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Etheria: Restart is a free-to-play, turn-based strategy RPG developed by XD Inc., officially launched on June 5, 2025. Available on PC, iOS, and Android platforms, the game immerses players in a cyberpunk-inspired virtual world where humanity has transferred its consciousness to escape a global catastrophe.

Setting & Story
In the wake of a devastating global freeze, humanity seeks refuge in "Etheria," a virtual metropolis designed to preserve civilization. Within this digital realm, humans coexist with beings known as Animus, who wield mysterious Anima Powers. However, the emergence of the "Genesis Virus" corrupts the Animus, turning them hostile and threatening human survival. Players assume the role of a Hyperlinker, tasked with uncovering the secrets of Etheria and combating the corrupted Animus to safeguard humanity's future.

Gameplay & Combat
Etheria: Restart features strategic turn-based combat, allowing players to assemble teams of Animus with diverse abilities and elemental affinities. The game emphasizes tactical planning, with mechanics such as speed and turn meter influencing battle dynamics. Players can engage in various PvE modes, including story missions and challenging boss encounters, as well as PvP arenas for competitive play.

Character Progression & Customization
Characters, known as Animus, can be enhanced through leveling, ascending stars, and upgrading skills. The game introduces a unique gear system involving "Modules" and "Shells," which are farmable equipment pieces that players can use to customize their Animus' stats and abilities. This system allows for flexible team compositions and strategic depth without relying heavily on duplicate character pulls.

Etheria: Restart employs a gacha system for acquiring new Animus characters. The game offers several banner types, including:

Targeted Summon: Allows players to select a specific SSR character, guaranteeing its acquisition within 40 summons.

Permanent Summon: Features all characters with a guaranteed SSR every 80 pulls, incorporating a "soft pity" system starting at 50 pulls.

Rate-up Summon: Highlights specific SSR characters with increased drop rates and no 50/50 mechanics.

Notably, the game does not include weapon banners, and equipment is obtained through gameplay rather than gacha pulls.