patch · November 27, 2024
Astral Ascent Update 1.9.2 Brings Dead Cells Crossover Weapons and Dual Weapon Mechanics
Astral Ascent patch 1.9.2 introduces five crossover weapons from Dead Cells, dual weapon equipping, and widespread balance adjustments. The update also adds new weapon passives, NPC appearances, and a host of bug fixes.
Astral Ascent patch 1.9.2 introduces major new equipment and system additions inspired by Dead Cells. Players can now wield crossover weapons, equip two weapons simultaneously, and experience various quality-of-life adjustments.
Dead Cells Crossover Weapons
Five new weapons from the Dead Cells license are now available. Ayla receives the Throwing Knife, Kiran gets the Nutcracker, Calie gains the Scythe Claw, Octave wields the Wrenching Whip, and Yamat receives the Symmetrical Lance. Fifteen new weapon passives accompany these additions, and the Guillain NPC will now visit Andromeda's bar if you hold a Dead Cells weapon.
Dual Weapons and Visibility
Players can now equip two weapons at once and switch between them at any time during gameplay. Additionally, the weapons you currently hold are now visible during most character animations.
Aura and Weapon Balancing
The Ravaging sphere aura damage increases from 15% to 30%. Crystal Screen explosion damage scaling rises from 60% to 100% and 100% to 200%. Several passive skills and weapons receive damage increases, including Ayla's Starfire, Kiran's Hit marker, Explosive temper, and Sword juggling, Octave's Exterminatum Exemplaris and Priora signal, and Calie's Survive spear attack speed.
Interface and Forge Additions
The Forge now features video previews for spells to help players evaluate choices before crafting. Input display issues for Steam Deck XY and AB buttons have been corrected.
Cooperative and Bug Fixes
Numerous bugs are resolved, including an issue where aiming Octave's dual guns downward caused screen shaking. Cooperative play fixes address reversed inventory movement for player two when player one's inventory is open, and P2 Icarus Slime auras incorrectly attributing slimes to P1.
Why this patch matters
Version 1.9.2 expands Astral Ascent with recognizable crossover gear and dual-wielding flexibility, backed by precise damage rebalancing across auras and weapons.