Aethergate: Battle of Artefacts is a session-based Extraction Roguelite. Enter unstable "Fractures," build automated industrial bases, and hunt for ancient Artefacts. Extract before the world collapses. No offline raids.Pure skill.100% Adrenaline.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Early Access allows us to build the game openly — with you. We're a small indie studio (one full-time and one part-time developer), and this is our first year working with Unreal Engine. Over the past six months, we've focused heavily on core systems, bug prevention, and network stability — not gameplay polish just yet.

The recent "Open House" event proved that the foundation is stable enough for Early Access. This phase gives us the breathing room to grow the game organically with your feedback and test upcoming content in real-time with the community.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect to remain in Early Access for at least 12–24 months. As a small team, we're learning and evolving with every step. The timeline may shift depending on feedback, resources, and how much content the community helps us shape.”

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

“The full version will feature major expansions and overhauls based on player input, including:

A fully polished offline single-player experience

Deeper multiplayer gameplay loops

Interactive NPCs, lore, and quest systems

A redesigned UI and improved sound design

Stat-based Boosters (growable plants with effects)

Community-driven story DLCs (not included in base price)

New assets, upgraded visuals, and 3D model reworks

Tools for dedicated community-hosted servers

Our goal is to create something truly long-lasting, shaped by the people playing it.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is playable and includes:

An offline free-roam mode (with limited areas)

An online multiplayer mode (team vs team with objectives)

Fully working economy, inventory, and character systems

Basic survival mechanics (energy, resources)

Core facilities like crafting, building, and trading

Signature items like jetpacks and teleportation rings

Early map with explorable zones and hidden loot

While content is still limited, the foundation is stable and ready for feedback-based expansion.”

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

“Yes. At launch, the base game will be priced at €9.99. As we add new content, systems, and features, we expect the price to increase to reflect its full value.”

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

“You’re not just a player — you’re part of the dev journey. We regularly host Live Open House events where anyone can try the game for free and give feedback in real time.

Join our Discord to:

Share ideas and report bugs 🐞

Vote on features and future content

Contribute to community-created story content

We aim to build something meaningful, and your voice is part of that process.”
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About This Game

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Aethergate: Battle of Artefacts is a session-based Extraction Roguelite. Enter unstable "Fractures," form specialized squads or drop in as a solo Rogue, farm stat-boosting crops, and hunt for ancient Artefacts. Raid rival bases and extract before the world collapses. No offline raids. Pure skill. 100% Adrenaline.

ABOUT THIS GAME

THE YEAR IS 2050. A failed experiment known as The Aether Surge has shattered reality. The world is now divided into unstable dimensions called Fractures—zones of high reward and lethal danger.

You are an Aetherial, a mercenary tasked with entering these collapsing worlds to secure the only currency that matters: Artefacts.

Aethergate evolves the survival genre by compressing the experience into high-stakes, 1-to-2-hour sessions. Scavenge, farm, build, automate, and extract. What you keep is yours. What you lose is gone forever.

KEY FEATURES

  • 💀 SESSION-BASED EXTRACTION: Forget the 100-hour grind. Every Fracture is a fresh start. Drop in at Level 1, gather resources, and race against the clock. The goal isn't just to survive—it's to seize supernatural Artefacts and extract before the zone destabilizes.

  • 🤝 SQUAD SYNERGY OR SOLO CHAOS: Abandon the "jack-of-all-trades" trope. Squads that divide into highly specialized roles—like Farmers, Builders, Scavengers, and Scouts—will dominate the economy. Prefer to work alone? Drop in as a factionless Rogue Aetherial with no base and no rules, surviving entirely by raiding established facilities.

  • 🥔 HARVEST TO SURVIVE: Character progression inside a match is tied to agriculture. Plant and harvest a massive ecosystem of crops to gain permanent in-match stat buffs. Eat potatoes for Armor or Cauliflower for Magic Regen—but if you die, you lose it all.

  • 🔴 FACTION INFILTRATION: Joining a faction grants your team a base equipped with an exclusive, stat-boosting Faction Berry bush. Want a buff your faction doesn't have? Execute stealth missions across the map to infiltrate rival bases and steal their unique berries—or play as a Rogue and steal from everyone.

  • 🛡️ NO OFFLINE RAIDS: We believe your loot should be lost in combat, not while you sleep. Your account progression in the single-player Hub is permanent and safe. When you log off, your anxiety doesn't have to stay on.

  • 🔫 TACTICAL COMBAT & ARTEFACTS: Engage in visceral FPS combat with limb-damage systems. Secure game-changing Artefacts to unlock supernatural abilities—like teleportation, invisibility, or flight—to outplay rival squads and AI guardians at the final Extraction chokepoint.

    Explore Find your way trough out the wasteland and scorched lands of the Aether Surge

Find And Gather Resources - Aethergate world is filled with all types off resources from Wood logs to Aetherium Ore





Build - construction components and placeable items 





Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, including:

Stylized violence and combat

Mild blood effects during battles

Thematic elements related to survival, struggle, and conflict

There is no graphic gore, no nudity, and no explicit language currently present in the game. Content may evolve during development based on community feedback and narrative additions.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Microsoft Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Microsoft Windows 10
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
    • Memory: 32 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3060
    • Storage: 15 GB available space

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