FAQ Astral Ascent

[Xsoul]

Overview

• What is Astral Ascent?
  Astral Ascent is a 2D platformer rogue-lite game set in a modern fantasy world. As one of 4 Heroes with very different personalities, you must escape from the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful and vicious bosses, the Zodiacs.
  
  
• Can I play Astral Ascent now?
  Of course! Astral Ascent is available on Steam Early Access since April 12, 2022.
  More info on our Steam page.
  
  
• Can I play the demo?
  We made a demo for our Kickstarter in April 2021 and it does not reflect the current quality of the game anymore, so we disabled it.
  
  
• Where can I find the OST?
  You can purchase the OST on our shop [astral-ascent.backerkit.com] or on Youtube .
  
  
• How long does a run last?
  At the moment, a run lasts about 40mn.
  
  
• Any online multiplayer planned?
  Because we are a tiny team, we have chosen not to focus on online multiplayer, so it is not planned for our game.

Update World 4

• When is the next update?
  It’s planned for Q1 2023!
  
  
• What will be added in the next update?
  - 2 new Zodiacs (Libra and Aquarius)
  - 1 new Miniboss
  - New playable character (Calie)
  - New world (Crimson Highlands)
  - And much more!
  
  
• How can I unlock more characters?
  For now, only Ayla, Kiran and Octave are playable. Octave can be unlocked by defeating a world 2 boss once. You’ll be able to play Calie in the next update! And thanks to our backers, Yamat will be available on a post release DLC!

Issues & technical questions

• I lost my saves files. How to recover the saves?
  You can check our dedicated guide about saves issues. If you encounter any more problems, please send us a message on #support on our Discord or here.
  
  
  
• How to download and load save files?
  Check out this guide!

Other platforms & deadlines

• Is there a release date of when it's coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4 or PS5?
  We will release the full version of the game on Switch, PS4 and PS5 around Q4 2023
  
  
• Can I play on Mac and Linux?
  Yes.
  
  
• Will there be any physical edition?
  Of course! You can already preorder them on our shop [astral-ascent.backerkit.com].
  
  
• Can I play Astral Ascent on Steam Deck?
  You should be able to play Astral Ascent on Steam Deck, do not use Proton Experimental.
  
  
  
• I have a very specific question about the game. Where should I post it?
  You can ask your question on our discord or on the Steam discussion.

[Damokl]

kinda outdated due to the september major update already on

[Xsoul]

Originally posted by Damokl:

kinda outdated due to the september major update already on

Updated, thanks!

[Linkblade]

We will release the full version of the game on Switch, PS4 and PS5 around mid 2023

I assume the full release for PC will also happen at this time or earlier, but not later than console releases. Is that the case?

[Xsoul]

Originally posted by Linkblade:

We will release the full version of the game on Switch, PS4 and PS5 around mid 2023

I assume the full release for PC will also happen at this time or earlier, but not later than console releases. Is that the case?

they will be simultaneous, I will update the post, current estimation is Q4 2023

[Rukio]

I honestly hope Online isn't completely off the table. It'd be an amazing final update for the game.

Having proper Online where players have their own screens and everything would be amazingly choice.

[Ravion]

Is there any thought into modded/ seeded runs? Some of the legendary/ mythic auras really make me wish I could make a modified run to create true shenanigans with them.

[Xsoul]

Originally posted by Ravion:

Is there any thought into modded/ seeded runs? Some of the legendary/ mythic auras really make me wish I could make a modified run to create true shenanigans with them.

They are not planned for now!

[AnotherZach]

Mac -1.0 missing executable. Previous mac builds haven't been that stable with crashes happening after leaving/entering rooms . Occasional stutters after leaving/entering rooms. And major stutter when spawning in/respawning in the hub.

[Xsoul]

Originally posted by zachdk528:

Mac -1.0 missing executable. Previous mac builds haven't been that stable with crashes happening after leaving/entering rooms . Occasional stutters after leaving/entering rooms. And major stutter when spawning in/respawning in the hub.

We had an issue yesterday but it should be fixed now, can you check again?

[AnotherZach]

Executable now present. And no span in stutter. Have to play to see how stable things are, but so far so good

[AnotherZach]

Had a crash when entering a room on the red barrens. But even now, game is still more stable on mac than any other update. No spawn stutter has been great

[Hermit301]

Devs could you please add an option for drop down menus instead of having like 6 different interaction buttons
And less steps overall like automatically close the inventory when I'm done equipping something

[LL Cheese Z]

Is there like a run history or stat tracking feature, like in Slay the Spire, Risk of Rain 2, or even just a basic one like Darkest Dungeon 2?

[LastDance]

The first start showed the interface of the controller with a better play experience, and then it got stuck. I couldn't get into the game again. Each time i run the game，it got stuck and flashed back after a while. I didn't even see the main interface. I tried to restart my pc, uninstall and reinstall, and verify the integrity of the game，but all failed.

[Gabu]

Do you intend to create a translation for Portuguese-Brazil? If so, is there any way for the community to help?