Hibernian Workshop has released a free update for side-scrolling roguelite platformer Astral Ascent in collaboration with turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Here is an overview of the update, via Hibernian Workshop:
■ “For Those Who Come After” Update
You must fight to break the cycle! For those who come after!
A world you thought you knew is about to feel a lot more unfamiliar : new faces, new fights, and a few old friends showing up in places they were never meant to be.
Three Exclusive Bosses
Golgra, the Mime, and Petank have invaded the Prison, each with brand-new combat mechanics built just for this crossover.
- Golgra – Calm at first, but her kicks and gestral allies get brutal once her second phase kicks in.
- The Mime – Hammers, nails, walls take them both down together, or they’ll revive each other.
- Petank – Runs, then rains projectiles, clones, and explosions on you.
Three New Rooms
Straight from the world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Lumiere, the Gestral Village, and the Campfire. One appears at random before the final boss each run: pick Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 content or the Andromeda Bar, but choose fast, it won’t come back this run!
Around the Campfire
Recruit a member of the Expedition as a special summon, each with their own unique mechanic:
- Gustave – Heals, boosts your attack, strikes with you, and charges up a devastating finisher.
- Maelle – Shifts stance with your HP; hold one long enough for a powerful payoff attack.
- Sciel – Draws cards : Moon for mana, Sun for direct strikes, Twilight for a big hit.
- Lune – Casts elemental spells matching your build, building to a powerful finisher.
- Verso – Rank rises on hit, drops on damage taken, push it high for a massive attack bonus.
- Monoco – Draws a random card, each triggering a different monster summon.
You’ll only get one Expedition ally per run, so take your pick, and don’t forget to give Esquie a hug!
Free for everyone, unlocked after beating the game on Destiny Level 0.
New: Downloadable Content & Additional Content Menu
A new sub-menu now shows everything you’ve unlocked, and how to unlock the rest.
■ Next Up: Boss Rush
A dedicated Boss Rush mode is coming, years in the making, finally taking shape. Build your run from unlockable Archetypes (spells, summons, and more), then take it into the Arena or face the Zodiacs across a full Destiny Level difficulty curve, powering up your build between fights.
Astral Ascent is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
Watch a new trailer below.