JRPG-inspired, hand-animated sidescrolling Metroidvania game Fallen Tear: The Ascension now has a release window of early 2026, and a new animated teaser is available. The game is set in the lush lands of Raoah. As the mysterious Hira, players will explore the world while seeking friendly allies. Your new friends will each have skills and perks. Challenge powerful, brutal gods of elemental power, and uncover the world’s secrets — and Hira’s past.
Raoah is influenced by living gods and crawling with wild spirits. Secrets are hidden among the foliage. The world dynamically transforms with each decision and action across 26 biomes. Hira’s powers awaken, including the Overgrowth form that can defend you from enemies while dealing attacks. As Hira transforms, new travel options become available.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension’s puzzles and obstacles are tailored to each biome. There are unlockable skill trees to adapt your fighting ability. The combat system blends action with party-system role-playing elements.
Hira’s experiences and friendships enable him to challenge fallen elemental gods, so making allies is very important. Foster Fated Bonds (it’s a relationship system) with each new friend to unlock new abilities.
The game’s world, beasts, challenges, and awaiting allies are shown in today’s teaser trailer (below).
“Fallen Tear: The Ascension is our way of giving back to the epic gaming adventures we grew up with,” said Winter Crew founder Stephen Manalastas in a press release. “Just like how we got lost in the fantastic tales of Suikoden or Shadow of the Colossus, we aim to offer a glimpse of a world we hope others will get happily absorbed into, too.”
Developed by Winter Crew, and published by CMD Studios and Holysoft Studios, Fallen Tear: The Ascension will be released for PC via Steam in Q1 2026. A later release is planned for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.
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