ASKA Update 3 adds dedicated servers and much more

Developer Sand Sailor Studio has just announced a new update for the Viking survival title published by ASKA, adding lots of new content and features.

There are some important additions, as follows with the new update “Update 3: Servers and Roads” for the title, which is currently in Early Access on Steam.

• Dedicated servers – Players can now set up dedicated servers to have more freedom when playing with friends and in groups.
• In-game text chat – Players can now chat with each other and survive together, with in-game communication smoother and more accessible
• Roads, paths and slopes – Players can further customize their settlements with new terrain tools such as road and path builders, which create more natural-looking, winding roads and paths for your village
• Other improvements – Visual improvements, a revamped archer service and more will also be available.

There are a number of graphical updates:

• Improved grass texture
• Animations improved
• Terrain optimized and textures improved
• Improved day-night transitions
• The vegetation display has been improved
• The lighting is generally brighter and more vibrant
• Improved low quality assets

The full list of improvements and fixes can be found here.

In ASKA, strive to build a self-sustaining Viking tribe that works, crafts, hunts and fights together. Command and organize intelligent NPC villagers, work and fight with them.

Claim untouched land and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Create the ultimate settlement alone or with up to 3 friends. Trust in the gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide companionship and relief from the hardships of survival.

Here is a list of the game’s key features from the Steam page:

• Live out your Viking fantasy alone or with up to three friends.
• Command the villagers and build your tribe from the ground up by searching for resources and surviving against ancient threats and the darkest winters.
• Assign each villager different tasks as they contribute to the tribe and leave their own mark on the settlement.
• Build housing, workshops, mines, farms, defenses and more as you expand your village.
• Discover hidden caves and explore further to harvest even more valuable resources.
• Explore a fantastical, fully procedurally generated world full of secrets, sights and threats, ensuring every session remains dynamic and fresh.
• Experience a realistic and dynamic weather system around the world, with survival priorities changing depending on the season.
• Fight a variety of mythical enemies in exciting, skill-based battles.
• Customize buildings with functional furniture and various decorative items.

ASKA is now available in Steam Early Access for PC.