Fallen Tear: The Ascension

RPG· Metroidvania· Side Scroller· Exploration

Released Sep 2026

A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $24.99

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Evaluation

Fallen Tear: The Ascension launched its full 1.0 release on September 23, 2026, graduating from Early Access (which began March 17, 2026). The developer delivered the complete game as promised in their roadmap: the full story, 10 additional major regions, all bosses, Fated Bonds, skills, and approximately 35–40 hours of main content (80+ hours for completionists). The developer has been clear that work continues beyond 1.0. In the launch announcement on September 23, 2026, CMD Studios stated they are "beginning development on a free post-launch content update" from day one. In the first post-launch patch notes on September 25, 2026, the developer reiterated this commitment, specifically describing free future DLC that will include new areas, bosses, and "other surprises." The game's original soundtrack DLC is listed on the Steam store but remains unreleased with no release date announced. The developer is also targeting console releases (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2) for Q2 2027, and has 11 additional language localizations in the pipeline — though these are platform and accessibility expansions rather than new game content. Players waiting for all announced content — particularly the free post-launch DLC and the soundtrack — should be aware that the game has not yet reached its final content state.

Evidence

Post-launch patch notes state the team is 'working toward FREE future DLC, including new areas, bosses, and other surprises.'

news post · Sep 25, 2026 source content planned

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Launch announcement confirms 1.0 is live and states the team is 'beginning development on a free post-launch content update' from day one.

news post · Sep 23, 2026 source content planned

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Content

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Fallen Tear: The Ascension - Original Soundtrack

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Details

Developer

CMD Studios

Publisher

CMD Studios

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Metroidvania Side Scroller Exploration Hack and Slash 2D Platformer Puzzle Platformer Souls-like Party-Based RPG Action-Adventure RPG 2D Lore-Rich Story Rich Action Anime

About this game

A Classic-Inspired Journey, Reimagined in a Modern Metroidvania World

Step into the role of Hira, a mysterious child born with the dark element fated to stand against ancient gods. Fallen Tear: The Ascension combines the emotional weight and party-building of classic JRPGs with the freeform exploration of Metroidvanias, plus a touch of souls-like challenge. Every death teaches. Every bond matters.

A Love Letter to JRPGs - Told Through a Hand-Drawn Metroidvania

Explore a massive, interconnected world brought to life through gorgeous hand-drawn animation, and full professional voice acting. Venture through lush forests, lost cities and forgotten ruins, all teeming with hidden pathways and challenges to conquer. Journey through over 10 of Raoah's interconnected regions, face six main bosses (and three optional bosses), and experience the story's fully playable.

Become Raoah's Fiercest Warrior

Slash, parry, and dodge attacks coming from every direction. Customize Hira's loadout with a deep well of combat skills and abilities, then learn enemy attack patterns, swap weapons and items on the fly, and shift strategies mid-battle to keep even the toughest bosses guessing.

Form Unwavering Bonds

Forge friendships with mages, swordsmen, tricksters and healers through the Fated Bonds system. Inspired by classic JRPG party mechanics, recruit allies to fight and explore alongside you, each lending their own abilities to combat and traversal. Journey alongside 22 allies, each with their own skills to master, sidequests to complete, and stories to unravel.

Stake Your Claim

Build and customize your castle, the Temple of Oras, towering above all of Raoah. Fill it with friendly faces old and new from across this vast world, and complete minigames to earn upgrades that shape the Temple into a living reflection of Hira's journey and the bonds formed along the way.

Conquer Raoah's Guardians

Bring Hira's acquired skills and allies to bear against vicious boss battles. Swap tactics on the fly, exploit each foe's weaknesses, and strike at the right moment. Every boss conquered brings Hira one step closer to uncovering his murky past.