ASTRA: Knights of Veda is here, and we can’t wait to don our armor and get to slaying foes. Over one million pre-registered players anxiously awaited the highly anticipated launch of this side-scrolling 2D RPG that’s rich in lore, brimming with enchantingly dark artwork, and bound to challenge with enthralling combat. As of today, April 2, this title’s seven years of development have finally paid off.
ASTRA: Knights of Veda
- Released
- March 25, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
The continent wilts under the tyranny of 'Mad King' Magnus, shrouded in death and anguish. Guided by Veda's wings, the new 'Master of the Book' steps out into the darkness. Embark on an adventure through a world filled with mystery and allure, and turn to the beginning of a grand tale of fate entwined.
Once a thriving world, Planis teeters on the edge of oblivion due to the tyrannical rule of the mad king, Magnus. An army raised to free the masses from the madness of Magnus was met with the event that would doom them all. A giant tree of death rose from the ground, causing those within its deadly bloom to consume the flesh of their allies, and others to burst into monstrous beasts.
The goddess Veda descended onto the world, selecting a new champion who would help rid the world of its curse. You, and the other Knights of Veda, are the only ones who can bring normality back to the world.
Explore the world of Planis!
Journey through this dark medieval fantasy world. Fatal challenges await in all corners of the world. Endless undead and beasts charge at you in the Nightmare, and difficult bosses wait in their Sealed Prisons. Stand alone and fight these monstrosities, and get rewards to make your Knights of Veda stronger.
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Adventure
Not Your Average Side-Scroller
ASTRA: Knights of Veda combines a classic side-scrolling foundation with an intricate storyline (including over 1,800 cutscenes), hauntingly beautiful artwork, and a universe begging for exploration with its challenging bosses, unpredictable enemies, and sprawling dungeons with progressive difficulty.
Quick thinking will save you and the citizens of Planis from a grim fate in ASTRA: Knights of Veda’s intense 2D-style combat, where tactical skill and otherworldly powers meet. Players will have the opportunity to collaborate with others to defeat formidable bosses in cooperative gameplay or engage in player-versus-player (PvP) battles against rival players. These interactions utilize what FLINT refers to as "a comprehensive manual, 2D combat system."
From the moment players enter the game, they're enveloped in a world shrouded in mystery and danger. Ancient ruins and towering citadels loom ominously, crackling with an aura of magic and echoing with the whispers of forgotten spirits.
The game's lore is rich with tales of ancient battles, dark sorcery, and the rise and fall of kingdoms. In ASTRA, alliances are fleeting, and betrayal lurks at every turn. Players unravel secrets buried beneath the earth, unlocking the mysteries of a forgotten world as they journey through the game.
However, it's the artwork that truly captivates in ASTRA. Every aspect of the game is a visual feast, from intricately designed character portraits to sprawling landscapes teeming with life. The artists behind ASTRA have spared no expense in creating a world that is as beautiful as it is haunting. With each step, players are drawn deeper into the fantasy realm, where darkness and beauty collide in a mesmerizing dance.
ASTRA: Knights of Veda isn't just an action RPG about battling foes—it's about immersing oneself in a world unlike any other. The game's atmosphere, lore, and artwork combine to create an experience that will leave players spellbound until the very end.
A Mystical, Medieval Land in Need of a Hero
Available on Steam, Android (via Google Play), and iOS, ASTRA: Knights of Veda is a prequel to the wildly popular Dragon Blaze, and follows the tale of a beautiful, mystical land called Planis, gripped by tragedy and the tyrannical rule of a bloodthirsty mad king, Magnus. The land’s previous attempts to dethrone Mad King Magnus have failed, forcing intervention from the Goddess of War, Veda.
The brave Knights of Tumeln stood up to the Mad King's plague of death and despair. Magnus performs a dark ritual that further brings anguish down upon Planis, and time is of the essence for some shred of hope to surface. Blessed with Veda’s anointment as the one who will finally bring peace to Planis, you’ll be coming toe to toe against hordes of undead enemies, nightmarish beasts, and countless other threats lurking around every corner in this dangerous medieval world.
Expand Your Knights’ Circle With Cross Platform, Online Co-op
Make battling foes in the darkly enchanting world of Planis a solo adventure, or recruit your finest fellow Masters of the Book for the most formidable bosses in ASTRA: Knights of Veda’s online co-op or PvP modes. The game is also cross-platform supported, so players can connect across Steam, iPhones, or Android devices.
ASTRA: Knights of Veda is published by HYBE IM, a subsidiary of HYBE which is known for its mobile gaming successes like BTS Island: In the SEOM and Rhythm Hive. ASTRA: Knights of Veda’s developer, Seoul-based FLINT, notched a notable mobile title itself with ASTRA: Knights of Veda’s predecessor, Dragon Blaze, a fantasy-driven collectible RPG.
Check out ASTRA: Knights of Veda’s Enrichment Materials
The excitement surrounding ASTRA: Knights of Veda doesn’t stop with the game release. HYBE IM and FLINT have also partnered with famed bands SEVENTEEN and fromis_9 to bring fans several music and video collaborations. HOSHI and SEUNGKWAN, members of SEVENTEEN, have recorded OST and music for the ASTRA: Knights of Veda soundtrack; acoustic instrumentals and beautiful melodies combine in SEUNGKWAN’s Lonely Stars and HOSHI’s Goddess of Despair.
Meanwhile, LEE NAGYUNG from fromis_9 stars in a short ASTRA: Knights of Veda film, where she stars as the goddess Veda herself. To see this video, watch the official gameplay trailer, explore character lore, and see exclusive behind-the-scenes media, head over to ASTRA: Knights of Veda’s official YouTube channel.
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