Press Kit
Fact Sheet
Developer:
Astral Clocktower Studios
Engine:
Unreal Engine 5
Platforms:
PC (Steam, Steam Deck), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S
Availability:
Digital Download, Physical Copy
Press Contact:
Genre:
Dark Fantasy Action RPG
Release:
TBD for PC & Console
Website:
Languages:
English, Spanish, German, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
Description
Kristala is a Dark Fantasy ARPG that places you in the role of an anthropomorphic feline warrior who must master the six magic specialties of the sacred Kristals and prove yourself worthy of becoming a Raksaka warrior - a powerful protector of your species.
As you journey through the six clan lands, however, you soon discover a terrible curse that has mysteriously transformed the creatures of planet Ailur 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 epic Raksaka Proving and strategically battle to restore peace to Ailur. Meet and interact with unique and varied characters while journeying across a mysterious fantasy planet overflowing with untold stories ripe for unraveling.
Features
Clans:
Begin your journey as a fledgling feline warrior from one of six clans, each with its own territory, culture, aesthetic, and magic
Magic:
There are six magic specialties in game that correspond with our six clans, as well as two distinct stats - Eminence + Malediction
Combat:
Kristala's fun and challenging combat features strategic, fast-paced gameplay with a heavy emphasis on magic and replayability
Classes:
Choose between three different classes at the start of game - Brawn, Finesse, or Quality
Customization:
Unique, detailed character customization via Character Creation, Stat Leveling, Magic Leveling, and an innovative Feline Skill leveling tree
Story:
Kristala's Story is gradually unveiled via rich and robust RPG mechanics such as quests, journal pickups, and special Kristal Memory items
History
Astral Clocktower Studios is a women-owned \game development studio based in the Northeast US. Founded in 2018 by Alexis Brutman, Tiffany Gomez, and Sarah Schaffstall, the ACS dev team has since grown into a rich and diverse family of 30+ creators hailing from all over the world.
The Astral Clocktower culture and key pillars are centered around celebrating diversity, equality, and inclusion in the traditionally male-dominated gaming space. We encourage an “open door” atmosphere, free from judgement, that celebrates the vast and diverse cultures our team members represent and bring to our family.
We hope to bring a unique voice and fresh perspective to the gaming industry and strive to inspire gamers from all walks of life with diverse and relatable characters, immersive storylines, impactful themes, and smart gameplay mechanics.
Soundtrack
The haunting and ethereal original soundtrack for Dark Fantasy Action RPG Kristala is composed by the incredibly talented AdLibPiano, whose beautifully dark and whimsical tracks help bring the world of Ailur to life.
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Thanks to the recent success of the Kristala Kickstarter campaign, the game's soundtrack will also now feature new, original work by Winifred Phillips, who's known for her award-winning compositions featured on some of our favorite games, including Assassin's Creed and God of War.
