What is Aetherchord?
A 2D, top-down pixel-art MMORPG you play right inside Discord or in your browser. You share a large world with other players: hunt, solve mysteries, fight bosses and raids, join a guild, buy a house. It belongs to the same family as classic top-down MMORPGs like Tibia, with fights built around positioning and teamwork.
Is Aetherchord free?
Yes, it is free to play, in Discord and in your browser.
Can I play inside Discord?
Yes, and it is the best way to play with friends. Aetherchord runs as a Discord Activity: press Play in Discord on this site, pick a voice channel or a chat, and sign in with Discord. Everyone in the call can join the same world. It works in Discord on computers, in the browser and on phones (held sideways), with the same characters as in the browser.
Do I need to download anything?
No. It runs inside Discord or in the browser, with nothing to install.
When does the beta open?
Soon. Leave your email on this site and we will tell you the day it opens, or follow @playaetherchord on YouTube, Instagram or Threads. News also lands on our Discord.
Can I play now?
Yes. The alpha is open: press Play in Discord (or Play in your browser), sign in and you are in. It is free.
How old do I have to be?
Accounts are for players who are 16 or older.
Where are the servers, and what language is it in?
There is one server, in Stockholm. Players across Europe and North America are welcome. The game is in English.
Will my progress be kept after the beta?
It may not be. This is an honest alpha: expect bugs, and maybe a wipe before the full release.
What classes are there?
Eight: Vanguard, Ranger, Arcanist, Druid, Shadowblade, Cantor, Alchemist, Warbinder. Each has a core kit of its own and two or three Paths to choose between, and you can change your Path later.
Is there PvP?
Yes, and you opt into it. Leave it off and other players cannot attack you out in the world. There are also coliseum challenges to fight for an audience.
Can I play alone?
Yes, plenty of the world can be explored alone. Group dungeons, raids and the hardest bosses are made for a company.
Who makes it?
Max and Jonas, in Sweden.
Is there a Discord?
Yes, and it is open now: aetherchord.com/discord. Come and talk about the game, find a party and ask us anything. The game itself runs inside Discord too.
The alpha is open
Free, in Discord or in your browser. Best with friends: start it in a voice call and play together.
Rather wait for the beta? Get an email when it opens.