Aeterna Noctis Explained

Aeterna Noctis
Developer:	Aeternum Game Studios
Publisher:	Aeternum Game Studios
Released:	December 2021
Genre:	Metroidvania
Modes:	Single-player

Aeterna Noctis is a 2021 Metroidvania video game developed in Spain by Aeternum Game Studios.^[1] It was released in December 2021 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (through Steam and Epic Games Store).^[2]

Plot

Story

The series narrates the story of a pair of monarchs who, after being cursed with immortality, have been fighting and killing each other for eternity. But then, a revelation unleashes a chain of events that helps the monarchs find a way to break the curse and find love in the process.

Characters

• King of Darkness - the main protagonist of the game.
• Queen of Light
• Chaos - the Supreme God who rules all Creation and who placed the curses on the King and Queen.
• Chronicler - an elderly being who chronicles all the events of the world and its history in his library.
• Grey Soul
• Oracle
• Lord Drake VI - an archaeologist and adventurer, he sells Maps and Potions to the King of Darkness
• The Collector - a man who resides in the graveyard, who tasks the King with bringing him rare specimens. He gives the King the bestiary for documenting all monsters.
• B-69 - a robot who operates a train capable of warping through space. He is used as a fast travel mechanic between some areas.
• The Emperor - a powerful ruler who killed three gods before having his powers sealed by the Oracle. He is an optional boss.
• Celestial Dragon - a dragon from outer space disguised as a human. After finding his side quest, the King must chase him to random parts of the world.

Legacy

The second installment in the series, Summum Aeterna, a prequel to Aeterna Noctis, was initially released for Steam in June 2022, and will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch in late 2023.^[9] The third installment in the series, Aeterna Lucis, a sequel to Aeterna Noctis, is set for release in 2024.^[10]

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: GONZÁLEZ . MANUEL . 2021-12-10 . 'Aeterna noctis', un videojuego creado en Talavera con proyección internacional . 2022-05-04 . RTVE.es . es.
2. Web site: Aeterna Noctis ya se puede reservar en GAME con postal exclusiva de regalo . 2022-05-04 . Vandal . 30 March 2022 . es-es.
3. Web site: Aeterna Noctis for Nintendo Switch Reviews . 2022-05-12 . Metacritic . en.
4. Web site: Aeterna Noctis for PC Reviews . 2022-05-12 . Metacritic . en.
5. Web site: Aeterna Noctis for PlayStation 4 Reviews . 2022-05-12 . Metacritic . en.
6. Web site: Aeterna Noctis for PlayStation 5 Reviews . 2022-05-12 . Metacritic . en.
7. Web site: Aeterna Noctis for Xbox One Reviews . 2022-05-12 . Metacritic . en.
8. Web site: Aeterna Noctis for Xbox Series X Reviews . 2022-05-12 . Metacritic . en.
9. Web site: 2022-03-31 . Summum Aeterna es el nuevo trabajo de los creadores de Aeterna Noctis; primeros detalles . 2022-05-04 . MeriStation . es.
10. Web site: Anunciados Aeterna Lucis, DLC para Aeterna Noctis y fecha de Summum Aeterna . 2022-12-17 . Vandal . 16 December 2022 . es-es.