- Astra Village v1.2.0 Demo Update! - 3 January 2026
v1.2.0 Update Released!The v1.2.0 update is now live!This update includes UI improvements, new crafting recipes, and the addition of a fishing feature!The update is now available on Steam and itch.io,so you can jump in and play right away.If you encounter any bugs or have feedback or suggestions,please feel free to let us know!Thank you always for your continued support!Development UpdateWe’ve been developing this game for about a year now,and it has finally reached a stage where we can properly showcase its core systems to you.Moving forward, we plan to focus mainly on story content and presentation,while also taking time to clean up accumulated source codeand improve our development environment through a broader project overhaul.Because of this, there may be a period with fewer major content updates.However, behind the scenes, we are actively preparing for the next phase of developmen…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #22 - 20 December 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨ We are currently working toward the release of a new demo build in December, and we would like to share some of the upcoming features with you!🎣 Fishing & Bug CatchingWe are adding new fishing and bug-catching systems! You’ll be able to try them directly in the upcoming demo, so please look forward to it! 📚 EncyclopediaWe previously introduced the encyclopedia system, but we’ve rebuilt it to match the new demo version! Some sections are still under development, but we hope you’ll enjoy what’s coming! 📷 PhotographyWith the new photography feature, you’ll be able to capture various subjects in the game. Collect photos and complete your very own personal encyclopedia! 🛡️ EquipmentEquipment items have been added! You’ll be able to experience a glimpse of future content through this new system! 💾 Save SystemSaving is fin…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #21 - 21 November 2025
We recently participated in the G-STAR game show held in Busan. Many people played our game and provided us with a lot of valuable feedback. Thank you very much.Regarding our future plans, we intend to organize the feedback we received and implement improvements into the game accordingly.We plan to create a new demo version incorporating these improvements and update the Steam demo in the near future. Once this is complete, we will work on the next chapter and proceed with development towards Early Access.We will continue to keep you updated on new features and changes throughout this process via these community announcements. Thank you for your continued support of "Astra Village".
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #20 - 7 November 2025
Hello everyone! This is the “Astra Village” development team. 👩🌾✨Today, we’re introducing the renewed tutorial map.First, please take a look at the video.Please note that the content is under development and may differ from the final release. Thank you for your understanding.✔ Tutorial VideoThe UI looks quite different from the existing Steam Demo version. First, various small props have been placed in what used to be an empty background, and weathering/grunge details have been added.It expresses the idea of following a path, and the repeated, similar scenery creates a mysterious space.We’ve also added features to help players understand the controls better— for example, letting you eat an onigiri over multiple bites and placing a ghost that shows how to do farm work.✔ In ClosingWe plan to update the Steam Demo version in the near future. We will be participating in the G-STAR game e…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #19 - 31 October 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team.👩🌾✨ This time, we’d like to share some updates about the seasons and the seasonal trees.✔ SpringThese are the spring landscapes and the trees that appear in spring.In addition to the cherry blossoms we showed last time, we’ve added one more type. ✔ SummerThese are the summer landscapes and the trees that appear in summer.Along with the oak trees from last time, we’ve added palm trees. ✔ AutumnThese are the autumn landscapes and the trees that appear in autumn.Maple and ginkgo trees add reds and yellows, making the scenery colorful.✔ Winter These are the winter landscapes and the trees that appear in winter.We added white birch trees, so we think it now has more of a wintry feel. ✔ Closing This time as well, it was an introduction to additional seasonal elements.We’ll keep adding more elements so you can enjoy even more varied…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #18 - 24 October 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨This time, we’d like to share updates related to the fields.Please note that this content is still in development and may differ in the final release.✔ Spring This is the first season you’ll encounter in the game.Cherry trees bloom and small flowers are placed around the area.It’s a season of lush greenery. ✔ Summer Summer brings even more vivid greens.Oak trees appear, and you can see long grasses swaying in the wind.✔ Autumn When autumn arrives, the colors shift and the surroundings begin to turn red.Ginkgo trees start to appear, with autumn leaves scattered all around. ✔ Winter Winter is the season of snowfall.Pine trees are blanketed with snow, and the landscape turns white.✔ ClosingOur goal is to let players enjoy these seasonal transitions,and to build a farming simulation where crop varieties also change with the s…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #17 - 17 October 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨This time, we’d like to share updates related to the fields.Please note that this content is still in development and may differ in the final release.✔ EntranceWhen you neglect field maintenance, the fields can get overrun by obstacles like trees, stones, and weeds.Until you remove them, you won’t be able to till the soil.On the upside, you can obtain resources such as stones, ore, and wood while clearing them.✔ Interaction with the CharacterCrops and grass now move when the character walks through them.They also sway in the wind.