Sequels to games are always exciting, as they are the natural evolution of a franchise and often garner a lot of hype and expectations. And with those expectations, many fans of the franchise watch and wait to see how it is elevated to the next level. And Aeternum Game Studio seeks to do exactly that with Aeterna Lucis, a sequel to Aeterna Noctis; it is the studio’s biggest and most important project. Aeterna Lucis may have been delayed, as it was set for 2025, but now the game is back and ready to reach new heights, or, in the studio’s words, “We wanted to pour every ingredient, every technical breakthrough, and everything we’ve learned into creating true jewel.” Aeterna Lucis is set to release on December 3rd for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam.
Aeterna Lucis is a side-scrolling action-adventure game and a sequel to Aeterna Noctis. So what exactly does this game have that warrants a sequel title and a year’s delay? Well, the game has seamless, interconnected exploration without loading screens; the entire world is now traversed continuously and organically, ensuring immersive, fast-paced momentum. Real-Time Dynamic Lighting: Where Light Takes Center Stage. The game’s lighting has undergone an overhaul, as it’s now the heart of the adventure. The new lighting engine casts real-time illumination across environments and interacts with projectiles, weapons, and foes alike, creating an atmospheric and visual spectacle new to the franchise. Artistic, True-to-Life Map Representation. Gone are the simple schematic minimaps; the game offers a full-scale miniature depiction of every chamber, complete with authentic background set dressing, allowing players to pinpoint their exact location. Rebuilt Console Ports and Rock-Solid Optimization: save systems and platform-specific performance pipelines have been overhauled, ensuring silky-smooth frame rates and razor-sharp controls for both consoles and PC right from Day 1.
“Aeterna Lucis is, without question, the most important project in our studio’s history,” said the Aeternum Game Studio development team in a press release.
Aeterna Lucis is not simply the next step for the franchise; it’s the biggest and most important project for the studio and franchise. It is set to build upon its predecessor and elevate itself even past that of a simple sequel. Aeterna Lucis is set to release on December 3rd for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam.