Our second patch containing multiple adjustments, improvements, and fixes is now available to download. Please update the game to the latest version for the best possible experience.
Full patch notes are listed below:
Added new combos, skills, abilities and weapon enhancements for Tania, to make her stronger (you can use combos starting from Fall Attack or Ruthless Onslaught).
During the auto-play of dialogue, the wait time has been extended, so you won’t have to worry about missing any text.
Save points will now be correctly marked by a cat icon even when inactive.
Revival speed has been improved, significantly reducing the display time of the death screen.
The combo interface has been improved, making it easier to see how to perform specific combos.
The “Return to last save point” function has been unified with the revival system, allowing you to retain acquired loot and unlocked mini-maps.
Added a training dummy in the village. Everyone can go to Gathi’s house to test out their combos.
Balance changes (reduced the basic damage bonus for each Golden Octopus, improving the final game bosses, adjusted the properties of some ornaments. and others).
And many other bug fixes, general optimization improvements, and much more.
Thank you to everyone who has already purchased AWAKEN — Astral Blade. Let us know what you think about the game by writing a review here on Steam, posting it in the Discussions, or chat with us on the official ESDigital social media accounts. We'll keep working to improve AWAKEN - Astral Blade and provide you with a better game experience as well as new content in the coming days!
The first AWAKEN - Astral Blade patch and New Halloween costume are here!
Greetings all players!
Since the launch of AWAKEN - Astral Blade, we have received a lot of feedback and suggestions from you, our community, streamers, your Steam reviews, and discussions on other social media platforms. After carefully gathering, analyzing, and discussing your feedback, we made the decision to improve the early game experience and several convenience mechanics while retaining the core gameplay of AWAKEN - Astral Blade.
Our first patch brings a range of adjustments, improvements, and fixes — and it's now available to download. Please update the game to the latest version for the best possible experience and claim a new FREE Halloween costume. Thank you to everyone who has already purchased AWAKEN — Astral Blade. Let us know what you think about the game by writing a review here on Steam, posting it in the Discussions, or chat with us on the official ESDigital social media accounts. Our journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to share more information and updates with you.
Full patch notes are listed below:
New Halloween costume — Witchcraft Set (Karpas Energy Acquisition Speed is increased by 20%)!
All available NPCs and cats will now appear on the minimap as separate mini-icons when approaching them.
Hardcore game mode is now available when you first start the game.
Improved and refined the parry effect in conjunction with its skill.
Optimized the time-slowing effect when hitting an enemy.
Fixed an issue where some bosses could hit when they shouldn't or behave incorrectly in combat.
The mouse cursor automatically hides on the screen when a controller is connected.
Fixed an issue where some puzzles could be more complex and not display correctly on the screen.
Fixed and improved camera placement in some cutscenes.
Fixed an issue where purchasing items in the store would not add items to the backpack. You will automatically receive all missing items after updating the game.
Updated and improved the drone pursuit mission guide (it will now be much harder for you to get lost).
New Feature: Jump Challenge Assistance. Provides players with extra help for difficult jump sections in the game.
And many other bug fixes, general optimization improvements, and much more.
Thank you for all of your comments and suggestions! We'll keep working to improve AWAKEN — Astral Blade and provide you with a better game experience as well as new content in the coming days!
AWAKEN - Astral Blade Joins Steam Scream Fest with 10% Off for Halloween!
Celebrate the spooky season with a nice trip to Jacha City with special 10% discount on AWAKEN - Astral Blade from October 28 to November 4 (during Steam Scream Fest)! 👻 Slash your way through otherworldly foes and explore the mysteries of a haunted universe. Jump into the action with this exclusive Halloween deal!
We are thrilled to announce that AWAKEN - Astral Blade is available now with a limited-time 10% launch discount!! We have prepared a new trailer to celebrate the occasion and get everyone hyped up to jump into action.
In addition to the standard digital PC release, gamers can also add the Deluxe Edition to their collection. This contains the AWAKEN - Astral Blade base game as well as the following additional digital content: a special Golden Scale Set, the original soundtrack by Alexandria Migova, and a Digital Artbook with concept art and illustrations from the game.
