Steam Early Access is a great way for developers to test certain aspects of their title and have the gamers themselves point out the flaws that could hinder things over time. In the case of Aethermancer, they’ve been using Early Access for a while now, and even have their own roadmap to showcase the content that’s coming for players to test. As noted by moi rai games and off brand games in a press release, Aethermancer Alchemical Awakening is the next update to come to Early Access. The best part? It’s dropping next week!

So, what does Aethermancer Alchemical Awakening feature? First, the roguelike/roguelite mixed with monster taming title will give you an all-new starting biome that you could end up in. The “Alchemical Woods” has nine new creatures for you to capture, and they can give you new strategies in battle as you proceed. There’s even a new monster type called “Echo,” which brings even more layers to the mix. If that’s not enough, a new boss fight is also a part of the update.

For those who aren’t familiar with the title, here’s a quick synopsis:

“Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death! Encounter the monsters of Terastae that defied the virtues of this world and are trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth.

Use your special ability as an Aethermancer to form bonds with monsters to guide your party of three through a sprawling world and dangerous battles. Make smart skill choices as your monsters grow stronger and find synergies between your monsters – making every one truly unique!”

The main game itself is available for purchase, but Early Access is where the new content will be seen first. Aethermancer Alchemical Awakening will drop on Steam on June 25th.