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Exciting News: 'Aeruta' Set to Launch on Consoles

Gravity Game Arise Co., Ltd., based in Chuo, Tokyo, has officially announced that the highly acclaimed dungeon exploration and bakery management RPG, 'Aeruta', will be released on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™. The game already enjoys immense popularity on Steam, and fans can now look forward to experiencing its charming world on additional gaming platforms!

The PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions will not only include a standard edition, but also a Collector's Box, packed with exclusive goodies. Note that the PS4 version will be available as a download only.

Celebrate with the 'Aeruta' Illustration Contest

To commemorate this console launch, the company is hosting a fan-driven Illustration Contest. Artists are encouraged to submit their work featuring beloved characters such as Chaya and Eefi, showcasing them in fun and adorable scenes. This contest offers an exciting opportunity to get featured in the Collector's Box's exclusive art book, along with other fantastic prizes!

Contest Details

• - Contest Period: July 30, 2026 – August 30, 2026 (23:59 JST)
• - Prizes:

- Grand Prize: 1 Winner (Top voter-selected)
- Inclusion in the Collector's Box's art book
- Prize (Amazon gift card worth ¥100,000) + Game
- Excellence Prizes: 3 Winners (2nd-4th places)
- Inclusion in the art book
- Prize (Amazon gift card worth ¥30,000) + Game
- Special Award from Developers: 1 Winner
- Inclusion in the art book
- Prize (Amazon gift card worth ¥10,000) + Game

Winners will receive their game after the release date. Platforms for the game (PS5/PS4/Switch/Steam) will be confirmed based on winners' preferences.

How to Enter

1. Follow the official 'Aeruta' X (formerly Twitter) account @Aeruta_official.
2. Use the hashtag #Aerutaイラコン in your post.
3. Share your illustration along with the title and key points about your artwork.

Contest Regulations

• - Eligibility: Open to all individuals residing in Japan, both amateur and professional, who can post from a public X account.
• - Submission Requirements: One color illustration per post (max file size 10MB in JPG or PNG).
• - Required Information: Poster's name, artwork title, and a brief comment about the concept must be included.

We warmly invite all skilled creators and enthusiastic fans eager to showcase the charm of 'Aeruta'’s characters to participate. We eagerly await your entries!

For more details, please check the official website at Aeruta Special Page.

About 'Aeruta'

In 'Aeruta', the story follows Chaya, a fox-girl with dreams of becoming an adventurer. After accidentally breaking an oven during a guild mission, she finds herself working at a bakery. One fateful day, a shard of the mysterious Altar Crystal exposes her to a series of events that will alter the fabric of her world.

'Aeruta' merges the thrill of dungeon exploration with the intricacies of bakery management in an engaging hybrid RPG experience. Players control Chaya, embarking on an adventure surrounding the Altar Crystal and aiming to restore the bakery while telling a captivating story of bread and adventure.

Key Features

• - Dungeon Exploration: Players will combat various monsters using three types of weapons: whip, rolling pin, and rapier to gather bakery ingredients, all while navigating cleverly designed traps and exciting action sequences.

• - Bakery Management: Utilize collected ingredients to craft and sell various types of bread. As customers line up, quick service and efficient cleanup become paramount to clear debts and improve earnings.

• - Upgrade Systems: Players can invest in bakery renovations or enhance their stats for dungeon challenges. Developing the wider Wheat Square will attract more customers and boost profits.

• - Engaging Narrative: As players unfold the story, they will meet companions who support both the adventure and bakery management. Building relationships will unlock special character episodes filled with emotional events.

Additionally, mini-games like rhythm challenges and the newly implemented Patti Ranch system, where players can raise dough monsters and recruit them for quests, add layers to the gameplay experience.

Enjoy the highly enriched world of 'Aeruta' that continues to evolve!

Basic Information

• - Title: Aeruta
• - Genre: Dungeon exploration & bakery management hybrid RPG
• - Player Count: 1
• - Platforms: PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 / Nintendo Switch™ / PC (Steam)
• - Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
• - Price:

- Steam: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- PS5/PS4/Nintendo Switch: TBD

• - Release Dates:

- Steam: Now available
- PS5/PS4/Nintendo Switch: TBD

Company Information

Gravity Game Arise Co., Ltd.

• - Located in: Chuo, Tokyo, Japan
• - Established: July 1st, 2019
• - Company Official Site

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