The time has come to join Tania on her most perilous mission yet, as she uncovers the ancient, dark secrets of a long-lost civilization on the mysterious Horace Islands. Weave your own story in this dark 2D side-scrolling action game, and use Tania’s speed, skills and weapons to defeat the deadly mutant animals and plants that have infested the island!
Karpas energy has profoundly altered the ecosystem of the Horace Islands, leading to significant mutations in the DNA of plants and animals and resulting in an extraordinary level of biodiversity. Despite this diversity, all creatures share a common trait: increased aggression. This led us to imagine plants that could merge fantasy aesthetics with dangerous elements, reflecting the natural course of evolution. What kind of flora could embody beauty and peril, fitting seamlessly into this evolving, fantastical world?
Imagine giant flowers and vines that have evolved by merging with the form of a mantis. These plants could feature intricate designs and vibrant colours that entice the eye while hiding their predatory nature. These plants could have elongated, spiky petals that resemble a mantis’s limbs, creating an enchanting yet intimidating appearance.
Additionally, envision flying spore plants capable of generating various types of energy spheres that launch at their prey, immobilising them with stunning energy blasts. These spore plants might have translucent wings that shimmer in the light, allowing them to float gracefully through the air as they hunt. Together, these flora would embody the duality of beauty and danger, ideally suited to the mystical and treacherous environment of the Horace Islands.
Fungi, playing the role of decomposers in the ecosystem, have also experienced significant mutations due to Karpas energy. These evolved fungi exhibit a slow, almost deliberate movement that starkly contrasts with their swift and lethal strikes when hunting.
There are even more fantastical concepts and astonishing creatures to explore. When designing the bosses, we focused on creating a blend of immense power and engaging gameplay mechanics.
Wolf King: This formidable creature features strong front limbs that allow for devastating melee attacks, while its bites are relatively weak in comparison. The Wolf King excels in powerful ramming attacks, using its size and strength to charge at opponents, creating chaos on the battlefield.
If you haven't yet, don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss any news and updates, and join the official ESDigital social media accounts if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Jacha City!
AWAKEN - Astral Blade — Livestream at Indie Wavemakers @ gamescom Asia
Exciting news y'all!
Join us on on upcoming Indie Wavemakers livestream this Sunday, October 20 as part of the gamescom Asia 2024!
You can check out the exclusive gameplay on the event’s Twitch and YouTube channels at 07:30 CEST.
See you there!
ESDigital Games are Singapore Bound for gamescom Asia 2024!
We at ESDigital Games are excited to announce that we are continuing our autumn game event tour by attending the upcoming gamescom Asia show in Singapore from 17-20 October!
We will be showcasing five action-packed titles from our Incredible Indie line-up, with playable versions available in both the Business Area (booth BC05) and the Indie Entertainment Zone (booths IA 31-35).
Attendees can get hands-on time with the stealth action game Steel Seed, action-packed Metroidvania-inspired AWAKEN - Astral Blade, complex alchemy RPG BattleJuice Alchemist, story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides and the stunning action-adventure game Island of Winds.
See you there!
AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Love, Trust + Bionic Clones, Prologue... and much more!
Hello everyone!
We're only 11 days away from releasing AWAKEN - Astral Blade into the wild, and things are progressing nicely! So, we shared more info about the game's world in the previous diary, and today, we would like to tell you about the main character of the project - Tania, and her emotional module, Cythna... and we have a lot more exciting news if you read this article to the end <3
Tania
The clones codenamed "Tania" from the OS-CR100 series were created by Dr. Herveus, the chief scientist and leading biologist of the Orson Group. To develop the best Tania, he combined data provided by Gaghti, a Bionic created during the Jacha City era and the AI leader of the indigenous people, with the DNA of Molla, an ancient warrior, and Karpas energy. This resulted in a highly intelligent and physically powerful combatant.
She has a new goal, assigned by her creator, Dr. Herveus, to search and rescue a missing Investigation team in the rainforest of Horace Islands, where mysterious Karpas energy turns local animals and plants into aggressive mutants, and slowly uncovering the dark, sinister secrets of the past — what happened to the land and its inhabitants.
