With your support, our team will be able to deliver Rivals 2 in its best capacity, full of rich features including:
- Online play
- Ranked & Story modes
- More characters
- Tutorials & more!
Back our Kickstarter here:
The moment you’ve all been waiting for. Our sequel to Rivals of Aether is deep into development, with stunning gameplay footage ready for the public!
Rivals 2 is coming in 2024; until then, stay up to date with the development process on our Website:
Clairen is back to take on Loxodont in Rivals 2! This time, Loxodont is the newest playable character to join the Aether Universe.
Clairen, the Flame’s Salvation, and Loxodont, the Molten Emperor, join the cast of Rivals 2 releasing later this year in 2024.
Gather round... to hear the tale of the latest character revealed for the Rivals 2 launch roster in 2024! Check out our brand new surprise trailer that just premiered live on finals day at Genesis 9:
Last but certainly not least, we have a special announcement for all you Rivals 2 fans out there!
Fleet, the Archer of Justice, is making her way to Rivals 2! Dish out justice and save the day with deadly accuracy when Rivals 2 drops in 2024.
Thank you for sharing your passion for Aether Studios’ games, characters and world.
We work to support individuals who celebrate that passion by creating memorable play experiences.
In that spirit, run tournaments however the hell you want.
We just revealed Maypul live on stage at
#Evo2023
! The Sylvan Watcher returns as the latest Rival to be included in our 2024 launch roster. Learn more and show your support for the game at
Have you ever dreamed of adding your own character to your favorite fighting game? Now is your chance to help create a Rivals 2 character in the Workshop Character Creation Contest!
How to Enter:
These mechanics aren't just new to Rivals 2, they're new to the entire platform fighter genre!
Check out Pummel Special, Ledge Special, and Getup Special from our Kickstarter trailer:
That's right the rumors are true... the Rivals Direct is returning on April 1, 2022! After 4 years running we're practically an institution.
Set your calendars for a stream you won't want to miss at
Moveset Monday
#28
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Ranno's Uptilt has quite the reach thanks to his long froggy legs. This move is a great anti-air and even extends far enough in front of him to knock someone up into a nice follow-up like Fair or Upstrong.
$800k reached!
This stretch goal unlocks a new Kragg skin for all users when the game launches.
Kick off your competitive career in Rivals 2 as you use Kragg’s stretched goal to recover!
900K PASSED OVERNIGHT!
With this mini mystery stretch goal revealed - here's a small showcase of our newest stage Hyperborean Harbor. Who's stage might this be 🤔
While there was no Direct this year, we still cooked a little something for you. Presenting the almighty Chef Loxodont skin coming to Rivals 2 later this year.
Moveset Monday
#50
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Fleet's Up Smash fires an arrow straight up into the sky. Hit opponents up close with the bow hitbox, or aim for a bullseye when you catch someone above.
Moveset Monday
#34
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Ranno's Neutral Air is the swiss army knife of aerials. Use the late hit for killer edgeguards, the early hit (+hitfall) to carry opponents across the stage, defend yourself by using it out of shield... the list goes on and on!
📧
We are looking to hire a Lead VFX Artist for the sequel to Rivals of Aether!
This is a remote contractor position that we are looking to fill as soon as possible. RT to spread the word!
Apply Here:
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#RealtimeVFX
#remotejobs
Cinematic history has just been made with
@vgdunkey
's new Animal Well trailer that premiered live during Rivals World.
Also - we aren't kidding about the wishlist thing.
Moveset Monday
#17
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Wrastor's Forward Tilt starts your combo nicely, with multiple hits launching your opponent upwards, allowing for an extension. It's also a useful tool to catch someone's approach!
Wrastor is just the coolest B)
Moveset Monday
#39
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Don't blink or you'll miss the fastest move in the game - Zetterburn's Neutral Special. Tap the special button for an immediate burst of fire, or hold it longer for a bigger explosion. This move has an air stall in Rivals 2 for more offstage options.
With the Rivals 2 Kickstarter now fully funded, let's get started on stretch goals!
Check out the stretch goals we have planned for this campaign ⬇️
Let's get to $300K to expand the launch roster!
Moveset Monday
#25
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In the past we've mentioned our new system for pummels alongside a new pummel option - the Special Pummel. Each character has their own unique version and here's a look at Ranno's up close! His is a quick way to get those poison stacks.
Moveset Monday
#31
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Ranno's Up Strong is a powerful finisher, especially if you can land the sweet spot in the center of the poison burst. Combine with a DACUS for best (most fun) results.
Moveset Monday
#93
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Clairen's Neutral Special is all-new in Rivals 2! This quick-draw technique allows her to charge for three increasingly deadly swipes, with a full blown laser at the fourth level. Use it in the air to unlock upward & downward angles while stalling vertical
Moveset Monday
#63
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Ranno's Ledge Special creates a bubble and flings him back on stage with a delayed attack. Get creative with the bubble and timings to trap your opponents or save yourself in a pinch. Ledge specials are unique for each Rival!
Some Rivals have all the luck.
Kragg here was born with glass bones and paper skin. Every morning he breaks his legs, and every afternoon he breaks his arms. At night he lies awake in agony until his heart attacks put him to sleep.
We are excited to announce that we are licensing the incredible Snapnet netcode solution built by
@HighHorseGames
. This server-based rollback solution will be the backbone of online play in Rivals 2.
Check out some of the mechanics returning to Rivals 2 from our Kickstarter launch video.
Wavedashing, parrying, walljumps, and the all time greatest (hitfalling) are back!
