Of Ash and Steel is an open-world low-fantasy action RPG set to release for PC in 2025
Publisher Tinybuild and developer Fire & Frost Studios have announced Of Ash and Steel, an open-world third-person action RPG set to release for PC in 2025.
Of Ash and Steel is inspired by RPGs of the early 2000s, with the original Gothic and The Witcher series named as key inspirations. According to lead developer Viktor Kondakov, the project hopes to capture the adventurous feeling of past RPGs, rewarding exploration with no quest markers. However, the game will incorporate modern UI, tutorials, and other conveniences.
An announcement video, description, and screenshot set can be found below, via Tinybuild.
Video game publisher tinyBuild and indie developer Fire & Frost Studios have teamed up to reveal Of Ash and Steel, an immersive third-person RPG set in a dangerous medieval fantasy open world, launching in 2025 on PC via Steam. Inspired by classic fantasy RPGs, Of Ash and Steel captures an old-school spirit of adventure with modern design, emphasizing rich storytelling, deep character progression and dynamic combat. Danger lurks around every corner in this world – but it promises great rewards for those with the curiosity and courage to seek them out.
In Of Ash and Steel, you’ll explore the once-prosperous realm of the Kingdom of the Seven, honing your combat skills and forging alliances to survive in an unforgiving land. Rise from a lowly adventurer and build your hero as you like, shaping your fortune and the fate of the world around you with each choice you make.
There are no quest markers to lead you by the hand in Of Ash and Steel. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide in a richly detailed world full of hidden treasures, stories, challenges, side quests, bosses and more.
Key Features
- Master the Art of Combat: You are not a Legendary Hero by default in Of Ash and Steel. To become a true champion, you’ll need to learn the ropes and prove your might in battle, combining different combat stances and active skills with the surrounding environment to vanquish your foes. Tailor your fighting style to suit you, from agile swordsman to heavy armor-clad knight, or create something unique!
- Shape the Fate of the World: Grow stronger, survive, and forge alliances across the realm. Watch your actions impact the world around you and prove that even someone who has lost everything can become a force with the power to shape destiny.
- Explore Like You Used To: Of Ash and Steel has no marker system, and quests won't lead you by the hand. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide. The world promises an immersive atmosphere full of dynamic weather, characters and music, with rich rewards for those who dare to uncover its secrets.
Of Ash and Steel is available to wishlist now on Steam.
What is ‘Of Ash And Steel’?
‘Of Ash and Steel’ is an immersive third-person RPG set in a dangerous medieval fantasy open world, developed by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern designs. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Rewarding World Exploration
‘Of Ash and Steel’ world is full of hidden treasures, underwater caves, side quests and bosses, and valuable loot. Some of these can be found with a treasure map, while others with pure luck. The game has no marker system, and quests won't lead you by the hand. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide; the world promises rich rewards for those who dare to uncover its secrets.
Deep Character Progression and World Evolution
Build your characters as you like with three different skill branches: Survival, Craftsmanship and War. Allocate your character’s attribute points and unlock passive bonuses by exploring the world. The social system makes your progression even more noticeable: As the hero’s skills grow, the world around him reacts differently. If at the beginning of the game you were treated like a ragamuffin, by the end of the game the characters will literally bow to your feet.
Rich Storytelling
‘Of Ash and Steel’ is set in the low-fantasy cruel medieval world. Make your path from abandoned lowlife to a marshal of fortunes, choose your side and forge alliances on your journey to discover the truth of who you really are.
Strategic Action RPG Combat
The combat system in ‘Of Ash and Steel’ allows players to use 3 different combat stances with unique combat styles for different weapons. You are not a superhero by default in ‘Of Ash and Steel’. You need to learn the ropes of becoming one! Learn to stand up for yourself by timing your attacks, using environments, and active skills. Invest in the War branch to become more skilled not just in numbers: attacks become more accurate and stronger, and you’ll learn more tricks. For example, you'll be able to throw bottles from the ground to stun your opponents!
Immersive Atmosphere
Players are encouraged to slow down and fully embrace the world around them. The richly detailed environment comes alive with a dynamic day-night cycle, shifting weather, and natural elements like wind that sways the trees. Ambient sounds—from the soft rustle of leaves to distant birdsong—enhance the immersion, while NPCs follow their own daily routines, adding to the sense of a living, breathing world. The result is an experience that wraps players in a comforting, tranquil atmosphere, inviting them to linger and explore at their own pace.
When Classic Meets Modern
‘Of Ash and Steel’ is a game for everyone from hardcore RPG fans to casual players. It is inspired by classic old-school RPGs and combines the convenience of modern gaming while paying homage to the legendary classic role-playing games. There are no quest markers or enemy auto-levelling, but there’s modern UI, environment markers, tutorials, and much more.
