Tomorrow comes for those who wait
The surreal community survival experienceThe Tomorrow Childrenreturns to PlayStation later this year. Q-Games will launchThe Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Editionfor PS4 and PS5 in 2022.
The Tomorrow Childrenfirst launched in 2016, in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment. Yet one year later, the online social action gameclosed its doors.
In the time since, Q-Games hasreacquired the IPofThe Tomorrow Children, and now looks to relaunch its game for both a new and returning audience asThe Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition.
The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Editionis set to arrive on PS4 and PS5, with some PlayStation 5-specific enhancements.
Building a new tomorrow
The day-to-day ofThe Tomorrow Childrenrevolves around these small, almost doll-like life forms that players control. By going on expeditions and mining resources, they can try to save humanity. In the process, though, some big monsters decide to intervene and cause problems.
For thePhoenix Edition, an in-depth tutorial has been added, as well as new islands, items, and ways to play. Q-Games also says in its press release that it’s responding to community feedback.The Tomorrow Childrenwon’t rely on a central server, and all microtransactions have been removed.
This new, revamped version ofThe Tomorrow Childrenwill have peer-to-peer multiplayer support instead. It seems like a way to not just ensure it kicks off again, but can stay afloat in the future rather than closed down once again.
Hopefully the second time is the charm forThe Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition. It’s an interesting game with a fascinating premise that I never got deep into, due to its original model. But this intriguing blend ofAnimal Crossingand kaiju battles might get a chance at a second impression, for me and for others who moved on.
