patch · February 12, 2024

Astral Ascent Patch 1.2.4 Details Balance Changes and Bug Fixes

Astral Ascent patch 1.2.4 balances spell damage for Ayla, Kiran, and Octave, introduces offline telescope functionality, and fixes numerous co-op and save bugs.

Hibernian Workshop released patch 1.2.4 for Astral Ascent, pairing the major features of the 1.2 update with extensive bug fixes, balance adjustments, and save backup system improvements.

Spell Balancing and Combat Adjustments

Damage outputs increase for several character spells. Ayla receives buffs to Toxic Bomb, Fatal Dash, Misleading Clone, and Fisherman's Demise. Kiran gains increased damage on Fiery Dragon Punch and Hadoken, while Octave benefits from boosted Miseria and Adustio damage. Additionally, slimes now redirect toward the nearest visible enemy when bouncing, and sparks bounce multiple times even without targets present.

Save System and Stability Fixes

The developers reworked backup file handling to prevent save data loss during game crashes or power outages. Hotfix adjustments also stop the backup system from generating copies from invalid files. Numerous soft-locks are resolved, including issues where players could get stuck in walls before the Master fight or remain trapped in death animations if revived after phase transitions.

Interface and Achievement Fixes

Main menu brightness is reduced to prevent eye strain. Spell effect descriptions now wrap into separate columns when too many elements display simultaneously. Multiple achievements are corrected, including retroactive unlocking for Bapy's Path of Destinies and fixes for PS5 Bapy and Barbecue unlocks.

Why this patch matters

Patch 1.2.4 acts as a heavy stability and balance sweep, locking in critical save safeguards while fine-tuning combat pacing and interface legibility.