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Aphelion is a third-person sci-fi action-adventure game developed and published by DON'T NOD, the studio behind Life is Strange. It was released on April 28, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The story is set in a near future where Earth will soon be uninhabitable. The European Space Agency sends the Hope-01 mission, crewed by astronauts Ariane and Thomas, to survey Persephone, a newly found ninth planet at the edge of the solar system. A crash landing separates the pair, and you guide Ariane across the frozen surface to reach her injured partner.
Moment to moment, the game blends traversal, exploration, and stealth. Ariane climbs ice walls, swings across chasms with a grappling hook, and manages her oxygen supply while avoiding threats she cannot simply fight. Her Pathfinder tool helps her read the terrain and find a route through shifting landscapes.
Aphelion is a single-player, story-driven experience with no multiplayer. Clues found along the way reveal more about Persephone and a strange phenomenon that seems to bend reality around the crew. Pacing is deliberate, with quiet stretches of exploration broken up by tense chase and hiding sequences where a mistake can cost Ariane her life. The planet's weather and terrain also change as you progress, so familiar routes can become new obstacles.
It suits players who enjoy narrative adventures with climbing, tense stealth sections, and a strong focus on atmosphere over combat.
PC: Keys are redeemed on Steam. Check that the offer is a Steam key before you buy.
Consoles: PS5 codes redeem on PlayStation Network, and Xbox Series X|S codes redeem on a Microsoft account. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version.
Before you buy, check the activation platform and region on each offer, then follow our guide on how to activate your CD key. For trailers and studio news, see the official Aphelion website.
Third-person sci-fi action-adventure from DON'T NOD.
Set on Persephone, a frozen ninth planet in the solar system.
Play as ESA astronaut Ariane searching for her partner Thomas.
Climbing, grappling, and traversal across shifting icy terrain.
Stealth-focused encounters with dangerous threats.
Pathfinder tool helps you navigate the alien landscape.
Single-player, story-driven campaign with environmental clues.
Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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