Explore, bond with new friends, make choices, and fight to save a vast magical world on the brink of destruction by the gods.

Centuries after the end of a devastating war between the gods, the fantastical world of Raoah is suffering and dying in its wake. The last hope for salvation resides in the forgotten past of Hira, a boy veiled in secrets and mystery. Find answers, allies, and an antidote to the coming calamity as you adventure as Hira through these once-paradisal lands.The end is coming, but you don’t have to face it alone: form complex bonds with new friends along the way, each with their own stories and quests to tackle as you strive to recruit them to your cause.

In Fallen Tear: The Ascension, learning the fast dance of combat and traversal is key as you’ll face myriad beasts, bosses, and even the gods themselves across a multitude of impressive but dangerous interconnected biomes. Choose your own path from the outset as you explore, uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and recruit friends to support your journey through a reactive open-world.

Fallen Tear: The Ascension emerges from the shadows in a new demo launching today alongside the Fated Bonds trailer.

Experience the prologue to Fallen Tear: The Ascension in this brand-new demo, offering an immersive introduction to the world of Raoah. Awaken as Hira, a young boy with a mysterious past, awakening new powers on a quest to regain his memories. Discover new areas, take on challenging bosses, and forge Fated Bonds to recruit destined allies.

“The ‘Fated Bonds’ system is a keystone to our vision for Fallen Tear,” said CMD Studios founder Stephen Manalastas. “For both the innovation in combat and exploration, and making a deeper and richer narrative. The prologue demo represents a 95% complete slice of Fallen Tear. More polishing, full voice acting, cinematics, and further area development will be seen in the full game!”

Key Features:

• Compelling Story: Follow Hira's journey to uncover their forgotten past and restore balance to the world.
• 2D JRPG Metroidvania: Discover hidden paths, secrets, mysteries and challenges as the world dynamically transforms in response to player actions.
• Dynamic Combat: Battle dangerous beasts and confront corrupt gods with fluid, skill-based combat mechanics.
• Bonding System: Forge meaningful relationships with fully-voiced characters to unlock new skills and abilities.
• Hand-Drawn Art: Hand-drawn artistry breathes life into a visually stunning world that react to your choices, immersing players in its captivating atmosphere.
• Player Choice: Decisions influence not only Hira's journey but also the fate of companions and the world, offering a deeply personalized experience.
• Modern Innovation: Classic gameplay mechanics revitalized with modern flair for an engaging experience. Encounter intricate puzzles and obstacles tailored to each area, requiring both wit and skill to overcome

Fallen Tear: The Ascension is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) in Q1 2026.