- Help AWAKEN – Astral Blade Win the Labor of Love Award! - 26 November 2025
Thank you for being with us on this journey! Every moment you’ve spent following Tania’s story, and enjoying the updates and the new content we’ve added means so much to us. This game continues to grow and live because of your support and belief in it!Steam Awards nominations are now open, and if AWAKEN – Astral Blade has inspired you, or kept you coming back for more, we would be incredibly grateful for your nomination for the Labor of Love Award.Your support matters! Let’s push AWAKEN – Astral Blade to the top!
- Trick or Treat? Get AWAKEN – Astral Blade Deluxe Edition 50% Off! - 28 October 2025
BOO! Got scared? Don’t be, it’s just the Steam Scream Fest is her 🎃 During the event, you can get AWAKEN – Astral Blade Deluxe Edition with a 50% discount.The offer is available until November 3th. Don’t miss your chance to embark on a journey through a dark fairy tale, explore mysterious ancient ruins with Tania, and uncover the secrets of her origins and fate + maybe dive into our spookiest indie titles, from Remedium, Unusual Findings, BattleJuice Alchemist to Demon Skin (and more lurking in the dark 👻).
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade is 40% Off During ESDigital Games Golden Autumn Sale! - 3 October 2025
Hi everyone!The ESDigital Games Golden Autumn Sale is live, and now is the best time to expand your library with our titles. During the event, you can get AWAKEN – Astral Blade with a 40% discount.The offer is available until October 6th. Don’t miss your chance to embark on a journey through a dark fairy tale, explore mysterious ancient ruins with Tania, and uncover the secrets of her origins and fate.
- AWAKEN — Astral Blade | New Update is Live! - 6 August 2025
Hello everyone!It’s been a while since our last update, but the time has come! We’re excited to bring you a brand-new patch for Awaken - Astral Blade, focusing on gameplay polish, boss rebalancing, and level design improvements. Your feedback continues to be a vital part of our development process – thank you!Let’s take a look at what’s new:🖥 PC-Specific UpdatesFixed bugs related to the Karpas organismOptimized post-processing (Bloom effect) for improved visual clarityAdjusted screen shake effect for better comfortNew setting added: You can now toggle screen shake on/off in the options menuSteam Deck improvements: Enlarged all in-game text for better readabilityFixed rare save issue where players had a small chance of losing itemsMini-map fixes – task markers now display correctly⚔️ Boss BalancingMech Mutant Prototype: Weakened knockback effect to make encounters more fairAnti-Infiltra…
- Mission complete? Time for something bigger – try Steel Seed! - 10 April 2025
Hello everyone! We’re currently working on a new update — and something special we’ll be revealing soon (wink-wink). Stay tuned! In the meantime, if you’ve already completed your mission and uncovered all the secrets in our current content, you might be in the mood for an even bigger adventure. If that’s the case, you might want to check out Steel Seed, a stealth-action adventure set in a dark sci-fi world teetering on the edge of extinction. Join protagonist Zoe and her flying drone companion, KOBY, as they explore the depths of a hostile underground facility in search of answers — and the key to humanity’s survival. Wishlist Steel Seed on Steam or try the latest demo now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/458430/Steel_Seed/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3002050/Steel_Seed_Demo
- Trading cards and other Steam items are now available for AWAKEN - Astral Blade! - 13 February 2025
Hello everyone! We want to express our tremendous gratitude to you, our beloved community, for playing the game. As a small gift, we've decided to release plenty of Steam community items for you to obtain, such as Trading Cards, Backgrounds, Emojis, and Badges. You can get some of them by simply playing the game; the others can be purchased for Steam points on the Steam market, and of course, you can trade them with other players! Here are some examples of the added items: Cards Backgrounds Badges Emoticons Thank you to everyone who has already purchased AWAKEN — Astral Blade. Let us know what you think about the game by writing a review here on Steam, posting it in the Discussions, or chat with us on the official ESDigital social media accounts. We'll keep working to improve AWAKEN - Astral Blade and provide you with a better game experience and new content in the coming days! https://…
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Update #6 and new exclusive costume are now available! - 21 January 2025
Hi everyone, We have some exciting news to share! We’re happy to introduce our first collaboration outfit, ‘Dream set‘ — you can now personalize your character with a unique dress inspired by Renee from Afterimage! This new update, containing some improvements and fixes, is completely FREE and available now on Steam in honor of the release of The Forgotten Legends Bundle, where AWAKEN - Astral Blade is paired with the stunning Afterimage for an unforgettable duo. You can buy the game with a 20% discount until January 28! Full patch notes are listed below: New outfit - The Dream Set (press the action button while standing still to dash forward, then instantly perform an elegant backward dodge). The Dream Set is Renée's favorite outfit. "Dream" subtly emphasizes the beauty of its proportions and lines, evoking an aura of purity and mystery while sparking boundless imagination. This outfit…
