Battle for Asciion — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Audio Options, Terminal Overlay & Community Ship | 2026-03-13 | A new update for Battle for Asciion is now available.Version 1.305 introduces new audio customization options, a visual terminal-style overlay for widescreen displays, the addition of the fourth ship from the community design contest, and several fixes and tweaks across the game.Audio Mixing OptionsMany players asked for more control over the game's sound mix, especially after the addition of autofire, which naturally increases the frequency of shooting sounds.We've listened to that feedback. You can now adjust BGM and SFX volumes independently from the PAUSE/OPTIONS menu.This allows players to better balance the sound effects with the music |
| Update 1.200 - Ship Selection & Community Contest Now Live! | 2026-03-03 | Ship Selection Is HereYou can now select between three different ship designs before starting your run.This change is purely cosmetic — all ships share the exact same weaponry and gameplay balance — but now you can pilot the ASCII fighter that best matches your style.And there’s more…Design the 4th Ship – Community ContestYou’ll notice a mysterious fourth slot marked with “??”.That slot will be filled by a community-designed ASCII ship.We’re running a small design contest, and the winning entry will be implemented in-game as the fourth selectable ship.If you’d like to participate, check the rules and submission details here: 👉 https://steamc |
| The Autofire Update Is Here! | 2026-02-17 | Hello pilots!Our first community update for Battle for Asciion is now live, and it brings the most requested feature since launch: autofire.This patch is mainly focused on quality of life improvements based directly on player feedback, plus a few small fixes across the game.New Feature: Autofire (Most Requested!)You can now fire continuously by holding the shoot button.This was by far the most requested feature from players, and we’re very happy to finally include it. Autofire can be enabled or disabled at any time from the Pause / Options menu, so you can play the way you prefer.New Option: Low Sensitivity for GamepadWe’ve added a low sensit |
| Not everything is visible at first glance | 2026-02-09 | Hidden secrets in plain sightBattle for Asciion includes hidden secrets scattered across its stages. They’re not collectibles you pick up - they’re sensitive zones embedded into the environments.Some areas may look empty or transparent at first, but if you fly your ship through the right spot, you’ll trigger a secret:A floating “SECRET!” message appearsThe hidden zone is revealed with a small ASCII marker so you know where you found itAnd from that moment on, you’ve uncovered something that wasn’t obvious at allEarly on, we make sure you encounter one of these secrets naturally — so you understand how they work. From there on, the rest are up |
| Battle for Asciion - From a 2012 experiment to a modern release | 2026-02-02 | Battle for Asciion began its life in 2012 as a small experiment. We weren’t trying to chase trends or build something flashy - we were simply curious: what if a shoot ’em up could be made entirely out of text, not as an aesthetic, but as the actual game world?That question shaped everything.Every ship, enemy, bullet, explosion and boss you see in Battle for Asciion is made of real ASCII characters. There are no sprites pretending to look like text - the text is the game. It moves, collides, animates and fights back.Over the years, we decided to revisit that original experiment and give it a proper modern release, without betraying its spirit. |
| Battle for Asciion is fully compatible with Steam Deck | 2026-01-29 | Good news for Steam Deck players!Battle for Asciion is fully compatible with Steam Deck and has been tested to ensure a smooth and complete experience on Valve’s handheld.Steam Deck Compatibility✅ Fully playable on Steam Deck✅ All gameplay and menus accessible using a controller✅ Stable performance✅ Textshots can be saved normally, even on Steam DeckYes — even on Steam Deck, you can still save your screenshots as real .txt files using the in-game Textshot feature.Controls & Steam InputThe game includes full controller support via Steam Input.An official default Steam Input configuration is availableAll actions and menus are fully mappedThe en |
| Release Date Announced | 2026-01-23 | We’re happy to announce that Battle for Asciion will launch on Steam on February 5.The game is a horizontal shoot ’em up rendered entirely using real ASCII text — no sprites, no images, just characters. We’re currently in the final testing phase, completing full playthroughs and polishing the experience for release.More details will be shared as we get closer to launch. Thanks for your interest and support! |