There are few things as irresistible as a game that opens up a vast world to explore, and let’s face it, sci-fi is the perfect genre to deliver that experience. The challenge, however, lies in balancing scale and content. Nobody wants to spend hours flying through empty space just because it’s expansive. Conversely, a game stuffed with endless fetch quests isn’t much better. But when developers strike the right balance, it’s the start of an epic journey. Enter Cubic Odyssey, aiming to provide a thrilling new exploration experience that we’re diving into today.
Brought to us by the talented team at Atypical Games and published by Gaijin Entertainment, Cubic Odyssey kicks off with a dramatic crash landing on a distant planet. From the get-go, you’ll be tasked with gathering resources, refining materials, and constructing everything from essential tools and outposts to vehicles and eventually starships—crucial for venturing deeper into the galaxy.
In Cubic Odyssey, every star visible in the sky is part of its unique system, filled with planets waiting to be explored. These worlds boast their ecosystems and dynamic day-to-night cycles. Players will encounter lively cities bustling with NPCs, ominous pirate outposts, and mysterious ancient ruins. The ultimate mission is to halt the spread of the Red Darkness, a threatening galactic pathogen endangering all forms of life by mutating local wildlife and consuming entire planets.
This game promises seamless transitions between land, air, and space travel. As you, the player, navigate these elements, expect to perform warp jumps between star systems, or zip between planets at high speed. On the ground, explore alien landscapes with speeders or set out on foot to uncover underground secrets. It’s all about offering a versatile experience that adapts to your playstyle.
For those who prefer teamwork, Cubic Odyssey doesn’t disappoint. An optional co-op mode lets you join forces with other players to take on colossal adversaries, launch orbital strikes, or build impressive co-operative mega-structures. If adventure with friends is your kind of challenge, this game has plenty lined up for you.
Andrei Lopata, CEO of Bucharest-based Atypical Games, shared their ambitious vision: “We aim to craft an expansive open world where every planet, system, and moment is yours to shape.”
Cubic Odyssey looks set to be a gigantic sandbox for explorers who thrive on seemingly endless tasks. If exploring the vast expanse of the universe is your dream, mark your calendars as this ambitious title is slated for release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X later this year. Keep an eye out for further updates as we approach its launch.
