Etheria: Restart

Etheria: Restart

Released Oct 2025

Etheria is an Ethereal Hero RPG. To preserve the flame of civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into the virtual world "Etheria". And you, as a Hyperlinker, will enter the virtual world to uncover the hidden truths of Etheria.

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Released, ongoing live service game
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Etheria: Restart is a free-to-play gacha hero RPG that officially launched on June 5, 2025. The game is designed as an ongoing live service with no defined endpoint, and XD has maintained this consistently since launch. The developer has shipped major content updates on a roughly 3-week cycle, including SS5.1 (June 10, 2026), SS5.2 (July 1, 2026), and SS5.3 (July 22, 2026). Each patch introduces new playable characters (Animuses) through limited-time gacha banners, seasonal competitive content, balance adjustments, and rotating limited-time events. The July 22, 2026 patch (the most recent) added two new SSR characters, a character rerun banner, new PvP modes, and multiple limited-time events scheduled to run through mid-August 2026 — confirming active live operations as of today, August 27, 2026. The game's core structure revolves around monetized recurring content: numbered competitive seasons (SS3, SS4, SS5) each bundled with a Season Pass and premium Hyperlink Pass, limited-time character banners with paid summon currency, and rotating cosmetic shops. This is a game designed to run indefinitely by nature, and the developer has shown no indication of winding down operations.
Evidence
SS5.3 patch deployed, introducing two new SSR Animus characters on limited-time banners, new PvP simulation modes, and multiple limited-time events scheduled through mid-August 2026.
news post · Jul 22, 2026 source development ongoing
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SS5.2 patch deployed, adding a new SSR Animus, a new main quest story chapter, new game modes, and a suite of limited-time events.
news post · Jul 1, 2026 source development ongoing
high

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Developer
Publisher
XD
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

Biggest rewards ever for the Anniversary Season!

Claim your share of 100 Million Hydra Crystals — and pick your FREE Kinetic Animus SSR!

The new Sprint Server supercharges your journey: 600 Summons, 70 Perfect Lattices, and 8 powerful Anima SSRs — all FREE, zero grind. Plus Xuan Li’s anniversary-exclusive Outfit!

Fresh UI, revamped Main Quest, double drops — level up at lightning speed. The grand [Pyrite Plunder] event is live: rally your Consortium and fight for treasure.

Restart Etheria. It all begins now.

Etheria is an Ethereal Hero RPG

When a devastating global freeze threatens to extinguish human civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into "Etheria," a virtual world, to preserve their legacy.

Within Etheria, humans coexist with beings known as the Animus, who wield mysterious Anima Powers. Their peaceful coexistence shatters when the "Genesis Virus" emerges, corrupting the Animus and driving them berserk, endangering humanity's survival. In response, the Hyperlinker Union forms to combat this threat.

Take on the role of a Hyperlinker and begin your adventure in Etheria.

[Breathtaking 3D Visuals & Cinematic Spectacle]

Built in Unreal Engine, Etheria delivers cinematic immersion through lifelike lighting, detailed shadows, and fully rendered real-time scenes. Each character features unique combat animations enhanced by dynamic camera work and dazzling effects, creating spectacular battles without visual clutter or overwhelming effects.

[Strategic Combat & Limitless Team Compositions]

Etheria evolves classic turn-based combat by incorporating diverse strategic mechanics and sandbox exploration, delivering a next-generation Team RPG experience! Create countless team combinations by synergizing Animus abilities, issue real-time combat commands, and freely control each Animus in battle. Master skill combinations and tactical setups to experience the thrill of overcoming powerful foes through superior strategy.

[Strategic PvP Arena Battles]

Step into the Arena, where non-stop duels rage day and night! Engage in exhilarating PvP battles amid roaring crowds, showcase your unique strategies to fellow Hyperlinkers, and experience the pure thrill of tactical competition as you pursue your combat dreams!

[Venture into the Threshold]

Explore Etheria's rich PvE content, where formidable foes from the Main Quest return in the Threshold, GP Outposts, and Investigations. Team up with your Animus squad to tackle powerful bosses! For those seeking greater challenges, venture into the Ember ruins, where even deadlier and more mysterious adversaries await...

[Forge Your Combat Style]

Each Animus features a unique Prowess system with diverse progression paths. Customize their abilities through Shell equipment and nearly a hundred different Ether Module combinations to develop distinct fighting styles and combat approaches. Create specialized builds for your favorite Animus to tackle any battle scenario!

[Discover Extraordinary Allies]

Your journey through this virtual metropolis of danger and opportunity won't be lonely! Meet hundreds of unique Animus characters: a dual-wielding Reaper carrying a mighty coffin, a punk genius Hacker, a metropolitan Empress who manipulates Soul Flames... Join forces to confront unknown threats and unveil the mysteries of this futuristic city.

Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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