The Regions of Ashenfall
In April 2025 the game launched into Early Access with the first Dragon General, Velgar, and the first two regions: Brynmoor and Ghornfell.
You'll traverse across a vast and diverse land: from the mournful ruins of Brynmoor, whose serene peace is often shattered by the roar of dragons, to the Stormtouched Highlands where lightning strikes relentlessly and swiftly. From the realm of Death called Fellhollow, to the dark and sinister fortress of Dowdun Reach. Finally you'll traverse the Umbral Sands, a corrupted desert with unrelenting heat and a fiery Red Dragon ruling over it.
In December, the first Major Update "Fellhollow" arrived with the Farming skill, a new building kit, two new NPCs and a shop for trading Soul Fragments with Death himself.
In March, the next Major Update added a new region, Dowdun Reach, alongside 4 more quests and a new boss to overcome in the legendary Black Knight Titan.
The latest and largest Major Update, Umbral Sands, introduced a region inspired by the Kharidian Deserts of RuneScape, with the Kalphite Queen and her brood, Fuzan the Fire Dragon and the Kot'Haar, sentient golems of Obsidian, given life by an Elder Artefact.
The Scorned Wilderness region was also added. This area includes "The Hub" which is a new area which players can build in, and the Raid area which does not permit building, because of the big dragon.
Map and Environment Questions
- Which regions make up the map set?
- The regions documented so far are Brynmoor and Ghornfell from Early Access, Fellhollow, Dowdun Reach, the Umbral Sands, and the Scorned Wilderness.
- What distinguishes Brynmoor and the Stormtouched Highlands?
- Brynmoor is described as mournful ruins whose serene peace is often shattered by the roar of dragons, while the Stormtouched Highlands is where lightning strikes relentlessly and swiftly.
- What is Fellhollow?
- Fellhollow is the realm of Death, literally, he's sat there waiting to chat to you. Its Major Update also arrived with the Farming skill, a new building kit, two new NPCs and a shop for trading Soul Fragments with Death himself.
- What defines the Umbral Sands?
- The Umbral Sands is a corrupted desert with unrelenting heat and a fiery Red Dragon ruling over it, inspired by the Kharidian Deserts of RuneScape.
- What is different about the Scorned Wilderness?
- This area includes "The Hub" which is a new area which players can build in, and the Raid area which does not permit building, because of the big dragon.
- How do I see the map more clearly?
- The Quest Menu sidebar can be collapsed to view the Map fully.
- How do I find active Lodestones?
- Active Lodestones are now visible on the map, not just the lodestone menu, so you can orient yourself from the map view.
- What can I earn by returning to the Scorned Wilderness?
- There is also going to be a selection of pieces of the iconic Dragon armour - glorious, resplendent and red, including the Dragon Scimitar and the Dragon Crossbow. These are earned through repeat adventures into the Scorned Wilderness - provided you're successful again.
- Does the map view help with casting skills?
- The Skill Spell wheel now has 4 hotkeys that let you auto-cast the first four choices in the Radial Menu. These are mapped to the triggers, allowing you to open the wheel and instantly trigger the respective spell.
Match Regions to Their Added Content
Fellhollow's monthly content drops expanded the region with quests, rewards, decorations, and repeatable activities including Spectral Platforming, Buried Treasures, and Letters for the Dead.
Follow the Scorned Wilderness route when you are ready to take on its Regicide quest.