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Press release:
Issaquah, WA, USA – September 14th, 2026 – Seismic Squirrel today announced that Aether & Iron, the narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s New York transformed by anti-gravitational technology, is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S consoles in 2027.

A new content update featuring two new side quests in Nations Crusade will also launch tomorrow, alongside a 20% discount on Steam during the Steam Party-Based RPG Festival, running from September 14th through September 21st.

The new content update adds two side quests that give players new opportunities to explore the characters and mysteries of Aether & Iron. In one quest, Gia and Benny get a chance to spend time together, giving players a closer look at their relationship and the people behind the smuggling crew. The second quest takes players deeper into the aether research taking place in Nations Crusade, revealing more about the technology that has transformed New York and shaped the world of Aether & Iron. The update will be available on Steam at 3:00 PM Pacific Time / 11:00 PM BST on September 15th.

From September 14th through September 21st, Aether & Iron will be available at 20% off on Steam as part of the Steam Party-Based RPG Festival.

Aether & Iron is now available on Steam for Windows and macOS, featuring full English voice acting and text localization support for English, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), French, German, Polish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. Players can purchase Aether & Iron and try the demo today on Steam. The game will also come to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S consoles in 2027, bringing its story-driven adventure to a new audience. Further details about the console versions and release date will be announced at a later time.

About Aether & Iron:
Set in an alternate 1930s New York transformed into a vertical city by the discovery of “aether”, a key component to newfound anti-gravitational technology, Aether & Iron follows Gia, a smuggler navigating crime syndicates, political conspiracies, and fragile alliances. Players shape Gia’s story through meaningful decisions, with every choice influencing relationships, outcomes and the fate of the city itself. The game features writing talent with credits on Mass Effect, Far Cry, and Sovereign Syndicate, with an original score composed by two-time Grammy Award winner Christopher Tin and Grammy nominee Alex Williamson, best known for their work on the Civilization series.

About Seismic Squirrel
Seismic Squirrel is a talented and passionate team of both industry veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. We share a strong desire to tell fascinating stories supporting engaging gameplay mechanics.