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Bearers

Forge your destiny in Bearers, an aetherpunk action RPG, fusing the strategic depth of multi-class buildcrafting with dynamic souls-inspired combat. Build limitless loadouts, master real-time movement and thrive in party-based battles. Explore the Celestial Isles, and expose the mystery of The Veil.

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The Inflated

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Bearers is made by a solo developer, so we acknowledge our viewpoint is narrow and our resources are limited. We hope to work alongside our community to shape the game and world of Bearers, so we can best focus our development time on what the community feels is important, and direct the product in interesting ways for our community going forward. We also acknowledge the game is large in scope with many subsystems, so there will be bugs and imbalances. We hope to work alongside our community to better refine the design and stability of Bearers during Early Access.

Stretch goals for Early Access are primarily focused on development resources to enable more timely updates and improved product quality.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Approximately 12-18 months, depending on community feedback.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Early Access is Feature Complete. Bugs, balancing issues and poor optimisation are likely.

Early Access features approximately 20% Content Completion; this includes 6 hours of content, approximately 20 abilities per Profession, and around 100 items.

Plans for Bearers' full release include approximately 20 hours of content, approximately 40 abilities per profession and 200 items. We plan to include a complete story campaign, a wave-based co-op game mode, and a PVP Arena mode.

Pricing of Early Access will remain below the intended full release price, but will increase as new content is added.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Bearers is currently Feature Complete, meaning all gameplay systems are functional. Features include:
* Souls-inspired core combat
* Build crafting from weapons, armor, accessories and abilities
* Cooperative Online Multiplayer
* Character Creation and cloud-based storage
* 8 Professions
* Ability Capturing
* Passive Abilities

Refer to the "About This" section for further details on gameplay systems.

Gameplay systems are still under development, meaning bugs are likely and implementation will likely change based on feedback.

Although Feature Complete, Bearers is at an estimated 20% Content Complete. Early Access will feature approximately 6 hours of content, approximately 20 abilities per Profession, and approximately 100 items from which to customise your builds.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. Pricing throughout Early Access will remain below the intended full release price, but will increase with major content additions.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Community feedback is at the core of our development roadmap. Throughout Early Access, we’ll continue to actively engage with players to gather input on balance, quality of life improvements, new content, and the overall experience.

We already have an active Discord server featuring dedicated channels for feedback, bug reports, suggestions, and community Q&A. It’s a space where players can speak directly with the developer, share ideas, and help shape the game as it evolves. Our goal is to build an experience that not only plays great, but grows meaningfully through the voices of those playing it.”

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About This Game

Become a Bearer. Protect the Celestians. Uncover the Truth.

Amid the splendor of the Celestial Isles - a skybound archipelago - you are one of the gifted few, touched by fate: a Bearer, chosen by one of the Eight Gods to wield divine power.

Bearers are charged with protecting the realm from deadly beasts and rebel factions, while inspiring the people through glorious ritualised combat in the Arena.

However, beneath the prosperity and contentment of the magic-imbued cities lies a dark secret - the Veil, a magical tempest that shrouds the world below and conceals truths that could shatter everything the Celestians believe.

Forge Your Legend

Craft your own unique playstyle by pairing a Primary profession with any Secondary from eight distinct classes. Whether you prefer the brutal efficiency of a Fighter-Monk hybrid or the mystical versatility of a Shaman-Mage, the choice is yours.

With unlimited respec and a non-destructive build system, experimentation isn’t just encouraged - it’s essential. Adapt your loadout of gear and abilities to suit each encounter or area, shaped by the challenges you face, as well as your team composition. True power lies in synergy discovery and finding your perfect battle rhythm.

Master Eight Professions

Fighter: Inflict physical damage and conditions whilst drawing enemy focus
Ranger: Strike from range with projectiles and shape the battlefield with tactical traps
Rogue: Use speed and cunning to deal devastating spike damage and cripple foes
Monk: Channel spiritual energy into precise strikes and ranged bursts
Mage: Command elemental power to deal damage and alter the environment
Psychic: Manipulate minds and alter enemy perception to impair and disrupt
Shaman: Commune with ancestral spirits to heal, protect and buff
Warlock: Drain enemy life force, inflict debuffs and animate the undead

Team Up, Think Fast, Fight Hard

Bearers shines in cooperative play. Coordinate with up to 3 players to tackle challenging encounters that demand tactical thinking and perfect timing. Each profession complements others—combine a Fighter's aggro control with a Shaman's protective buffs, or unleash devastating combos with synchronized Mage and Warlock abilities.

Bearers is built from the ground up for party-based play - whether with friends or AI companions. There are no levels or grind; your strength comes from preparation, coordination, and synergy. Adapt your build to suit the challenge ahead, and combine it with your team’s strategy for powerful results. Have a Ranger lock down enemies in traps while a Mage unleashes devastating area spells, or let a Shaman channel a guardian spirit to shield a Rogue as they slip through chaos to deliver spike damage to a vital target. Every profession complements another - the key to victory lies in the plan, not the power curve.

Explore the Celestial Isles

Step into a breathtaking aetherpunk world where magic and technology intertwine across the skybound realm of the Celestial Isles. As a Bearer, protect the Celestians from insurgent factions like the Sky Pirates, crystal-worshipping cultists, and roaming predators and monsters. Compete in the Arena to inspire and entertain the people with acts of heroism. And beyond the spectacle, a deeper truth awaits - unravel the mystery of the Veil, a swirling tempest that shrouds the world below.

Souls-Inspired Combat with a Twist

Experience challenging, deliberate combat that rewards skill and teamwork. Learn enemy patterns, time your abilities perfectly, and coordinate with allies to overcome formidable foes. Unlike traditional souls-like games, our focus on cooperation means fallen allies can be revived, keeping the team together through the toughest battles.

Key Features

✨ Endless Build Variety: Dual-profession system with 64 possible combinations
🤝 Seamless Co-op: Drop-in/drop-out multiplayer for up to [X] players
⚡ Non-Destructive Progression: Respec freely to experiment with builds
🏝️ Aetherpunk Fantasy: Crystal-powered cities in a skybound archipelago
⚔️ Tactical Combat: Souls-inspired difficulty with cooperative revival system
🎭 Arena Competition: Test your skills in gladiatorial combat
🏴‍☠️ Sky Pirate Threats: Defend the Isles from the insurgent marauders
📜 Deep Lore: Uncover the secrets of The Veil and The Eight Gods

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

As a solo developed project generative AI has been used to improve visual quality of concept art, along with the creation of some bespoke 3D assets of the Celestial Isle.

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 40 MB available space

Recommended:

OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 40 GB available space

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