ASTRA Drops English VA, Joins List of Gachas Sans EN Dub

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 bolster game stability and improve localization quality.

The January 23rd maintenance will see the removal of English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, and Italian voice acting. While English text support remains, in-game voiceovers will default to Japanese for players outside Korea. This change, FLINT assures players, will not affect in-game chat functionality in any previously supported language.

FLINT's decision echoes similar moves by other gacha game developers. This includes Square Enix's War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (partially removing English dubbing for future content), Yostar Games' Aether Gazer (completely removing English dubbing due to resource reallocation), and Amazing Seasun Games' Snowbreak: Containment Zone (shifting to Japanese voiceovers for some content).

The rationale behind these decisions often boils down to resource management and player preference. Prioritizing the language used by the majority of players is a cost-effective strategy, especially considering the long-term financial commitment of maintaining multiple language voiceovers. By reallocating resources, developers can focus on improving gameplay, performance, and the overall longevity of their games.

While this change might disappoint some players, the developers emphasize their commitment to providing improved services and experiences. The removal of English voice acting is part of a broader effort to enhance the overall game quality and stability for all players.