Official Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Hilda cosplay guide
Hello everyone!
We hope you had a great holiday season and are full of energy for discoveries in the new year!
We have a lot of exciting things ahead of us, and today's news is no exception!
Ever wanted to bring Hilda's costume to life? Now you can do so with our official Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Hilda Cosplay Guide!
Take a closer look at the smallest details of Hilda's image. Discover what elements make up her costume, weapons, and even her hair! You can download the guide here.
We'd love to see pictures of your cosplay. Share them on social media using the #Asterigos hashtag, and feel free to tag us in your posts!
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We actively collect your feedback and forge updates for Asterigos: Curse of The Stars. Thank you so much for sharing your comments with us. We appreciate it!
Today we are pleased to release update 1.05, addressing various bugs, balance, and gameplay enhancements.
Controls settings
Improve the lock on target switching when using the mouse.(PC)
You will now be able to change the button tooltip display to match the controllers from the PlayStation or Xbox. (PC)
QoL Improvements
Cliff climbing is now at a faster speed.
Increase the speed of elevators.
Journal pages now have the associated title.
Teleportation UI now shows the count information about the mimic, teumess, and chests on the location.
New Game+
Teleporting via conduits is unlocked from the start of NG+ and does not require to complete the mission, but does require to Activate the conduits.
You can now craft all quest rewards with the NG+ 3rd round and beyond.
Equipping the Eye of the Abyss Amulet or Calamity Ring will give a warning message.
Perks and Skills
The short dash from the Shield of Vengeance now goes toward enemies.
Increased damage of Aegis Whirlwind.
Shieldbreaker will now also deal damage after breaking the enemy's defense.
Hooked Spear will now apply a knockdown effect to un-pullable enemies.
Spreading Flames will now slowly trace the nearby enemy.
Reduced the cost of Binding Daggers, Blink Strike, Vacuum Rift, Astral Storm, and Icicle Chains.
Bug fixes
Changed the font for the Japanese language.
Fixed a bug that caused staff technique to have incorrect VFX.
Fixed a bug that made it impossible to toggle the confirm button when using a DualShock or DualSense controller.
Fixed a bug that caused the game to freeze after returning to the Shelter from Arges Plaza's main quest.
Fixed a bug that caused the game to freeze during the cult assembly event in Arges Plaza's side quest.
Fixed a bug where equipping Rose-Grape Earrings would result in gaining stardust upon death.
Fixed a bug that caused DLC items to be added whenever the game is restarted.
Fixed a bug where keys were used but did not disappear from the inventory when opening locked doors associated with them.
Fixed a bug that prevented a player from obtaining a Small Card or Delicate Starite Mirror for Archive item data.
Asterigos is part of the Steam Autumn Sale
The Steam Autumn Sale is here and you can save 20% off Asterigos: Curse of the Stars game editions and the Digital Artbook until November 29th.
This is a great opportunity to venture to the legendary City of Aphes if you haven’t yet done so! Or, send your friends a nice gift if you already have the game yourself!
Nominate Asterigos: Curse of the Stars for The Best Soundtrack
Hail, warriors of the Northwind Legion!
We hope you've already helped Hilda uncover the truth behind the curse of the legendary City of Aphes and enjoy the game's enchanting soundtrack!
We'd appreciate it if you vote for Asterigos: Curse of the Stars in the Best Soundtrack nomination during The Steam Awards 2022 using the widget above.
Making of Nostalgia
If you haven’t seen it, check out how our team created the ‘Nostalgia’ music theme!
It's been just under a month since the great gates to the legendary City of Aphes opened, and we're beyond excited for all the adventurers who have already come through them!
We actively collected all your feedback and suggestions and worked through them thoroughly. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us.
We’d also like to take a moment and ask you to please leave your review on Steam if you haven’t done so yet, that’d be greatly appreciated!
Here's what we've fixed in update 1.04.
Keybinding & controls settings
Added customizable key binding for both controller types, keyboard, and mouse.
You can now jump without hitting the dodge button while dashing/running.
Joysticks controls can now be used in the full-screen interfaces.
Camera
Added new camera modes in the System Preferences.
Added camera distance adjustment bar in the System Preferences.
QoL Improvements
Opening the system menu now pauses the game.
You will now always be re-spawned with salts filled to 5 at any conduit.
