Aphelion: Everything to Know About Don't Nod's New Action-Adventure Game

Two astronauts back-to-back, one male and one female, against a cosmic backdrop with a fiery red vertical divide. The word "Aphelion" is centered below.

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 10:00 am Updated: Apr 27, 2026, 10:00 am

Two astronauts back-to-back, one male and one female, against a cosmic backdrop with a fiery red vertical divide. The word "Aphelion" is centered below.

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Primary Subject: Aphelion
Key Update: Don't Nod’s new cinematic action-adventure launches globally on April 28, 2026, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Status: Confirmed
Last Verified: April 27, 2026
Quick Answer: Aphelion is a third-person sci-fi adventure where two astronauts, Ariane and Thomas, must survive, reunite, and uncover secrets after crashing on the frozen planet Persephone.

Looking for an action-packed sci-fi adventure? Then Aphelion might be the answer.

Don't Nod, the team that gave us Life is Strange, Tell Me Why, and Twin Mirror, is gearing up to release a new game: Aphelion. The game is poised to be a cinematic, third-person action-adventure that is both jam-packed and emotional.

Here's everything you need to know about Aphelion.

What Is Aphelion About?

Aphelion is set in the year 2060. With the Earth uninhabitable, humanity has placed its hope on the discovery of a 9th planet, Persephone, at the edge of the solar system. The European Space Agency is dispatching the Hope 0-1 on a special mission to survey the planet and determine whether humanity can thrive there. The team consists of the agency's two most accomplished astronauts, Ariana and Thomas.

A climber hangs on a rope in a vast icy cave with light streaming from above. Icicles hang from the cave ceiling, creating a sense of adventure.

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The hopeful mission quickly turns sour as the ship crashes upon landing, separating the two. Now, they must embark on a desperate quest to find one another. This is easier said than done, as Persephone is an uncharted, frozen world. Survive the unknown, find each other, and complete quests while traversing the planet and avoiding threats. Do this, and you might even discover the secrets buried beneath the ice.

What Platforms Will Aphelion Be Available On?

Aphelion will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. To play the game on PC, you'll need to get it via Steam.

An astronaut in an orange suit and helmet clings to a yellow panel on a futuristic spaceship, against a backdrop of white and metallic structures. The scene conveys tension.

Currently, it is unknown if the game will receive a Mac or Nintendo Switch port.

When Is Aphelion's Release Date?

Aphelion is officially releasing digitally on April 28, 2026.

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On PC and Xbox, Aphelion will launch at 10:00 AM CEST. Meanwhile, it will release at 11:00 AM CEST on the PS5.

Here are the release times for Aphelion depending on your region and platform:

PDT (Los Angeles): April 28, 1:00 AM (Xbox), 2:00 AM (PS5)
CDT (Chicago): April 28, 3:00 AM (Xbox), 4:00 AM (PS5)
EDT (New York): April 28, 4:00 AM (Xbox), 5:00 AM (PS5)
GMT/UTC (Reykjavik): April 28, 8:00 AM (Xbox), 9:00 AM (PS5)
BST (London): April 28, 9:00 AM (Xbox), 10:00 AM (PS5)
CEST (Paris/Berlin): April 28, 10:00 AM (Xbox), 11:00 AM (PS5)
PHT (Manila): April 28, 4:00 PM (Xbox), 5:00 PM (PS5)
JST (Tokyo): April 28, 5:00 PM (Xbox), 6:00 PM (PS5)
AEST (Sydney): April 28, 6:00 PM (Xbox), 7:00 PM (PS5)

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