Stranded & Hunted: Why Aphelion Is Your Next Sci-Fi Obsession
There’s a specific kind of dread that comes with being stranded millions of miles from home. You’re isolated on a freezing rock, your oxygen is ticking down, and something is definitely moving under the ice. That’s the exact flavor of tension DON’T NOD is serving up with their new sci-fi title, Aphelion.
The studio just dropped a hefty five-minute gameplay presentation at the Convergence Showcase. It’s looking incredibly atmospheric, blending hard science with a creeping sense of isolation.
A Freezing Fight for Survival
Set in 2060, Earth is on its last legs, pushing humanity to look toward a newly discovered ninth planet. You play as astronauts Ariane and Thomas, sent by the European Space Agency on a critical scouting mission.
Naturally, things go horribly wrong almost immediately. A crash landing tears the duo apart, leaving you to brave harsh blizzards and lethal storms entirely alone.
Gameplay reveal time! Step into the roles of Ariane and Thomas, master their tools, and face the unknown together, in this new trailer just unveiled at @convergence_gs.
— DON'T NOD (@DONTNOD_Ent) February 19, 2026
Aphelion launching Spring 2026 on PC, PS5 and XBOX Series X|S
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More Than Just Walking in Space
If you thought this was just a slow-paced walking simulator, think again. The new footage shows off a solid mix of environmental puzzles, tense stealth, and vertical climbing mechanics.
You’ll be carefully managing your oxygen reserves while using gear like grappling hooks and pathfinders. These tools are absolutely essential to navigate the reality-bending electromagnetic anomalies blocking your path.
The Nemesis in the Ice
The real kicker is that you aren’t alone out there in the freezing dark. The trailer teases a terrifying alien entity stalking our protagonists, simply known as the Nemesis.
We also get glimpses of an unknown, blood-stained facility that raises some massive red flags. Who built it? What exactly happened to the people inside?
Hitting Game Pass This Spring
DON’T NOD is famous for heavy, emotional storytelling, and Aphelion stays true to that DNA. It focuses heavily on the deep bond between its two leads as they fight to survive.
The game is slated for a Spring 2026 release across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Even better for Xbox fans? It’s hitting Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on day one.
Stranded on the Edge of the Solar System
Aphelion is shaping up to be a beautifully stressful fight for survival. If the César-winning soundtrack and gripping atmosphere hold up, we’re in for an unforgettable sci-fi horror ride.
Just make sure your oxygen tanks are fully topped off before spring rolls around.
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