Aaero2 launches first for Xbox Series X|S on October 15; Steam to follow!
Aaero2 launches first for Xbox Series X|S on October 15; Steam to follow!
Indie micro-studio Mad Fellows (@MadFellowsGames) confirmed that Aaero2 will release on Xbox Series X|S first, on October 15, 2024.
In Aaero2 you take control of a mysterious spacecraft, tracing ribbons of light to release the energy in the music. Encounter strange enemies and giant boss creatures in stunning alien worlds. Unleash devastating missile barrages and rain heavy cannon fire to the beat of the epic soundtrack from Monstercat, including :
- MUZZ - In The Night (feat. Sullivan King)
- Bossfight - Endgame
- Stonebank - Drop Bombs
- Hoaprox, YUAN & Haneri - Saviour
- & many more!
As the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Aaero (2017), Aaero2 introduces 2 player co-op and PvP game modes both local/couch and online.
“We originally anticipated a September release, but that turned out to be a bit too optimistic. Given how long Aaero2 has been in development, we want to make sure we get it right before launching.” - Paul Norris, Mad Fellows’ Creative Director
Alongside the console release, an all-new Aaero2 demo will be included in the Steam Next Fest, starting on October 14.
“As we shift our focus to the PC Steam version of Aaero2, we’re offering a demo of the near-finished game to PC players. This will not only give them a taste of what’s to come but also provide us with valuable feedback." - Paul Norris, Mad Fellows’ Creative Director
Online and Local Multiplayer:
Paul Norris shared insights on the multiplayer modes in Aaero2:
“From the start, I insisted that if Aaero2 featured multiplayer, it would need to support both local and online play. Too often, I’ve been excited about a co-op game only to discover it’s local-only.
Incorporating online play into Aaero2 introduced a host of additional challenges. The game mechanics had to be carefully designed to reduce the impact of latency between players. On top of that, the certification process for an online-enabled game is significantly more complex.
Leaderboards sparked intense competition in the first game, and I can’t wait to see score-chasers go head-to-head online.”
Working with Monstercat:
Norris expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership with Monstercat:
“We’re incredibly proud of the soundtrack in Aaero2. Since the project’s inception in 2017, we’ve worked closely with the Monstercat team. They’re unlike any other label we’ve worked with before. Not only do they have an unrivalled catalogue of top tracks from talented artists across a wide range of genres, but they’re also leaders in promoting artist sustainability and fair practices.
Working with a label that truly understands both game development and the nuances of streaming and content creation has made the whole process much smoother. I know I might sound like a shill here, but the reality is that licensing a soundtrack for our games used to be stressful and time-consuming. Monstercat has completely changed that for us.”
Aaero2 launches for Xbox Series X|S on October 15, 2024. Steam to follow! The title can be wishlisted on Steam here.
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Aaero2 debuts on Xbox Series X|S in September; Steam to follow!
Indie studio Mad Fellows (@MadFellowsGames) confirmed that Aaero2 will debut this September on Xbox Series X|S, with the Steam release following shortly after. Other...
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