You awaken in the remnants of an ancient Ardent Protectorate facility , long abandoned and overgrown. The Aetherium Nexus, once the heart of the planet’s defenses, lies dormant. Without it, the Eldran corruption spreads unchecked, defiling the land and consuming its magic. Craft powerful gear , discover new spells and unlimited spell combinations , unleash destruction that alters the landscape forever. Harness the power of the Aetherium network , a network of ancient facilities which functions as a physical, in-world talent tree. Choose whether to advance your farming skill, building options, your combat prowess, or go completionist and dominate the world. Battle twisted creatures, challenge fearsome bosses, and uncover ancient secrets. Whether you’re braving the unknown solo, or thriving in co-op with friends, every adventure is yours to shape. Dig tunnels, sculpt intricate statues, or level entire mountains with nothing but a shovel and determination. Spells and abilities shape the terrain in dynamic ways, bombs and pyroblasts leave smoldering craters, while the Tome of Ice lets you walk across canyons on a frozen bridge of your own making. If you’ve ever wanted to bend the elements to your will, this is your playground. Explore the Wilds and restore its defenses by powering ancient Aetherium facilities - each one unlocking new upgrades and paths. Travel the land via Aether Rays, strategically activating abilities in this vast, physical talent tree. Will you master its full potential? Gather materials to construct and upgrade your base. Craft powerful armor and weapons at specialized crafting stations. Create your dream fantasy home with a wide range of furniture and decorations, or elevate your journey by growing crops , cooking delicious meals , and brewing powerful elixirs to aid you in battle. Venture deep into caves and ancient underground fortresses, where danger lurks around every corner. As you explore these dark, labyrinthine caverns, you'll face deadly traps, fierce enemies, and hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered. The risk is worth the reward: valuable loot, rare materials, and powerful artifacts await... Forge powerful armor and weapons using materials you've gathered along your journey. Alternatively, some of the best gear can be looted from your fallen foes. Whether you're a crafter or a slayer, each piece of equipment will enhance your strength and prepare you for even greater challenges ahead. Prepare to face off against epic bosses in intense, heart-pounding battles that will test your skills and strategy. You'll need to bring your best gear, abilities, and teamwork to stand a chance. Victory comes with rich rewards: defeating these mighty adversaries grants you access to legendary loot, rare items, and powerful weapons that can greatly enhance your abilities. Ardent Wilds offers online co-op for up to 6 players*, letting you and your friends explore and conquer together. (*Player count can be increased beyond 6, though the game is not balanced for larger groups.) Additional Features Extensive modding capabilities: all game objects, creatures, abilities and combat effects are programmable using our Lua API. Need some examples? All scripts for our existing content is shipped with the game and is visible and accessible for you to tinker with. Customize your hero with a myriad of hair styles, beards, colors & other customization options. No internet? No problem! The game can be played in multiplayer over the Local Network (LAN) as well as Steam.
