Of Ash and Steel is an upcoming low fantasy, open world, action role-playing game developed by Fire & Frost and published by tinyBuild.[2] It is expected to release in 2025 on Steam for Microsoft Windows systems.[2][1]

Of Ash and Steel
Developer(s)Fire & Frost
Publisher(s)tinyBuild
Writer(s)Alexander Pylin[1]
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)Windows
Genre(s)Role-playing video game
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

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Of Ash and Steel takes place on an island called the Kingdom of the Seven that has fallen into state of disrepair.[3][4] According to the developers, the game will have no marker system which is intended to encourage the player to better explore the map.[5][3] Combat features swords and bows as well as magical elements.[3] The player's abilities can be customized which changes how he is viewed by NPCs.[3]

Development

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Fire & Frost stated that their goal as a studio is to make games inspired by RPGs from the 2000s.[2] Head of Fire & Frost Studios Victor Kondakov is lead developer.[1] The game is developed in Unreal Engine 4.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Murphy, Michael (19 November 2024). "New Medieval RPG, Of Ash and Steel, is Pure Nostalgia". Hardcore Gamer.
  2. ^ a b c Williams, Katie (18 November 2024). "Of Ash & Steel First Preview: A Medieval Fantasy RPG With Potential". IGN.
  3. ^ a b c d Hore, Jamie (18 November 2024). "If you love Fable and The Witcher, you need to see this newly-revealed fantasy RPG". PCGamesN.
  4. ^ Eastland, Amy (18 November 2024). "tinyBuild Teams up with Fire & Frost Studios To Create Of Ash and Steel". Wccftech.
  5. ^ Romano, Sal (18 November 2024). "Medieval open-world fantasy RPG Of Ash and Steel announced for PC". Gematsu.
  6. ^ Wutz, Marco (18 November 2024). "Of Ash and Steel wants to be the love child of Gothic and The Witcher 3". SI.