"Space opera spin-off of Pathfinder receives its own role-playing game, titled Starfinder: Afterlight"
In the vast expanse of the gaming world, a new single-player RPG is set to make its mark - Starfinder: Afterlight by Epictellers Entertainment. This story-rich, party-based, tactical turn-based sci-fi RPG promises an immersive journey through the Starfinder universe [1][3][4][5].
The game is set in the Pact Worlds, a region ripe with political intrigue and existential threats. Players will find themselves at the helm of a crew of cosmic misfits, tasked with assembling a team to save civilization from an impending doomsday [3][4][5].
Gameplay mechanics in Starfinder: Afterlight are designed to be engaging and strategic. Tactical turn-based combat is at the forefront, requiring players to think carefully and plan strategically [4][5]. Exploration of handcrafted and neon-lit space stations, along with procedurally generated locations, adds a layer of unpredictability to the adventure [2][5].
Players will also have the opportunity to manage their crew and party in a classic space opera setting, drawing from the lore of the Starfinder tabletop RPG. The integration of cosmic sci-fi themes with magic and technology is consistent with the Starfinder universe [1][3].
The storyline of Starfinder: Afterlight is classic space-opera melodrama, involving factions, legendary creatures, and ancient secrets tied to pre-Gap technology from Starfinder lore [1][3]. Players can choose from six companions to recruit, each with their unique abilities and backstories [2].
Starfinder: Afterlight is expected to offer a moderate to lengthy campaign, typical of narrative-driven CRPGs. The exact completion time is not specified, but given the game's features, players can anticipate a substantial playthrough [2][4].
This upcoming RPG is slated for release on PC in 2026, with Early Access planned before that [2][4]. Additionally, Starfinder: Afterlight will offer difficulty settings ranging from "story-focused" to "tactical nightmare" [6].
For those interested in modding, Starfinder: Afterlight will support mods on PC [7]. Jody Macgregor, a well-known writer for PC Gamer, has been instrumental in covering various aspects of the game [8].
In summary:
- Genre: Single-player, party-based tactical turn-based RPG
- Setting: Sci-fi space opera in Starfinder universe (Pact Worlds, space stations)
- Storyline: Ship captain vanished, doomsday threat, assemble cosmic misfits to save civilization
- Gameplay mechanics: Tactical turn-based combat, party/crew management, exploration, meaningful player choices
- Visuals: Stunning, neon-lit space stations
- Platforms: PC
- Release: Expected in 2026, with Early Access in 2026
- Completion time: Not specified, expected moderate to lengthy for narrative CRPG
- Additional features: Mod support, difficulty settings, crew management, cosmic sci-fi themes, Starfinder's second edition rules.
[1] https://www.starfinder.com/ [2] https://www.epictellers.com/starfinder-afterlight [3] https://www.pcgamer.com/starfinder-afterlight-is-a-sci-fi-strategy-rpg-with-turn-based-combat/ [4] https://www.pcgamer.com/starfinder-afterlight-release-date-trailer-pc-2026/ [5] https://www.ign.com/articles/starfinder-afterlight-release-date-trailer-pc-2026 [6] https://www.pcgamer.com/starfinder-afterlight-release-date-trailer-pc-2026/ [7] https://www.pcgamer.com/starfinder-afterlight-is-a-sci-fi-strategy-rpg-with-turn-based-combat/ [8] https://www.pcgamer.com/author/jodymacgregor/
- Fans of tactical turn-based games and cosmic sci-fi RPGs are eagerly anticipating the release of Starfinder: Afterlight by Epictellers Entertainment, set in the Pact Worlds region.
- Players can look forward to strategically managing their crew, involving engaging in tactical combat, exploring handcrafted space stations, and making meaningful choices throughout the game.
- With Starfinder: Afterlight offering mod support and difficulty settings ranging from story-focused to tactical nightmare, this RPG promises to offer a substantial, modifiable venture into a captivating sci-fi tale.
