Feline dark fantasy action RPG Kristala now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Astral Clocktower Studios has announced that feline dark fantasy action RPG Kristala is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic) after nearly two years in Early Access. A Nintendo Switch release is set to follow at a later date.
Kristala began life as a Kickstarter campaign, raising $110,000 in crowdfunding, launching initially in Early Access in June 2024.
A launch trailer, description, and screenshot set can be found below, via Astral Clocktower Studios. The official website is here.
Today, Astral Clocktower Studios (ACS) releases version 1.0 of its highly anticipated dark fantasy action RPG, Kristala (Wishlists: 100K+), which is now available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The 1.0 release arrives after eight years of development and marks a landmark moment as the debut title for the women-led indie studio, which has built one of the most dedicated and organically grown fanbases in the soulslike genre.
ACS Game Director Alexis Brutman reflects, “Kristala has been eight years in the making, beginning with a small team of volunteers and growing into a full-scale studio united by a shared vision. Launching worldwide across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox is a surreal milestone for us. We set out to expand what players expect from the genre, blending fast, fluid combat with platforming and parkour in a world where cats are king, while dedicating a portion of our profits to supporting animal rescue organizations globally.”
Set in the cursed world of Ailur, the title combines the swift, punishing combat of Dark Souls and Sekiro, allowing players to master fast-paced gameplay as they uncover ancient magics, utilize unique stealth mechanics, unravel narrative mysteries, and prove their worth as elite feline warriors while battling to uncover the source of a dark curse. With engaging elements such as enemy aggression, timing windows, and dynamic difficulty based on player performance, Kristala pairs Soulslike challenges with a distinctive aesthetic and original universe, praised for its character design and fluidity.
In tandem with the game’s release, ACS announces that the iconic creator MickeyMunch (Followers: 4M) will make his voice acting debut as Kristala’s prominent NPC Gustav Gondasa, a spunky and adventurous Hemani who will be the first friendly rodent face players meet along their journey. MickeyMunch is a viral content creator who embodies a familiar mouselike character as he plays games across popular titles like Roblox and now Kristala.
Players can now experience Kristala in full on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with a Switch release to follow at a later date.
Key Features
Adaptive Difficulty: Play on Kristala’s innovative dynamic difficulty mode, which actively adapts the game's difficulty to the player’s skillset, opening up the famously unpassable difficulty of the Soulslike genre to all types of gamers.
First True Stealth System in a Soulslike: Kristala introduces a true stealth playstyle with multi-stage detection, aerial routes, and chainable assassinations with an attention to detail not found in other titles within the genre.
Customize your Cat: Create your feline warrior by choosing fur color, fur length, your clan, and your starting class. All of these choices will factor into building your unique playstyle. The paw-sibilities are endless!
Comprehensive Magic System: Each clan specializes in an ancient/elemental magic, sourced by the Sacred Six Kristals. Unlock and level powerful spells and spell perks for each clan on a comprehensive, branching magic tree to customize your playstyle.
Atmospheric, Story-Driven Worldbuilding: Immerse yourself in the mystical realm of Ailur, where ancient prophecies, cursed creatures, and lost civilizations weave a dark and emotional narrative.
The launch arrives on the heels of extraordinary pre-release momentum with over 100K wishlists on Steam. The Kristala PS5 demo also climbed to the #2 spot on PlayStation, while the studio's organic virality on TikTok built a devoted community around its world and combat. The title's immersive sound design features original music from heavy metal musicians like Kasey Karlsen (Followers: 376K), adding a distinct sonic dimension to its dark fantasy world.
"As an indie team, bringing Kristala to full release has been an extraordinary journey. This game represents years of persistence, community collaboration, and a shared belief in the world we’ve been building together for the last eight years.” ACS Co-Founder and Marketing Director Sarah Schaffstall adds, “Launching the full release is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of, and really only the beginning of what’s still to come for the world of Ailur."