Cythna
Tania, one of Dr. Herveus's most successful artificial creations, is constantly tasked with hazardous and complex missions. Over time, a separate independent personality, Cythna, emerged within her emotional module. As Cythna grows stronger, the split in Tania's personality deepens. Tania is torn between her programmed obedience to Dr. Herveus and Cythna's constant resistance to harming the innocent. What will Tania choose? You will find out on October 22nd!
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a perfect game for a unique mix of gaming, anime, manga, and Asian pop culture that POLARIS is all about, and we're excited to share the space with many other talented devs all across the globe!
One of the unique highlights of POLARIS is the immersive arcade machine-themed booths. You won't want to miss the chance to check out AWAKEN - Astral Blade in this vibrant, nostalgic setting! Join us in Hamburg for an unforgettable gaming experience…
…or don't! Because we're also launching AWAKEN - Astral Blade: First Contact, an updated gameplay prologue that'll have something interesting for both newcomers and people who already played AWAKEN's previous demo through and through, and it's OUT NOW:
Don't forget to stop by our booths (Indie Arena, Hall B7) to say 'Hi' and see what we have in store. See you there! <3
If you haven't yet, don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss any news and updates, and join the official ESDigital social media accounts if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Jacha City!
AWAKEN - Astral Blade | The World of The Horace Islands
Hello everyone!
We're only 19 days from releasing AWAKEN - Astral Blade into the wild, and things are progressing nicely! But it's been a while since we stopped by to let you know how the game's development is advancing.
Since we've never really taken the time to introduce the project here on the community hub, we'd have a quick look at how this game is supposed to work and share more info about its lore, creatures, main character, and much more. So, today, we'll be telling you the backstory of the world of Awaken: Astral Blade and its roots.
On the Horace Islands, a mysterious alien ship crashed, unleashing the arcane Karpas energy. This energy, with its transformative power, turned the islands' ecosystem into a marvelously diverse landscape. The native inhabitants, influenced by this energy, built an impressive civilization, but it was eventually torn apart by civil war. Over time, this lost world was buried deep in history, forgotten until it was rediscovered by modern explorer Professor Loir.
Karpas energy is essentially a form of alien radiation that alters the human body, causing mutations that divide people into two groups: those who can react to the radiation and those who cannot. Those who react develop supernatural abilities, often perceived as magic, called Sensitives. The ones who show no reaction are considered God’s forsaken.
Over time, the differences between the Sensitives and the Forsaken grew, sparking a relentless struggle. The Sensitives gradually seized more and more power, eventually fully enslaving the Forsaken. This power shift created a deep divide in society. The ruling Sensitives took control of rituals, politics, law, and the arts, while the Forsaken were forced into subjugation, performing hard and menial labor.
Social tensions escalated daily, and after many violent clashes, the Forsaken, unable to openly confront the Sensitives, decided to flee from the Black Python Clan, settling in the sparsely populated regions of the islands. After discovering the remnants of the Karpas ship, they gradually learned to harness its alien technology and tap into the power of Karpas energy. Over time, this newfound knowledge allowed them to establish the independent and free federation of Jacha City, which swiftly entered the industrial age. However, the rise of the new democratic system further escalated tensions with the Black Python Clan, making war inevitable.
The Horace Islands feel ancient and mystical at first glance, but behind the whole fantasy part and ancient civilizations' vibes, they hide traces of human influence — modern technology and a research center in underground caves. The islands are scattered with ancient ruins that add to the lore. And, of course, Molla is the heroine of Jacha City, playing a key role in the story.
When it comes to the mysterious Karpas energy, it should feel magical and almost beyond comprehension, even with our understanding of modern technology — much like how, 500 years ago, flight was seen as a fantasy, something only magical creatures could do in fairy tales. The combination of shrines, symbols of an ancient forgotten religion, and modern technology not only looks cool but also enhances Tania's abilities. The worship of the Sacred Tree is the spiritual foundation of ancient tribes, while reverence for technology defines the core spirit of Jacha City. The alien ship’s technology and the powerful Karpas energy evoke a sense of wonder and admiration for magic and technology.
If you haven't yet, don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss any news and updates, and join the official ESDigital social media accounts if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Jacha City!
