CrossCode developer Radical Fish Games has announced Alabaster Dawn, a fast-paced action RPG inspired by games like Devil May Cry and Kingdom Hearts.
Alabaster Dawn is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and a demo is coming in early 2025, with an early access release later in 2025. A console release will come after the game leaves early access.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:
Alabaster Dawn is an Action RPG building on top of the best aspects of Radical Fish Games’ previous title CrossCode, featuring a deep and engaging combat system, challenging puzzles and an epic story set in a curious world full of secrets to discover and places to explore.
The shadow of Nyx has fallen, warping the world into a wasteland and vanishing the gods and their people. Now, Juno, the Outcast Chosen, awakens to an impossible task: bring it all back.
Tiran Sol, a World in Ruin
Alone and without the guidance of the gods, Juno finds herself in a ruined world she once called home. Her task: awaken the rest of humanity and rid the world of Nyx. Only in unity can the world be rebuilt and only through the strength of a Chosen can the curse be broken.
But where are the gods? How long has humanity slept and what is the mysterious entity known as Nyx?
A (planned) 30-60 hours of playtime await you in this massive adventure, with 7 unique areas and many secrets to uncover. Rebuild settlements, establish trade routes and advance science by helping people. Each new advancement will be accompanied by the settlements changing visually, opening up new paths and opportunities!
Dance around your Enemies
Experience a deep and fast-paced combat system inspired by Devil May Cry, Kingdom Hearts and CrossCode. Take full control over a total of 4 elements and 8 unique weapons of which 2 can be slotted into each element at any given time. To fight the many different enemies found in the game, you will have to make use of everything at your disposal and to help with that – you can switch your setup at any time, even during combat!
Unlock Combat Arts on each weapon’s skilltree (yes, that’s one skilltree per weapon!) to pummel enemies in style, and top it all off by equipping Divine Arts to each element, unleashing powerful spells to finish off even the hardiest of foes.
Exploration
While the gods may be silent, they’ve left many structures and secrets for you to find. Solve challenging puzzles using your weapons and team members, parkour along hidden paths, find treasure or simply collect various resources while exploring the world of Tiran Sol. Treasure found while exploring can contain a host of different rewards, such as new recipes for the cooking system, gems to slot into your equipment, upgrade materials and many more. Whatever you do will always be a help to you or the various communities you will come across!
Can’t reach some loot yet? No worries, the world map allows you to place reminders, fast travel between landmarks/checkpoints and mark objectives. It’s up to you to decide how much guidance you want!
An RPG Through and Through
Alabaster Dawn gives you plenty of systems to build your main character. Equip gems into your weapons and core to activate powerful enchantments. These can range from simple stat increases to situational buffs that change the way you engage enemies. Expand your available gem slots using the skilltree and craft/upgrade gems via particular NPCs called “Artificers”.
You can even level-up your healing options! Cook dishes at resting spots to increase your stock of healing bulbs and unlock powerful temporary boosts. By cooking a great variety of dishes and using your boosts, you will increase your Palate Level, further enhancing the effects of your future meals. With plenty of ingredients at your disposal, it would be a waste not to turn them into precious “food XP”!
