Aphelion - Official Trailer | ID@Xbox April 2026 Showcase

Arian Monontlair, reporting from Hope, details their exploration mission to Pphanany. The ship is lost, and Arian is the sole survivor, having escaped the wreckage. They have lost contact with their crewmate, Thomas Cross. The mission's objective was to assess Pphanany's habitability for humanity as Earth decays. Arian describes Pphanany as unexpectedly hostile, with unpredictable weather and dangerous terrain. Despite the dire circumstances, Arian is determined to find Thomas, acknowledging their fear and the feeling of being watched by the planet. Arian expresses regret for past disagreements with Thomas and reaffirms their commitment to finding him, urging him to hold on. The summary captures Arian's struggle for survival, their concern for their crewmate, and the planet's unwelcoming nature.