Astria Ascending

Artisan Studios · Dear Villagers

Released: Sep 30, 2021
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 13:11 GMT

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07 Oct 2025Developer post
Important Security Update Available ✅
Update – Oct 10, 2PM CET: ✅ Good news ! The new patch resolving the Unity-related vulnerability is now live . This update fully addresses the issue, and it’s now completely safe to launch and enjoy the game again. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked to k
11 Sep 2023Developer post
Save 60% on Astria Ascending
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG! Grab Astria Ascending until 18 September with a 60% discount!
28 Oct 2022Developer post
Update - 1.0.152
Hello, Here's the list of the changes occurred in the patch 1.0.152. • Fix vfx transformation gemini + add validity check for vfx • Fix Withering: now has 10% chance of success and applies decrease on STR, DEF, MAG and MDEF • Fix start jster not removed when unselect last token •
05 Jul 2022Developer post
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26 Apr 2022Developer post
Publisher Week 2022: Enjoy this Crazy deal!
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11 Mar 2022Developer post
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24 Feb 2022Developer post
Patch Notes 1.0.132
Hello, Here's the list of the changes occurred in the patch v1.0.132. We thank you for your support and all your feedbacks! Sound fix music volume getting too loud update action list sound effects Journal / Achievements remove useless tutorial and cutscenes from journal to allow
Hello,
Here's the list of the changes occurred in the patch v1.0.132.
We thank you for your support and all your feedbacks!
Sound

fix music volume getting too loud
update action list sound effects
Journal / Achievements

remove useless tutorial and cutscenes from journal to allow 100% completion
fix achievements concerning jobs & focus points (retroactive)
add a check tokens achievements at start
and other fixes on achievements
fix achievement side quests and hunts already completed
Text / Localization

fix non-visible text in action list while in low-resolution mode
fix french accessories localization
enable missing localization in token trading UI
fix invalid text displayed in equipment menu when changing resolution
Inherit break-text option on low-resolution variants
J-ster

fix unique tokens count in trade view, also added an achievement check when loading a game
fix softlock if have less than 5 tokens when doing forced J-Ster battle
fix missing J-ster token for hunt 20
fix J-ster token reward given with 0 quantity
enable "Congratulation" localization in token trading UI
Equipments

fix weapons not given in some chests
fix total number of accessories
fix Ashlain icon appearing blank in equipement menu
fix Crystal Mantle in Taurus temple chest
Maps

fix maps libra and capricorn
Misc

fix skill list after browsing by page on previous combatant
fix Ulan’s imput lock happining in some dungeons
Thanks again for your support!
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14 Feb 2022Developer post
Steam Weeklong Sale: Celebrate the Valentine's week until February 21st
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29 Jan 2022Developer post
The Steam Lunar New Year Sale, it's until February 3rd!
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17 Jan 2022Developer post
Patch Note 1.0.123
Hello! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us so far, whether through wishlisting, buying, streaming, and playing Astria Ascending, or even giving us feedback on what you like so far or want to see improved. Here's the list of the changes occurred in the patch v1.0.12
Hello!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us so far, whether through wishlisting, buying, streaming, and playing Astria Ascending, or even giving us feedback on what you like so far or want to see improved.
Here's the list of the changes occurred in the patch v1.0.123. This one brings a final touch to the game development.
Achievements

Fix “Completionist” achievement.
Fix “Heart of magic” achievement.Fix hunt related achievements.
Fix item related achievements (retroactive unlock).
Fix quest related achievements.Fix steam achievement pop-up not appearing until you exited the game.
Retroactively fix "Level 100 reached" achievement.
Audio

