Cyberpunk anime-inspired roguelite action RPG Aether Dawn announced for mobile and PC
Jin Universe Studios has announced Aether Dawn, a 'cyberpunk-fantasy hack-and-slash that fuses ARPG combat with roguelite dungeon-crawler mechanics'. It is set to release for mobile devices and PC, but no release date has been stated.
Jin Universe Studios is based in Singapore and includes developers formerly with Tencent, Hypergryph, and Kuro Games.
The announcement from Jin Universe Studios can be found below alongside a screenshot set in the gallery.
Jin Universe Studios, an independent game development studio headquartered in Singapore, today announced a funding round led by Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV) and BITKRAFT Ventures, a leading global gaming and interactive-media venture firm. The investment will support the continued development of Aether Dawn, the studio’s upcoming anime-inspired 3D hack-and-slash action RPG set in an original and captivating cyberpunk-fantasy universe.
Aether Dawn is built around a unique core-loop that seamlessly combines third-person ARPG combat with roguelite dungeon-crawler mechanics, delivering a deeply immersive experience powered by high-fidelity graphics, striking artistic design, and a rich original narrative. Positioned at the intersection of two of gaming's most passionate communities, anime and ARPG, Aether Dawn is designed from the ground up to evolve into a long-lasting, iconic IP.
"Anime-styled games are one of the most exciting growth areas in global gaming, and player demand in this space continues to surge," said Tack Wei Ho, Co-founder of Jin Universe Studios. "With Aether Dawn, we are building something that honors what fans love about the genre while pushing the gameplay experience meaningfully forward. The support from Arbitrum Gaming Ventures and BITKRAFT gives us the foundation to realize that vision."
"Aether Dawn brings together authentic creative vision, genre-defining design, and a team with genuine pedigree in the ACG space," said Dan Peng, Partner at Arbitrum Gaming Ventures. "Jin Universe Studios has the talent and the ambition to build a franchise that resonates with players globally, and we're proud to support them on that journey."
“Having partnered with Jin Universe Studios since their pre-seed, we have been consistently impressed by Tack and the team's ability to execute on their vision,” said Jonathan Huang, Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures. “Aether Dawn seamlessly blends the high-octane combat of ARPGs with the infinite replayability of roguelites, capturing a unique whitespace in the market. We are thrilled to double down on our conviction and welcome Arbitrum Gaming Ventures to help scale this incredible IP globally.”
Jin Universe Studios brings together developers with backgrounds at some of the industry's most respected studios, including Tencent, Hypergryph, and Kuro Games, the teams behind celebrated titles such as Hitori no Shita (The Hidden Ones), Arknights, and Wuthering Waves, among others. The studio is dedicated to elevating ACG experiences through gameplay innovation, original storytelling, and exceptional visual artistry.
The investment from Arbitrum Gaming Ventures and BITKRAFT will support the continued development of Aether Dawn and the expansion of our original IP universe.
