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Feb 11, 2025

Early Access Viking survival builder ASKA receives its first major update of 2025 where trees regrow, cave-ins happen, and more

From Press Release:

Sand Sailor Studio released its first major update of 2025 for their Viking survival tribe builder ASKA…and it’s tree-ly good!

Through the new update, players can experience:

• Forester Hut and Forester House – Players can now replant trees using a new building, Foresters. Using the new shovel item, players or their villagers can dig holes where trees can be planted with each tree type yielding different types of wood.

• Cave Overhaul and Infinite Iron – Players can now regenerate iron and stone in the caves by way of an unexpected explosive device. The cave crawlers have laid weird eggs in the mines, which can be harvested and mixed together with other resources to cause powerful explosions.

• Cave-Ins and Explosive Sacks – These explosive sacks are now craftable at the Workshop House. When detonated, they will cause cave-ins, refreshing the cave walls which can be mined for iron and stone, while also destroying trees, stone clumps and even enemies!

• Fisherman Boats Overhaul – Villager fishing, especially when using boats has been updated with improved effectiveness and navigation. Additionally, fishermen buildings now have a safety area and new Sturdy Fishing Rods are available.

The team will be rolling out additional updates throughout the rest of 2025, so be sure to follow along on X at @ASKAthegame for more!

About ASKA

Currently in early access on PC, in ASKA, players will be able to establish a thriving Viking village by collecting resources, building outposts, fighting off threats, and more, either solo or with up to three friends. This indie studio brings a new edge to the survival genre, where intelligent NPC villagers each have their own traits, strengths and weaknesses. It’s up to players to decide what work they’re best suited for and how to complete their tasks. Download ASKA today on Steam.