Ashfall, an immersive post-apocalyptic MMORPG set in a desolate wasteland, is scheduled for release in 2023. However, eager players can get an early taste of this dark and stunning world through its upcoming multi-platform beta test.
Beta Test Announced
Legendary Star Studios has recently unveiled an exciting new trailer for Ashfall, showcasing its enhanced visuals and expansive game world. Alongside the trailer, the studio has announced a multi-platform beta test to be held before the game’s official launch in 2023. Pre-registration for Ashfall is currently open on the game’s official website, Steam, and other platforms.
What is Ashfall?
Originally introduced at the TGS Expo in 2022, Ashfall stands out as the first cross-platform post-apocalyptic MMORPG in the Wasteland genre. As a third-person shooter, it enables players on both PC and mobile to join forces with their friends and embark on adventures in the wasteland. Thanks to crossplay functionality, players can enjoy the game from the comfort of their homes or while on the go.
The backdrop of Ashfall is a world ravaged by a catastrophic event, leaving behind only a desolate wasteland. However, humanity has managed to survive, and new settlements have emerged amidst the ruins. In this game, players assume the role of Wanderers, entrusted with the crucial task of locating the enigmatic Core of Creation. By harnessing its powers, they strive to save humanity from complete annihilation.
The latest trailer for Ashfall showcases a distinctive Eastern-inspired wasteland, offering a visually stunning and rarely explored aesthetic within the post-apocalyptic genre. Players will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this unique wasteland, from the festive shelters of Hope Town adorned with captivating decorations to the grand halls adorned with Eastern shrines.
The trailer also unveils various biomes and terrains that players will encounter, including snow-covered mountains to scale, scorching hot deserts to traverse, and oasis hideouts where mechanical horrors lurk. In Ashfall, players will also have the chance to explore diverse natural environments, each harboring hidden treasures to discover and formidable guardians to overcome.
As players venture through Ashfall‘s wasteland, they will encounter a myriad of intriguing non-player characters (NPCs) representing different factions, each driven by their own ambitions. Among them, the trailer introduces an elderly woman equipped with a mechanical limb, who equips players with a homemade firearm and sets them on a mission to locate the Core of Creation. Other notable characters include a heavily-armored wasteland robot and a cheongsam-clad woman with a single eye, assuming leadership roles.
While the wasteland of Ashfall boasts breathtaking beauty, it is also teeming with menacing creatures. The trailer provides glimpses of the formidable enemies that players will face, ranging from giant four-armed lizards and humanoid aberrations to colossal spiders and mechanical monstrosities that soar through the skies. The immersive experience is further enhanced by an exceptional score co-produced by acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer, along with Steven Mazzaro and Inon Zur, known for their work in the Fallout series. This collaboration results in a captivating soundtrack that breathes life into the game world, offering players an audio-visual feast.
At the heart of Ashfall‘s main storyline lies the quest to discover the Core of Creation, a mysterious mechanical relic. This epic journey will lead players across mountains, rivers, and the bases of other survivors until they reach the enigmatic location where the relic resides. Legends suggest that those who find the Core of Creation may uncover the secrets behind the cataclysm that devastated the world and unlock the key to rebuilding human civilization.
The anticipation for Ashfall continues to grow as players eagerly await the opportunity to step into its immersive and captivating world. With its visually stunning wasteland, diverse environments, and intriguing characters, the game promises an unforgettable post-apocalyptic adventure. The upcoming multi-platform beta test in July offers a chance for players to get a taste of the action before the official release in 2023. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey of survival, exploration, and epic battles, join the wasteland and be among the first to experience Ashfall. Get ready to leave your mark in the dust and shape the destiny of humanity. The wasteland is calling, and the battles that lie ahead await your courage.