Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Aetherbound, accounts, and supporter cosmetics.
Are the supporter pack banners and badges final?
No. Current Ember, Storm, and Astral banners and badges are placeholders. When the studio art lands, it becomes the default. Anyone who bought a pack while these were live keeps them as legacy assets.
Anyone who buys a pack while these placeholders are live keeps them.
They stay in your cosmetic inventory as legacy assets. You can still set them on your profile after the final art lands.
Is Aetherbound actually free?
Yes. The full game is free. Supporter packs are optional cosmetics — badges and banners for your profile. They change how you look, not how you play.
Do I need to make an account to play?
Nope. Jump in as a guest. Save stays on this device. Sign in with Google to sync across devices and use the leaderboard.
How "idle" is the gameplay?
The Wilds idle. Aether comes in while the tab is open. The Abyss is a crawl you play. Auto-Strike only on floors you've already cleared — not new floors, not bosses.
What are the roguelite elements?
Random floors, relics, fights. Fall and crawl out in this life, or True Death and the next of the line. Ascend is earned — the chart, maybe one worn piece.
Is there a native mobile app?
Not yet. Aetherbound is a PWA — Add to Home Screen on iOS or Android and it runs like an app. No app store required.