Australia is the first in the world to catch the ÆRTHLINGS craze, and the new era of connected play officially begins Down Under.
Imagine a universe where your toys come alive, where every trade unlocks new creatures, and where collecting isn’t just about ownership, it’s about connection. That’s exactly the magic behind ÆRTHLINGS, the new Pokémon-like mobile game taking Australia by storm, blending adorable digital fiends with NFC-enabled mystery-box toys that evolve, level up, and unlock an entire world of play.
The game, created by Modern Games in partnership with Melbourne-based Moose Toys, officially launched in Australia following a show-stopping debut at PAX Australia, where thousands lined up to hatch their first little creatures.
And yes, they’re just as cute as they sound.
Explore, Battle, Collect & Help Cute Fiends Get Home
In the free mobile game (available now on the App Store and Google Play), players enter the lush, mysterious world of ÆRTH, a vibrant landscape filled with creatures you can unlock, nurture, and level up.
Your mission?
Defend the land from mischievous Moonlings and help your adorable ÆRTHLINGS friends find their way home.
Players can roam the world, collect mystery boxes, and discover which tiny fig they’ve hatched next. Just like classic Pokémon gameplay, you can:
- Explore open biomes
- Battle Moonlings are threatening the ground.s
- Level up your ÆRTHLINGS
- Collect and evolve a new creature.s
- Trade to unlock even rarer lineages
Here’s where ÆRTHLINGS breaks new ground…
A Social Twist: Every Trade Matters
Each physical ÆRTHLINGS FIG contains an NFC chip. When scanned with a compatible iOS or Android device, your collectible toy springs to life in the game.
The revolutionary part?
When you trade your FIG with someone else, both of you unlock new characters, rewards, and digital bonuses without giving up your originals.
Embrace the magic of the Trading Platform, a first-of-its-kind system where every scan extends a creature’s LINEAGE, rewarding everyone who’s ever held that ÆRTHLINGS before.
Justin Kifer, CEO of Modern Games, explains:
“Collecting has traditionally been about ownership and display. We’re making it about connection and community. ÆRTHLINGS flips the mentality by rewarding people for sharing their collections.”
Moose Toys agrees. Adam Hyman, VP Global Marketing (Boys), says:
“With ÆRTHLINGS, we’re taking toys-to-life to a whole new level, turning collecting into connecting.”
Want To Start Your Collection? Australia Gets First Dibs
Now, Australia is the first country to launch the ÆRTHLINGS: Genesis Collection. It is available now at:
- Big W
- EB Games
- Kmart
- Target
Celebrating their success, ToyMate stores across Australia (32 locations) are hosting special trading events on Saturday, November 1st, 11 am–2 pm, the perfect chance to grow your LINEAGES and meet fellow fans and to make new experiences.
What’s Next For ÆRTHLINGS ?
With its massive success at PAX AUS 2025, the game and toy hybrid begins its global rollout in 2026, with:
- New collectible waves
- New biomes
- New mysteries to hatch
- More Moonlings to fend off
- Even deeper social trading features
The rallying cry for the franchise is already everywhere:
Collect. Trade. Play.
Fans of Pokémon, Tamagotchi, or connected-play toys, ÆRTHLINGS is poised to become the next global phenomenon, and Australia gets to experience it first.
For more information visit: https://aerthlings.com/au/en/#hero
