: In the past, the game has been included in programs like Xbox Live Gold (now Game Pass Core/Ultimate), allowing active members to download the full version at no additional cost.

: Some games in the Aether universe, like the card game Creatures of Aether , are entirely free to play on Steam , iOS, and Android. Rivals of Aether: 2021 Developer Recap - Dan Fornace

: The developers occasionally host free weekends on platforms like Steam. For instance, Rivals of Aether II held a free weekend in July 2025.