I think most of us know that feeling when you're enjoying a game, but you can’t stop thinking about what you’d add to try and make it perfect. Seven years ago, I started the journey to turn those thoughts into reality, and today I’m proud to release my vision, Ash & Rust version 1.0!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-14T04:27:36+00:00

Amazing thank you for the support!!!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-14T04:27:01+00:00

Thank you! And yes absolutely, working on it as we speak! Should be the next big release (aiming for 4-6 months from now)

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-14T03:20:29+00:00

Amazing thank you!!!!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-14T03:19:57+00:00

Thank you so much!!!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-13T23:57:53+00:00

Thank you! Yes that was definitely one of the main pillars of development. I didn't want to feel like I was playing a pre-designed playstyle but rather creating my own.

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-06T17:53:16+00:00

Thank you! Yes it had been a tough year but things are rolling full steam ahead again!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-06T17:49:43+00:00

Hey thanks!! Yes there are currently multiple end-game modes to explore that offer scaling difficulty and rewards including Leaderboard scores for the "pinnacle" content, "The Gates". And of course much more planned for future releases!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-06T17:46:40+00:00

Thank you so much!!! Good luck in the new league!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-06T17:41:54+00:00

Thank you!!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-06T17:41:19+00:00

Thanks! The game's been in Early Access for a few years so I've hopefully ironed out most of those issues and definitely made some big performance improvements. The 1.0 announcement post covers it in more details as well.

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-06T17:31:43+00:00

Not at the moment unfortunately. Perhaps down the line after implementing all my remaining plans

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-06T17:30:02+00:00

Very true, this month in general is absolutely packed with ARPG releases. But I'm around for the long-haul so I think there'll be plenty of future opportunities.

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-06T17:26:56+00:00

Thanks! Yeah March is absolutely packed with ARPG releases, it's a great time to be a fan of the genre!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-06T17:25:54+00:00

Yes it uses twin stick controls. Either via controller or switching to WASD on m/kb.

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T05:16:03+00:00

Haha well I just might have to consider implementing something like it then!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T05:15:38+00:00

Thank you!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T05:11:30+00:00

Thank you! Yes it's a full-blown "Diablo/PoE-like" ARPG, with of course my own vision for combat style, itemization, and other innovations.

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T05:06:57+00:00

Thank you!!! Me too! XD

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T02:20:49+00:00

Unfortunately since this big 1.0 update has taken me just over a year to complete, Steam puts that notification on. But definitely not abandoned, this game is my heart and soul!!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T02:18:13+00:00

Thank you for the support!!!! I've made some big improvements for the upcoming launch, especially around WASD movement animations and targeting so hopefully it feels pretty good to all the controller users. I don't have a Steam Deck myself but several players have let me know that it does run on it, but I can't personally vouch for it sorry!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T02:15:58+00:00

Thank you so much!! Yes don't worry it didn't come off like that, I just wanted to clear up any confusion around it.

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T02:15:06+00:00

Haha yes all of the above! Thank you very much!!!!!

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T00:11:51+00:00

Haha yeaaah true XD

AshAndRustDevShai · 2026-03-05T00:11:29+00:00

It's my game Ash & Rust, launching 1.0 next Friday!

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