Publisher Wired Productions and developer Mad Fellows have announced Aaero2: Black Razor Edition for PlayStation 5. It will launch in 2025 alongside two new Black Razor Records-themed music packs for the existing Aaero2 for Xbox Series and PC.
“We’ve always been drawn to games with soul, and with Mad Fellows, we’ve found creative partners who truly understand the power of music and emotion and the connections they create in video games,” said Wired Productions managing director and co-founder Leo Zullo in a press release. “Wired is doubling down on what we love: games that break the mould, challenge the norm, and build passionate communities. Aaero2 is just the beginning.”
Mad Fellows managing director Paul Norris added, “We’ve always believed in the power of music to transform how players experience games. This partnership with Wired Productions feels like coming home, and it’s just the beginning. Although we’re kicking things off with Aaero, a game we have always loved, our partnership is very much looking into the future of where we can take music-based games.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Wired Productions:
About
Experience an exhilarating on-rails rhythm shooter where you trace ribbons of light, releasing the energy in the music while speeding through stunning alien environments and aiming to perfect your highest score! Fly solo or go back-to-back with a friend, unleashing devastating missiles and raining cannon fire to the beat of the Black Razor Records and Monstercat soundtrack.
The Black Razor Edition features tracks, custom levels and environments inspired by the hit game Arcade Paradise and beyond! Experience the ultimate rhythmic journey as you explore new levels and immerse yourself in the unique soundscapes that Lania Kea and other artists bring to life through their enchanting pop melodies, dynamic dance beats, and radical rock anthems!
Aaero2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Aaero (2017) and in this Black Razor Edition, you get both special edition Music Packs: Arcade Paradise and Lania Kea.
Key Features
- Incredible streamer-friendly soundtracks supplied by Monstercat, one of electronic music’s most influential labels. Let tunes from Droptek, Muzz, Bossfight and more, send you speeding through the stratosphere.
- From Black Razor Records, experience the adrenaline surge with the iconic title track from Arcade Paradise by Ivar & The Horde, the rhythmic rave of “Joystick” by Kieron Pepper, and the captivating “Euphoria” by Ben Pickersgill!
- Immerse yourself in the sounds of Lania Kea with three standout tracks: “One Step Closer,” “Dig Down,” and “Wakan Tanka!” Her unique blend of 80s synth, dreampop, and ethereal, earthy tones will pull you deep into the rhythmic ride.
- Full single player campaign and two-player cooperative and player-versus-player modes (both couch and online) so you can go back-to-back with your friends!
- Stunning stylized visuals, with dynamic lighting and effects—take in the scenery whilst battling enemy bots! Command your ship across over 20 unique levels.
- Bespoke gameplay and environments carefully crafted around each track. Trace ribbons of light to the beat and unleash the power of music.
- An all-new combat system, redesigned from the ground up. Time your missiles to the metronome for extra impact. Master the rhythm and hunt for the high score in online leaderboards!
- Featuring epic boss battles against gigantic creatures, aliens, and robots, hone your twin-stick shooter skills to blasting beats!
- Locked and loaded full of achievables, and daily goals for that bonus XP, Aaero2 is full of surprises and reasons to dig deeper.
Aaero2 is available now for Xbox Series and PC via Steam.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.