Two Years Later, Immortals of Aveum Is the Magic FPS You Probably Missed
Today marks two years since Immortals of Aveum launched on Aug. 22, 2023. Developed by Ascendant Studios and published by Electronic Arts, the game is a first-person shooter built around a magic-based combat system. You play as Jak, a protagonist who can wield three distinct colors of magic that affect how weapons behave during encounters.
- Release date and developer/publisher details
- Core combat mechanics and player abilities
- Where to buy and current sale information
- Context of other major releases around the same time
Release and basics
Immortals of Aveum released on Aug. 22, 2023. It is a first-person shooter from Ascendant Studios and was published by Electronic Arts. The player character is Jak, who can use three types of magic identified by color: blue, green, and red. These magic types change how Jak handles combat and which tactics are effective against different enemies.
Combat and player tools
The game’s combat revolves around switching between the three colors of magic during fights. Notably, many enemies display color-coded health bars, which encourages players to match Jak’s magic color to the enemy for faster takedowns. In addition to the primary magic attacks, Jak gains several abilities over the campaign, including a magic shield, a grappling hook, and a blast wave. The game also includes a multi-color beam attack that uses all three magic types.
How the colors function
Broadly speaking, the three magic colors are designed to provide different attack behaviors. Blue typically favors precise, long-range shots. Green behaves more like automatic-fire weapons. Red tends toward short-range, high-damage bursts. Players switch between these styles during combat to address varied enemy types and situations.
Where to buy and pricing
The game has appeared on sales and price-tracking sites since release. For PlayStation price history and typical discounts, see this listing. At the time of writing, the Xbox Store shows a listing for Immortals of Aveum at the following page: Immortals of Aveum on Xbox.
Context at launch
Immortals of Aveum released during a busy period for major game launches in 2023. For example, Baldur’s Gate 3, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Sea of Stars, and Starfield all released in the surrounding weeks. Later in the year, titles such as Alan Wake 2, Lies of P, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 also arrived, which placed Aveum amid a crowded release schedule.
Anniversary note
Two years after its release, Immortals of Aveum remains available for purchase across major storefronts and has been included in sales and discounts since launch. Therefore, fans and new players can still find the game on sale or in store listings via the links above. Finally, on Aug. 22 some sites note other observances for the date, such as Be An Angel Day and National Surgical Oncologist Day.
