Aeterna Noctis

Aeterna Noctis is a 2021 Metroidvania video game developed in Spain by Aeternum Game Studios. It was released in December 2021 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (through Steam and Epic Games Store).

Story
The series narrates the story of a pair of monarchs who, after being cursed with immortality, have been fighting and killing each other for eternity. But then, a revelation unleashes a chain of events that helps the monarchs find a way to break the curse and find love in the process.

Characters

 * King of Darkness - the main protagonist of the game.
 * Queen of Light
 * Chaos - the Supreme God who rules all Creation and who placed the curses on the King and Queen.
 * Chronicler - an elderly being who chronicles all the events of the world and its history in his library.
 * Grey Soul
 * Oracle
 * Lord Drake VI - an archaeologist and adventurer, he sells Maps and Potions to the King of Darkness
 * The Collector - a man who resides in the graveyard, who tasks the King with bringing him rare specimens. He gives the King the bestiary for documenting all monsters.
 * B-69 - a robot who operates a train capable of warping through space. He is used as a fast travel mechanic between some areas.
 * The Emperor - a powerful ruler who killed three gods before having his powers sealed by the Oracle. He is an optional boss.
 * Celestial Dragon - a dragon from outer space disguised as a human. After finding his side quest, the King must chase him to random parts of the world.

Legacy
The second installment in the series, Summum Aeterna, a prequel to Aeterna Noctis, was initially released for Steam in June 2022, and will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch in late 2023. The third installment in the series, Aeterna Lucis, a sequel to Aeterna Noctis, is set for release in 2024.