Kristala released into Early Access on this day exactly ONE YEAR AGO—and we’ve got some exciting updates to share in celebration as we journey toward our full release. This exciting milestone is the perfect time to let you in on a few important changes coming to our development plans.

First and foremost: thanks to a recent investment win, we’re officially fast-tracking Kristala’s 1.0 launch across all platforms! 🎉

While we can’t say just yet exactly when 1.0 is coming, this exciting news allows us to deliver the Kristala experience to both PC and console players sooner than originally anticipated. And, with this welcome acceleration comes a few shifts in how we’ll be wrapping up our Early Access phase of development.

While our third installment was originally slated to drop in June, our accelerated shift from Early Access into 1.0 means we’re now rolling Chapter 3 into the full 1.0 release.

Not only does this move ensure that all planned content arrives in 1.0 with maximum polish, performance, and impact (across all platforms!)—but it also guarantees that the drop includes tons of fresh, never-before-seen content for all players at launch.

We know you’re eager to explore the wilds of Tandar, and we’re incredibly hype to unveil it in all its open-world, steed-riding glory come 1.0. Get ready for a rich and immersive experience—packed with plenty of gameplay hours—that we can’t wait for you to fully devour.

We’ve created a revised Roadmap graphic to help you visualize these changes. As always, you can find this on our store page and on the website[www.astralclocktowerstudios.com], too.

Currently, Kristala’s 1.0 release is slated to include Chapters 1 through 3—but it may include additional Chapter content as we explore even more investment opportunities. The more funding we secure, the more Chapters you’ll have at 1.0.

But regardless of how many Chapters there are at the 1.0 release, the story doesn’t end there. Our full 7-Chapter vision is still very much alive, and all Chapters that aren’t initially included in 1.0 will be released as DLC following the launch.

Here’s the best part: anyone who’s purchased Kristala during Early Access will receive all future Chapter DLC at no additional cost. Yup, that’s right! You’ll automatically own the Deluxe Version of Kristala just for being an early supporter.

It’s our way of thanking you for supporting us when it mattered most—and a great reason to pounce in now while we’re still in Early Access to receive the full saga, start to finish, at the most affordable price.

Summer is almost here and we’re ready to CELEBRATE. We’ve got several exciting initiatives coming in the next few months that you’re definitely not gonna want to miss. We’re talkin’ console demos, new ways to play, and a full-on Early Access anniversary celebration to kick it all off!

We’re also exploring plans for tons of community events, including a special Developer Q&A session to help answer any questions you may have about what’s ahead for Kristala this year. Let us know if that’s something you’d like to see happen.

In the meantime, don’t be shy! Drop any questions you have in the comments or the Discord. You can also send us an email at https://[email protected] to chat directly with our team. We’re here to help!

Thank you once again for joining us on this epic journey. Your support and hype keep our forges lit and our hearts full. The past year has been absolutely incredible, and we can’t wait to show you what we've got in store next...

Here’s to a thrilling new chapter—and many more to come. 💫

—The Astral Clocktower Studios Team