ASKA
News, coverage and analysis tracking ASKA across the outlets.
Latest coverage
Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
Games worth looking at in the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
The Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest highlights numerous games in the genre, featuring demos, discounts, and release windows. Notable titles include the highly-rated Early Access game Abiotic Factor, the space-train adventure Breathedge 2, and the upcoming 1.0 release of Valheim. Other recommended games with recent updates or significant discounts are Voidtrain, Len's Island, Aska, Planet Crafter, Project Zomboid, Once Human, and Palworld.
Betawatch: Stars Reach sets course for early access, EverQuest Legends successfully launches
Stars Reach has announced its paid early access will begin on August 18th, while EverQuest Legends has officially launched. The article also provides updates on Guild Wars 3's music, Cinder City's pre-alpha testing, and Reaper Actual's free weekend, alongside a comprehensive list of games currently in various stages of testing and early access.
Survival sandbox Aska’s Hearth & Honey update is all about beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees
The survival sandbox game Aska has received a new update focused on beekeeping. This update introduces a new research and upgrade line centered around beekeeping, harvesting honey, and brewing mead. New structures and technologies have been added to utilize the new honey resource.
Evening Patches
The game ASKA has received its 'The Heart & Honey Update', which is now available. The article also mentions an unofficial mod that enhances fast travel convenience.
ASKA’s 600,000-Strong Viking Horde Gets Honey-Coated Update To Celebrate Steam’s Medieval Fest
Sand Sailor Studio and Thunderful have released the 'Hearth & Honey' update for their Early Access game ASKA, coinciding with Steam's Medieval Fest. This update introduces beekeeping and mead brewing to the Viking settlement simulation, adding new production chains and buildings like breweries and taverns. The update also includes settlement storage statistics and crawler hunting, with the game currently available at a 20% discount.
Aska’s latest update makes villagers eat less and go to the tavern properly
Sand Sailor Studio's latest patch for the survival game Aska addresses several issues, including making villagers more likely to eat at the tavern instead of the warehouse. The update also differentiates between Tavern Pit and Tavern Hut, adds Decorative Willow, and fixes an issue with Steam Cloud saves causing conflicts.
Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch waters
Bungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.