One of the top 10 most popular strategy games played during October’s Stem Next Fest, Wretch: Divine Ascent, is releasing this November. That’s right, if you liked this 1v1 tactical autobattler that fuses backpack-building strategy with asynchronous PvP duels in a dark-fantasy world, well, you can play the full release on November 19, 2025.
Developed by Ogopogo and published by SapStaR Games, the title is inspired by titles like Backpack Battles and the broader “Souls-like” genre. According to the developer, Wretch: Divine Ascent will feature more than 250 different items, gear, and attacks, along with four playable characters, including the latest addition, Wujiang, a mighty general inspired by the warlords of ancient China, at launch. Additionally, Ogopogo has plans to release a fifth character before the end of 2025.
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What is Wretch: Divine Ascent about?
Wretch: Divine Ascent is a 1v1 tactical auto-battler that blends deep inventory strategy with high-stakes asynchronous PvP duels in a stark and desolate dark fantasy world. The game is developed in Unreal Engine and challenges players to mercilessly optimize their backpack and forge calculated, relentless attack chains and item loadouts that will overwhelm their foes.
Ogopogo has shared a list of key features for the title, which you can read below:
- Strategic Backpack Management: Create intricate, deadly attack chains from individual moves, load up on gear, items, and accessories to complement your loadout, and take advantage of combinable equipment to unlock devastating effects. Forge an unbeatable build from amongst thousands of possible combinations.
- Distinct Playable Classes: Choose from five unique characters, each with their own playstyles, attack chains, and item affinities. Embody an indomitable wall of steel as the Knight, dispatch your foes with deadly grace as the Ronin, or overwhelm all comers with a flurry of blades as the Assassin.
- Asynchronous 1v1 Duels: Test your build against those of real players from around the world in cutthroat 1v1 battles. Win 10 matches and ascend to the Zenith Arena, where you’ll encounter the deadliest players and most formidable builds of all.
What is the release date?
Wretch: Divine Ascent will be released on Steam on November 19 for $14.99. It is also available
in two separate bundles—with either Backpack Battles or Rune Coliseum—with a discount of
10% for both games.
