Platform Guide
Of Ash and Steel Steam
What PC players can expect on Steam: release timing, price, reviews, achievements, cloud, languages, system requirements, and how updates roll out.
Release and Pricing on Steam
Launch timing and cost.
Launched on November 24, 2025 at $29.99 USD, with a 20% launch discount (~$23.99) for the first two weeks. No DLC or microtransactions at launch; one purchase = full game. Steam refund policy applies if your PC can’t run it well.
User Reviews and Community Feedback
Current sentiment and themes.
“Mixed” (~65% positive). Praise: deep RPG systems, immersive atmosphere, classic exploration without hand-holding. Critiques: bugs, performance dips, some clunky combat/QoL. Devs have patched post-launch; many players updated reviews as fixes landed. Steam hub is active with build guides, trainer locations, and tech tips.
Steam Features
Achievements, cloud, and platform perks.
Achievements & cloud
30 Steam achievements spanning story, factions, combat challenges, and exploration. Steam Cloud saves are enabled; Family Sharing is supported. Trading Cards arrived in early 2026; no Steam Workshop (mods live on Nexus).
Community
Active discussions with guides, troubleshooting, and mechanics breakdowns. Niche but passionate player base, comparing notes on systems not fully tutorialized.
Language and Localization
UI, audio, and subtitle support.
Interface/subtitles: English, Russian, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Polish, Simplified Chinese. Voice: primarily English with some Russian; other languages via subtitles. Minor translation quirks noted in French/German, overall well-received. Language selectable in Steam properties or in-game.
System Requirements (Steam PC)
Can your rig run it?
Minimum
Win10/11 64-bit, i5-10600/R5 3600, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1070/RX 5700 XT, DX12, ~45 GB (SSD recommended). Target: 1080p modest settings.
Recommended
i7-10700/R7 3700X, 16 GB RAM, RTX 2080/RX 6700 for 1440p+ high settings. Mid-tier GPUs (1660/2060) run 1080p medium decently; lower cards may struggle.
Steam Deck notes
Not Deck Verified at launch. Community reports ~30 FPS on low; text can be small, some inputs expect keyboard. Consider Deck support experimental until optimized.
Demo and Updates
Try-before-you-buy and patch cadence.
Steam Next Fest demo (Oct 2025) remained available through the short delay. Post-launch: multiple patches within the first month, with notes on NPC pathfinding, foliage optimizations, and stability. Automatic updates via Steam announcements; ongoing support continues.
GOG and Other PC Platforms
DRM-free alternative.
Also on GOG (DRM-free) with the same content but without achievements/cloud. No Epic release announced. Steam remains the most feature-complete PC version for achievements and cloud saves.
Tips for Steam Players
Quick prep before you set sail for Grayshaft.
Plan a build
Use the build calculator for stance and stamina planning before bosses.
Mind requirements
Target an SSD and at least a mid-tier GPU; tweak settings for stable performance if under recommended specs.
Leverage community
Check Steam guides and discussions for trainer locations, build tips, and config tweaks—especially if you run into quirks.