After a successful run in Early Access, Ashen Arrows is finally making its full launch! Developed by Rusty Pipes Games, this rogue-like wave-defense VR experience has been fine-tuned to deliver an immersive and challenging adventure. The game even secured a Tencent VR Award, solidifying its status as one of the most promising VR titles in recent memory.

Welcome to Ashen Arrows

Ashen Arrows is a first-person VR rogue-like wave-defense adventure, where players step into the boots of a legendary archer. Defending your base against relentless waves of enemies, you'll need to strategically use different arrows, skills, modifiers, and tactics to survive. Whether you're gunning for a "god-run" or immersing yourself in the atmospheric, narrated story mode, every playthrough is a unique challenge.

A Legendary Nordic Saga

Set against the backdrop of Norse mythology, Ashen Arrows transports players into an age where even the gods need mortal champions. You play as a hunter-turned-legendary-archer, battling bandits, warriors, and terrifying mythological creatures—including dragons! With Ragnarök looming, your task is to uncover the mysteries of the Ashen Arrow and protect your people.

Through strategic base defense, a variety of arrow types, tactical traps, and divine blessings, players must adapt their skills to survive the onslaught of enemies. Will you rise to the challenge and prove yourself worthy of the gods' favor?

Key Features

• A fully narrated, cinematic tutorial experience with three immersive maps.

• Introduces players to the world of Ashen Arrows, its movement mechanics, combat system, and core game strategies.

• A heroic journey through Nordic mythology, with more content planned for future expansions.

Bastion Mode (Infinite Replayability)

• Features 4 large-scale maps inspired by different realms of Norse mythology.

• A true rogue-like experience, with randomized skill pools, loot, enemies, and modifiers ensuring no two runs are the same.

• Strive for the ultimate "god-run" and test your endurance against endless waves.

Co-Op Mode

• Up to three players can join forces and play together in Bastion Mode.

• Team-based combat introduces new levels of coordination and strategy.

• A completely different experience compared to single-player gameplay.

• Note: Saga Mode remains a solo adventure.

Player Customization

• Personalize your banner, colors, icons, and borders to stand out in multiplayer.

• Customize your Viking appearance to reflect your legendary status.

Varied Gameplay Options

• Utilize a vast array of bow skills and modifiers to adjust your playstyle.

• Defensive tools like barricades, traps, and base-repair skills allow strategic depth.

• Ask the gods for blessings to receive unique buffs and divine relics.

• Dynamic environments—use fire, barrels, lightning, and more to alter the battlefield.

• Unique enemy variations—each map presents different enemy types, forcing players to adapt and find new strategies.

With its highly immersive VR mechanics, deep combat system, and Nordic-inspired world-building, Ashen Arrows is a must-play for fans of rogue-likes, archery-based combat, and VR gaming. The game's evolution from Early Access to full release has brought significant improvements, and with its recent Tencent VR Award win, Ashen Arrows is poised to be one of the best VR experiences of 2025.