New RPG "Astoria Ascending" to be released in 2021 on PS4/PS5/Switch!

Developed in partnership with top-notch creators such as Kazunari Nojima, one of Japan's leading role-playing game scenario writers (representative works: Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy VII Remake, etc.), composer Jin Sakimoto (representative works: Final Fantasy XII, Bay Grant Story, etc.), and Astoria Ascending, a royal RPG developed in partnership with a team of top-notch creators, including art by CyDesignation (Akihiko Yoshida and Hideo Minaba).
It has now been announced that the game will be released in Japan for Nintendo Switch/PS5/PS4 in 2021.

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Astoria Ascending" offers players an epic world of adventure based on a game system that follows the best aspects of the royal RPGs that many game fans have come to know and love over the years, and a new story that takes fate and sacrifice as its themes. All in-game voices are recorded in Japanese, bringing to life the personalities of each character setting by Mr. Nojima.

In a world of looming chaos, players control a squadron of warriors called "Demigods," who are entrusted with the fate of the world. The game is set in five cities, with 25 dungeons and approximately 30 hours of gameplay, which is about 50% of the total gameplay.

In addition to the meticulously tuned turn-based battles, players can also engage in a variety of side quests and mini-games, including a token game based on the original fantasy world.

[Main Features
■ Epic story
Think of the past and fight for the future. Sacrifice everything, but never give up. The story of "Astoria Ascending" is based on a scenario written by Kazunari Nojima, who is also known for Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy VII Remake.

■A lively world
Explore the expressive world of Orkanon, five cities depicted with lavish 2D art and brought to life by a dynamic weather system.

■Unforgettable characters
Choose from eight customizable player characters with fantastic races and diverse skills to form your own team.

Challenging combat system
Save the world by cooperating with your friends in turn-based battles using an innovative focus point system.

Heart-rending sound
With music and special sound effects by composer Hitoshi Sakimoto (best known for Final Fantasy XII and Valkyria on the battlefield), "Astoria Ascending" is filled with exciting music and joy.

Julien Bourgeois, game director of Artisan Studios, the studio that developed "Astoria Ascending," said, "We wanted to explore how people live in very difficult times. Julien Bourgeois, director of the game "Astoria Ascending," said that he wanted to depict the quest of how people live in very difficult times. Each hero has his or her own ideas, but they are all connected to each other, and that is what really brings the story to life."

Along with this announcement, an announcement trailer and creator interview video were also released. Please look forward to more information in the future.

Announcement Trailer

Creator Interview

Game Information
Astoria Ascending
Release date : 2021
Price ： Undecided
Genre : RPG
Number of players :1 player
Compatibility : Switch, PS5, PS4
Languages supported: ・Switch version
Switch version - Voice: Japanese/English, Text: Japanese/English
PS5 and PS4 versions - Audio: Japanese/English, Text: Japanese/English/French/German/Spanish/Chinese (Simplified)
Publisher: 3goo Inc.
Developer: Artisan Studios / Dear Villagers
CERO: To be reviewed

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