The original New RTS. One race, many styles, no limit. Play head-to-head, enjoy the co-op Adventure, or seek the leader board, battling to become the King of the Hill in an endless spectator-friendly five player revolving struggle.

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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?

“Early Access is to allow all variety of players a chance to submit their feedback on the multiplayer experience, to help fine-tune balance among emergent strategies, and ease any pain-points for on-boarding new players.
New story/campaign episodes and the complete roster of advanced units will be released for Early Access players to enjoy first.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Two months.”

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

“The full completed version of the game will include the entire 5-episode Adventure campaign of 3-5 chapters each, plus an entertaining fan-service prologue episode with extra backstory.
The full roster of exceptional units will be available.
The competitive ladder will be live.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Multiplayer modes for King of the Hill, One versus One, and Teams are all Fully functional including matchmaking and chat. Adventure story mode is available, but the campaign path is incomplete. The map editor and workshop are also available for sharing and playing custom table creations.
Advanced/specialized high-tier units are not yet all available, and sounds are incomplete.
The competitive ladder is not yet available.
Refer to the 'About This Game' section for more information.”

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

“No.”

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

“Interacting in steam forums, in-game chat, and support email.”
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Planned Release Date: October 2026

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About This Game

Aether

Experience the original New Real Time Strategy game!

Lay the groundwork for your Economy, and watch it thrive under the oversight of Engineers and the boon of Prospecting or Stewardship Upgrades. Tend to your garden, or sabotage your opponents.

Amass a Medieval Fantasy Army of Warriors, Monks and Archers, Wizards and Warlocks. Or pursue powerful Magic and Technology, employing Champions, Alchemists, Tanks, Geomancers, Elementals and more!

Engage in battle on variable terrain, outflanking and outthinking other combatants, or launch Massive Spells and Combos to level the battlefield totally. Don't allow your Agora to be Captured, or it will all have been for naught!

Compete in Head-to-Head and Team Matches, or Endless King of the Hill.

Gather your friends and embark on the Co-Op campaign as a rag-tag band of warriors and misfits drawn to endless action by duty, honor, circumstance, or just habit. Chase across the realm among Grandiose Landmarks, Violent Upheavals, and Ancient Forces to witness, one way or another, the world's Cataclysmic Fate.

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System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 1 GB VRAM
    • Storage: 750 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 2 GB VRAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 1 GB VRAM
    • Storage: 750 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: WebGPU Browser Driver Support
    Recommended:
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 2 GB VRAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: WebGPU Browser Driver Support
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