Add battle victory Foley.
Add cancel SFX upon abandoning target/skill selection.
Add cursor SFX on quantity change in shops.
Add missing cursor sound on cosmo break selection action in fight.
Add missing cursor sound when moving the cursor on J-STER board.
Add SFX crate_slide_off on statue + Scorpio crate.
PC 1.0.107 → 1.0.1232Add SFX on certain character animations in battle.
Add SFX to free_explorer.Add SFX to monster bait.
Add SFX when selecting node stat type.
Add SFX to wolf's Omni fire.
Fix "wall_to_run" SFX being played while navigating between rooms.
Fix Aerima SFX not playing on item_051.
Fix audio occlusion issue in Virgo temple.
Fix cut out sound on voices in cutscenes.
Fix double greeting voice on Meryo item seller.
Fix double music when resuming the intro.
Fix duplicate cursor sounds playing in J-STER.
Fix issue that caused the background music to stop working when loading asave game under specific circumstances.
Fix issue when placing a statue before a block of ice; pushing the block with thewind power-ring wouldn't activate the sliding sound.
Fix issues with footsteps playback in cutscenes.
Fix male voice on female coliseum NPC.
Fix missing SFX on MP received.
Fix missing sound during Aries fight.
Fix missing train sound from orchard to other Harmonia locations.
Fix music suddenly stopping in the Peyska spring incident scene 7 cutscene.
Fix music/sounds lag when alt tabbing in battle.
Fix NPC voices in upper Harmonia.
Fix overlapping musics in Leo temple (coliseum & battle).
Fix rain ambience being heard in Leo temple's prayer room.
Fix rain at -127db in earth road / Capricorn & Taurus temple.
Fix resurrect/resurrected voices.
Fix reverb issue in a cutscene.
Fix SFX enemy_resist being played when the enemy gets killed.
Fix SFX not playing on Aerus crystal.
Fix sound glitch with united town BGM's loop.
Fix sound on some monster's apparition.
Fix start screen SFXs.
Fix validation sound played erroneously in the equipment screen.
Fix voice-over missing when replaying cutscenes from the journal after switchinglanguage.
Fix wind loop ring.
Fix music played in battle during Arpajo's dark knight quest.
Removed music from a cutscene.
Update bullet SFX in SHMUP.Update city NPC voice.
Update ring SFX.
Update SFX on invalid selection in equipment.
Exploration

Add a visual blocker in Aries' temple; conditional to chapter 12.
Added a new spawn point to ancient wasteland; set after SHMUP sequence.
Correction of dungeon maps and update of chests.
Fix an issue in Capricorn's temple which you could leave you stuck if you had leftthe area or reloaded your save game after activating switch without solving thepuzzle.
Fix an issue in Gemini temple.Fix an issue in Scorpio temple.
Fix autosave trigger overriding position and level when loading a save in Geminior other levels.
Fix bug with traps.
Fix cases where slashing animation could appear delayed.
Fix free explorer monster vanishing.
Fix Gemini temple puzzle getting you stuck sometimes.
Fix issues with player respawn.
Fix noises in archipelago move while the game is paused.
Fix Scorpio map not being available.
Fix swamp camera focus delay.
Fix tower dungeon map.
Fix water issue in some rooms.
Remove quest chest from Pisces completion.
Ulan animation updated in exploration.
Gameplay

Change number of side quests from 42 to 44.
Fix Arktan mages being transformed and blocking the game.
Fix bosses getting an extra turn when changing stance while under the effect ofpoison.
Fix bug HP/MP accessories in stats calculation.
Fix enemy effects from previous battles lingering into other fights.
Fix enemy from hunt 15 not receiving any damage.
Fix stat star node in black mage's ascension tree doesn't unlock properly.
Fix Triple slash / Omni triple slash kill registers 3 times.
Fix Wushu's "gate of heaven" repeatedly takes Eko's HP in one turn.
Fixed quest "the legendary blacksmith": talking to Cyrah after finishing the gamewouldn't validate the first objective.
Fixed the battle arena challenge #8 where Lums and SP rewards were reversed.
Fixed the drop rate of the side quest item "molten core" from Picrites (it wasweather-based and never dropped).
Forcerima being incorrectly flagged as AoE; it is now single target as intended.
Reduced level required to learn some summon skills for Mig, Anun and Shala.
The following skills were not working as intended and have been corrected:
Prevention (white mage)
Rejuvenate (white mage)
Updated characters stats (slight increase of some stats like STR or MAG).
Using guardian transfer ability twice would set MP to 0
General issues

