ASTRA Drops English Dub, Joining Gacha Trend

ASTRA: Knights of Veda Bids Farewell to English Dubbing

Following a trend among gacha games, ASTRA: Knights of Veda will be removing its English voiceovers after maintenance on January 23, 2025. This decision, announced by developer FLINT, aims to enhance game stability and improve the quality of other language localizations.

The January 23rd maintenance will also discontinue support for German, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, and Italian. However, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Thai, and Russian will remain. While English text will still be available, in-game voice acting will default to Japanese for players outside of Korea. This change does not affect in-game chat functionality in any of the removed languages.

FLINT assures players that this adjustment is intended to improve the overall gaming experience and that they remain committed to providing quality service.

A Growing Trend in Gacha Games

ASTRA: Knights of Veda isn't alone in this decision. Several other gacha titles have also reduced or eliminated English voice-over support, including:

• War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius: Square Enix removed English dubbing for new content starting in May 2024, prioritizing Japanese for future updates.
• Aether Gazer: Yostar Games completely removed English voiceovers in February 2024 due to cited financial constraints, redirecting resources to other game aspects.
• Snowbreak: Containment Zone: Amazing Seasun Games removed English voiceovers in December 2023, citing an evaluation of player preferences and a focus on optimal gameplay.

The underlying reasons for these changes often boil down to resource management and player preference. Prioritizing the language spoken by the largest player base is a logical business decision, especially given the long-term costs associated with maintaining multiple language voice-overs. By reallocating resources, developers can focus on enhancing gameplay, performance, and future content updates, ultimately aiming for a more sustainable and enjoyable gaming experience for their players.