For us adventurers at heart, there’s nothing quite like delving into a game that offers endless opportunities to explore. While it’s true that many of these expansive titles lean heavily towards the sci-fi genre — and for good reason, as it allows for a multitude of worlds to traverse — there’s always a delicate balance to maintain. Nobody enjoys spending countless hours in a barren galaxy with little more than vastness to boast about. But equally, we’re not looking for a universe filled to the brim with mundane fetch quests disguised as content. When developers find that sweet spot, we’re in for an epic journey. Today, we’re diving into Cubic Odyssey, which promises to take us on such an adventure.
Developed by Atypical Games and brought to life by Gaijin Entertainment, Cubic Odyssey starts with a dramatic crash landing on the surface of a faraway planet. From this point on, players will dive into a deep-seated crafting and building experience. You’ll gather resources and materials, gradually progressing from humble tool-making to constructing vehicles and space-faring starships. This progression is your ticket to exploring the galaxy at will.
In Cubic Odyssey, every twinkling star you spot in the night sky anchors a star system full of planets begging to be explored. Each planet boasts its own unique ecosystem, complete with alternating day and night cycles. Expect to encounter bustling cities filled with NPCs, notorious pirate outposts, and ancient ruins beckoning with mystery. The narrative aim throughout this epic quest is to defeat the Red Darkness, a fearsome cosmic plague turning wildlife into monstrous foes and devouring entire planets.
The game promises a seamless transition between ground, air, and space exploration. You’ll experience the thrill of warp jumping between star systems, or feel the wind in your hair as you speed across landscapes on hoverbikes. Whether sweeping across alien terrain or delving into subterranean ruins, this game embraces versatility like never before.
For those who prefer some company during their gaming adventures, Cubic Odyssey offers an engaging co-op mode. Team up with friends to tackle towering foes, unleash orbital bombardments, or construct monumental co-operative structures. With plenty of cooperative fun to be had, it’s sure to keep you and your friends engaged.
“Our vision is to create an open universe that you can mold,” says Andrei Lopata, CEO of Atypical Games in Bucharest.
For those of you who crave an insatiable amount of activity, Cubic Odyssey promises a galaxy full of it. Expected to release on PCs, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S later this year, this title sets its sights on captivating space exploration enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more details as the release date approaches, this interstellar journey might just be the next big thing.
