With contributions from famous JRPG developers

Mar 31, 2021 16:35 GMT  ·  By

Astria Ascending is an upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics-like JRPG developed by Artisan Studios. Revealed earlier this week, the gorgeous hand-drawn game has been confirmed to arrive on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Game Pass in 2021.

Just like every other JRPG, Astria Ascending promises an epic adventure, an expansive story of fate, sacrifice, and new beginnings. Developed in partnership with publisher Dear Villagers, the game boasts contributions from famous JRPG developers, with a score by Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy XII, Vagrant Story), narrative by Kazushige Nojima (Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy VII Remake), and art from CyDesignation (Akihiko Yoshida and Hideo Minaba).

In Astria Ascending we wanted to explore how people cope in extraordinary times. Each hero has their own perspective, but it’s the relationships they form with one another that truly brings the story to life,” said Artisan Studio’s game director Julien Bourgeois.

In Astria Ascending, players take control of the Demigods, a motley crew of eight heroes charged with the fate of the world. As expected, each character has their own story, which will be explored across five cities, twenty-five dungeons, and thirty hours of gameplay up to fifty for 100% of completion.

Seeing this world come together has been a delight. And it’s an honor to have so many legends on the team helping out - like a childhood dream come true. Astria Ascending is more than an homage to the classics. It’s the perfect next step in our publishing line of ambitious JRPGs,” Guillaume Jamet, Head of Publishing for Dear Villagers.

Gameplay-wise, Astria Ascending is a traditional turn-based strategy game in the same vein as Final Fantasy Tactics. However, besides the finely tuned turn-based combat, players will be able to try out a range of side quests and mini-games, including an original fantasy-themed token game.