Astria Ascending Launches Today with Xbox Game Pass

Xbox fans, ascend!

We re really thrilled to reveal the launch of Astria Ascending , a JRPG released by Beloved Villagers, available today for Xbox One as well as Xbox Series X|S as well as with Xbox Game Pass. The French-Canadian studio Craftsmen Studios has developed Astria Ascending in collaboration with some famous as well as gifted Japanese makers, whose names may be familiar to you.

Below s 5 factors to have a look at this brand-new turn based JRPG. Allow s begin!

An abundant and fully grown tale sustained by a delicious score .

In a world where disorder looms, 8 fated heroes are selected. They end up being demigods as well as are destined die while holding the fate of the world in their hands. The fascinating story is authored by the terrific Kazushige Nojima, recognized for his work on the Last Dream as well as Kingdom Hearts series. His wish was to provide a fully grown as well as fascinating story, stressing the complex connections in between individuals as well as their choices regarding their obligation.

Each hero has their very own point of view, but it s the connections they form with one another that truly brings the story to life, stated Craftsmen Studio s Game Supervisor Julien Bourgeois.

The fate of Astria Ascending characters is sustained by a significant soundtrack scored by Hitoshi Sakimoto, understood for the Valkyria Chronicles series , Final Fantasy XII , Drifter Tale , and also numerous others. The music beautifully sustains their experiences and also draws gamers into the heart of their fate, dealing with their fears and sacrifices.

My music supports Astria Ascending personalities to help gamers understand them. (...) That suggests my songs must welcome gamers to trust the capacity of people, claimed Hitoshi Sakimoto in reference to his musical payment to the game.

A highly pictured and also hand-drawn 2D setting .

In Astria Ascending , you discover the world of Orcanon, a highly envisioned and also fully computer animated 2D landscape, and travel with 5 cities with a wide array of occupants. If you like the art style of Astria Ascending , you must understand that the backgrounds as well as the attractive animations are hand-drawn and created by Akihiko Yoshida and also Hideo Minaba s CyDesignation workshop itself!

There are 25 dungeons to go through scattered with beasts, called Sounds, and also for those who like to brainstorm, you ll need to address environmental challenges with a wise use of your powers. A dynamic weather system will certainly rhythm your expedition with warm and wet moments, however likewise with snow and sandstorms.

An amazing cast of remarkable characters .

In Astria Ascending , you re in control of the 333rd Demigods device examining on the mysterious events that endanger the Harmony. Demigods are not never-ceasing and also have a brief life span because they ve accepted their task and also destiny.

It s a diverse group of eight heroes from 13 to 63 years of ages and from entirely different backgrounds, goals, as well as characters. From Meryos to Arktans, including Awisis and also Zefts, you will put together a team of personalities of various wonderful races and also a considerable collection of skills.

An extensive customisation .

The special work system in Astria Ascending supplies a great deal of customization by permitting each demigod to grow his private skills. While you re advancing, you ll unlock up to three tasks in addition to your base work for every demigod and also as you battle the Sounds, your team of demigods will certainly level up and also earn skills points (SP).

These skills points can be invested on each character s ability tree to unlock new skills, easy capabilities, and also stat increases. Therefore, the various work you open have skill sets you can tailor through an Ascension Tree that make each playthrough unique. You ll have to pick sensibly!

An ingenious and abundant turn-based fight system .

Astria Ascending uses a gratifying as well as ingenious turn-based combat. Along with the a lot more conventional turn-based battle features, you ll have to manage brand-new auto mechanics. You can accumulate fabulous monsters and mobilize them right into the battle as well as usage effective relocations called Cosmo Breaks to give your group the side. Yet that s not all!

Efficiently hitting an opponent s weak point will certainly make you gain Emphasis Points, which can be made use of to improve your abilities and make them much more effective. Your actions can however backfire and also can accumulate a focus point deficiency by striking opponents resistances, so your difficulty is to evaluate as well as understand the features of each monster to combat them in the very best means feasible.

If you are thirsty for fight, you can approve the pursues of strong beasts the Orcanon s inhabitants ask you or locate the Sector. Prepare your toolbox and be ready to eliminate waves of progressively effective opponents!

Astria Ascending is a turn-based and stunning hand-drawn JRPG developed with the aid of style experts, and also it s offered to play today for Xbox One as well as Xbox Series X|S and with Xbox Game Pass.

Astria Ascending.

Beloved Villagers.

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Explore the large as well as stunning world of Orcanon. Visit 5 various cities inhabited by distinct creatures and resolve greater than 20 unsafe dungeons. With over 50 hrs of gameplay and a series of fun mini-games-- including shoot em ups, an original fantasy-themed card video game and challenging ecological problems. A grand tale of fate and sacrifice Immerse yourself in a remarkable narrative rife with dishonesty, sacrifice and also terrors. A story based around grown-up personalities, Astria Ascending offers an elder experience and also considerable dialog. A fulfilling turn-based combat system. Fight over 200 various beasts in exciting turn-based battle. Gather as well as mobilize fabulous beasts right into the battle as well as build up your power to possess epic Cosmo Breaks. Satisfy an extraordinary actors of characters Select from 8 customisable gamer characters spanning a variety of fantastical races and also abilities, as well as set up a brave team that must give up everything to save the globe. With 20 courses to pick from and also a range of special skills to command, their fates are doomed, yet the globe is not. A hand-drawn adventure crafted with skill and also interest. From a group featuring developers from Final Fantasy, Nier Automata and Fearlessly Default, Astria Ascending consists of full voice acting in Japanese and English, a traditionally computer animated totally hand-drawn 2D globe as well as a vibrant climate system.