Of Ash and Steel Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 6 days ago / 1,169 Views
Publisher tinyBuild and developer Fire & Frost announced the open-world fantasy RPG, Of Ash and Steel, is coming to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The game is currently available for PC via Steam and GOG. The Shattered Faith DLC is also in developmne,t
View a trailer of the game below:
Read details on the game and DLC below:
Welcome to world where danger lurks around every corner, yet one that always rewards curiosity and courage.
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern designs. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Rewarding World Exploration
Of Ash and Steel‘s world is full of hidden treasures, underwater caves, side quests and bosses, and valuable loot. Some of these can be found with a treasure map, while others with pure luck. The game has no marker system, and quests won’t lead you by the hand. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide; the world promises rich rewards for those who dare to uncover its secrets.
Deep Character Progression and World Evolution
Build your characters as you like with three different skill branches: Survival, Craftsmanship and War. Allocate your character’s attribute points and unlock passive bonuses by exploring the world. The social system makes your progression even more noticeable: As the hero’s skills grow, the world around him reacts differently. If at the beginning of the game you were treated like a ragamuffin, by the end of the game the characters will literally bow to your feet.
Rich Storytelling – Of Ash and Steel is set in the low-fantasy cruel medieval world. Make your path from abandoned lowlife to a marshal of fortunes, choose your side and forge alliances on your journey to discover the truth of who you really are.
Methodical Action RPG Combat
The combat system in Of Ash and Steel allows players to use three different combat stances with unique combat styles for different weapons. You are not a Legendary powerful Hero by default in Of Ash and Steel. You need to learn the ropes of becoming one! Learn to stand up for yourself by timing your attacks, using environments, and active skills. Invest in the War branch to become more skilled not just in numbers: attacks become more accurate and stronger, and you’ll learn more tricks. For example, you’ll be able to throw bottles from the ground to stun your opponents!
Immersive Atmosphere
Players are encouraged to slow down and fully embrace the world around them. The richly detailed environment comes alive with a dynamic day-night cycle, shifting weather, and natural elements like wind that sways the trees. Ambient sounds—from the soft rustle of leaves to distant birdsong—enhance the immersion, while NPCs follow their own daily routines, adding to the sense of a living, breathing world. The result is an experience that wraps players in a comforting, tranquil atmosphere, inviting them to linger and explore at their own pace.
When Classic Meets Modern
Of Ash and Steel is a game for everyone from hardcore RPG fans to casual players. It is inspired by classic old-school RPGs and combines the convenience of modern gaming while paying homage to the legendary classic role-playing games. There are no quest markers or enemy auto-levelling, but there’s modern user interface, environment markers, tutorials, and much more.
Shattered Faith DLC
Join a mysterious expedition headed to the lost and forgotten corners of Grayshaft and retrace the steps of the Primestriders in search of powerful artefacts, meeting friends for life and fear-instilling foes. Dig deep into the secrect of those long gone and watch Tristan realize that even if your path was set in stone by fate itself, you can still try and break the mold.
Two Schools of Magic
Embrace the raging power of the purifying flame within the Order of the Seven or tame the terrifying might of nature with the help of the Free Hunters. Weave new spells into your playstyles and combine them in unexpected ways to improve your understanding of the chosen style and exploit the weaknesses of your enemies.
New Fighting Style and Weapon Class: The Poleaxe
menacing relict of the Primestriders that makes even the most wretched beasts cower on sight. Master the three stances, each with its own type of damage, outsmart your foes and strike true: heads will roll.
Six New Locations
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient ancestors from Grayshaft’s Old Port to a hobster village hidden under the forest canopy. Explore places most of the island’s inhabitants never heard of and find out why they were removed from official maps. Leave no stone unturned and stray off the beaten paths where new stories, dangers and rewards await.
Beasts Never Seen Before
The furious Bogustump, the cunning Barreling, the blood-curdling Banshee… This side of Grayshaft is full of abominations, both familiar yet changed by the spreading taint and those never seen before. Study their habits and weaknesses to gain an edge in combat and become one of the first adventurers to defeat these new menaces!
Tread Your Own Path
New facets of ancient knowledge have lent themselves to you: use an enchanted dagger to blink around, learn to become light as a feather to glide into the depths unscathed and more! Find unusual ways to get where no path has led before and explore the world from a new angle!
And Much, Much More…
Get involved into more than 50 random encounters and learn more about the people of Grayshaft. Give the new weapons and armor a try and combine them with 12 special perks. If you ever feel like you need more than just a blade to overcome the challenges you face, learn to enchant your weapons to imbue them with magical powers. Short on money? Become the leader of your own guild and make your name known all over the island! And if you’d like a reprieve from all the adventuring, sit down with a variety of opponents and try to beat them all at a unique card game.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
