Question 1

What is Aethara?

Accepted Answer

Aethara is a classic fantasy MMORPG of vast lands, ancient cities and hard-won adventure. Played in your browser. Free during the alpha.

Question 2

Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, free during the alpha (levels 1-10). You need a free account. No credit card.

Question 3

What can I play right now?

Accepted Answer

Levels 1-10 in Briarhollow Reach, starting in Mustervale, plus the Hollowdeep Mine dungeon for 5 players. The wider world is in development.

Question 4

Which races and classes can I pick?

Accepted Answer

Human, Veilborn, Ironborn and Duskbound; 9 classes with 3 specs each. Spellblade unlocks later.

Question 5

Do I need to download anything?

Accepted Answer

No. It runs in your browser.

Question 6

What do I need to play?

Accepted Answer

A recent desktop version of Chrome, Edge or Firefox with WebGL 2, plus a keyboard and mouse. Integrated graphics from the last few years should work; a dedicated graphics card helps. Phones and tablets are not supported yet.

Question 7

How do I report a bug?

Accepted Answer

A bug-report and community link will be added here soon. Until then, tell us through the press contact once it is listed.

Question 8

Will my character be wiped?

Accepted Answer

We try to preserve characters, but resets remain possible during the alpha.

Question 9

What data do you keep?

Accepted Answer

Your account email and sign-in details, and your characters and progress, so the game can run. We don't sell your data. A contact address for account requests will be listed here soon.

Question 10

Who is building Aethara?

Accepted Answer

Aethara is built by one person.

Question 11

Is there a release date?

Accepted Answer

No date yet. Follow the Devlog and Roadmap.

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