✔ ClosingWe plan to better convey the “neglected field” feel by showing moments when crops finish growing, and by adding elements like fallen trees and large rocks.Once these are implemented, we’d love to show them to you—please look forward to the next update.Also, Astra Village is now live on S…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #16 - 2 October 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨Today, we’d like to share some updates regarding the interior of the inn.Please note that this content is still in development and may differ in the final release.✔ Entrance We’ve tidied up the dilapidated entrance of the inn.Since the story no longer revolves around running the inn, there’s no need for it to look ruined.We’re shifting to a new concept, like simply moving out.✔ ClosingThis update is short, but that’s all for now. The concept is still not finalized, so we’ll introduce more once things are settled.Thank you for reading, and we look forward to seeing you next time!Also, Astra Village is now live on Steam and Discord! We’d be thrilled if you could add it to your wishlist and follow us. The Demo version is also available, so please give it a try! ❣➡️ Astra Village Steam Store Link➡️ Astra Village Discord Link
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #15 - 19 September 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨ Today, we’d like to show you some UI elements that have actually been implemented in the game.Please note that the language settings are not yet unified. Also, as these are under development, the final release may differ from what is shown here. Thank you for your understanding.✔ Item Encyclopedia & Crafting EncyclopediaWe’ve added a feature that allows you to jump between the two encyclopedias by clicking on the item icons showing usage or materials.This helps players understand recipes more easily and reduces the hassle of switching encyclopedias. As crafting is an important part of the game, we’ve worked to make this system as user-friendly as possible. ✔ Map & MarkerWe’ve implemented a marker function on the map.By clicking on a location where you want to place a marker, a window will appear.You can write a memo, sel…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #14 - 12 September 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨ Today, we'd like to share another round of new UI concept updates! Please note that the content shown here is still in development and may differ from the final release.✔ Profile This section displays the basic character information such as inventory and stats. Equipment and proficiency can also be viewed on the same screen.Since some stats improve based on proficiency, this UI helps players focus on the abilities they wish to enhance. ✔ Calendar You can check the passage of time by days. In addition to tracking seasons, the calendar will show special days like festivals and anniversaries.It’s a good idea to plan ahead by checking the upcoming schedule. ✔ Lastly...We are currently in the implementation phase. It may take some time for all features to be fully functional, so we plan to showcase them as they become ready.…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #13 - 7 September 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨ Today, we'd like to share another round of new UI concept updates!Please note that the content shown here is still in development and may differ from the final release. ✔ Detailed Information in the Ecology EncyclopediaYou can use the arrow buttons below to browse detailed information.This includes seasonal availability, appearance times, and details on whether it can be defeated or captured. ✔ Quest SectionThis new section lets you view all quests in one place — from active to completed. By selecting a quest from the list, you can view more detailed info.You'll see details like acceptance date and rewards. It also includes a sort function to help you easily track quest progress! ✔ Lastly...Now that the UI concepts are finalized, we’ll begin implementation. Once we have something working in-game, we’ll share an update ag…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #12 - 1 September 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village dev team. 👩🌾✨ This time, we’d like to share some concept previews of the new UI.Please note that the content is still under development and may change upon release. ✔ Encyclopedia We’ve gone for an overall pixel-art style.We believe it’s easier to understand and more user-friendly than the previous UI.Rather than relying on text, we’re aiming to convey information through icons and illustrations. ✔ Ecology Encyclopedia This is a specific type of encyclopedia focused on ecology.It contains monsters, their behaviors, and achievement missions.Detailed information such as capture/defeat counts, sizes, appearance times, and seasons are also displayed. ✔ Villagers We’ve also added a page dedicated to villagers.You’ll be able to check their favorite items, currently equipped gear, and affection levels.Since affection will be important in the game, y…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #11 - 22 August 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨This time, we’ll be continuing with content related to collection.※ Please note: Since the game is still in development, the contents may differ from the final release. ✔ Encyclopedia ImprovementsAs this is still in production, many placeholders are being used. This is the improvement of the item encyclopedia.A scrollable list has been implemented, divided by categories. Additionally, there are search functions and related items displayed, allowing you to jump directly and look things up quickly. ✔ Added Movement for Dropped FishUnlike regular items, fish start moving once dropped. They basically just hop around in place, but they can also move a little.There’s no deep meaning behind it. Isn’t it cute? Yes, it’s cute. That’s right, it’s cute. ✔ Astra Village is Available on Steam and DiscordWe’d be so happy if you could a…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #10 - 8 August 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨This time, we’ll be continuing with content related to collection.※ Please note: Since the game is still in development, the contents may differ from the final release.✔ Camera FunctionYou can now identify objects within the frame and display their names.This includes NPCs, monsters, and corrupted items.Photos you take will be saved as items, which you can view anytime.✔ Fish & Insect Collection PosesWhen catching fish or insects, your character will now strike a pose.There are emotional expressions like joy, sadness, and neutral.The pose changes depending on what you’ve caught.Astra Village is Available on Steam and DiscordWe’d be so happy if you could add us to your wishlist and follow us! A demo version is also available — please give it a try! ❣➡️ Astra Village Steam Store Link➡️ Astra Village Discord Link
