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Phoenix Point

Phoenix Point

Developed and published in 2019 by Snapshot Games and under the direction of Julian Gollop, Phoenix Point is envisioned as a spiritual successor of Gollop's iconic turn-based tactics franchise Xcom.
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Phoenix Point's havens have a more crucial role than XCOM's base

Picture of a residential area in a haven for Snapshot Games' upcoming Phoenix Point
According to Snapshot Games, havens in Phoenix Point will represent much more than just an ant farm-styled base like the bases in XCOM Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2 did. They will be civilian hubs, possible war zones and resource opportunities.

First look at Phoenix Point vehicles and the Technician class

Screenshot of the Armadillo, a New Jericho vehicle in Phoenix Point
Snapshot Games have announced Phoenix Point Backer Build Two that will be released on 03 July 2018. While some people will spend the next day with fireworks and beer, some might stay and run crab people over with Armadillo vehicles.

Phoenix Point has been delayed until the next year

Big explosions are happening as Phoenix Point operatives fight a giant spider monster
Phoenix Point has started as a humble crowdfunded project back in 2017 but it has grown and garnered more and more attention over time. This resulted in Julian Gollop's vision for the game broadening, which meant a longer development cycle.

Julian Gollop presents more Phoenix Point at EGX Rezzed 2018

Starting screen from the preview build of Phoenix Point for EGX Rezzed 2018.
Julian Gollop handled the Phoenix Point presentation during EGX Rezzed 2018. He talked about the game's world, tactics, character and factions' intricacies. We have compiled a list of the most interesting facts from the video presentation.

Phoenix Point will feature free aim and fairly unique time units for movement

Screenshot of the Spider Queen from Phoenix Point in a battle with some soldiers.
New gameplay footage from Phoenix Point has popped up on YouTube where Unstable Voltage, a Snapshot Games employee, is showcasing some of the game's unique mechanics, namely free aim and time units that are used for movement.

EGX Rezzed happening in less than three days, tickets almost sold out

Promotional violet image for EGX REZZED.
Tim Schafer and Julian Gollop are among the prominent names that will be speaking during EGX Rezzed 2018. New reveals and anticipated previews will include Mavericks: Proving Grounds and more Phoenix Point gameplay footage.

Phoenix Point is raking in $100K monthly and it hasn't even launched

Screenshot from Phoenix Point showing three soldiers in heavy armour. One of them is carrying a severed alien head.
You'd be forgiven for thinking that racking up hundred grand monthly on pre-orders of Phoenix Point would be enough to make the developer, Snapshot Games, rest on their laurels. Apparently though, it only strengthened their resolve.

Phoenix Point upcoming demo, developer notes and Spider Queen fight footage

Screenshot from Phoenix Point showing three soldiers in heavy armour. One of them is carrying a severed alien head.
Phoenix Point is the upcoming blend of XCOM and Lovecraftian horror by Snapshot Games. Bits and pieces of information have been popping up about the game lately, Here is a compendium of everything we gathered about the game so far.

XCOM creator Julian Gollop shows off 17 minutes of Phoenix Point footage

Phoenix Point is the upcoming strategy game with turn based combat that is very reminiscent of XCOM, probably because Julian Gollop is the mind behind both of those games. It's back to fighting aliens, this time with a crab fetish and we have 17 minutes of new gameplay.

X-COM creator's new game Phoenix Point reaches funding goal

Julian Gollop, the creator of the original X-COM, has managed to fund his latest project Phoenix Point with $500.000 on Fig in a few short days. The spiritual successor to the 90's cult classic is now moving towards its first stretch goals.
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