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Beyond Galaxyland to Launch Spaceward on September 24th

A screenshot of Beyond Galaxyland depicting turn-based combat between a gigantic clawed red-scaled creature and a human called Doug, a hamster called Boom Boom, and a bipedal robot known as ROBORT.

United Label and developer Sam Enright have announced that their upcoming space-faring RPG Beyond Galaxyland will launch on September 24th for PlayStation 5 & 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games.

The announcement came as part of a trailer at Gamescom’s Future Games Show, showcasing yesteryear-inspired sci-fi flair alongside moments of a galaxy captured in vibrant pixel art. Check it out below!

Beyond Galaxyland | Release Date Gameplay Trailer

Players will take on the role of high school student Doug who has been sent to Galaxyland—a collection of curated zoo-like planets in idyll. This mission begins moments before Earth is obliterated by a world-ending threat known as “The End”. Amid his confusion, Doug will embark on an interplanetary journey across the biomes of Galaxyland to find out why he was sent, what Galaxyland is, and how—if at all—he can save Earth. For a more detailed look at what players can expect, check out its official synopsis below.

Beyond Galaxyland Overview

Inspired by classic sci-fi movies, Beyond Galaxyland is an intergalactic, 2.5D adventure-RPG set among the stars. Step into the sneakers of high-schooler Doug, as he’s whisked away to ‘Galaxyland’ – a zoo-like solar system of planets – on an epic quest to save Earth itself.

An all-new take on the beloved RPG adventures of old, prepare for a journey like no other, skyrocketing through teeming jungles, neon-lit cities, and cybernetic casinos, with each new planet brimming with intriguing characters, fiendish adversaries, and many other surprises.

Accompanied by Doug’s pet guinea pig – the pistol-wielding Boom Boom – and a sentient robot called MartyBot, together you must defend the world against an all-powerful entity known only as ‘The End’, before it conquers the Universe itself…

No pressure.

A Bold New Take on the Classic Sci-Fi Caper!

Experience firsthand all the thrills and spills of a retro sci-fi adventure, in an all-new take on the fish-out-of-water tale that sticks you right in the centre of the action! Laughter, loss, peril and friendship, Beyond Galaxyland has it all and then some, dipped in a dazzling layer of neon-tastic pixels.

Explore a Solar System of Extraordinary Worlds

From the blizzard-swept planes of Arcos to the tropical jungle ravines of Erros, the neon-buzzing cities of Neo to the arid sand dunes of Xalm, explore a cosmic cluster of unique worlds, each with its own quests, environmental puzzles, and out-of-this-world characters.

Overcome Cosmic Foes in Tactical Turn-Based Combat

Engage in strategic turn-based battles against a vast range of galactic nemeses, with time-responsive defensive gameplay to minimise damage. Each party member has a range of unique abilities at their disposal, but for an additional tactical advantage, sneakily scan your enemy pre-battle to discover their strengths and weaknesses.

Experience Epic Boss Battles

Each planet boasts its own distinct perils, but none more so than the epic bosses you’ll encounter throughout your extraterrestrial travels, including colossal space dragons, flesh eating flowers, and the all-knowing bionic behemoth that is Nexus Mind.

Capture Enemies to Use in Battle

Successfully capture the many weird and wonderful creatures you encounter, to later unleash them in battle, with each possessing a number of exclusive abilities. Will you acquire every last one?

Beyond Galaxyland Screenshots

I’m always curious about sci-fi RPGs, and the efforts of solo developer projects and Beyond Galaxyland pique interest on both counts. In its melding of retro-future aesthetics and what seems like a strong mechanical RPG foundation, it looks to be something to definitely keep a skyward eye on in the coming chill of autumn nights. Or, well, spring if you live in the Southern Hemisphere like yours truly!

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Trent Argirov

Trent Argirov

Trent is a news editor for RPGFan. If not writing news or lending a voice to the odd podcast, he can be seen, in the Australian wild, drinking copious amounts of iced coffee, working on various manuscripts, and keeping the occasional wandering cat company. His video game backlog stretches far and wide, and sources swear he's slowly working on it, one day at a time.

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