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #9 - 3 August 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨This time, we’re continuing from the collection-based content introduced last time.Since the content is still under development, please note that it may differ from the final version upon release.✔ Camera FunctionPhotos of monsters taken with the camera are now displayed in the encyclopedia. You can zoom in and out using the mouse wheel. The monsters in your photos will be automatically identified and recorded in the encyclopedia.✔ Fishing FunctionYou can now catch various kinds of fish while fishing. The available fish will vary depending on the region. If you find a body of water, try casting a fishing line—it might be fun!✔ Insect Catching FunctionJust like last time, you can approach bugs and catch them using the insect catcher! It’s really simple!We’re still in the rough development phase, and the direction isn’t com…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #8 - 27 July 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨ This time we will introduce the addition of features related to collective content.As the content is under development, the content may differ from the content at the time of publication. Please keep that in mind.✔ Camera FunctionThe camera function will be implemented as a feature related to the encyclopedia.When you use the camera, it moves following the cursor, and you press a button to photograph monsters.Monsters captured in photos will be recorded in your encyclopedia.We plan to automatically identify and register monsters that are inside the frame.✔ Fishing FunctionFishing will be implemented. If you use a fishing rod near water, you will be able to catch fish. Since many people don't want mini-games in fishing, we aim to minimize unnecessary tasks and keep it simple.✔ Insect Removal FunctionInsect catching will b…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #7 - 18 July 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village dev team. 👩🌾✨ Today, we’d like to share some updates mainly focused on enhancements and new systems!As always, please note that the game is still under active development, and the final release may differ from what’s shown here. Thanks for your understanding!✔ Accessory Equipment AddedAccessory slots that have long been empty now support new equipment! These accessories boost stats like HP and attack power—and in some cases, grant special effects as well.✔ Equipment Synthesis SystemA new enhancement feature has been added where you can combine items with your equipment. There are no fixed recipes, and you can decide how many materials to use.For example, combining a potato with an axe will give you a Potato Axe. Think strawberry + sword = Strawberry Sword! Create your very own unique equipment using your favorite materials.✔ Dungeon SystemWe’…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #6 - 14 July 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨Today, we’re excited to introduce a new map and new monsters that will be added to the game!Please note that these features are still in development, so the content may change upon release. Thank you for your understanding.✔ A New Map AppearsA dreamy new map that looks like clouds is coming!The ground feels soft and fluffy, and space stretches out in the background.Everything looks surreal and magical, creating an extraordinary atmosphere.What kinds of stories and encounters await in such a world?✔ New MonstersThree new monsters will appear in this new map.Each has a unique ecology and is rarely found outside the cloud map.Their default animations are quite cute!✔ And... A New Feature?What is this...?Countless monsters,overflowing loot,and glowing orbs circling around.What on earth is happening...?In the next update, we’l…
- 🎮「Astra Village」Development News #5 - 27 June 2025
Hello everyone! This is the Astra Village development team. 👩🌾✨This is our first development news update since the demo release. We're excited to share new features and additional content from our main story updates. ✔ UI and Hotkey Window RevampWe've made some adjustments to the UI, including the hotkey window. The hotkey window now displays your inventory. When you press Ctrl, the rows above and below the currently displayed line will become semi-transparent, allowing you to scroll with your mouse wheel to move to your desired row.We received a lot of feedback that the tooltip window, which appeared at the mouse cursor's position, was inconvenient as it often obscured items. To address this, we've fixed the tooltip window to the bottom right corner of the screen. To further enhance user convenience, we plan to add explanations to the tooltips when you hover over various interaction…
- 🔧Astra Village Demo 1.10 Bug fix🔧 - 16 June 2025
✔ Demo 1.10 Bug Fixes 🔧Hello, this is the Astra Village Development Team.We've been carefully listening to your valuable feedback and are pleased to announce an update for the 'Astra Village' demo. We hope these improvements will make your gameplay experience even more enjoyable and comfortable.Key Fixes and Improvements in this Patch:Grammar & Typo Corrections: We've refined various texts, including item descriptions, NPC names and dialogues, quest logs, and UI text, to enhance clarity and accuracy.English Font Display Error Fix: Resolved issues causing incorrect display of English text due to font problems, ensuring better readability.Additional Descriptions & Revisions for Some Item Explanations: Clarified and expanded the descriptions for several items to provide more comprehensive information.
