Kristala will get a content update in February:

MAJOR New Content Update Coming in February

We've added tons of new features & mechanics - plus a spirited new NPC & important questline

Greetings, dearest Travelers!

February is officially around the corner, and we're gearing up for a MAJOR content update that will be dropping very soon right here on Steam.

What new content can you expect next month? We're so glad you asked! Here's a rundown of the fresh features and new mechanics comin' your way:

• Addition of an Important new NPC & ongoing questline
• Initial implementation of a fully redesigned Menu / UI system
• New mechanics tied to Food items (snackable consumables and dish recipes!)
• Tools & Tool Crafting Menu added (did someone say throwing knives?!)
• Projectile-Throwing & Climbing Enemies - and yes, they can climb onto rooftops, too...
• Dodge attacks + quicker takedowns to go along with the existing, slow-mo ones
• Filling in of existing animation gaps (more realistic parkour movements & NPC dialogue interactions, refined enemy spawn movements, etc.)
• Chapter I Localized in 4 key languages: French, German, Spanish LATAM, and Brazilian Portuguese)

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Kristala version 0.2.1.0 comes with a new boss:

Kristaloween BOSS Reveal + Patch Notes for Kristala Version 0.2.1.0

HAPPY KRISTALOWEEN! Kristala Version 0.2.1.0 is here - with a spirited new Banshee boss fight

Something Wicked This Way Comes 

SURPRISE, TRAVELERS! Our Kristaloween Chapter II launch celebration culminates today with a spirited content update we've been carefully cookin' up in our cauldron of awesomeness...

Get ready to extend your adventure even further with Version 0.2.1.0 of Kristala, featuring the conclusion of our Hallowed Haunts level and the unveiling of the area's final boss: the Conjurer of Screams.

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Kristala's chapter 2 will be available on Steam on October 22, 2024:

Kristala - Official PC Early Access Chapter 2 Announcement Trailer

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The Game Deflators interviewed Astral Clocktower Studios about Kristala:

The Game Deflators E308 | Kristala Studio Interview

John and Ryan are joined by Allie and Sarah of Astral Clocktower Studios to talk about their ARPG, Kristala. 

Kristala places you in the role of a feral feline warrior who must master the six magic specialties of the sacred Kristals to prove yourself worthy of joining ranks with the famed Raksaka warriors – powerful protectors of your species.

As you battle your way across the six clan lands, you soon discover a terrible curse has mysteriously transformed Ailur’s creatures into mutated, monstrous beasts bent on destruction.

Uncover and upgrade a multitude of weapons, spells, armor sets, and additional items as you embark on your Raksaka Proving and strategically battle to restore peace to Ailur. Meet and interact with unique and varied characters while journeying across an otherworldly fantasy planet that’s overflowing with untold stories ripe for unraveling.

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Couchpotato spotted the patch notes for Kristala version 0.1.2.0:

Patch Notes for Kristala Version 0.1.2.0

A list of patch notes pushed for Kristala Version 0.1.2.0

The following patch notes detail all the features, highlights, and bug fixes included in Kristala Version 0.1.2.0. With this significant update, Episode 1 of Kristala's Early Access release is now 95% complete.

Features & Highlights

• Addition of the Capital City of Nisar (accessible through the main questline). If you have already completed the level, you may visit Nisar by picking up a key from the final Ellarial Font, allowing you to travel back to the starting Font and bypass the locked gate at the start of the level.
• You can now upgrade your weapons by visiting Brutus the Blacksmith.
• A third boss fight has been added to the game, accessible from the city of Nisar.
• Various NPCs and Questlines have been added, including Prada Lun, Levida, and Grinning Grimaldi.
• Addition of a Greatsword Weapon type (plus two new classes). If you have already completed the level, you can find the Greatsword as a pickup near the final Ellarial Font.
• Dynamic Difficulty mode added to the game. Begin a New Game to start your journey in a dynamic difficulty, or toggle the dynamic difficulty on/off within the game's Settings.
• An option to hide the HUD has been added to the Settings menu.
• Various minor adjustments to combat have been pushed to make the overall combat experience even more interesting and fun.
• Many improvements have been made to navigation within the Menu system.
• The Spell Tree’s overall presentation has been improved (prices of Spells now added and clearer focus to the UI).
• The Drain life spell can now be used until you run out of Mana.

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The Early Access version of Kristala has been released:

Kristala Early Access OUT MEOW!

PC Early Access for Feline-themed Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala available MEOW

Greetings, Traveler!

We’re excited to share that Kristala's Early Access release is OUT MEOW on PC - with a special 10% launch week discount!

Get ready to leave your reality behind and get lost in the dark-fantasy world of Ailur as you embark on an epic journey to master Ailur's ancient magic while uncovering the source of a dark and mysterious curse.

