The End of the Sun

The End of the Sun

Released Jan 2025

You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

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Evaluation

The End of the Sun launched on January 29, 2025, after nearly eight years of development. Since release, the studio has remained consistently active: a language and bug-fix update shipped in May 2025, a free standalone Prologue app launched in July 2025, and a Photo Mode (Update 2.0) shipped on July 20, 2025. The game also came to PlayStation 5 on April 21, 2026, supported by a new publishing partner (IMGN.PRO). The most recent developer communication is dated today, July 5, 2026, when the studio shipped Update 2.0.2 (a maintenance patch with visual and UI fixes). In that same post, the developers mentioned they are "currently considering a Historical Update" for The End of the Sun, keeping open the possibility of additional content. They also confirmed they are now focused on developing a new, smaller game that "will expand The End of the Sun universe from a different perspective." Earlier, in the April 10, 2026 rebranding announcement, the developers described a planned update intended to "crown the work on The End of the Sun" following the console release — likely including a completely new game mode for history enthusiasts and a developer diary content pack. That console release has now happened (April 21, 2026), so this planned update is the next expected deliverable for the game. Taken together, the developer has communicated specific plans for additional content: a "Historical Update" is under consideration, and the previously promised "crowning" update tied to the console launch has not yet been confirmed as shipped. The studio is active, communicating regularly, and has not indicated the game is in its final state.
Evidence
Update 2.0.2 patch notes posted; developer states they are 'currently considering a Historical Update' for The End of the Sun, while focusing primary efforts on a new game that expands the universe.
news post · Jul 5, 2026 source content planned
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Studio rebranding post explicitly promises a game update 'crowning the work on The End of the Sun' following the console release, likely including a new game mode and developer diary content pack. Console release (PS5) was confirmed for April 21, 2026.
news post · Apr 10, 2026 source content planned
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Details

Publisher
The End of the Sun Forge
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Become a tracker of mythical beings and supernatural forces. Wield the power of the fire of time, explore an ancient land, solve unusual riddles, and experience extraordinary adventures, all part of a greater, captivating story. Find your target, bring order to the chaos of time in the mysterious village, and uncover the secrets that lie within!

You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage who wields time. You arrive in a village where reality has been distorted, and the villagers have left behind only smoldering hearths. Through your ability to bond with fire, you see what is hidden from others – traces, mythical beings, and spirits of past events. Will you be able to harness your powers to stop the ancient powers and change the inhabitants’ fate?

The End of the Sun is a mystery-filled first-person adventure and exploration game set in a Slavic fantasy world. The core gameplay focuses on discovering an open world using a magical map and forming connections with bonfires. Each bond reveals new traces and events invisible to ordinary people. Fully kindled bonfires become gateways to time travel.

1. TRACK – Merge with fire and let it guide you

Step into the role of a supernatural tracker. Follow the trail of a mythical being and uncover secrets hidden among blazing bonfires. Each hearth you connect with is a unique investigation, filled with unusual riddles and serving as a gateway to the ancient Slavic world — a realm of magic, fantastic creatures, mythology, and forgotten rituals. Every fire of time you ignite is a piece of the larger tale.

2. UNLEASH THE POWER – Use the flames to travel through time and shape human destinies

Feel the might of the fire of time. Influence the paths of heroes’ fates — restore the course of events to its rightful track and discover new fragments of an epic story. Travel across four seasons, separated from each other by many years. Witness the lives of the same heroes at different stages, during the greatest Slavic festivals. Time and hearths are intertwined. Your actions affect the world around you — make changes and carefully observe the consequences.

3. INVESTIGATE – Explore a mysterious village, born from the real world and museum treasures

Hundreds of museum artifacts and entire buildings, brought into the game from the real world through photogrammetry, open before you a land where every detail matters. Freely roam the ancient village and its one-of-a-kind surroundings. As you explore this open world, conduct a supernatural investigation rooted in Slavic mythology — more authentic and immersive than ever before.

Last evaluated Jul 5, 2026
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