Movest Monday
#67
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Kragg is back and boulder than ever with an upgraded Neutral Special in Rivals 2! In addition to pulling his trusty rock from the ground, you can now use it to grapple opponents and toss them across the stage too.
This Friday
@danfornace
will be at
#Evo2023
to share what we've been working on with Rivals 2 - including a reveal for our latest character! Tune in this Friday to the
@Evo
main stage at 1:45 PT for an update you won't want to miss.
📺
We're very excited to reveal the new Lead Concept Artist for Aether Studios! Say hello to
@Garretthanna
. He's working on multiple Aether Studios projects creating character designs and more!
Yesterday we showed returning mechanics from our Kickstarter highlights, today it's brand new mechanics! Shields, ledges, grabs and throws add a lot of depth in Rivals 2.
Moveset Monday
#51
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The only limit to Ranno's Down Special is your own creativity. Create a bubble and position it to help you recover, trap opponents, or even deflect your poison darts.
$1,050,000 RAISED!
Our final mini-mystery stretch goal reveals that fighter 10 will have the element of FIRE 🔥 and be a returning character. Just 2 hours left to support the campaign!
Moveset Monday
#40
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Kragg's Down Tilt is a quick, low-hitting punch. Use it to punish grounded opponents and stop recoveries. Don't forget you can also use it to send shards from Kragg's rock at a convenient diagonal angle.
Moveset Monday
#5
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Sweep the leg! Ranno's down tilt now has a sweetspot at the tip and a sourspot at the base. The sour hit sounds out and up, while the sweetspot sends straight up. Precision is key in martial arts.
$750k RAISED! Another milestone shattered!
Here's our third mini mystery stretch goal reveal on the way to $800k: Our 8th Rival will be a *new* character who also uses the element of FIRE.
We're looking for an engineer to join the growing team at Aether Studios! Help us build the future of platform fighters. This is a remote, contract full-time position:
🖥️ Backend Engineer:
850K CLEARED!
With this mini mystery stretch goal revealed - Fighter 9 will be a *returning* character with the element of water! DO NOT SPECULATE ON THE CHARACTER. OUR OPSEC IS IRON TIGHT. THERE HAVE BEEN NO LEAKS
Excited to announce we've added some NEW mini stretch goals that will be revealed once hit!
Unlock to reveal some teasers and keep things interesting 👀
We want to ensure that Dungeons of Aether is a fantastic addition to the Aether Franchise that expands the world of Rivals of Aether. To do that, we're going to need a little more time. We are delaying the game's release on Steam from October to February 28th, 2023.
$600k passed over the weekend! Thank you so much for your support 🙏
We're closing in quickly on our next goal of $650k to increase our launch roster to 9 characters
Moveset Monday
#60
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Fleet's Back Air is a heavy hitter you can use to secure a kill on the move. Combine it with her float and mix up timings to really control the air.
$700k crossed last night! Time for our first mini stretch goal - an elemental reveal!
Our 7th Rival will be a returning character with the element of FIRE. Who could it be? 🤔
Moveset Monday
#12
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Ranno's Forward Special is an incredibly versatile tool. As a long range grab it bypasses shields, and as a movement option it allows him to slingshot across the stage or lick to ledge.
We're excited to share that
@thejediexile21
is the voice of Clairen in Rivals 2! We've been looking forward to bringing her back ever since she first voiced the character in Lovers of Aether.
Moveset Monday
#48
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Wrastor's Forward Throw is more of a forward *kick*, but it still gets the job done. Mix up opponents with a jab reset or set up for something spicier🌪️
Moveset Monday
#33
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New year new Monday, and we're starting off 2023 styling with Wrastor! Use his Up Air to juggle opponents into his signature offstage combos, or catch players foolishly sitting above you.
Moveset Monday
#10
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Ranno has a new Down Strong in Rivals 2 that fits his character archetype a little better. Instead of a sweetspot in the center, this move has it on the outsides.
It's LAUNCH DAY so we're doing a raffle for Dungeons of Aether! Be one of 5 lucky winners to get a free copy of the game. Winners will be drawn tonight at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
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Dungeons of Aether is Coming to Steam! Dive into the mines of Julesvale in our upcoming turn-based rogue-lite on October 25th, 2022.
Wishlist Dungeons of Aether on Steam today:
Our first stretch goal has been hit!
With $300K raised, we're expanding our launch roster to 7 characters! 🎊
The next goal will bring a Rivals 2 bracket to
@Genesis_Smash
!
Moveset Monday
#21
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Wrastor's back air is a first class combo tool. Use it to carry an opponent off stage, or string something creative together with the weak reverse hit.
It's Moveset Monday! Here's a look at Ranno's jab in Rivals 2.
1 frame of startup makes jab1 ideal for interrupting opponents. Each hit is active for 2 frames and of course - his rapid jab still applies Ranno's signature poison.
Moveset Monday
#38
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Ranno's Upair is a quick one-two kick you can use to keep your opponents up in the air. Hit cancel the first kick to get fancy and trap opponents, or follow through with the second hit to send them further away for a chase.
Moveset Monday
#57
Ranno's Getup Special creates a bubble that lifts him out of harm's way. Just press the special button when you're knocked down to escape danger and put out some stage control at the same time. Each Rival's getup special is different.
Moveset Monday
#94
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Loxodont's Neutral Special launches a molten ball of magma from the ground. The projectile can be angled on startup and hit by any player to redirect and take ownership of it. The aerial version of the move can be a deadly finisher as his tusks fling
Moveset Monday
#43
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It's never too late for a Moveset Monday (...until it's Tuesday). Kragg's jab combo is a 3-hit string that ends in a powerful overhead crush. He can get a ton of mileage by tilting out of it just like in Rivals 1.