Of Ash and Steel is a brutal open-world medieval adventure. Experience a gritty fantasy realm where your survival is earned. No quest markers guide you, encouraging true exploration and discovery. Master a deep combat system that rewards skill and timing. Build your character from a lowly peasant to a legend. Explore dense forests, damp caves, and bustling ancient fortified cities. The world reacts to your presence and every choice made. Forge alliances or strike out alone in a dangerous kingdom. Uncover the secrets of a fallen empire through environmental storytelling. This is a classic RPG soul reborn for modern gamers.
Key Features:
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Unguided Exploration: Discover the world organically without immersion-breaking quest markers or mini-maps.
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Stance-Based Combat: Fluidly switch between different combat stances to exploit specific enemy weaknesses.
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Zero to Hero: Start with nothing and gradually master skills to become a formidable knight.
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Organic Progression: Your character grows stronger based on how you play and the choices you make.
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Dense Atmosphere: High-fidelity environmental design creates a dark, believable, and lived-in fantasy world.
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Reactive NPCs: Townspeople and factions remember your actions, altering how they interact with you.
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Survival Elements: Manage your equipment and health as you traverse punishing, wild environments.
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Deep Crafting: Forged weapons and gear are essential for surviving the kingdom’s deadliest threats.
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Hand-Crafted World: Every location tells a story through detail rather than repetitive procedural generation.
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Challenging Bosses: Engage in high-stakes encounters that require patience, observation, and tactical precision.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit version strictly required)
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Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (Minimum)
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Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Recommended)
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Memory: 16 GB RAM is essential for a smooth open-world experience
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580
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Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 XT (For Ultra Settings)
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DirectX: Version 12 is necessary for the latest visual enhancements
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Storage: 50 GB available space (SSD is highly recommended for loading)
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Sound: Standard DirectX-compatible device for immersive 3D audio
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Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse or a modern XInput-compatible controller
