The highly anticipated Fire & Frost title will arrive on November 24 after receiving valuable feedback from the community
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Independent studio Fire & Frost announced that the release of its video game Of Ash and Steel will be postponed from November 6 to November 24, 2025. The decision, made together with publisher TinyBuild, aims to improve performance and polish details identified during the demo presented at Steam Next Fest, where the title received extremely positive feedback.
A successful demo and an engaged community
During the latest Steam Next Fest, thousands of users were able to try Of Ash and Steel for the first time, an open-world RPG set in the Middle Ages. The game became one of the most popular at the event, surpassing 220,000 additions to wishlists and earning praise for its setting, story, and combat system.
Fire & Frost pospone Of Ash and Steel para mejorar su rendimiento
However, along with the positive reviews, suggestions also arrived regarding technical optimization and certain gameplay aspects. Far from ignoring the feedback, the Fire & Frost team decided to take it as an opportunity to raise the overall quality of the title, showing commitment to its community and respect for the standards that characterize the Steam platform.
A delay to ensure quality
In its official statement, the developers explained that they identified "some errors and details that require more time to be corrected". For that reason, they chose to delay the release to ensure a stable, smooth, and bug-free experience.
"We prefer to take a few additional weeks rather than offer an incomplete product", the studio stated, highlighting the priority they give to the player experience over calendar dates. This decision reinforces Fire & Frost's reputation as a studio that prioritizes technical excellence over the rush to publish.
More time to enjoy the demo
Fire & Frost pospone Of Ash and Steel para mejorar su rendimiento
As a gesture to the community, Of Ash and Steel will keep its playable demo available on Steam until the official release. This way, players will be able to continue exploring the beginning of the adventure on the fictional island of Grayshaft, leaving new feedback and helping the team perfect the final details.
The decision was well received among users and industry specialists, who highlighted the studio's transparency and responsibility in the face of market pressure. In an industry where rushed releases often bring problems, Fire & Frost joins the trend of developers who prioritize quality over urgency.
An example of responsible development
The case of Of Ash and Steel highlights the value of collaboration between creators and the community. Instead of seeing criticism as an obstacle, the team turned it into a tool for improvement. If expectations are met, the title promises to become one of the year's most outstanding RPGs and a new example of the renaissance of quality independent development.
