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AETHUS Crack Status

CRACKED Day 2 Crack verified Status verified:

Cracked 1 days after release (Day 2) — publicly playable ever since.

Crack Date
Date the first public crack went live
Available for 234 days
Crack By
SKIDROW
Time to Crack
24 Hours (Day 1)
Time from release to the first crack
Protection
Steam
AAA
Standard
Metacritic
N/A

summarize SUMMARY

AETHUS was released on protected by Steam. It was cracked by SKIDROW on , 1 day after release (Day 2), and the crack has stayed publicly available for 234 days.

timeline STATUS TIMELINE

  1. rocket_launch Released
  2. lock_open Cracked by SKIDROW
  3. verified Status verified

local_offer EDITIONS & PRICING

Buy AETHUS
AETHUS - $19.99
Prices are for reference only and may change for various reasons (regional pricing, promotions, edition updates) — always refer to the actual price on Steam.

auto_stories OVERVIEW

About AETHUS®
You are Maeve, ex-mining engineer for the Astral Resource Corporation - ARC - a galactic megacorp that profits by draining entire planets of their resources.
As you take on your own mining claim, you'll explore the remnants of a doomed science expedition and the abandoned facilities they've left behind as Maeve strives to build a stable life of her own, outside of ARC’s control.
Armed with nothing but her basic mining equipment, tales from her beloved grandad, and her loyal AI drone companion, can you unravel the mystery of an incredibly powerful new element and uncover the dark secrets that the corpos would rather keep buried?
Key Features

Use the simple but powerful modular building system to create your own mining operations hub filled with dozens of types of refining, processing and crafting stations.
Grow plants, raise fish and prospect for gems in your cozy habitats which you can decorate with almost any item you come across.

Descend underground and use lasers, explosives, drills and more to gather hundreds of different resources from your mining claim then refine them and craft new tools for exploration.
Upgrade your suit and mining drone companion to explore deeper and further into the world.

Built from the ground-up with story at its heart, uncover a dystopian corporate conspiracy and decide how far you’re willing to go for the truth.
Story is not an afterthought in AETHUS - there's always new narrative to drive you forward.

Looking for a laid-back exploration experience? Maybe a hardcore survival challenge? Want to mix and match?...
Use the available Game Modifiers to set up your perfect game settings, then adjust them at any time while playing.

AETHUS was created by Pawsmonaut Games - a solo-indie developer based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
I am self-published, self-funded, and fully committed to old-fashioned ethical game development.
No use of generative AI, no early access, no microtransactions or battle passes.

This game contains effects that may make it unsuitable for people with photosensitive conditions.
Player discretion is advised.

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In-engine capture #1 — AETHUS
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In-engine capture #2 — AETHUS
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Trailers
AETHUS - Launch Trailer play_arrow
AETHUS - Launch Trailer
AETHUS - Official Gameplay Trailer play_arrow
AETHUS - Official Gameplay Trailer
Gameplay Deep Dive - 'The Menagerie' play_arrow
Gameplay Deep Dive - 'The Menagerie'

memory SYSTEM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM
OS: Windows 10
CPU: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior.
GPU: AMD RX-6000 series or newer / Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics Cards or newer / NVIDIA RTX-2000 series or newer.
RAM: 8 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 4 GB available space

help AETHUS CRACK FAQ

Is AETHUS cracked?

Yes. AETHUS was cracked on Mar 7, 2026 by SKIDROW — a working bypass is publicly available.

When was AETHUS cracked?

AETHUS was cracked on Mar 7, 2026 — 24 Hours (Day 1) after release. The crack is attributed to SKIDROW.

How long did it take to crack AETHUS?

24 Hours (Day 1) — counted from the Mar 6, 2026 release to the first public crack on Mar 7, 2026.

What DRM does AETHUS use?

AETHUS's recorded protection is Steam. Protection can change over time — publishers sometimes swap or remove DRM components in later updates.

Who cracked AETHUS?

AETHUS was cracked by SKIDROW. Scene attribution is recorded from public release notes; group activity varies over time.

Was AETHUS cracked on release day?

Yes — the first public crack went live on Day 1 (Mar 7, 2026). Day-1 cracks typically mean the launch build shipped with weaker or quickly bypassed protection; it says little about the game itself.

Is AETHUS on Steam?

Yes. AETHUS is verified on Steam (AppID 2541530), and its Steam store assets power this page.

Where can I buy AETHUS legally?

The safest way to play AETHUS is a licensed copy from its official store page on Steam. CrackWatchPro tracks status only and does not provide games, cracks, or download links.

Is the crack still working?

The first public crack of AETHUS landed on Mar 7, 2026 and has remained publicly documented for 234 days. Note that game updates can re-enable protection; cracks keep working on the builds they target.

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