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When kingdoms fall beneath a burning sky, every fortress becomes a battlefield.
Ashen Skies is an Unreal Engine 5 Gothic fantasy siege game in development. Its battles are built around commanders and specialized field captains, with distinct roles across a larger roster.
Clashing armies and fortress battles define the world of Ashen Skies.
Choose a commander and three field captains from a roster of specialized archetypes.
Ruined strongholds, Gothic cities, and mythic creatures set the tone.
Each team brings three field captains into battle, chosen from a wider roster of specialized archetypes. Explore the roster board and a closer look at three of its captains.

Tap the roster to view it at full size. These images show concept direction and may change during development.
In the Cinderfold, two nations have broken a generations-old peace. Valdren defends Blackridge as Serevoth marches to claim a divided crown.
Explore the loreThe world of Ashen Skies is taking shape. Concept artwork may change during development.
We’re assembling the creative team and building the foundation for Ashen Skies. More details, including Kickstarter plans, will be shared as the project develops.
Follow the studio for new captain reveals, concept art, and progress as the game takes shape.
We’re bringing together artists and production collaborators while working toward a focused playable siege experience. The artwork on this site shows visual direction, not final in-game footage.
Ashen Spire Games is a solo developer-led studio creating Ashen Skies. The project is growing day by day, from its dark fantasy world and captain concepts toward a playable game.
Its founder wants to build a game that brings people joy and leave something his children can look back on—something they can say he made. That purpose guides the work as the studio brings the right creative collaborators together.

For art, publishing, press, and collaboration inquiries, reach Ashen Spire Games by email or follow the studio on X.
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