Aether and Iron: the new game from the writers of Mass Effect and Far Cry, coming in the first half of 2026
Aether and Iron is set in an alternate 1930s New York where you will become a smuggler
The progression system revolves around three main skills: Guts, Deception, and Cunning. These stats influence both combat performance and social situations, reinforcing the idea that character advancement is not limited to "fighting better" but also to having more tools to resolve conversations, negotiations, or conflicts.
Another relevant detail is the element of chance, as the studio notes that the player will be "one roll of the dice away" from success or failure.

