Fallen Tear: The Ascension Launches in Steam Early Access March 2026
The action-adventure metroidvania Fallen Tear: The Ascension, developed by Philippine-based studio Winter Crew Studios, will launch in Steam Early Access on March 18, 2026. The Early Access version will contain at least 35% of the game’s full content.
The developers plan to remain in Early Access through Q4 2026, effectively covering the rest of the year as development continues.
There is currently no confirmed price for the Early Access version, but this version of the game will include:
· 10 major regions with interconnected areas
· 6 main bosses + 3 optional side bosses
· 10 Fated Bonds, each with unique abilities and story moments
· Full combat, progression, and exploration systems & features available
· 3 Ascensions available
· 3 Hunter Skills available
· 16 Mastery Skills available – ( Tier I to Tier II )
· Opening act of the story, fully playable
· 15–20 hours of gameplay, depending on playstyle
A playable demo is currently available for those curious about how the game feels before committing to the Early Access version.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension is being developed by a studio based in the Philippines, and we previously had the opportunity to speak with the team as they took a bold step into indie development while balancing full-time work alongside building their own game. The project has been in development for several years, and they did a Kickstarter campaign in 2024 to help fund production.
Entering Early Access marks an important step toward the game’s eventual full release, and it’s shaping up well based on how its latest trailer compares to when I first saw it during a closed-doors indie Xbox event.
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Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.
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