The universe of New Cycle is set in a post-apocalyptic world, where human beings are not only survivors but also a species capable of reshaping its current conditions and pushing its capabilities against all odds. The philosophy underlying the game world argues that mere survival cannot be the goal and that our species cannot simply accept it as the purpose of a stagnant life. Just like their ancient ancestors, whose development and progress cannot be stopped as long as they breathe, our species will continue to struggle even in a world that is about to collapse. And the game aims to make us experience how and in what ways this struggle will take place with its unique fiction.

New Cycle, which starts its journey with the early goal of feeding its population and establishing a settlement with makeshift structures, focuses on the process of transforming into a complex industrial metropolis where tons of components of different varieties are processed and which is capable of developing and implementing massive projects. Using a slew of mechanics to organize and manage the entire settlement with its production trees, society, class structure, city life, and interactions with the outside world, the game tries to create a successful hybrid of different mechanics while staying true to the classic city-builder approach.

A feature of New Cycle that sets itself from other base builders in this genre, is the extremely volatile seasonal cycle. The solar flare has devastated the world resulting in unpredictable weather conditions throughout the year. As Chief, players must learn how to anticipate and quickly adapt to these changes to ensure survival of their society. 

While a demo is publicly available at the moment, the team is preparing to release major updates to the game in a Steam Next Fest demo, launching on June 19th, 2023.

New Cycle’s Early Access release to Steam is slated for 2023.

Alongside the new trailer, Core Engage announced they will be partnering with publisher Daedalic Entertainment to bring the game to global audiences.

Key Features:

• Collect and Survive off the Land: Following a devastating solar flare, players will need to teach their people how to survive off the Earth’s gifts. Forage, mine, or trade to build up a resource cycle to stand up to any challenge presented by the New World. 
• Face an Uncaring World: The eroded atmosphere of the New World presents an extremely fickle seasonal cycle. Watch out for destructive events that may bring unforeseen challenges to your settlement. 
• Lead Your People: Not only are the citizens your primary resource, they will also be your devoted followers. Support them in any way you can, manage their morale, efficiency, and workforce size. However, don’t let the role of Chief get to your head and leave your followers in disarray. 
• Sculpt Your Settlement: Take this second chance at life to rise from the ashes to build up to a new metropolis. Go from footpaths up to factories to create a city worthy of your capability as a leader. 
• Move Humanity Forward: Overcome obstacles by developing forgotten technologies, and enacting unifying societal rules. Some of these advancements may be essential in propagating life on Earth as a whole. 

New Cycle is coming to PC (Steam).