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Ares: The Iron Vanguard

Ares: The Iron Vanguard is a sci-fi action RPG featuring fast-paced, suit-switching combat. Players can equip two different combat suits and switch between them in real time, combining weapons, skills, and combat styles to adapt to each battle. Choose from multiple combat classes, including the Engineer, Warlock, Warlord, and Hunter, each with distinct weapons and abilities. Mix and match different suits to create your own combat style and take on hordes of enemies and powerful bosses. Explore vast futuristic battlefields using advanced mobility options such as hover boards, the Goliath mech, and the Valkyrie. The game also features multiplayer content including raids and strike missions, allowing players to take on challenging battles together. Combat emphasizes timing and action-based mechanics such as parries, perfect dodges, combos, and real-time suit switching. Set across the solar system, players take on the role of a Guardian fighting against the threat of Nemesis in a war to protect humanity and reclaim the battlefield.

Released: 15 September 2026
Developer: Second Dive
Publisher: Com2uS Holdings
Engine: Unity
Platforms: Android · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Also known as: ARES

The story

Humanity faces a new threat from Nemesis across the solar system. Players take on the role of a Guardian and embark on a journey across vast battlefields to protect humanity and reclaim the solar system. Armed with advanced combat suits, Guardians must confront powerful enemies and stand at the center of a new interplanetary war.

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