You can now perform weapon techniques while dashing.
The time required to skip a death scene has been reduced.
You will not be attacked when looting the chest.
Resting at the conduit or dying in the game will now automatically move the salve from the vault to your bag.
You no longer lose stamina by dashing when not in combat.
Added the maximum number of looted chests for game records in the Archive.
Reduced the number of attack counts you need to hit the magic-breakable items.
Improved Hilda's on-hit animation and effects.
Improved the enemy's on-hit effects.
Hilda's hitbox size has been adjusted to fit the model boundaries better.
The Battle Maiden outfit will now be account-wide. Once unlocked in the New Game + mode, you will be able to use it with any other saves of your game.
Perks & Skills
Reduced stamina cost for the ‘Marathon Runner’ perk to make it more convenient.
Increased the damage and effect of the ‘Slice and Dice’ for daggers.
Increased attack speed of the staff perk ‘Rapid Fire’.
Increased the detection range of bracelets with the 'Homing Mine' perk.
Bug fixes
Roxane's applause for not killing any blacksmiths at Phalan Academy will be able to trigger before the Trinity NIght event.
The side quest of the cultist Narkis in the sewers of Arges Plaza will now be available when you find the Strange Key.
Titanite no longer requires the Glimmer to be active in order to be picked up.
Shaye will now continue to sell his special goods at Caelum Summit.
Fixed a bug that could cause game saving to fail.
Fixed a bug that would cause Hilda to use bracelets to morph weapons without an active talent.
Fixed a bug that caused Hilda to take damage using the hammer's Super Armor state.
Fixed a bug that caused Hilda to not be able to shoot faster with the ‘Rapid Fire’ staff perk.
Fixed a bug that caused Hilda to gain AP when using multiple skills.
Fixed a bug that caused Hilda's animation to not play correctly when using the ‘Shield Boomerang’ skill.
Fixed a bug that caused the bracelet perk ‘Homing Mine’, to not track the target correctly.
Fixed a bug that caused the game to freeze when encountering werewolves in Arges Bazaar.
Fixed a bug that caused the quest tooltip to not update when taking the alternate route in Phalan Academy.
Fixed a bug that caused the man-eater lion Mash to be unapproachable in Phalan Academy.
Fixed a bug that caused the Temple of Mercy guard event to not reset correctly in the Sunken Outskirts.
Fixed a bug that made it impossible to obtain the Odysseus dog tag after completing a side quest.
Fixed a bug that caused the mimic in the Arges Plaza sewer to respawn.
Fixed a bug that caused the stone to unintentionally block the way in the Arges Plaza sewer.
Fixed a bug that caused destructible stones in the Glittering Deeps not to break in some situations.
Fixed a bug causing Hilda to get stuck in the titan sealing device.
Fixed a bug that caused the Kavouras boss to not spawn after the Trinity Night event.
Fixed a bug that caused Wassily's boss barrier not to seal completely.
Fixed a bug that caused some of the already looted bags to respawn without any interaction.
Fixed a bug that caused trinkets not to be saved in the vault.
Fixed a bug that caused the Pink Grape Earrings trinket to not work correctly.
Fixed a bug that caused the Eye of the Abyss Amulet trinket to not work correctly.
Fixed a bug that caused the Final Cinematic to glitch for some players.
Fixed a bug that prevented players from entering the 10th New Game+.
Community Update and immediate development plans
Hello, everyone!
Firstly, we want to thank all the brave adventurers who have already made it into the legendary city of Aphes! We are eternally grateful for your support and the feedback you share with us across all channels. We see and collect a lot of feedback and would now like to tell you about our immediate plans.
Ability to reassign the controls
While the demo was available on Steam, we received a lot of feedback from players regarding the ability to reassign the controls. We actually started working on these customizations before the game's release. We’ll be prioritizing this task so you can re-assign the character controls in the next major update.
We want to ensure that the new keybinding system will be compatible with the current pre-sets and usable for both controller types and mouse + keyboard.
Item interactions
We also received feedback that some players are getting stuck in a status where they cannot interact with the items. We are working to solve this issue to ensure players have a smoother experience.
QoL Improvements
Navigation clarity
We see some places and locations are notably easier to get lost in, so we will be adding more hinting marks to ensure the routes are easier to navigate.
