Astral Throne II: Age of the Phoenix has been lately introduced by developer Zero Solar Video games. This new title serves as a prequel and a sequel to the authentic sport launched earlier this yr.
Whereas it is perhaps too early for a brand new model, the builders stated the adjustments they had been including had been too elementary. That’s the reason they determined to make one other one. In the identical approach, it could possibly be transfer because the first sport acquired optimistic group suggestions regardless of dismal industrial efficiency.
Whereas a brand new one is coming, the unique title is just not ending quickly. In truth, there’ll nonetheless be one other patch for it. The makers additionally imagine it’s okay to have each on the similar time.
“We don’t intend to switch Astral Throne; we predict the video games can exist side-by-side,” Zero Solar Video games stated within the announcement.
Regardless of the adjustments, the studio stated that the sequel will nonetheless supply a novel strategic expertise.
Refined Gameplay Mechanics
Based on the official Steam web page, Astral Throne II leans extra towards the Roguelite style. Even so, the turn-based mechanics stay. Likewise, gamers can nonetheless construct their military and undergo a continent-spanning quest. Significantly, this standard SRPG lets gamers lead a workforce via tactical battles. It now additionally has smaller maps and shorter runs. Every run is completely different, with permadeath mechanics, randomized loot, and extra. This transformation ensures that the method doesn’t really feel like an extended grind. Extra importantly, the studio desires to focus extra on meta development.
Reworked Graphics, Higher UI, and New Story
Except for the contemporary gameplay, Zero Solar Video games stated that Astral Throne II will now use a hybrid 2D-3D pixel artwork fashion for its visuals. Eradicating the 3D low-poly look suits with the participant’s choice within the style. On the similar time, it allows the builders so as to add content material extra simply.
Equally, they’re engaged on enhancing the UI to help controllers. Particularly, the studio desires the sport to get the Steam Deck verification.
On prime of that, gamers can sit up for a brand new story that’s extra linear. The creators are very excited, as award-winning fantasy novelist Shami Stovall will write it.
Upcoming Demo and Launch Window
Followers can count on the primary demo to be obtainable within the first quarter of 2026. Nevertheless, there isn’t a official launch date for the sport but. Wanting on the state of affairs, builders may drop the sport by the second half of subsequent yr. For now, gamers can Wishlist the sport on Valve’s Steam.