Fix a case where vibrations could be triggered by loading a save game
Fix accessory quantity decreasing to -1 when selling the one from a lockedcharacter.
Fix Alasia's Ophiuchus summon not unlocking correctly.
Fix an issue that allowed you to a character's accessory if it was equipped in twoslot.
Fix an issue with autosave.Fix arena NPC disappearing between J-STER challenges.
Fix issue where controller vibration could stay active when going through aloading screen.
Fix issue with controllers not responding when multiple devices were detected.
Fix issue with side quest objectives requiring the player to talk to Cyrah inWindam during post-game (the hunt menu would open instead).
Fix quest items not being received when [item gain] is turned off.
Fix soft-lock when opening menu and map at the same time.Retroactively reward missing boss tokens.
Interface

Reordered monsters in the journal and adjusted displayed numbers so theyrange from 001 to 264.
Fix a visual glitch in the J-STER token selection.
Fix accessories equipped by Zimar not displaying properly in the equipmentscreen.
Fix archipelago's dungeon map.
Fix Arpajo dark knight kneel glitch in menu.
Fix blurry text on dungeon maps.Fix button overlap in the navigation footer when exiting the party menu bypressing start.
Fix buttons display moving when notifications are displayed.
Fix cannot quit J-STER game even when cancel button instruction is displayedat the bottom of the screen.
Fix case where the game timer could reach negative values (existing saves willbe automatically adjusted upon loading).
Fix empty token selection when when changing tab.
Fix explorer's weapons not showing up in journal.
Fix incorrect timing on notifications.
Fix keyboard pixel mode using the incorrect input icon.
Fix map logs in journal.
Fix missing token amount from trading.
Fix Mygmy hunt portrait.
Fix Nahei's missing name when interacted to in Taurus temple.
Fix rank 5 token selection.Fix scrolling list movement when adding/removing FP.
Fix selection in settings menu not looping.
Fix side quests counter.Fix skill tree stat node selection text going out of screen / being misplaced.Fix skipped category when scrolling backward in journal menu.Fix snapshots in menu.
Fix start screen confirm text.
Fix sub menus vanishing (in-game menu).
Fix UI selection issue when cancelling skill target selection.
Fix wrong monster numbers in the journal menu.
Fix wrong opponent displayed in the J-STER arena.
Fixed order and location of some bosses and hunts in the journal.
Reordered the list of summons and all their skills in the battle menu so there issome logic to it (summons by element, skills by type, power and number oftargets).
Skill list now support mouse scrolling via the slider.
Text quality has been increased to be readable on both low-end and high-endresolutions.
Update monsters log id (starts at 1 instead of 0).
Update weapons icons.

Localization

Corrected a line of Kress, replaced "ascension" by "transcendence" in the entext to match the voice.
Corrected the load save/loaded text in Spanish from "¡partida guardada!" To"¡partida cargada!".
Fix overlapping text (FP cost) in the ability screen [German].
Fix start screen localization.
Texts have been updated.
Performance

Add resolution options to game settings.
Fix application performances issues when VSync is off.
Fix black screen occurring after entering the swamps.
Fix game freezes when you click on second monitor in combat only.
Fix issue that would break animation and VFX playback in battles.
Fix soft lock when saving progress in the Arktan valley quest while in Arktanvalley.
Fix unresponsive game after defeating Seryn.
Visuals

Add missing feedback (SFX/VFX) when token transform is successful.
Adjust text spacing globally.
Dark mage bounding box on stance 1 adjusted.
Fix dark shadow on Scorpio chests.
Fix dd box size.Fix free explorer's death animation.
Fix version number at title screen defaulting to 0 when changing language.
Fix Alasia vanishing too late in a cutscene.
Fix Virgo skill consume without feedback animation.
Kaydin cs idle explorer in menu polished.
Kaydin fight idle explorer polished.Updated fight animations for all characters.
VFX update - fix Ophiuchus.
Withering VFX now only plays on the target.
Thanks again for your support!
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23 Dec 2021Developer post
Winter Sales
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07 Dec 2021Developer post
Steam Weeklong
From December 6th to 13th, it’s the Steam Weeklong. On this occasion, Astria Ascending is at 20% off. If you were looking for a Christmas present for you, your family or your friends, this may be the occasion to please J-RPG fans! In a world where chaos looms, players take contro
24 Nov 2021Developer post
The Autumn Sales
Leaves fall in Autumn just as our price! During the Autumn Sales get Astria Ascending up to 20% off ! If you are interested in it, you'll have until November 30 at 7 pm . It’s time to discover or rediscover Astria Ascending. About Astria Ascending In a world where chaos looms, pl
12 Nov 2021Developer post
Patch note v1.0.107
Hello! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us so far, whether through wishlisting, buying, streaming, and playing Astria Ascending , or even giving us feedback on what you like so far or want to see improved. Here's the list of the changes occurred in the patch v1.0.1
Hello! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us so far, whether through wishlisting, buying, streaming, and playing Astria Ascending, or even giving us feedback on what you like so far or want to see improved.
Here's the list of the changes occurred in the patch v1.0.107 which comes in addition to the patch v1.0.105.
Added / improved

