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Aphelion launches April 28: The ESA’s darkest space mission [Release Date]
Key Takeaways: The Quick Answer
- Aphelion launches April 28, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Day One Game Pass release confirmed for both Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers.
- Day One Edition includes exclusive cosmetics referencing ESA, Jusant, and Lost Records.
Surviving Planet 9: The Story of Ariane and Thomas
In Aphelion, Earth is done. By 2060, humanity desperately needs a new home, and a mysterious ninth planet called Persephone is our last shot at survival.
You play as astronauts Ariane and Thomas, representing the European Space Agency (ESA) on the critical Hope-01 mission. Things go horribly wrong when your ship crashes, leaving the duo separated on an incredibly hostile alien world. An emotional adventure that will officially launch on April 28.
DON’T NOD built a reputation on heavy emotional narratives, and this survival experience is no different. It focuses heavily on love, resilience, and isolation—themes we already saw teased during the recent Convergence Showcase reveal.
Game Pass, Pre-Orders, and the Day One Edition
The April 28 release date is perfectly timed, but the best news from the Future Games Show is the accessibility. Xbox and PC players can boot it up on day one through Xbox Game Pass.
It fully supports Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming. If you prefer to own your games outright instead of paying the monthly subscription, grabbing the physical or digital release early comes with some solid perks.
Buying the Day One Edition unlocks two spacesuit variants and six backpack accessories. These include neat nods to DON’T NOD’s other hits like Jusant and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, plus official ESA gear.
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