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A Feline-themed Dark Fantasy Action RPG
October 15, 2024
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Astral Clocktower Studios :
Mount Joy, PA –October 15, 2024– Get ready to unleash your inner cat warrior as independent developer Astral Clocktower Studios today announces that the second Chapter for Kristala's Early Access release will launch on Steam on October 22.
The launch will feature two special, Halloween-themed helms, which will automatically be awarded to all players who already own the game or who purchase during the two-week launch discount period on Steam.
Kristala is a dark fantasy action RPG inviting players to embark on a hero's journey as a fierce, catlike warrior who must master Ailur’s ancient magics. The game features Sekiro-inspired, deflect-heavy combat; varied stealth mechanics; and acrobatic parkour to uncover a detailed story.
Players can customize their feline character, select a clan to determine the magic they’ll level, and unlock new abilities by progressing the core storyline. Exploration of the world reveals detailed lore via journals, NPC interactions, and special Kristal Memory items that recount past events.
A downloadable demo version of the game is currently available on Steam.
Features of Chapter II include:
Introduction of the biome for the necromantic Myrtuna clan (2 new level areas and a capital city).
New playable clan option (Tandara clan)
New magic / spell leveling tree (ice magic)
(2) new major NPCs & corresponding questlines.
(10) new enemies to battle.
(1) new boss fight, with a 2nd boss launching on Halloween.
Several new weapons and armor sets.
Introduction of basic Feline Skill Tree mechanics.
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About Astral Clocktower Studios
Astral Clocktower Studios is a women-owned independent game studio founded in 2018 and based in the Northeast USA. The Astral Clocktower culture and key pillars are centred around celebrating diversity, equality, and inclusion, encouraging an “open door” atmosphere that highlights the vast and diverse cultures its team members bring to the Astral Clocktower family. This close-knit team has been hard at work on Kristala, a 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG launched into Early Access on Steam on June 6th, 2024, with plans for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch releases following a full PC release in late 2025.
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