In a nutshell
- Winter Crew Studios’ JRPG‑inspired Metroidvania leaves Early Access on September 16, 2026 for $24.99 / €24.99 / £21.99.
- Full release doubles content with new regions, bosses, Fated Bonds, and expanded progression systems.
- Concludes Hira’s story with multiple endings, offering 35–40 hours of narrative and over 80 hours for completionists.
Independent developer Winter Crew Studios has announced that Fallen Tear: The Ascension will officially launch in version 1.0 on September 16, 2026 via Steam. Priced at $24.99 / €24.99 / £21.99, the game will feature a 10% launch discount for two weeks.
The title entered Early Access in March 2026, earning a “Very Positive” rating from players. The full release expands the world of Raoah, bringing new regions, bosses, and progression systems while concluding protagonist Hira’s journey against ancient gods.
Expanded World & Content
The Early Access build featured 10 regions, 6 main bosses, and 10 Fated Bonds. The 1.0 release doubles the scope:
- +10 new regions with interconnected exploration
- +5 main bosses and 19 optional bosses
- +11 new Fated Bonds, each with unique combat and traversal abilities
- 3 new Ascensions, 6 Hunter Skills, 4 Elemental Imbuements, and 16 Tier III–IV Mastery Skills
Altogether, players can expect 35–40 hours of story content and 80+ hours for full completion.
Key Features
- Fated Bonds – Allies grant unique combat and traversal abilities.
- Hand‑Drawn World – Traditional animation with full voice acting.
- Skill‑Based Combat – Fast, tactical fights with deep skill trees.
- Multiple Endings – Choices and bonds shape Hira’s fate.
- Temple of Oras – A customizable hub filled with allies.
Fallen Tear – Languages & Availability
At launch, the game will feature English audio and text localization for English, German, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. Additional languages including Spanish, French, Italian, Turkish, Korean, and Japanese will follow post‑launch.
Wishlist Fallen Tear: The Ascension now on Steam ahead of its September 16 release.
