Seoul, Korea, March 21, 2024 - A brand new gameplay trailer has been released by HYBE IM on the official IGN YouTube channel, revealing never-before-seen gameplay and details for its upcoming RPG, ASTRA: Knights of Veda. The visually stunning and story-rich 2D RPG, developed by FLINT and published by HYBE IM, launches globally on April 2 for Steam, iOS, and Android, having already seen over 2 million pre-registrations.
This gameplay video showcases a number of features and important locations in Planis - the world of ASTRA: Knights of Veda. Witness the Tower of Trials, Sealed Prisons, the Forgotten Mine, and the Nightmare Dungeons up close and see the tyrannical King Magnus himself. Inspired by the golden era of 2D action-adventure games, ASTRA: Knights of Veda provides a fresh take on beat ’em up and side-scrolling combat that has been designed by developers FLINT for over six years, blending a modern experience with the charm of the beloved classics while still giving players something new to enjoy.
Each player's time in the world of Planis will be different, thanks to the multitude of options available, as seen in the gameplay trailer. The Tower of Trials is an imposing sky-piercing monolith with 12 floors for players to battle through and ascend to the top of the Tower. As rooms are cleared and they move up the Tower, powerful buffs are unlocked to help with the ascent.
Nightmare Dungeons await the bravest heroes looking for a challenge to test their skills, or they can take on giant spiders in the Forgotten Mine. Sealed Prisons appear across the world of Planis and will unlock as players progress through the story. Each of these prisons contains one near-immortal being with immense power and strength. Only the Master of the Book and their allied Knights of Veda can overcome the near-impossible odds and vanquish these foes.
When players want to take a break, they can utilize the semi-auto gameplay function to gain EXP and collect rewards without having to be in-game all the time, ready to dive back in whenever and wherever. ASTRA: Knights of Veda supports crossplay between Steam, iOS, and Android so players can take the fight to free Planis from the forces of evil no matter where they are. The game is fully voiced by a cast of top voice actors in Korean, English, and Japanese and is playable in 13 languages.
The new ASTRA: Knights of Veda gameplay trailer can be viewed now on the official IGN YouTube channel. ASTRA: Knights of Veda is available for pre-registration on the official website, Google Play, and the Apple App Store ahead of its launch on April 2 and can be wishlisted on Steam. For more information on ASTRA: Knights of Veda, follow the game on X/Twitter, join the official Discord, and visit the website. Listen to the new OST from SEVENTEEN’S SEUNGKWAN and watch fromis_9’s LEE NA GYUNG transform into the Goddess Veda on the official ASTRA: Knights of Veda YouTube.
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PR Contact: Big Games Machine
ASTRA: Knights of Veda Official Links:
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Official Site: https://astra.hybeim.com
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Discord: https://discord.gg/RCpbsE8UQz
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X/Twitter: @KnightsofVeda
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knightsofveda.global.official/
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Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2484250/ASTRA_Knights_of_Veda/
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.