Astria Ascending to launch in 2021 in the west for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC

Dear Villagers will release the newly announced RPG developed by Artisan Studios Ascending astria for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2021 West, the publisher said. It will also be available through Xbox Game Pass.

“In Ascending astria, we wanted to explore how people are dealing with extraordinary times, ”said Julien Bourgeois, game director at Artisan Studios, in a press release. “Each hero has their own perspective, but it’s the relationships they form with each other that really bring the story to life.”

Dear villagers, director of the edition, Guillamet Jamet added: “To see this world come together was a pleasure. And it’s an honor to have so many legends on the team helping out – like a childhood dream come true. Ascending astria is more than a tribute to the classics. It’s the perfect next step in our ambitious JRPG editing line. “

Here’s a preview of the game, via Dear Villagers:

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An epic adventure with the charm and pedigree of a classic JRPG, Ascending astria tells a long story of destiny, sacrifice and new beginnings.

The game was developed in partnership with publisher Dear Villagers and benefits from contributions from world-class JRPG developers, with a score by Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy XII, Wandering history), story by Kazushige Nojima (Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy VII remake) and the art of CyDesignation (Akihiko Yoshida and Hideo Minaba).

In a world of chaos, players take control of the demigods, a motley crew of eight heroes charged with the fate of the world. Each character has their own story, explored across five cities, twenty-five dungeons, and thirty hours of gameplay up to fifty for 100% completion. In addition to the finely tuned turn-based combat, players can try out a range of side quests and mini-games, including an original fantasy-themed token game.

Main characteristics

• Epic tales – Fight for the future taking into account the past; to sacrifice everything, not to give up anything. The story of Ascending astria was developed in part by writer Kazushige Nojima, known for his work on Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy VII remake.
• Living landscapes – Travel the world of Orcanon, a richly imagined and fully animated 2D landscape with five cities and a dynamic weather system.
• Unforgettable characters – Choose from eight customizable characters spanning a range of fantastic races and skills, and assemble a diverse team of heroes.
• Rewarding combat – Work together to save the world by fighting strategic turn-based battles using the innovative focus point system.
• A feast for the ears – With music and SFX by composer Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy XII, Chronicles of Valkyria), Ascending astria is a joy to listen to the flaming heart.

Watch a series of trailers below. Take a look at the first screenshots in the gallery.