It is official! The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition will launch on September 6 in Europe and North America and September 7 in Japan. The date marks exactly 6 years since we shared our first exploration into the Void and we can’t wait to go back. To celebrate, I’ve got a hot game preview to share that includes a ton of new features, so make sure to check out the trailer below and keep reading for the exclusive details.
Welcome back
If you’re new to The Tomorrow Children, welcome to Void! I’m Dylan Cuthbert, Game Director and CEO at Q-Games in Kyoto. I’m proud to be here to share today’s reveal with you, which includes a plethora of announcements for both new and veteran players alike. As a quick new installment, The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition takes place in an alternate future after a failed attempt to unite the minds of all humanity. The return of civilization is now in the hands of the Projection Clone; lifeforms capable of adventuring deep into the Void in search of preserved survivors. That’s where you go…
If you’re a returning player, you’ll definitely notice a lot of fun in today’s gameplay trailer. Since acquiring IP last year, we’ve added a lot of content to bring exciting new experiences to The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition. I want to start things off by recommending you one of my personal favorite supplements; Stone in block.
Gate to the Void
We decided early on in development that we wanted to add more islands. It’s an easy choice to make. Deciding which idea to implement was… harder. With countless promising concepts in hand, we set out to explore how we could diversify the Void into the many ways we had in mind. Monolithic rock gave us the perfect gateway to expand existing islands and transform them into new landscapes, creating a vast experience that now spans over 40 islands in total.
Monoliths are tower-like structures that can be discovered hidden among islands emerging from the Void. They create new and mysterious ways to explore and by activating one you can uncover more untold secrets about an island. Our design team has actually come to town to enhance existing islands and develop hidden areas and discovered treasures, showcasing previously unexplored parts of the Void. To make things more interesting, certain Monoliths can only be activated by multiplayer, and others reveal branching lines and additional matryoshka dolls that need to be rescued. This addition really takes island exploration to the next level!
Struggling with new heights
Speaking of taking things to the next level, we’ve also added a whole new way to traverse landscapes in the Void. The Grappling Hook does the job of climbing even the tallest of islands, and we’ve had a lot of fun in our recent play tests as we pushed its usage to the limit! Wrestling through the Void is a great way to get around and we can’t wait to hear what you think about it later this year.
Control
Since the original game was removed from the store, I was asked multiple times to find a way to make Tomorrow’s Kids playable offline. I fully understand your desire to preserve your town indefinitely and today I can finally confirm that we have made this a possibility.
The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition includes an offline single-player mode that uses Comrade’s AI to complement your solo expedition into the Void. They’ll help repair buildings, transport resources, defend the town with turrets and rocket launchers, and even shake trees for apples when the townspeople are hungry. You can also set a priority for what you want them to do in the Police Department. AI comrades can also be claimed while playing online, so if you need assistance while waiting for your friends to join your town, you can use AI’s teamwork to get things moving. .
Another new addition is our side code system. This allows players to work together in an online town and makes it easier than ever to connect with friends. You can change your group code at any time to restrict or open access to anyone you choose. The server will also be able to ban errant teammates.
Collaborate and transform your world
It’s a brand new premium experience, packed with new features, and we’ve also eliminated all reliance on external servers to ensure the game is here to stay. The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition will retail for $40/40 euros / £35 / ¥4000 with a very special early bonus available for the first two weeks of launch. We’ll have more details to share about that soon!
Here’s a quick recap of some of the new experiences coming to The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition as it launches on PlayStation 4 with improvements for PlayStation 5:
- Learn how to be a model citizen using the new in-depth guide
- Explore over 40 islands including many brand new designs
- All original islands have been updated with new elements
- Use Monoliths to transform islands and uncover hidden secrets
- Comrade AI now helps you in offline single player mode
- Draft more Comrade AI while playing offline or online to aid the town’s growth
- Direct Comrade AI’s priorities to repair, gather resources, or protect your town
- Each player is now responsible for one town, each
- Invite friends to your town with a group code
- Climb to new heights with Grappling Hook
- Discover many new villager designs
- Charge the vehicle at the new EV station
- New light and color settings
- Use new Void powers to instantly and easily navigate dangerous areas
- Unlock new outfits and bags to stand out from the crowd
- VoidKa vending machines now appear at bus stops
- Resource holdings now show above items in your bag in the inventory screen
- Earn new titles
- Easier collaboration with increased player visibility
- Say thanks to other players by swiping up on the trackpad
- Leave gifts for other players in their homes even when they are offline
- Set up camp and share respawn points in your tent with other players
- Matryoshka dolls now cry to help you find their location
- More hints, tips and help to guide you on your journey
- Huge rebalancing of all game elements and increased default usage for all tools
- Towns can be developed forever and more awards are now given to population milestones
- Islands now have their own name
- New house designs are available for residents in a town to build
I hope this gives an idea of what’s to come and this is just a selection of new features! We’re continuing to work hard to develop the best experience possible and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved so far.
I want to extend a big thank you to everyone who has shared our excitement since we announced The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition. Your continued support really means a lot. In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a closer look at what’s to come when we launch on September 6 in Europe and North America and September 7 in Japan.
