Kristala wowed Early Access players with its vibrant feline characters and ARPG gameplay, balancing acrobatic combat, stealth, and exploration through a cat-themed world with a dark fantasy atmosphere. Kristala’s Chapter II, the first major content update, arrives on October 22nd, with a new explorable area, a new playable clan, and new mysteries to discover.
Create your fearsome feline fighter and pilot them through the deep mysteries of Ailur in Kristala, the ongoing dark fantasy ARPG from Astral Clocktower Studios. The ancient magic of the Sacred Six will propel your custom feline-humanoid character across a dynamic world, stuffed to the brim with lore and secrets– and enemies to overcome. Mix stealth-attacks, magic, and melee-combat as you jump, vault, and flip your way towards discovering the source of the ancient curse plaguing the land.
After Chapter I brought Early Access players into the world of Kristala in June 2024, the much-awaited Chapter II Content Update finally arrives on October 22nd! The epic tale continues, sending players into a new, necromantic region of the Myrtunans–alongside offering new, fearsome clan-traits and ice-magic from the Tandara clan!
Alongside Chapter II, Kristala will be offered at an impressive 31% discount, so new players can seize the chance to jump into this unfolding story! The roadmap only gets more exciting from here, with Chapter III slated for release in January, and another four Chapters after that– each offering enormous new patches of content, from new explorable areas to new enemies and bosses, to new playable clans, to new branches of the magic system!
Key features of Kristala include:
- Deep Character Creation. From simple aesthetic choices such as fur lengths and patterns to clans and classes which affect magical affinity and stats, craft the perfect cat to compliment any playstyle!
- Dynamic Parkour and Combat Systems. Catlike agility allows players to jump, swing, climb and flip throughout the wide world of Ailur– and set up powerful stealth attacks for catching enemies off guard. Wield powerful magic spells from each of the Sacred Six Kristals, and batter back your foes with fearsome melee attacks while you wait for your energy to recharge!
- Lush World and Story to Explore. “Kristala” places you down into Ailur, an ancient and mysterious realm spanning several biomes, from jungles to icy tundras, inhabited by a variety of feline clans, each with their own cultures and unique lifestyle. Everywhere you turn, the mysteries underlying the world are waiting to be uncovered, through journal-entries, dialogue with other characters, and special Kristal Memories, pulling you into the past.
Key features of Chapter II include:
- New Necromantic Biome. The eerie Murtuna clan finds its home, with two new wild areas plus a capital city, full of secrets and adventure.
- Introducing the Ice Clan! The frosty Tandara clan joins the fray, with new options added to the character creator, powerful Ice magic, and a levelling tree to match! Keep it chill!
- Heaping Helping of Story Content. New NPCs, questlines, and story beats through Kristal memories! Continue to unravel the mystery and explore the world for fantastic feline rewards!
- A More Dangerous World– and More Dangerous Tools to Face It. Ten new enemies wandering Ailur, as well as new bosses– including a special Halloween bonus boss– will force players to carefully hone their skills… but new weapons and armour sets will ensure you are ready for the challenge!
Astral Clocktower Studios has recruited an entire roster of Metal singers including David Simonich, Will Ramos, Joe Badolato, and David Benites to voice various characters in the game, in full screaming, growling glory– from unique bosses such as the lonely ogre Hiratrola to eerie enemies like the creepy, crawling Dalakin crab. All of this, plus exclusive Kristala x Metal “Cursed Collection” merch– hats, shirts, and shorts, and more!
Kristala is currently available on Steam, with the first Chapter officially released, and Chapter II releasing on October 22nd, 2024, with the game being offered at a 31% discount. Players can also follow the game on Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and YouTube, as well as the official website.