Game performance & combat experience
We will continue to improve the game's overall performance to provide a smoother experience on different configurations. In addition, we plan to improve the combat system further so that players enjoy a more responsive and authentic combat.
Thank you very much for all your feedback! Please keep letting us know about bugs you encounter or suggestions you have in Discord or on the Steam forums.
Asterigos: Curse of Stars is available now!
The time has come, and the gates of the legendary City of Aphes are now open to you, brave warriors!
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is available now!
Enter the legendary City of Aphes and uncover the mystery of the curse that has been stricken upon it. Fight against dozens of cursed enemies, face more than 20 mythical bosses, immerse yourself in a world full of mystery and secrets, and forge your legacy in the ‘New Game +’ mode!
We hope you enjoy the game as much as we enjoyed developing it!
May the northern winds protect you on your journey, travellers!
In our last devlog, we talked about the design of the monsters and the various weapons Hilda has in her arsenal.
Today, we'll talk about how we created Hilda's persona and some of the other characters you'll meet in the game.
Who is Hilda?
Hilda is an aspiring 18-year-old warrior of the Northwind Legion. She is eager to earn her father’s respect and dreams of joining him on the battlefield. Hilda’s father, Harold, is the commander of the Kingdom of Anbari’s Northwind Legion. Ever since Hilda’s brother fell in battle, Harold has become protective of Hilda and does everything he can to prevent her from taking part in dangerous missions.
But to Harold’s dismay, Hilda is a warrior at heart. One of her goals is to honor her late brother by taking his place in the Northwind Legion. Yet, the more Harold suppresses Hilda’s fighting spirit, the more Hilda tries to prove herself. The relationship between father and daughter has been a bit tense until now, when opportunity blew into the wind.
Harold and a group of elite soldiers went missing while investigating the magical curse in the City of Aphes. While Hilda is primarily concerned for the safety of her father and fellow soldiers, she knows this is the best opportunity to prove herself to her father. And with that, Hilda’s journey begins.
How legends are made: The creation of Hilda from concept to hero.
When you first enter the City of Aphes, you’ll realize quickly that you’re a bit of an outsider. From her clothes to her weapons, everything Hilda identifies with is a bit different from the sophisticated technology and society of Aphes.
Originally, Hilda was going to be a blonde-haired protagonist. In the end, to emphasize the contrast between herself and the people of Aphes, Hilda’s hair was made red and her wardrobe inspired by Celtic designs.
Hilda has gone through several phases of transformation to become the red-haired warrior you see today in Asterigos: Curse of the Stars.
Clans, Cults, and Communities in Asterigos
Throughout your adventures in Asterigos: Curse of The Stars, you will encounter two different groups - the Aphesians, and the Anbarians, with different factions in each group.
The Anbarians are the outsiders of the city, who seek fortune and knowledge for their own purpose. The lost Northwind Legion warriors Hilda searches for are also from Anbari.
The Aphesians, of course, are the people of Aphes who have lived in the cursed city for millennia. However, the time has divided the people of Aphes into different groups with conflicting agendas.
You have the Legion of Aphes, who still hold military power in the city; the Ethrus Cult, a group of power-hungry people who seek redemption through the use of dark magic and beast-infusion, and the Adherents, a group of dedicated nobles who seek to find a cure for the curse.
But in the end, it is Aphesian society that suffers from these warring factions. The long-term impact of the curse has caused Aphes’ society to break down into three major classes: the slaves, the civilians and the Aristoi - the noble class and ruling group of the city-state. They are the most privileged, but also carry the most responsibility for leading society. Yet over time, many of the Aristoi are becoming corrupted and no longer offer the strength and support the city so desperately needs.
Meanwhile, the Adherents are a group of Aristoi who vows to restore Aphes to its former glory. Thus, they take up the responsibilities to preserve Aphes culture, maintain order, and find a cure to the curse.
And at the center of all of this is Minerva
Minerva has dedicated herself to finding a cure for the curse. She is noble and elegant, but also full of pride. She has sacrificed so much for her goal. She is going to play a major role in the stories of Asterigos, and we can’t wait for you to meet her and the other fascinating characters we have created for the game.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars comes out on October 11th. Pre-order now to get the exclusive set of trinkets and armor.
