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…
Creator Bundle 2 Is Here - Support Your Favorite Rivals Creators!We're excited to announce Creator Bundle 2 is here! Creator Bundle 2 is another sick bundle full of skins, icons, titles & more based on another awesome set of creators who have…
Workshop Beta Update 1.6.4.28040.294These patchnotes are for our Workshop Beta branch on steam. To learn how to access this beta build please visit: Client As a part of getting closer to leaving the beta phase for…
Hotfix 1.6.4.1 NotesBug fix: La Reina and Slade will now use their character-specific respawn platforms and death effects as Arcade mode CPUs. Bug fix: The timer countdown announcer lines will no…
Patch 1.6.4 - Pool Party SplashbackSummer has officially begun in the world of Aether! Time to get those swimsuits on and join us for the return of our Summer theme - Pool Party Splashback. Our latest bundle…
Music Dev Stream with Special Guests from MoonsailorThis Thursday tune into a dev stream featuring special guests Mend and Rafa from our music and audio partner Moonsailor studios. We'll be chatting all about the music of Rivals 2…
Rivals 2 is 50% OffEvery game in our catalog is 50% off until 6/4! If you’ve been waiting to jump in, now’s the perfect time to pick up a new favorite or gift a friend.
Hotfix 1.6.3.2 NotesGENERAL Gameplay Fixed a bug that caused hitgrabs to always deal 2 frames of shield stun instead of using the normal shield stun formula. Fixed a bug that caused the recording…
Hotfix 1.6.3.1 NotesSkins with alternative Down Special visuals will no longer crash the game. Forward Special will no longer automatically activate the tail swipe when colliding with an article.
Patch 1.6.3 Notes and May Midmonth UpdateNew Midmonth Bundle - Dreamer Absa Siesta? Oh, we thought you said fiesta.. Kick, zap, and yes, dance, your opponents into their own nightmare with our latest midmonth bundle.…