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Update #5 is Live! - 19 December 2024
Ho-ho-ho, all players! The Holiday is coming! So, we have some excellentl news for you! First, our new update is live and contains multiple adjustments, improvements, fixes, and one new Holiday costume. Please update the game to the latest version for the best possible experience. Holiday outfit (you need to find 13 Holiday trees to unlock it) Tania can now use snowballs instead of Gleaming Darts. Special side missions event Added new talent - you can use the power surge button to active Energy Burst (you don't need to switch weapons) The scythe's finishing move and power surge skill will shoot a few fly blades. The Finishmove and Energy Burst of Gleaming dart will lock and aim at enemies. Improved Tania's attack. Improve Bosses Fights experience Fixed some SFX issues. Moreover, 2024 is nearing its end, which means one thing - Winter Sales are here! From now and until January 2, you can…
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Update #4 is Live! - 28 November 2024
Greetings all players! Our new update, containing multiple adjustments, improvements, fixes, and one new costume, is now available to download. Please update the game to the latest version for the best possible experience. New outfit — Blood Bat Set (you will unlock it after completing the game on Hardcore mode) Increases attack power by 10% but decreases defense by 10%. Crafted from rare, high-density materials, this set reduces drag and improves maneuverability. However, it sacrifices protection to boost damage. New combo Before the final hit of each combo, when the blue halo effect lights up, using Ruthless Onslaught can deal multiple hits to the enemy. New Difficulty mode - Expert (you will unlock it after completing the game on Hardcore mode). Improvements and Fixes: Improved enemy behavior and boss AI. Fixed some translation issues. Enhanced level design in certain areas. Optimize…
- Vote for AWAKEN - Astral Blade and Save Big in the Steam Sale! - 27 November 2024
AWAKEN - Astral Blade, our action-packed adventure game with an unforgiving challenge curve, has been nominated for Best Game You Suck At at the Steam Awards 2024! This nomination celebrates the ultimate satisfaction of conquering its intense combat and deep strategic gameplay. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/AWAKEN__Astral_Blade/ Don’t forget: from November 27 to December 4, ESDigital Games Mid-Season Sale will run alongside Steam's Autumn Sale. With special discounts on our catalog, including AWAKEN - Astral Blade, now is the perfect time to add it to your wishlist and secure a fantastic deal. Vote for AWAKEN - Astral Blade, sharpen your skills, and join the adventure!
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade at Indie Arena Booth 2024 Recap! - 22 November 2024
The newly released AWAKEN - Astral Blade is part of the Indie Arena Booth 2024 Recap! From November 22 to 29, you can dive into this title during the Steam event, highlighting the brightest projects from Gamescom 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/AWAKEN__Astral_Blade/ At Gamescom, you experienced the demo, and now the full version is here! Your feedback at the event made the game even better, and we’re thrilled with the results. Check it out on Steam and stay tuned for more exciting updates!
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Update #3 is Live! - 21 November 2024
Greetings all players! Our third patch, containing multiple adjustments, improvements, and fixes, is now available to download. Please update the game to the latest version for the best possible experience. Full patch notes are listed below: Added new attack animation for Parry! Fixed critical bugs related to the main quest in Dr. Hervaeus's office and the side quest "The Fate of the Lost". Fixed an issue where the main character could disappear if she tried to pet cats. Fixed an issue where NPC’s avatars would not show up when the main character interacted with them. Various general improvements to the main character's animation. General improvements to performance and framerate stability in the Alien ship and Village areas (the Steam Deck version now displays 60 fps there) Add a new tutorial for the jump challenge assistant feature (add more Jump assistant portals on the level) Severa…
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade at WePlay Expo 2024! - 15 November 2024
On November 16-17, visitors to WePlay Expo 2024 in Shanghai will have the chance to try the thrilling action-platformer AWAKEN - Astral Blade at our booth! Fans will also have the rare opportunity to meet the game’s developers and ask their burning questions. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/AWAKEN__Astral_Blade/ AWAKEN - Astral Blade was recently released, and the team is working hard on improvements based on valuable player feedback. If you haven’t explored this dark, action-packed world yet, now is your chance! Join us at WePlay Expo 2024 and dive into the world of AWAKEN - Astral Blade!
