Introducing Julien Solomita as friendly rodent NPC Gustav Gondasa 🐭🥜

The time has finally come, Travelers!

We’re incredibly excited to announce that talented creator Julien Solomita is making his voice-acting debut in Kristala as Gustav Gondasa: a spunky and adventurous Hemani who will be the first friendly rodent face you meet along your journey across Ailur.

Gustav is a prominent NPC with an important questline that will gradually unravel as you explore the six clan lands and complete your Raksaka Proving. He also introduces a new food mechanic, allowing you to craft delectable recipes and enjoy consumable snacks on the go.

Menu icons for some of the recipes you'll soon be able to craft in the game thanks to Gustav Gondasa. Fun fact: all recipes issued by Gustav will be vegan and gluten-free to align with Julien's own dietary restrictions and preferences.

But that’s not all! We’re also proud to announce a special charitable collaboration in honor of Julien’s involvement in Kristala. During select promotional periods, profits from both game sales and related merch will be donated to the Pasadena Humane Society to aid in their work supporting displaced animals affected by the recent LA wildfires. 🐾❤️

Julien’s overarching passion for animal welfare doesn’t just align with our own goals to give back to the animals who've inspired our beloved characters; his deep connection to the city of Los Angeles makes this initiative that much more meaningful and impactful.

We can’t wait to share more details with you—including the official launch date for this new content and a behind-the-scenes peek at Julien’s involvement in the game, plus some related merch goodies we’re currently cookin’ up. There’s so much more to come!

For now, we hope you enjoy our official collaboration announcement, where you’ll get a first look (and listen!) at Julien’s performance as Gustav! If this exciting collaboration news makes you just as hype as we are to unveil it, don’t forget to give this post some love and share your thoughts in the comments. STAY TUNED!

-Astral Clocktower Studios