Take to the skies in Aether & Iron—Seismic Squirrel's upcoming narrative RPG set in an alt-universe 1930s New York City—where gorgeous art deco vibes juxtapose advanced anti-gravitational technology that sees flying cars and a city in the clouds.
Take on the role of smuggler Gia Randazzo and dive into this tantalising noir adventure, as one simple job spirals into a far greater conspiracy that threatens Gia's life and world as she knows it. With writers from blockbusters like Far Cry, Mass Effect, and Sovereign Syndicate on board, you know it's gonna be a good one.
Aether & Iron's reimagined New York City is full of rich history and dark secrets lurking in the seedy underbelly of this floating metropolis. Gia will need to make use of her quick wits and sharp tongue to get people on her side as she navigates this stunning decopunk world, meeting a cast of more than 200 fully voiced, colouful characters who each come with their own stories to tell. Allies and enemies both old and new to Gia will make an appearance throughout this thrilling narrative, inviting you in to learn about every single one of them.
Skill checks will help you make decisions on which dialogue to select… or mess up your wanted outcome entirely. But expecting the unexpected is all part of the fun in Aether & Iron—a delightful blend of all the madness and exhilaration of Disco Elysium's dialogue with the tone of BioShock. A winning combo.
There'll be another mighty trusty companion as you venture through back alleys, secret paths, and the main streets of New York City: your customisable floating car. Not only will it be your greatest ally as you continue to smuggle contraband (and of course as a classic getaway vehicle in a pinch) and navigate to important locations throughout the city, but it'll also serve as a way to engage in stellar turn-based combat when things inevitably get dicey.
Fine-tune your vehicle to serve your needs and compliment your playstyle perfectly. Maybe you want something hard-hitting that'll help you slam into your vehicular foes as you duke it out turn by turn? Or something a little more nimble that'll help you weave and dodge for a quicker escape. It's a fascinating layer of strategy that's bound to amp up the excitement as you race through this classic landscape.
Whether you're busy gathering your ever-growing circle of trustworthy companions, or going toe to toe (bonnet to bonnet? Offside to offside?) with those who would benefit from your downfall, there is bound to never be a boring moment in Aether & Iron. How could you not want such impeccable vibe?
Aether & Iron is set to release on Steam on March 31, 2026. You can head over and wishlist the game right now, and there's even a massive demo available for you to sink your teeth into in the meantime. If you want to keep up to date with the game, you can follow developer Seismic Squirrel over on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. There's also a Seismic Squirrel Discord server which'll be perfect for engaging with other people who are just as excited about this exciting narrative RPG experience.