Decrease of the escape success rate
Possibility to hide the mouse cursor while using gamepad
Added a trap to prevent inifinite falling in Sagittarius Temple
Collision added at the end of the dungeon in the Virgo Temple and active display adjusted
Increase XP output when playing on Hard mode
Cursor visibility now hidden when using controller
Fixed

Fixed the Monsters order in the journal
Fixed the Monsters IDs in the journal (ROUGE)
Fixed the monster's name of the Hunt 15
Fixed equipment bonus stats (percent instead of value) (ROUGE)
Fixed the Hunt 20 difficulty
Fixed the fight loop when fleeing from hunt 16, 17 and 19
Fixed the Hunt 19 (being immune to WEAK)
Fixed the issue with the Wandering Merchant's name/position in the shop
Fixed achievements "Star-Crossed Lovers" (Aries Chapter 11), "The World After" (finishing the game) and reduced difficulty of the shmup score achievement
Fixed the issue of being able to play J-Ster before getting the tutorial
Fixed the clouds disabled in towns
Fixed off-camera collision
Fixed the side quest Motivation Sought that puts you into an infinite loop
Fixed the issue of using a charged water stockage with a charged water ring makes lose your charge
Fixed the Smoke VFX in Vetira
Fixed the clouds that weren't appearing properly in Ranta
Fixed the issue of the Eko Wushu's weapon not updating in the menu
Fixed the duplicate Guild in Arsion
Fixed the spelling mistakes in hunts descriptions
Fixed the side quest "Weakness of the Noises" that couldn't be completed in some cases
Reordered some monsters in the Journal that were incorrectly displayed at the beginning of the list, and corrected the displayed location of some of them
Fixed the HP Spend which don't work when cast by a summon
Fixed fleeing position The player will not be blocked when spawning after fleeing the Hunts 3, 4, 9, 12 and 14.
Fixed a J-Ster trigger in Zeft Heights (activated it at chapter 14 instead of 2)
Fixed the "Accumulate" Loop on Hunt 8
Fixed the bug with system language set in turkish
Fixed job entries in journal
Fixed missing sounds on monsters
Fixed graphic bug in Dagmar's cutscene
Fixed the target of a summon's skill : the summon skill "Courage" could only be cast on the enemy instead of the summon
Fixed the skill "Gate of Heaven" which was not working as intended
Fixed balancing of several enemies
Fixed the water ring position in the Scorpio Temple
Fixed Missing Token (168 / 169 / 166) loot on Wilkyte, Wilkyte the Mediator & Chimera bosses
Fixed the side quests counter in the game settings (since the removal of Aries Temple part 2 as a side quest, the number was wrong)
Fixed a bug in Taurus map (hunt appearing from rift)
Fixed a missing dialog for Belza during the quest "The Dark Spirit"
Fixed possibility to do Aries temple before objective "go to Dagmar house"
Fixed "entrance" on all save slots on PS4/5
Fixed ach skill/status values
Fixed the bug of the spider web bridge reappearing in the Taurus temple
Fixed feedback with quest dialogs
Fixed enemies reappearing in air road
Fixed the calcul of gears stats
Skill restore mp is now only available in battle
Fixed analyse reseting monster log details
Fixed the missing quest achievements
Fixed achivements for the J-STER
Fixed physic on create scorpio
Fixed time rift bait ability
Added various other minor fixes
We'll let you know about what's coming next as soon as we can. We're a small indie team and we're doing our best to listen all of your feedback and work on it! 🙏
Thanks again for your support!
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06 Oct 2021Developer post
Show us your favorite team!
Who has the best team? We're curious to know what are the 4 Demigods you prefer to play in combat. 👀 Put a screenshot of your favorite Demigods compo for the fights in the Screenshots section and tell us in comment why it is the best for you! How can I share my screenshots? Join
02 Oct 2021Developer post
LAUNCH OFFER: Astria Ascending is 10% OFF!
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30 Sep 2021Developer post
Astria Ascending is NOW AVAILABLE!
Steam users, ascend! This long wait finally rewarded. YES! Astria Ascending is released today on PC and console! Astria Ascending is a turn-based and gorgeous hand-drawn J-RPG developed with the help of genre veterans. Get ready to start your adventure with Ulan and the fated Dem
29 Sep 2021Developer post
Meet Alek!
Alek is a meticulous young Meryo. He likes mysteries and logical thinking and he's always around to give his opinion. It seems that he envies Ulan's position as the leader of the group. His outsider father didn't let him grow up with his native people and this remains a sensitive
Alek is a meticulous young Meryo.
He likes mysteries and logical thinking and he's always around to give his opinion. It seems that he envies Ulan's position as the leader of the group.
His outsider father didn't let him grow up with his native people and this remains a sensitive topic for him.
Alek is a Soldier, a physical fighter capable of inflicting various status effects.
Here's the list of the jobs you can obtain for Alek:

Assassin
Wushu
Warrior
Free Alek wallpaper

"And here I was thinking I'd pay off your debt for you... *sigh* I hate this orchard. I'm gonna burn it all down!"
- Alek -
Astria Ascending will be released this September 30th on consoles and PC (Steam, GoG, Epic).
Join us on our social media and stay updated!
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27 Sep 2021Developer post
Meet Kress!
Kress is a mild-mannered Zeft. She values a lot her family and Harmony. The Zefts are a reptilian-like race who mostly live in the arid Grand Canyon region, where their city Ranta is located. Their capital is ruled by three noble families, including Kress! Kress is a Fencer , a f
Kress is a mild-mannered Zeft.
She values a lot her family and Harmony.
The Zefts are a reptilian-like race who mostly live in the arid Grand Canyon region, where their city Ranta is located.
Their capital is ruled by three noble families, including Kress!
Kress is a Fencer, a fighter using both physical and magic attacks, with mastery over all elements.
Check out the awesome jobs you can unlock for Kress:

Dark Knight
Guardian
Warrior
Free Kaydin wallpaper

"The Cizel Family name will not be dishonored. By bloodline right, I will gladly bear this burde"
- Kress -
Astria Ascending will be released this September 30th on console and PC (Steam, GoG, Epic).
Join us on our social media and stay updated!
Wishlist Astria Ascending:
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27 Sep 2021Developer post
Advanced combat: dungeons & Astrae
3 days to go until the release! :D Learn more about the world of Orcanon and its explorable dungeons with this new trailer and discover the power of the Astrae linked to the zodiac signs! In Astria Ascending there are 25 dungeons to explore with environmental puzzles to solve in

Astria Ascending

Updates & announcements

Important Security Update Available ✅

Save 60% on Astria Ascending

Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG! Grab Astria Ascending until 18 September with a 60% discount!

Update - 1.0.152

SUMMER SALE: Sunny discounts for a refreshing summer!

Publisher Week 2022: Enjoy this Crazy deal!

JRPG fans, your week will be wonderful!

Patch Notes 1.0.132

Steam Weeklong Sale: Celebrate the Valentine's week until February 21st

The Steam Lunar New Year Sale, it's until February 3rd!

Patch Note 1.0.123

Winter Sales

Steam Weeklong

The Autumn Sales

Patch note v1.0.107

Added / improved

Fixed

Show us your favorite team!

Join us on our social media and stay updated!

Wishlist Astria Ascending:

LAUNCH OFFER: Astria Ascending is 10% OFF!

Join us on our social media and stay updated!

Astria Ascending is NOW AVAILABLE!

Join us on our social media and stay updated!

You can now buy Astria Ascending:

Meet Alek!

Alek is a meticulous young Meryo.

Free Alek wallpaper

Join us on our social media and stay updated!

Wishlist Astria Ascending:

Meet Kress!

Kress is a mild-mannered Zeft.

Free Kaydin wallpaper

Join us on our social media and stay updated!

Wishlist Astria Ascending:

Advanced combat: dungeons & Astrae

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