Immortals of Aveum

****Immortals of Aveum**** is a single-player first-person magic shooter set in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion. The game is being developed by Ascendant Studios which is led by Bret Robbins, the creative director of Dead Space and multiple Call of Duty campaigns. First announced at The Game Awards 2022, it will be released on August 22nd, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

## Synopsis

### Setting

Aveum is a world filled with magic and bloodshed. Leylines spread Magic across the land and can be used by special individuals known as Magni. Aveum was originally comprised of five kingdoms, each separated by fissures that converge at the center of the world in an infinitely deep chasms known as The Wound. Each Kingdom has battled for control of Aveum's magic for millennia in a conflict known as the Everwar. Now only Lucium remains to stand against the Kingdom of Rasharn and Sandrakk, the Lord Marshall of the Rasharnian Army.

Players control Jak, a Triarch Magni with the extremely rare ability to wield all three colors of magic. Having recently joined Lucium's Order of the Immortals under the command of General Kirkan, Jak stands to turn the tide of the Everwar.

## Gameplay

### Spells

Immortals of Aveum features gameplay similar to a first-person shooter. Rather than firearms, players wield Sigils to harness the power of the three types of Magic and fire at enemies. Red Magic is effective at short range, similar to a shotgun. Blue Magic allows the player to perform precise shots at a range like a rifle as well as a variety of defensive spells. Green Magic fires rapidly like a submachine gun and can be used to slow enemies down. Similar to a firearm, player will have to reload and their attacks are affected by recoil. While any Spell can be used to attack enemies, they are more effective against an enemy with the same magic type. Doing so will cause the player to Shred the enemy's defensive spells

Players have access to five types of Spells: Strike, Fury, Control, Augment, and Dominion

* **Strike Spells** - Primary attack Spells determined by the type of Sigil equipped. Each Magic type has three different Strike Spells but only one may be used at a time.

* **Fury Spells** - Heavy Attack spells. Each Magic type has two Fury Spells. Unlike Strike Spells, Furies drain the player's Fury Mana bar and should be used wisely. The Mana bar can be replenished with Mana Crystals which can be found throughout the world.

* **Control Spells** - Spells that allow the player to manipulate the environment. Each Magic type has one Control Spell. These can be used to quickly traverse the environment, slow down enemies, stun enemies, or solve various puzzles.

* **Augment Spells** - Spells used to enhance the player's playstyle. Shield can be used for defense while spells like Blink and Hover can be used for evasion.

* **Dominion Spell** - The player's Ultimate Attack. It combines all three Magic types to unleash an attack that inflicts a devastating amount of damage.

The capabilities of Spells can be further upgraded and tuned to a player's playstyle through skills known as Talents. The game features 81 talents that are grouped into the three types of Magic. Talents are unlocked with Ascension points that are obtained by leveling up the Ascension progression bar. The game encourages experimentation and allows the player to reallocate talents at any time for a cost.

### Gear

Immortals of Aveum features gear that enhances the player's stats and spells. Gear is hand crafted and not procedurally generated, being strategically placed throughout the game world as enemy drops, chests, or as rewards from challenges known as Shroudfanes. All gear has a score that reflects its potential power which is determined by the item's rarity and upgrade level. While a higher gear score typically means a piece of gear has higher stats, gear can be used to talor a build to a specific playstyle. Gear is available in four rarities: **Common**, **Rare**, **Epic**, and **Legendary**. An item's rarity determines how many times it can be upgraded and it's gear score increased.

Players can craft, upgrade, and dismantle gear at a Forge. Gear is upgraded with Currency which is earned by defeating enemies, chests, etc. While upgrading an item cannot raise its rarity, it will raise the item's stats and gear score. Upgrading an item can also grant an additional effect.

The game features four types of Gear: Sigils, Totems, Rings, and Bracers

* Sigils - Allow players to harness magic and cast spells. Each Sigil is geared towards a specific magic color and can only cast spells related to that Magic type. While only three Sigils can be equipped at a time, players can swap between them freely to perform different attack combinations.

* Totems - Allow players to cast Control Spells. Totems enhance Control Spells and other types of Magic.

* Rings - Enhance player and spell stats. Players can equip up to two rings.

* Bracers - Enhance the player's Armor and Magic Power.

## Marketing

### Editions

*Immortals of Aveum* is being released in two editions:

* The **Standard Edition** consists of just the game.
* The **Deluxe Edition** includes the game and the Ancient Relics of Aveum Pack, a collection of special gear to enhance Jak's combat abilities.

Players who pre-order the game will also receive the Purified Arclight sigil, which increases the Shred of blue Strike spells and boosts the damage of the Shatter Fury spell.

The Ancient Relics pack will also be available as an add-on to upgrade from the Standard Edition to the Deluxe Edition. No other DLC is currently planned, and the game will not have any microtransactions.

### Videos

Immortals of Aveum – Official Teaser Trailer - The Game Awards 2022Immortals of Aveum – Official Reveal TrailerImmortals of Aveum – Gameplay First Look TrailerImmortals of Aveum – Official Gameplay TrailerImmortals of Aveum™ - UnpackedImmortals of Aveum - Official Comic Con Cinematic Trailer - Comic Con 2023Immortals of Aveum - Exclusive Goliath Level Extended Gameplay - Summer of Gaming 2023Imagining an Unconventional Fantasy World in Immortals of AveumImmortals of Aveum - Gameplay Deep DiveHow Magic Combat Works in Immortals of Aveum - Developer Deep DiveComplete Guide To Sigils & Gear in Immortals of Aveum - Developer Deep DiveUltimate Loot & Crafting Guide for Immortals of Aveum - Developer Deep Dive
## External Links

* Immortals of Aveum official website
* Ascendant Studios
* Immortals of Aveum YouTube channel