Fallen Tear: The Ascension, the JRPG-inspired, hand-animated sidescrolling Metroidvania from developer Winter Crew and publisher CMD Studios and Holysoft Studios, sets its sights on a PC via Steam Q1 2026 release, as seen in today’s new teaser trailer. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch players will join the seemingly boundless world that dynamically transforms based on player action at a later date.
Set out as the mysterious Hira and explore the lush land of Raoah, teeming with wild spirits and the influence of living gods. Uncover secrets hidden among the shows and deep foliage, and find allies to foster Fated Bonds, a relationship system unlocking new abilities on the journey to unravel Hira’s forgotten past.
Watch the world around Hira dynamically transform with each decision made and every action taken across 26 different biomes. Awaken Hira’s powers, like the Overgrowth form, capable of fending off damage while dealing devastating attacks. Hira’s transformations open new traversal opportunities, enhancing his ability to explore Raoah’s wildly diverse environments.
Overcome complex puzzles and obstacles tailored to each area. Utilize a variety of unlockable skill trees to adapt to any encounter. Craft a personal playstyle and strategy with a fluid combat system, blending modern action with traditional party-system role-playing elements. Dive into a visually stunning world brought to life with hand-drawn animation and voice acting characters.
Broaden Hira’s horizons both literally and figuratively as the culmination of his experiences and friendships empowers his spirit and ability to challenge fallen elemental gods. The new teaser trailer provides the first taste of a sprawling epic journey set in a world full of dangerous beasts, daunting challenges, and new friends.
“Fallen Tear: The Ascension is our way of giving back to the epic gaming adventures we grew up with,” said studio founder Stephen Manalastas. “Just like how we got lost in the fantastic tales of Suikoden or Shadow of the Colossus, we aim to offer a glimpse of a world we hope others will get happily absorbed into, too.”
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