I finished playing XCOM 2 more than a month ago and it was a rush, especially with the last couple of missions. Now the creator of the original X-COM (way back in 1994), Julian Gollop, has been busy coming up with his own take of a spiritual successor to the hit game, and it’s called Phoenix Point. I recall being hit by constant Facebook ads for the game last year when it was released.

The game has been tweaked, fixed, updated and even featured several DLCs since then and now, a brand new “Year One Edition” which collects the game with all previously released DLC and digital extras, will now release for Windows PC and Mac on December 3rd, 2020.

This release date is one week earlier from its previously announced date of December 10th. Phoenix Point: Year One Edition will be available from most PC digital retailers, including Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Phoenix Point: Year One Edition includes all previously released content: 3 DLC Packs (“Blood & Titanium”, “Legacy of the Ancients”, and the “Living Weapons Pack”) and a slew of updates, upgrades, fixes, and new content suggested by the community.

According to the legend himself, Mr. Gollop: “”Year One Edition is the best, most complete version of Phoenix Point yet released, and we’re excited for players to dive into new campaigns with new challenges.”

Furthermore, starting today, a brand new ARKHAM update is available to existing players for free containing a wealth of improvements and enhancements. The new ARKHAM update includes user interface improvements to the game both in tactical combat and on the Geoscape, in addition to a new End Screens, showing player stats through the entire campaign and a Memorial service record for fallen soldiers, which highlights their achievements.

Other improvements include an optimized controller layout for easier, more comfortable play and a host of game balance tweaks, performance optimizations, and other enhancements.

Phoenix Point: Year One Edition is available to wishlist here:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/839770/Phoenix_Point_Year_One_Edition/