Great news for fans of the Aeterna universe! Publisher and developer Aeternum Game Studios finally has a window release date for the long-awaiting indie titled Summum Aeterna.

The game was first launched in Early Access for PC last Summer on Steam and will be leaving this September. Why the long period for Early Access? Well, the studio stated by receiving “feedback from the players, and the direct communication with the community, help us to achieve a perfect gaming experience”.

Players can still provide their suggestions for the game through various channels, especially on Discord and Reddit. Even after the game has launched, updates through patch notes will still be made and the team will point out what changes are based on the choice of the gaming community. Simply put, your voice matters in improving Summum Aeterna’s experience.

Summum Aeterna is a roguelite, side-scrolling platformer that combines fast-paced combat with dungeon crawler mechanics in a unique 2D art style. Players assumed the role of the King of Darkness, condemned to eternal life, exploring uncharted dungeons populated with treasures, traps, hordes of enemies, and powerful bosses.

What makes the game interesting is the “seed mechanic”, a tool that allows players to set up runs on demand by adding and removing genes. Each new adventure is different from the previous one, causing the enemy’s behaviour, map size, setting and many other factors to be different with each new run. The title takes this customization further with the inclusion of influences, an even more radical mechanic that makes each new run even more chaotic and unique than the last.

The launch version of Summum Aeterna promises a new world and a new final boss of the game, which according to the creator, is the toughest of all those existing in the Aeterna Universe. Furthermore, a cross-platform leaderboard will be available for players to compete with friends online.

The Aeterna Noctis prequel will launch for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Epic Game Store and Steam on 14 September 2023.

Did you know that Aeternum Game Studios recently announced a brand-new IP? Check out Eden Genesis for a new cyberpunk adventure indie game!