ASTRA: Knights of Veda Removes English Dub, Following Trend of Other Gachas

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 on January 20th, aims to enhance game stability and improve the quality of other language localizations.

The January 23rd maintenance will also remove 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. FLINT assures players this change won't affect in-game chat functionality in any of the removed languages.

This move follows similar decisions by other gacha game developers. Square Enix's War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius removed English dubbing from future content in May 2024, prioritizing Japanese. Yostar Games' Aether Gazer completely removed English voiceovers in February 2024 due to financial constraints, redirecting resources to gameplay and content updates. Snowbreak: Containment Zone also dropped English voiceovers in December 2023, citing an evaluation of player preferences and optimal gaming experience.

The rationale behind these decisions often centers on resource allocation and player preference. Focusing on the most popular language streamlines development and reduces long-term costs associated with voice acting. This allows developers to reinvest resources into improving other aspects of the game, ensuring its continued growth and player satisfaction.