Patch 1.7.4 - Catzerker Clairen BundleEveryone knows that all great games have the word "Aether" in the name - and moi rai games' Aethermancer is no exception! Our friends there have a big update that just came out…
Rivals II Two Year Anniversary!Happy 2 year anniversary to Rivals 2 and our amazing community! After another huge year of updates including new characters, items, casual stages, workshop, tutorials, events,…
Hotfix 1.7.3.3 NotesBug Fix: Fixed a bug preventing Steam lobby invites. Bug Fix: Fixed a bug that caused buffered tether inputs to result in a non-tether Up Special in specific scenarios. Bug Fix:…
Hotfix 1.7.3.2 NotesThese patch notes refer to a hotfix that went live on 10/13/26 without details. These notes are being published today for posterity. Bug Fix: Hitgrabs will now whiff against the…
Hotfix 1.7.3.1 NotesBug Fix: Fixed a bug that allowed the outer shield hurtbox to be grabbed. Bug Fix: Trajectory calculations will now calculate 1 fewer frame than before. Previously, the game…
Patch 1.7.3 - Workshop Full LaunchHey everyone! We've got a BIG update this month - much bigger than the usual you'd see without a new character release. It includes huge features like the Workshop 1.0 FULL…
1.7.2.1 Single Change HotfixFixed a bug that prevented the buffer from getting shortened at the end of a floorhug.
Hotfix 1.7.1.1 Patch NotesFixed "Lobby Search" and "Join with lobby code" features, which had stopped working after today's Epic Online Services maintenance.
Rivals 2 is 50% OffSuit up for less during Mecha Madness: GX with our 50% off sale! From 9/17 - 9/24 you can get Rivals of Aether 2 for half off on Steam. Our other games are on sale too this week…
Rivals Esports: Tune into Riptide and UFA this Weekend!September 11 - 13 Weekend Events Make sure to tune in for two star-studded Rivals 2 Championship Series events taking place this weekend - one in the United Sates and one in…
Patch 1.7.1 - Mecha Madness GXWe hope you’ve been enjoying our latest Rival, Gouie, that dropped just last month in August. With September arriving, we’re here with our Fall 2026 update to unveil our next…
Hotfix 1.7.0.5 Patch NotesFix attempt for possibility of unbalanced teams when playing Online Doubles (2VS2) with a local player.
Hotfix 1.7.0.4 Patch NotesBug Fix: Fixed being unable to queue for Online Doubles (2VS2) when teaming up with a local player.
Hotfix 1.7.0.3 Patch NotesBug Fix: Auto Shorthop Aerial setting now functions with the right stick. Bug Fix: CPUs that go into ledge parry stun will no longer count as a failed edgeguard in the Edgeguard…
Gouie Launch Celebration SaleRivals 2 is on sale for 50% off from 8/4 - 8/18 to celebrate Gouie’s launch! Tell your friends, or get a great price on a gift for them for the next two weeks via Steam gifting.…
Hotfix 1.7.0.2 Patch NotesBug Fix: Jump cancel grab will no longer ledge cancel on frame 1 if your Air Grab Setting is set to None. Bug Fix: Fixed a bug that caused Tap Walljump users to automatically…
Hotfix 1.7.0.1 Patch NotesBug Fix: Fixed a bug that prevented tap jump from fullhopping. Added Pink Gouie to the shop. His tail tip hurtbox is now ungrabbable during his attacks that make it vulnerable…
Pool Party Bundles SaleTo keep the good time summer vibes rolling, all of our Pool Party Bundles are now 20% off for a limited time! Look for the sale tag on these popular bundles in the Featured tab…
The Gouie Update - Patch 1.7.0IT'S BIG UPDATE DAY! We've got a new Rival, custom Gameplay Modifiers (so you can play YOUR way), multiple new sales and bundles, matchmaking improvements, the ability to queue…
Gouie Launch Celebration Twitch DropsTo celebrate Gouie's launch, tune in to any Rivals streams on Twitch with drops enabled for the next two weeks to claim some rewards! From 8/4 at 10am PT - 8/18 10am PT you can…
Workshop Creator Notice: Engine Update and Mod CompatibilityWe've recently updated the main Steam branch of Rivals II to the latest version of Unreal Engine (5.8). Unfortunately, mods created in previous versions of Unreal are…
Everything Announced for Rivals of Aether II from EVO 2026!Just last weekend Rivals II was featured at Evo 2026 as one of the main event games. We represented the platform fighter community on the largest stage in fighting games, which…
Watch Rivals at Evo 2026 + Twitch Drops InfoAether Studios is heading out to Las Vegas for Evo 2026! We'll be running a booth, watching, and playing in the biggest Rivals II event of all time with over 1000 entrants! We…
Hotfix 1.6.4.2 / 1.6.5 NotesFYI, Most of this hotfix went out last week on 6/18, but didn't include notes. The Frozen Harbor fixes are new as of this morning's update that included Creator Bundle 2. We're…
