Ironwing Valiant Opens Its Second Closed Alpha on Steam

Tiger Team has confirmed the second closed alpha test of Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera, an action and role-playing title featuring mechs that combines Chinese and Korean mythology. Players will pilot a customizable robot to defend their kingdom in aerial and ground combat. Citizens now have the opportunity to try a mech game with a story and deep customization for free. The test will be available soon on Steam.

customizable mecha robot mid-flight transformation sequence, glowing blue energy lines along articulated joints, metallic armor plates shifting during aerial combat mode switch, particle effects trailing from thrusters, ancient Korean and Chinese mythological symbols etched on shoulder pauldrons, ruined temple landscape below with floating stone fragments, dramatic sunset lighting casting long shadows, cinematic action shot showing cockpit HUD interface with targeting reticles, mechanical gears visible through transparent armor sections, debris particles from destroyed drones scattering around, photorealistic engineering visualization, high contrast lighting emphasizing metallic textures and battle damage

Technical development and mecha customization 🤖

The game runs on Unreal Engine 4 and allows players to modify the robot's weapons, armor, and abilities. Combat alternates between flight and ground, with a combo system that requires managing the mecha's energy and heat. Tiger Team has optimized texture loading and reduced wait times between zones. Customization includes parts inspired by Asian mythological beasts, such as the dragon and qilin, which affect stats and special moves.

Pilot a robot and save the kingdom (without leaving home) 🛋️

Finally, an excuse to lock yourself in and feel useful: piloting a twelve-meter mecha that fires beams while you barely get up from the couch. The alpha promises epic battles, although there will surely be those who spend more time decorating the robot than fighting. That said, at least you won't have to worry about the mecha's MOT, as the kingdom has enough trouble with the invaders.