You’d be forgiven if you’d never heard of the original Rivals of Aether - it was an excellent but niche Smash Bros-style fighting game with a modest yet dedicated audience. However, thanks to its slick new look and the clout of a well-known livestreamer, there’s a better chance of you hearing about Rivals of Aether 2. The long-awaited sequel has just dropped, and already it’s doing brilliantly on the Steam charts with over three times more players than its predecessor ever racked up on the platform. Continue reading Rivals of Aether 2 soars past its fighting game predecessor on launch day MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fighting games, Best multiplayer games, Best indie games