Frequent patches and updates will be shared via Steam's event announcement system as new fixes and content implementations are pushed. Stay tuned!

Enjoy your journey across Ailur, Young Raksakkar!

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The action RPG Kristala will be released into Early Access on June 6:

Kristala - Official PC Early Access Release Date Trailer

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Game Rant interviewed producer Alexis Brutman about Kristala:

Interview: Kristala Dev Discusses Episodic Structure, Sekiro Inspirations, and Journey to Release

In an interview with Game Rant, Astral Clocktower Studios teased the Early Access date announcement for their Sekiro-like cat adventure Kristala.

Metalheads, cat lovers, and fans of punishing ARPGs should all keep a feline ear to the ground in May, as developer Astral Clockwork Studios will be announcing when players can get their hands on the upcoming Sekirolike Kristala.

Fighting against an enigmatic curse, bosses voiced by deathcore metal vocalists, and five other Raksakkars, players will engage in a less-than-peaceful pilgrimage to join the illustrious ranks of the Raksaka and unravel the mysteries of Ailur. Game Rant spoke to Astral Clocktower Studios’ founder and Kristala producer Alexis Brutman as the company prepares to announce an Early Access launch date. Brutman explained the game’s episodic structure, the vast world, and the language Astral Clocktower created for its game. The following interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.

Q: So... why cats?

Brutman: Well, there's a couple of reasons. I've two partners at Astral Clocktower, but when Tiffany [Gomez] and I originally started, it was just her and I. We were bouncing ideas off of what kind of each other about what kind of game we wanted to make: my idea was a soulslike kind of idea, her idea was a cutesy adventure game about a cat. So we thought, okay, that makes the most sense. Let's do that.

Then instead, we did a hybrid of the two games, and made a cat soulslike.

Part of the reason why we did that was because it allowed for more interesting mechanics. There's a million soulslikes out there, but only one where you can be a cat. And that gives us all sorts of verticality and traversal. It opened the door to some more interesting kinds of things you could do with your character.

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BossLevel Gamer checked out the action RPG Kristala:

PAX East 2024 – Kristala is Dark Souls But With Cats

Cats and souls—what do they have in common? Correct. Cats do have souls. That isn’t where I’m going with this. I’m talking about a Cat soulslike called Kristala.

Kristala lets you play as a cat person, and yes, you can customize them. I stopped and played a demo at the Astral Clocktower Studios booth at PAX East. Not only did I play the game, but I spoke with Co-Owner and Marketing Director Sarah Schaffstall about the game. She fed me all kinds of juicy details. Let’s see what all this meowing is about.

MASTERING MAGIC AND UPGRADING EQUIPMENT ARE YOUR KEYS TO SUCCESS IN AILUR
In this dark fantasy RPG, you will be tasked with two main objectives. You’ll need to master all six of the different magics and lift the curse afflicting the world of Ailur. A magic shard crashed into the world and shattered into six pieces. Six clans each took over a piece of the shard and learned unique magic.

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The action RPG Kristala has been released into Early Access:

Kristala Early Access PC Release Teaser Trailer

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IGN published a new gameplay trailer for the action RPG Kristala:

Kristala - Official Gameplay Trailer

Learn about the story, and see monstrous enemies and combat in this gameplay trailer for Kristala, an upcoming dark fantasy Action RPG coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. As a feline warrior with the gift of Kristala, you must master the six magic specialties of the sacred Kristals to join ranks with the famed Raksaka warriors. You must also battle to uncover the source of a terrible curse that has transformed planet Ailur's creatures into mutated monsters.

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Gamesradar checked out the action RPG Kristala:

This dark fantasy action RPG is basically Dark Souls 4 except you play as a Khajiit from Skyrim

Kristala will be pouncing onto PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC

Ever since FromSoftware revolutionized action games with its Dark Souls series well over a decade ago, developers the world over have attempted to recreate its winning formula in a range of new and inventive ways. The latest game putting its own spin on it is Kristala, an indie soulslike with dark fantasy visuals and challenging combat that's straight out of Dark Souls, but here you play as a cat.

It's not as if the adorable tabby from Stray has been let loose in Lordran, though, as Kristala's kitties have a lot in common with hoomans. They wear clothing, walk on two feet, and know their way around a sword. Think the Khajiit from Skyrim, and you'll have a pretty good idea. There are six clans to choose from, each offering its own unique combat strengths and magic specialties.

"Uncover and upgrade a multitude of weapons, spells, armor sets, and additional items and strategically battle to restore peace to Ailur," reads the game's description on Steam. "Meet and interact with unique characters while exploring a mysterious fantasy planet that's overflowing with untold stories ripe for the unraveling."

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