A Timeless Fantasy Unfolds As The Highly Anticipated ARPG ASTRA: Knights of Veda Launches Worldwide On Android, iOS, and Steam For PC

HYBE IM :

Seoul, Korea, April 2nd 2024 - Publisher HYBE IM has officially launched ASTRA: Knights of Veda worldwide, welcoming players into the captivating medieval fantasy world of Planis, which seeks heroes to save it from the tyrannical King Magnus. Free on  Google Play, the Apple App Store, and Steam with crossplay enabled, ASTRA: Knights of Veda’s epic tale can be experienced alone or with others through co-op play.

ASTRA: Knights of Veda gives players a fresh take on classic beat ’em up and side-scrolling combat, having been worked on for over six years by developers FLINT. Players can fight the forces of evil alone or raise the banners and gather up to three other knights to rally behind the cause in team-based combat to rid Planis of undead hordes and monstrous beasts, finally freeing it from under the rule of the tyrannical King Magnus.

Each player’s time in the world of Planis will be a different experience, with many gameplay options and modes awaiting them. The bravest heroes can tackle the horrors lurking in the Nightmare Dungeons or venture into the Forgotten Mine to battle the ferocious giant spider. The Tower of Trials is an imposing sky-piercing monolith with twelve floors for players to battle through and ascend to the top of the Tower, ready to claim its treasures.

Players will encounter many heroes during their adventures across Planis, and these can be recruited to join the fight. Heroes like Edward, commander of the Knights of Tumeln. A melee specialist, his two-handed sword deals devastating damage to any enemies standing in his way. His signature skill quite literally turns up the heat of battle, as he can bring the power of flames upon his opponents. Then there is Xanthia, who possesses a dark magic that belies her innocent appearance, making her both feared and admired by the wizards from the Tower of Sages. Blessed with the ability to converse with the stars, she can use her signature skill, ‘Event Horizon,’ to pull enemies towards its center and send them into oblivion. 

With account-linking and crossplay between Steam, iOS, and Android supported, ASTRA: Knights of Veda can be enjoyed on the go, meaning Planis is ready to be freed from the forces of evil whenever and wherever. The semi-auto gameplay function enables players to gain EXP and collect rewards even when away from the screen, making every second count in the fight against King Magnus.

Expanding the boundaries of HYBE’s entertainment spectrum through HYBE IM, ASTRA: Knights of Veda is its first-ever global fantasy game. When pre-registration opened in March 2024, it reached over one million pre-registrations in less than a week, showcasing an exceptional level of anticipation from players worldwide. That month also saw a number of collaborations with HYBE’s artists, including SEVENTEEN’s HOSHI and SEUNGKWAN, recording OSTs and fromis_9’s LEE NAGYUNG transforming into the Goddess Veda herself for a dramatic trailer. 

ASTRA: Knights of Veda is now available to play for free on Google Play, the Apple App Store, and Steam. A special in-game level achievement event will be held to celebrate the launch, where players can acquire Crystals of Fate and Star Stones upon reaching level 40. Additionally, by logging into the game for 7 days in a row, players can obtain 13 Crystals of Destiny as a reward for their dedication to saving Planis. Check out the official website and the ASTRA: Knights of Veda YouTube channel for more information. 

 

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Notes to Editors:

Media Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nEHaJYa_GF_4AAYILbLqfr3uZow52ifi?usp=sharing 

PR Contact: [email protected] 

Store Pages:

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6449925651 

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hybeim.astra 

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2484250/ASTRA_Knights_of_Veda/  

Official Social Links: 

Official Site: https://astra.hybeim.com 

Discord: https://discord.gg/RCpbsE8UQz 

X/Twitter: @KnightsofVeda 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knightsofveda.global.official/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@knightsofveda.global  

About HYBE

HYBE, rebranded from Big Hit Entertainment in March 2021, is a global entertainment lifestyle platform company that seeks boundless expansion to innovate the music industry. Ever since, HYBE has been expanding its multi-label system, including BIGHIT MUSIC, BELIFT LAB, SOURCE MUSIC, PLEDIS Entertainment, KOZ ENTERTAINMENT, ADOR, HYBE LABELS JAPAN, NAECO, while HYBE AMERICA also manages its affiliate labels including Big Machine Label Group. In addition to the label business, HYBE established an integrated structure with its solution business that creates concert, video content, games, original stories, retail, and Weverse, a global fandom platform. Composed of its three headquarters based in Korea, Japan, and the US, the company works towards bringing innovative change throughout the global music industry.

About HYBE IM

HYBE INTERACTIVE MEDIA (HYBE IM) is expanding the boundaries of HYBE’s entertainment spectrum by developing games and conducting publishing operations to interact with users worldwide. Through the combination of cutting-edge interactive media technology with music, artists, and entertainment elements, HYBE IM presents a variety of content and services that offer new perspectives and experiences.

About FLINT

Flint is a game developer that strives to impress everyone who loves games. Their previous title, “Dragon Blaze,” received immense devotion over the years, thanks to its vast fantasy storyline and distinctive characters. With over 20 million downloads, it has left a remarkable presence in the Korean mobile collectible RPG game industry. To reward the devoted fans eagerly anticipating a sequel, Flint invested six years in crafting “ASTRA: Knights of Veda,” a dark fantasy action RPG that reimagines the captivating universe of its predecessor. Flint aims to create “ASTRA: Knights of Veda” as an epic work of global 2D, expressing a vast universe and story with over 200 full voice cutscenes. They strive to achieve a flawless game that is fun for everyone and plan to launch it simultaneously worldwide across multiple platforms, including PC and mobile.