Publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer FromDawn have confirmed that the RPG Aeruta will leave the Early Access phase. Game It combines dungeon exploration elements with bakery management and is scheduled for full release on PC via Steam.
Appreciation for Early Players and Language Support
After launching in Early Access format on May 15, 2024, Aeruta is now preparing for the launch of its full version. To celebrate this announcement, FromDawn unveiled new key visuals illustrated by Retsuna, featuring characters Chaya and Effie.
As a token of appreciation, players who have purchased the game during the Early Access period will receive a bonus Patti costume. This costume can be used in the “Patti Ranch” feature once the game is updated to the full release version.
In a statement, FromDawn stated, “Thank you so much for supporting this project over the past year and a half! Your encouragement and feedback has been an incredible driving force, allowing us to focus entirely on development. Your support has also been a vital compass that ensures we never lose sight of our vision for Aeruta. We sincerely thank everyone who has helped make this world a reality.”
World Concept and Aeruta Story
The game is set in a world where bread and its aroma and deliciousness are gradually being forgotten. The story begins when the main character, Chaia, accidentally causes an explosion that forces her to live in a shanty town. There, she meets Effie, a small shop owner.
Together, they seek to rebuild the bakery. From their humble oven, the aroma of a food that had almost disappeared from memory - bread - reemerges. The player's mission is to restore the popularity of bread and use its power to revive the abandoned town.
Gameplay
Gameplay Aeruta is designed with an interconnected cycle. You'll start your adventure by exploring different areas to collect materials. Afterward, you return to the shop to make and sell bread. The profits and progress earned from the shop are then used to develop the town. This development will in turn open up new areas and opportunities to explore.
The game will also provide support for several languages, including English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.
Features
To support its play cycle, Aeruta provides a wide range of in-depth features that fall into a few key aspects, namely:
- Material Exploration and Collection: You can explore different areas with different themes and challenges. There are multiple weapon options, and each has a unique skill tree to create a play style that suits you. In these areas, you'll face off against cute yet dangerous locals as you search for rare materials for new bread recipes.
- Bakery Management: Activities in a bakery are not just about selling. You need to strategically arrange the bread on the shelves, serve customers quickly, ensure the bread is always in stock, and keep the shop floor clean to maximize revenue.
- City Development: The success of your bakery will have a positive impact on the city. As you progress, new friends will come to stay. You can also do research to improve existing recipes and build new buildings. This will gradually turn a sleepy town into a bustling center of activity.
Release Date and Demo Availability
Aeruta is scheduled for a full release on November 5th for PC via Steam. For those players who want to try out the mechanics first, a demo has also been made available for download on the game's Steam page. This unique combination of action RPG and management simulation makes it one title to look forward to.
Source: Steam
