AFK Journey will receive its first major update today, titled Song of Strife. AFK Journey‘s update brings with it a new map, music, cosmetics, game modes, seasonal equipment, two new heroes, and a host of other content. The story of Song of Strife revolves around a “Fake Merlin,” who appears to be impersonating the game’s main character, and the new region’s Warsong Festival.
Game Rant recently got a first look at Song of Strife and the many changes it’s bringing to the AFK universe. Fans of AFK Journey‘s hex-grid based combat will want to check out the novel mechanics associated with the game’s new heroes, Alsa and Soren, and the cinematic trailer heralding the launch of the new season.
Onward, to the Ashen Wastes
Players with a Resident Level of 240 (and an account that has been active for at least 42 days) can access the new content today by taking a wagon from Hollystone to the Ashen Wastes. Day one players should be ready to tackle the new environment, while new AFK Journey players may have a short wait before they can venture into the desert. This new region is an entirely separate map, and as its name suggests, the area is an unforgiving expanse of sand with all-new lighting and weather effects in the game’s signature storybook style.
Players will quickly find Sunseek Arena, the new hub area comparable to Hollystone. The arena is the venue for the season’s Warsong Festival, which plays a central role in the season’s storyline, and its eponymous colosseum hosts the new battle modes that are arriving in Song of Strife. But the new battles are not for the faint-hearted, and even experienced players may want to brush up on winning team comps in AFK Journey if they are having trouble.
Alsa and Soren
Perhaps the most exciting additions to Song of Strife are the new heroes from the Uru Tribe: Alsa and Soren. Both heroes are from the Mauler faction, bringing new mechanics that will enable exciting new party compositions.
Alsa, the “Desert Flare,” is in AFK Journey’s Mage class. She creates stone structures that can be used for offense and defense. Her barriers can intercept enemies to protect fragile fighters, or they can box in enemies with her team’s damage dealers. Meanwhile, Soren, the “Silent Fury,” is a Rogue who fights with a staff and heavily favors the game’s new knockback mechanic, which is also employed by the Ashen Wastes’ new spider enemies. His ult, a whirling strike with his staff, can be used for evasion or AOE damage.
Other Tweaks
Other new content coming to AFK Journey includes a new soundtrack, new puzzles, new seasonal artifacts, and equipment, which dedicated players will want to secure to maximize their options. One of AFK Journey‘s novel features is that equipment is shared between all characters of the same class, alleviating some of the grinding elements typically associated with gacha or wish-based games. Players will also be able to acquire new cosmetics for heroes based on the Ashen Wastes.
In addition to the new battles, mechanics, and content, the new season brings a handful of QOL improvements as well, such as check marks next to completed dialogue options.
AFK Journey
A spin-off to AFK Arena, AFK Journey is a free-to-play fantasy RPG available on mobile devices and PC. AFK Journey features hex-based tactical combat and a wide range of heroes to unlock.
- Released
- March 22, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Lilith Games
- Publisher(s)
- Farlight
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Violence & Blood