! In the meantime, we would really appreciate it if you could wishlist the game to support the release. It means a lot to us!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293460/Ash_of_Gods_The_Way/