Limassol, Cyprus - 22 October 2024. Publisher ESDigital Games is thrilled to announce that AWAKEN - Astral Blade, their action-packed Metroidvania side-scrolling action game, has been released today globally via digital platforms for PlayStation 5 (with a limited time 10% launch discount for PlayStation Plus members) and PC via Steam (with a limited time 10% launch discount) and EGS. A stunning physical Tania’s Edition has also been launched by publishing partner Meridiem across European specialist retailers.
In addition to the standard digital PC release, gamers can also add the Deluxe Edition to their collection. This contains the AWAKEN - Astral Blade base game as well as the following additional digital content: a special Golden Scale Set, the original soundtrack by Alexandria Migova, and a Digital Artbook with concept art and illustrations from the game.
PlayStation 5 fans who purchase the digital version of AWAKEN - Astral Blade will unlock the free, exclusive skin ‘Limitless Set’ with special cosmetic skin for Tania, the games’ protagonist.
Developed by Dark Pigeon Games, AWAKEN - Astral Blade is part of the third phase of the China Hero Project, Sony Interactive Entertainment Shanghai’s games incubation program that funds and supports Chinese video game developers and received the ‘Best in Play GDC 2024’ award at this years show.
The time has come to join Tania on her most perilous mission yet, as she uncovers the ancient, dark secrets of a long-lost civilization on the mysterious Horace Islands. Weave your own story in this dark 2D side-scrolling action game, and use Tania’s speed, skills and weapons to defeat the deadly mutant animals and plants that have infested the island.
Watch the AWAKEN - Astral Blade launch trailer here
Oleg Kudishov, Managing Director at ESDigital Games, commented, “We are excited to release AWAKEN - Astral Blade and finally get it into the hands of the fans and community who have supported us on this journey. It’s been an amazing experience working with the fantastic talent at developers Dark Pigeon Games, and their passion and skill for creating this stunning, action-packed game is evident in every step of Tania’s dark adventure”.
Tian Yuan, Producer at Dark Pigeon Games added, “We are a team of close friends who have known each other for over 17 years. Together, we have worked on several projects, share a common passion for gaming and have the same dream - to make great games! With the support of ESDIgital Games, we have been able to create a great game, one which we would want to play as gamers ourselves. We are excited to finally release AWAKEN - Astrai Blade into the hands of you, our fellow gamers, and hope you enjoy the ride!”
About AWAKEN - Astral Blade
Join a bionic girl Tania, as she is sent into the rainforests of the Horace Islands in search of a missing team of researchers. Once there, Tania discovers Karpas energy flooding through the islands, mutating the animals and plants into deadly mutants.
As she journeys deeper into the forests, Tania discovers the centuries-old remains of Jacha City, a long-lost civilization thought extinct, and with it, the former Royal Altar and ground zero of the Karpas energy source. Here Tania’s journey truly begins as she discovers ancient secrets buried deep within the ruins and she must discover the truth of the Kapras Energy and the truth of her own origins and destiny.
Features
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Kill your enemies with a wide range of combos: from the fastest to the slowest. Parry enemy attacks to gain an advantage, use the Quick Rise ability to get back into the fight, and run at enemies as they attack to slow down the world around you and gain immunity to damage. Combos and skills will also help you get through hordes of enemies and defeat bosses.
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Control the course of the story, help Tania make decisions at crucial moments in the game and follow your own path to reveal mysteries of the past and present. Different routes can lead you to different endings. Search the Horace Islands for clues and information about the mysterious and dangerous world of AWAKEN - Astral Blade.
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Collect the mysterious Aether and use it for your own benefit. Improve Tania's combat skills and strength, or spend it on different abilities useful in various situations. How about upgrading your weapons or trading some Aether for useful items? The choice is yours.
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Don't waste your time travelling. The map is designed to save you time while exploring it. If you have trouble in combat, you can reduce the difficulty level and get some useful Skills. Tania always finds cheerful words for you, even in your darkest moments. Because this is not only her story, but also yours.
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is available globally via digital stores for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and EGS. The physical AWAKEN - Astral Blade - Tania’s Edition is available across European specialist retailers for PlayStation 5 - check local stockists for pricing and availability.
For more information, please visit https://esdigital.games/
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Content Creators can request code from the ESDigital Games here
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About ESDigital Games
ESDigital Games is a global video game publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC and consoles. ESDigital Games' upcoming releases include the stealth-action title Steel Seed, the Metroidvania-inspired Awaken - Astral Blade, the alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist, the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides, the twin-stick sci-fi shooter Memory Lost, and the puzzle adventure Island of Winds, as well as several unannounced titles currently in development. Their current portfolio includes the RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty, the '80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, and the Early Access releases of the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM and the roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts.
For more information visit https://esdigital.games/