- Discover AWAKEN - Astral Blade at Southern Europe Game Fest on Steam! - 12 November 2024
AWAKEN - Astral Blade, recently released thrilling action-adventure game, is taking part in Southern Europe Game Fest on Steam, running from November 12th to 20th! Prepare to explore a world filled with epic battles and powerful abilities. Now’s the perfect time to get and experience the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/AWAKEN__Astral_Blade/
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Update #2 is Live! - 8 November 2024
Greetings all players! Our second patch containing multiple adjustments, improvements, and fixes is now available to download. Please update the game to the latest version for the best possible experience. Full patch notes are listed below: Added new combos, skills, abilities and weapon enhancements for Tania, to make her stronger (you can use combos starting from Fall Attack or Ruthless Onslaught). During the auto-play of dialogue, the wait time has been extended, so you won’t have to worry about missing any text. Save points will now be correctly marked by a cat icon even when inactive. Revival speed has been improved, significantly reducing the display time of the death screen. The combo interface has been improved, making it easier to see how to perform specific combos. The “Return to last save point” function has been unified with the revival system, allowing you to retain acquired…
- The first AWAKEN - Astral Blade patch and New Halloween costume are here! - 29 October 2024
Greetings all players! Since the launch of AWAKEN - Astral Blade, we have received a lot of feedback and suggestions from you, our community, streamers, your Steam reviews, and discussions on other social media platforms. After carefully gathering, analyzing, and discussing your feedback, we made the decision to improve the early game experience and several convenience mechanics while retaining the core gameplay of AWAKEN - Astral Blade. Our first patch brings a range of adjustments, improvements, and fixes — and it's now available to download. Please update the game to the latest version for the best possible experience and claim a new FREE Halloween costume. Thank you to everyone who has already purchased AWAKEN — Astral Blade. Let us know what you think about the game by writing a review here on Steam, posting it in the Discussions, or chat with us on the official ESDigital social me…
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade Joins Steam Scream Fest with 10% Off for Halloween! - 28 October 2024
Celebrate the spooky season with a nice trip to Jacha City with special 10% discount on AWAKEN - Astral Blade from October 28 to November 4 (during Steam Scream Fest)! 👻 Slash your way through otherworldly foes and explore the mysteries of a haunted universe. Jump into the action with this exclusive Halloween deal! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/AWAKEN__Astral_Blade/
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade is Available Now! - 22 October 2024
Greetings! We are thrilled to announce that AWAKEN - Astral Blade is available now with a limited-time 10% launch discount!! We have prepared a new trailer to celebrate the occasion and get everyone hyped up to jump into action. 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. 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…
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Face your enemy - 18 October 2024
Hello everyone! We're only few days away from releasing AWAKEN — Astral Blade and are as excited as you are. But we can't leave you without the last diary about the game's monsters (learn about the game’s world, the main character, Tania, and her emotional module, Cythna), so enjoy reading. Karpas energy has profoundly altered the ecosystem of the Horace Islands, leading to significant mutations in the DNA of plants and animals and resulting in an extraordinary level of biodiversity. Despite this diversity, all creatures share a common trait: increased aggression. This led us to imagine plants that could merge fantasy aesthetics with dangerous elements, reflecting the natural course of evolution. What kind of flora could embody beauty and peril, fitting seamlessly into this evolving, fantastical world? Imagine giant flowers and vines that have evolved by merging with the form of a manti…
- AWAKEN - Astral Blade — Livestream at Indie Wavemakers @ gamescom Asia - 17 October 2024
Exciting news y'all! Join us on on upcoming Indie Wavemakers livestream this Sunday, October 20 as part of the gamescom Asia 2024! You can check out the exclusive gameplay on the event’s Twitch and YouTube channels at 07:30 CEST. See you there!
