Fluid, responsive combat
Weave light and heavy strikes, parries, and ember magic into combos that feel weighty yet lightning-fast. Every enemy telegraphs, and every death is a lesson, never a cheap shot.
The story so far
A kingdom fell to ash. You are the last ember.
Ashen Vale was once a realm of light, until the Blight swept the land and swallowed its cities whole. Twenty years later you wake as the last torchbearer, hunted by the creatures the dark left behind. Every ruin you clear, every ally you rally, and every ember you rekindle pushes the shadow back one step further. The world remembers what you do, and it will not forget.
40+ hrs
Of hand-built story, side quests, and secrets
7
Sprawling regions to explore, seamlessly
Day one
On PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
What you'll play
Every system built around the fantasy
Ashen Vale isn't a checklist of mechanics bolted together. Every system feeds the same feeling: a fragile world worth fighting for, and a hero learning to carry the light. Here's what waits for you on launch day.
A seamless open world
Seven distinct regions connect with no loading screens between them. Climb the peaks you see on the horizon, and descend into ruins that sprawl for hours beneath them.
Choices that stick
Spare a warlord or strike him down, and the world reshapes around it. Branching questlines and multiple endings mean your Ashen Vale is nobody else's.
Deep character builds
Mix six skill trees, rune-forged gear, and ember affinities into a build that's yours. Respec freely at any bonfire and reinvent your playstyle whenever the mood strikes.
Runs beautifully
A locked 60fps performance mode and a jaw-dropping 4K fidelity mode, with full DualSense haptics and ultrawide support on PC. Built to look and feel next-gen from the first frame.
An original score
A fully orchestral soundtrack recorded live, swelling and receding with every encounter. The reactive audio remembers your fights and scores them like a film.
Screenshots
Straight from the game
Captured in-engine, no bullshots. This is the world you'll actually step into — from the ember-lit ruins of the capital to the storm-wracked cliffs at the edge of the map.
The road to launch
From reveal to release
We're building in the open and we want you along for the ride. Here's the path from today's reveal to launch day, so you know exactly what to expect after you wishlist.
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Now — Reveal & wishlist
The announcement trailer is live and the store page is open for wishlisting. Every wishlist counts toward unlocking community stretch goals, from the vinyl soundtrack to a bonus prologue chapter.
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Soon — Closed beta
A limited number of wishlisted players will be pulled into a hands-on closed beta. You'll play the opening hours, break things on purpose, and help us tune combat and difficulty before anyone else.
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Launch — Day one, all platforms
The game unlocks worldwide on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Everyone on the wishlist gets a single launch-day email, a founder's discount, and instant access to the digital art book.
Good to know
Frequently asked
The questions we hear most from the community. Have another? Drop into our Discord any time and a real developer will answer.
We're targeting later this year. Joining the list stores a request and alerts the project owner; automatic launch email is not included.
From the beta
What playtesters are saying
A hand-picked group has been living in the closed beta for a few weeks. These are their honest, unfiltered first impressions from deep in Ashen Vale.
“I meant to try it for twenty minutes and looked up three hours later. The traversal feels incredible and the world just kept pulling me deeper.”
“The movement tech has real depth. There's a skill ceiling here that rewards mastery, and I already have routes I can't wait to optimize on launch day.”
“The art direction is stunning and every boss feels like a set piece. My chat wouldn't stop asking when they can wishlist it themselves.”
Join the notify list
Be there on launch day
Submit your email to store a launch waitlist request. The fixed project-owner alert status appears in the delivery panel; beta and campaign email delivery are not included in this template.