Astria Ascending is certainly a JRPG that we're looking forward to tackling, with developer Artisan Studios including some industry and genre luminaries that will hopefully result in a terrific game. We spoke to some of these veteran game makers not so long ago to learn more about the project.
Western publisher Dear Villagers has released a rather good new trailer (above) that introduces 'The Fated Eight' and features plenty of game footage. Astria Ascending also had a slot in Nintendo's E3 Direct, confirming that it'll hit Switch on 30th September.

In addition to an intriguing narrative, this is a game that should offer decent variety over its extensive playtime.
Explore the vast and beautiful world of Orcanon.
Visit five different cities populated by unique creatures and solve more than 20 dangerous dungeons. With over 50 hours of game-play and a range of fun mini-games - including shoot ‘em ups, an original fantasy-themed card game and challenging environmental puzzles.
Are you planning to pick this up on Switch?
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Don't want to sound disrespectful towards the developers and their work but this was one of the most easily forgettable looking titles in the whole show and I struggle to imagine why it was featured in as prominent position as it was.
The mobile graphics are a big problem for me. I really dont like this sort of animation technique.
Hopes the game in the end will result to be so good that i can forget this.
@bluemage1989 Different strokes for different people I guess. After BOTW, this was the part of the Direct I was most excited for.
It looks like a mobile gacha game, and not one of the good ones. It's sad, but that's the vibe I get.
@bluemage1989 I'd pose that question for several of the titles shown yesterday. Many of them would have been perfectly fine in their own Mini- or an Indie Direct 🤷♂️
I know next to nothing about this game, so I am not ready to call it forgettable, but going purely by the trailer, I do agree insofar as there was little to nothing to distinguish it from a whole host of other, very much similar games.
That goes for pretty much everything on display, the name, the music, the art style and certainly the battle system, as it was laid out. Might be still be a perfectly fine game though, just nothing that feels like it needed to have a spotlight put on it.
@Ralek85 that's it definitely a Mini Direct level of reveal I would say, it might end up being decent but if I saw nothing but this trailer than I wouldn't have any interest in picking it up that's for sure.
@Ziondood Wait, what is this?
Will definitely play on Game Pass. Not sure if I'd purchase
@bluemage1989 To each their own friend, I think the game looks great and was glad to see a release date. As someone with blue mage as their user name I would think you would be somewhat interested in the project as FF vets are working on it
@drewber2635 i do enjoy a good JRPG it's true but even the involvement of some Square veterans can't ignite any excitement in me for this one. Square Enix have been putting out some great titles on Switch over the last few years, to me this doesn't come close to those titles. Regardless I hope you enjoy it when it releases.
I'm surprised to see so much negativity towards this game as I think it looks fantastic
I played this on the iPad when it was called Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey. It had its faults as far as turn-based JRPGs go, but it was certainly not a gacha game, and there was enough to it that I'm optimistic about this revamp.
One of the highlights of the show for me. Will add it to the purchase pile.
@WiiHawk according to the interview NL linked in the article it isn’t the same game but uses that world/assets. Might be different gameplay wise.
@Ryu_Niiyama Yeah, it has definitely changed, but the core mechanics look largely the same. I just hope people don't brush it off due to its mobile roots, as there was a lot to like about this game's "progenitor," as I've seen it called.
Wow I'd never heard of this. While there are a lot of JRPGs out there, this just looks really nice. I love the variety of character designs. Definitely going to keep an eye out for this. I like the art style, but will look at more gameplay when it's available.
I personally liked Dragon Crown's art style and a friend and I put a lot of hours into it.
@HeyItsFlapjack Oh, right! Yes! That game! There it is!
The game does look a little mobile like. I’m interested in this game because of the Square roots and well… It could be a good filler. I’ll wait for the review. It is on my radar though.
The e3 trailer was nice. The trailer from this games original reveal left much to be desired but now I'm actually looking forward to it.
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