Studio Don’t Nod presented a new trailer for the sci-fi action adventure Aphelion. The new video gives a glimpse at the game’s stealth system and presents one of two playable characters. Moreover, it reveals one of the dangerous enemies and the stunning views at the environment of the frozen planet.
The game is made in collaboration with European Space Agency, thus many elements there are designed with real astronauts in mind.
Aphelion is a cinematic action adventure, driven by the deep narrative. It tells a story of two astronauts, who’s ship crushed on the undiscovered frozen planet. They should find one another in the wracked chaos and survive the hostile place. However, they are not alone on this planet. A strange smoky alien haunts the ship remnants, waiting for the moment to attack. The game promises a diverse gameplay for two different characters, parkour and cinematic dramatic story.
Game Key Features:
- Sci-Fi Adventure: Experience a realistic near-future space exploration.
- Two Protagonists: Master two distinct forms of survival—strategic investigation as Thomas and fluid, high-stakes parkour as Ariane.
- Cinematic Movement: Navigate environments with a fluid third-person move set including grappling, sliding, and momentum-based traversal.
- Tense Stealth: Outsmart a mysterious alien threat in heart-pounding stealth encounters.
- Emotional Narrative: Uncover the complex bond between two astronauts with a shared past as they fight against all odds to reunite.
Aphelion comes to PC (Steam, Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series (including Game Pass) in 2026.
