Platform fighter to return with new 2.5D stylee
It was a double whammy of news from Team Aether this weekend as the studio not only announced an official release date for its incoming dungeon crawlerDungeons of Aether,but it even dropped word of an entirely new sequel to itsSmash-like platform fighterRivals of Aether,scheduled to launch in 2024.
From the team’s amusingly irreverent write-up, it appears thatRivals of Aether 2will retain the typical hard-hitting, platform-bouncing, multiplayer chaos of the original release, but will be transitioning from a 2D to a 3D style, (or 2.5D, strictly speaking). The sequel news will no doubt comes as a delight to fans of the elemental-based slugfest.
In addition to theRivals 2announcement,Team Aetherannounced that dungeon crawling adventure Dungeons of Aether will finally hit PC (via Steam) on October 25. The new game, set within the Rivals of Aether universe, will allow players to choose from one of four heroes before venturing into monster-filled labyrinths located below the steampunk town of Julesvale.
Story Mode is a roguelite adventure that will have the player battle beasties, bag gold and gear, and hone their skills, spells, and fighting abilities, progressing ever further into the subterranean caverns with each and every new attempt. For those looking for an even meatier challenge, then the Challenge Dungeon mode will provide with a single, procedurally generated to be conquered in a single run.
So whether you’re looking to explore worlds, interact with characters, and build your fortune, or whether you just want to fight it out against insurmountable odds, it sounds likeDungeons of Aetherwill have you covered. Ready your will and check it out for yourself whenDungeons of Aetherdrops on PC October 25.
