Rivals Of Aether II Out Now On Steam With Roadmap And Halloween Bundle!

An action-packed sequel with updated graphics

Clobber Your Rivals Once Again

Improved Game Mechanics And New 3D Visuals

Get ready to sharpen your reflexes, as Rivals of Aether II is finally out on Steam! Reminiscent of the highly popular Super Smash Bros. series, this game gives you another chance to deliver fast, hard-hitting combos, now with stunning 3D visuals and a roster of new characters. In addition to the upgraded graphics, the game introduces new moves and specials that unleash unique attacks based on your character's or opponent’s actions. These include:

⚫︎ Pummel Special

⚫︎ Ledge Special

⚫︎ Getup Special

Following the Super Smash Bros. formula, Rivals of Aether II also brings new mechanics for players to master in fast-paced battles. These offensive and defensive maneuvers will help you survive and corner your opponents. The new combat features are:

⚫︎ Ledges

⚫︎ Throws

⚫︎ Shields

⚫︎ Grabs

New and returning characters will also have a wide range of moves, including special moves. “Each of these playable Rivals have an expansive moveset featuring new mechanics and special moves that are not only an upgrade over the original game, but new to the platform fighter genre as a whole.” Like the first game, Rivals of Aether II lets you play with friends either locally or online in “1v1, 2v2, or Free-for-All battles.” Dive into the game’s multiplayer mode and show off your best and most powerful moves against other players!

You can purchase the game on Steam at an introductory price of $26.99 USD. What are you waiting for? Beat your rivals with new and updated mechanics in Rivals of Aether II!

Plans For 2024 And Beyond

The fun never stops with the release of Rivals of Aether II, as Aether Studios has shared a roadmap for future content. “Our plan is for all future gameplay content to be free (like characters and modes) and to support development with optional cosmetics only.” This is welcome news for players, as characters and game modes will not be hidden behind a paywall.

Before the end of this year, the developers plan to host an event, improve the in-game menu, and release a set of Halloween skins. For 2025 and beyond, here are the highlights of the upcoming content:

⚫︎ New characters

⚫︎ New stages

⚫︎ Events with themed rewards

⚫︎ Crew Battle Mode

⚫︎ Ranked Rewards

⚫︎ Esport Season 1

For more information about the roadmap, you can follow the game’s Steam page!

Kick Off The Release With A Halloween Bundle

Show off your fashion in the spirit of Halloween with the game’s first cosmetic bundle. Staying true to the game’s roadmap, Aether Studios has promptly released Rivals of Aether II’s Halloween Bundle. This bundle includes:

⚫︎ Slasher Clairen skin (Epic) + Slasher Clairen Icon (Epic)

⚫︎ Vampire Zetterburn skin (Rare) + Vampire Zetterburn Icon (Rare)

⚫︎ Black Widow Ranno skin (Rare) + Black Widow Ranno Icon (Rare)

⚫︎ Slasher Clairen Emote

⚫︎ 25,000 Aether Coins

⚫︎ 250 Aether Bucks

If you want to support the developers, you can purchase this bundle in the in-game store for $19.99 USD. Celebrate the spooky season with flashy, Halloween-themed cosmetics

Supporting The Community

For first-time players, don’t worry—Aether Studios has got your back! The developers are releasing a tutorial article and a video series on YouTube to help you familiarize yourself with the game’s combat mechanics and character-specific movesets. You can also join the game’s Discord channel to get advice from other players and engage with the community.

If you have any questions or feedback, head over to the game’s Discord channel or its website's suggestion board. Your opinions are valuable and can help improve the game in the long run. Who says brawling is all there is to this game? Help other players, message the developers, and connect with a lively community in Rivals of Aether II!

The devs ended their update with a final note: “We're also watching a few known issues from the Next Fest demo last week. We don't have a fix yet, but wanted to make people aware that we are tracking Steam Deck lobby issues and controller/mouse and keyboard support issues to address. If you encounter any bugs, please report them and let us know over in our official Discord.”