French developer DON'T NOD has released Aphelion on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, delivering a cinematic sci-fi adventure set at the edge of our solar system. Players step into ESA astronaut suits to explore Persephone and untangle a crash while surviving hostile life. Cross-play support through Xbox Play Anywhere and Game Pass broadens access across rival ecosystems from day one.

Pricing separates platforms, with the Standard Edition at 29.99€/$ on Steam and 34.99€/$ on consoles, alongside a 10% launch discount for Steam and Xbox buyers. Day One bundles add spacesuit cosmetics tied to ESA collaborations and past hits like Jusant, while PlayStation 5 secures a Pioneer retail edition for July. Deluxe on Steam packs a digital artbook and Amine Bouhafa’s score for 39.99€/$.

Aphelion sharpens DON'T NOD’s reputation for moody, narrative-driven science fiction without drifting into empty spectacle. Physical collectors gain tangible links to the game’s orbital mythos, and Game Pass placement invites cautious spenders into perilous space. This release anchors the studio’s mid-budget ambitions with precise craft and quiet confidence.