Hey everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic February! 🙌
First off - a huge thank you to all our playtesters! You’ve given us so much to work with, and it’s been an absolute joy digging into your feedback. Every note, every suggestion - it’s all helping to make V2 even better. We’re tweaking, refining, and making sure the next version is something truly special.
👀 Animation inspired by your playtesting stories
Some of your playthrough stories have been incredible to read, and one in particular caught our eye… so much so that we turned it into an animation! Check it out:
✍️ Haven’t shared your thoughts yet? We’d love to hear from you! Your feedback is what makes this game the best it can be, so if you’ve got thoughts, drop them into our playtesting feedback form.
As always, if you’ve got questions, hit us up in the comments or over on socials. Can’t wait to share more soon! 🙌
We hope your July was full of adventure! Now, as we dive into August, we’ve got some exciting new updates for you!
✨ New Dungeons Are Here!
The next chapter of Ashes has arrived, and Dungeons 4, 5 & 6 are now available! These new dungeons come with fresh challenges and boss fights to keep you on your toes!
You can grab the updated files over on DriveThruRPG. The files will go live on Friday at 3pm GMT (7am PT).
Check your inbox for the download link and don't forget to peek in the spam or promotions folder if it doesn’t show up right away! (Reminder: the file will be updated rather than an additional file added to your DriveThru account.)
Still having trouble? Drop us a message at [email protected], and we’ll get you sorted.
✨ Playtesting Version 2 Continues!
As you venture through the new dungeons, we’re eager to hear your thoughts! If you haven’t joined yet, it’s not too late! Head over to our Discordand check out the #ashes-playtest channel.
We’re excited to see how you tackle these new challenges!
We hope you had a fantastic June! The first Tuesday of July is here, and with it, we’ve got some exciting news for you!
✨ New Dungeons To Explore!
The latest version of Ashes is ready, and you can now explore Dungeons 2 & 3, complete with boss fights!
You can grab the updated file over on DriveThruRPG. Check your inbox for the download link (and maybe peek in the spam or promotions folder just in case!).
Still can’t find it? Drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll help you out.
✨Playtesting Version 2 Is Now Open!
We’re officially kicking off Version 2 of the playtest, and we’d love for you to be a part of it. Your feedback has already made a huge difference, and now we’re ready for the next phase.
As you dive into the new dungeons and test the boss mechanics, your input will help us fine-tune everything. To join the playtest, head over to our Discordand check out the #ashes-playtest channel. Share your feedback on the encounters, combat balance, or even just tell us the stories from your table!
We can’t wait to see how you handle the new dungeons!
We hope you had an amazing May. The first Tuesday of the month has rolled around again, and we’ve got some shiny new updates!
✨ What We’re Working On
We’ve been reading through all your feedback and making changes behind the scenes - your input has been a huge part of that process, so thank you! We’re taking the time to make Ashes the best it can be, and it’s already coming together in a way we’re super excited about.
✨ Playtesting v2 Coming Soon
We’re getting ready to open up playtesting for version 2! If you want to help shape the next phase of Ashes, make sure you’re in our Discord. That’s where we’ll be sharing all the details soon.
✨ Bonus News - Take Your Coven Characters Into Drakonym!
Our next big adventure is here: Drakonym - a fiction-first fantasy TTRPG where you’ll forge deep bonds with your dragon companion and explore the wilds of Akeroth together.
As an Ashes backer, you’ll unlock exclusive backgrounds that let you bring your character into this new adventure. Set in the same world, Drakonym expands their story - this time, on the back of your very own dragon.
Hey Adventurers! We hope you’ve had an amazing April ✨
We’re proud (and a little emotional 😭) to say - playtesting for Ashes is officially complete! 🎉
We can’t thank you enough for the incredible feedback, ideas, and passion you've poured into shaping this game. Your voices have been essential in forging this game! Over the past months, you’ve helped us:
Polish and refine the core mechanics for smoother, faster gameplay
Strengthen narrative to offer deeper, tougher choices
Expand the lore into a rich, resilient world
Shape the layout, design, and feel of the book itself
✨ Coming soon
With playtesting wrapped up, we’re now focused on stitching the final changes into Ashes. Once that's complete, we’ll send out the final digital edition - packed with everything you need to dive headfirst into the beautiful and brutal world of Ashes! Keep an eye on your inbox - we share major updates on the first Tuesday of each month.
Then we’ll turn our attention to getting everything ready for production - preparing layouts, testing samples, and ensuring every single component meets our high standards. It’s all about getting things just right before we unleash Ashes into the world!
What's been your favourite part of Ashes so far? Drop a comment below - we’d love to hear your highlights.
Thank you for walking this road with us. For every idea, every moment of play, every voice that shaped Ashes into the game it is today!
