Within the indie fighting game scene, Rivals of Aether has slowly built up its very own dedicated fan base thanks to its pixelated 2D artwork, well-paced mechanics, and deep combat system. Created by ...

You'd be forgiven if you'd never heard of the original Rivals of Aether - it was an excellent but niche Smash Bros-style fighting game with a modest yet dedicated audience. However, thanks to its ...

Aether Studios has announced Rivals of Aether 2, a 3D sequel to the 2D platform fighting game first released on March 28, 2017. It will launch in 2024 for ‘as many platforms as possible.’ Here are the ...

Rivals of Aether II launches on Steam October 23rd! The official release date is finally revealed. Rivals 2 is the next generation of platform fighters and multiplayer brawlers. This sequel to the hit ...

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Come hither ye refugees from Smash Bros and Multiversus, a new platform fighter has arrived in the Steam October Next Fest. Rivals of Aether 2 is finally playable, after years of waiting. A good ...

The Aether Universe is a world where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. And Rivals 2 is the continuation of the primary focus of the franchise—platform fighting!

There’s no way around it — you cannot talk about indie fighting game Rivals of Aether 2 without mentioning how inseparably intertwined it is with Super Smash Bros. Melee for Nintendo GameCube. The ...

Need a Rivals of Aether 2 tier list? The direct sequel to 2017’s Rivals of Aether is here as a new and exciting platform fighting game. However, some fighters are better than others. This tier list ...

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Olympia joins the roster this Spring in our second FREE character update for Rivals II! The Amethyst Fist returns on April 2nd. See the first look here in her official reveal trailer. Rivals of Aether ...