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Hotfix Patch 2.1.9.1
We have a small hotfix with fix and updates to workshop for players and creators. We also have couple of projectile behavior fixes for Mollo and Hodan. Fixed workshop characters prioritizing incorrect duplicate sprites.…
Announcement6 changesFixWorkshop - Rivals of Aether
Patch 2.1.9.0 Notes: Hop Pop and Workshop
Hey there! It’s been a while since our last Rivals of Aether update, hasn’t it? We’re overall pretty happy with where the game is at, with 18 characters meticulously adjusted over the course of 10 years! We’re here toda…
Store13 changesFixWorkshop - Rivals of Aether
Rivals Update 2.1.8.0 - A Lot to Unpack
We're here in 2024, a full 10 years after Dan's first trailer for Rivals of Aether. I don't think anyone ever thought this game would carry on as long as it has. We're excited to present a new balance patch to kick off…
Store19 changesBalanceGameplay - Rivals of Aether
Live Now: Chatting Workshop Contest + More Character Highlights
There were so many incredible entries in the Workshop contest that we can't resist gushing about it some more. Join developers Giik, SBS, and Etalus for a casual dev stream right here on Steam (or your choice of the Riv…
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Rivals Workshop Character Contest: Winner Revealed!
Last year we announced a one-of-a-kind contest where Rivals Workshop creators had the chance for their own character to be officially added to Rivals 2. Creators had six and a half months to design, animate, and code th…
Patch notes3 changesWorkshopGameplay - Rivals of Aether
Rivals of Aether Bugfix Patch 2.1.7.4
We're back with a bugfix full of bug squashing and a few QoL changes for Hodan. This is a smaller patch leading up to our potential final patch with more balance changes and a Switch update in the next few months! Bug F…
Announcement16 changesFixBalance - Rivals of Aether
Buddy Up with Mawson
A new buddy is available today in Rivals of Aether: introducing Mawson from Cross Blitz! Mawson is the beloved chief of the Mawpaws – a cat-like race of creatures that live deep within their island’s mana mines. He’s on…
Store2 changesGameplay - Rivals of Aether
Workshop Contest Update Stream Event
Join Dan and Trevor over on our twitch this Thursday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 11am PT as they play contest entries and chat about the process behind the scenes for adding a character to the Rivals universe. As always, quest…
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Workshop Character Contest Update
Hello to our beautiful Rivals Workshop enjoyers today! We’ve got a small update to announce when we plan to reveal a winner as well as a few other events related to our Workshop Character Contest. Contest judging is wel…
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Steam Spring Sale Final Day
Rivals of Aether and all of our cosmetic DLC is on sale for just one more day at 50% off! Don't miss out on the end of the Steam Spring Sale. It's the perfect time to get your friends in for Rivals Workshop, or just pic…
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Exclusive Rivals of Aether Skin Available TODAY!
Get an exclusive Rivals of Aether skin when you back the Rivals 2 Kickstarter HERE . We have some Early Bird Specials, so be sure to back before it’s too late!
Store1 change - Rivals of Aether
Rivals Workshop Character Creation Contest
Today we’re kicking off a competition with one of the coolest prizes we can think of – a chance for your own character to officially join the Aether Universe! We’re inviting the community to create their dream character…
Patch notes7 changesGameplayWorkshop - Rivals of Aether
NA RCS Season 7 June Online Major
Get ready for our first online event of Season 7! start.gg/RCSJune Prizes Champion Olympia skin for ALL participants. $1000 in prize money provided by start.gg for premier RCS events! Our first ever event on rollback ne…
Event6 changesStore - Rivals of Aether
Rivals 2 Officially Announced
Last Friday we officially announced the sequel to Rivals of Aether through a trailer packed with fast-paced gameplay, beautiful stages, and even a tentative release date to look forward to. Zetterburn, Ranno, and Wrasto…
Patch notes4 changesGameplayCompatibility - Rivals of Aether
Rivals of Aether Balance Patch 2.1.2.0
After over a full month since the release of our four free newcomers, we are back once again with another round of balance changes! Last patch aimed to clean up some obvious troublemakers and mechanics. This time we int…
Announcement9 changesFixBalance - Rivals of Aether
Rivals of Aether 2.1.1.1 Hot Fix Update
MOLLO: Mollo no longer gets stunned from parrying his own Finisher. Bombs now push out of each other correctly. When hitting mollo with a primed bomb in his hand, the timer should now reset on each hit (meaning it won't…
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