Developer R-Games has announced Astral Dive, an upcoming story-driven fantasy RPG that combines hand-drawn pixel art, deck-building mechanics and turn-based combat. Inspired by classic JRPGs, the game is scheduled to launch in early 2027 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
Players take on the role of Atlas, a young mage investigating mysterious events that shook the foundations of his magic academy years ago. To uncover the truth, he must travel through astral portals into different dimensions, encountering new characters and recruiting companions along the way.
Combat in Astral Dive combines traditional turn-based JRPG encounters with a magical card system known as Stellar Tiles. Players collect new spells and customise their decks to develop different strategies against enemies, including unusual creatures and colossal bosses.
The interactive Stellar Tile system allows players to combine elements and trigger powerful magical combinations, making deck construction and tactical decisions central to each encounter.
Astral Dive is currently in active development and is targeting an early 2027 release on PC and consoles. Players can wishlist the game on Steam ahead of its launch.
