The setting of Phoenix New Horizon takes place in an alternate year 2021, when humanity, after decades of hiding underground due to a nuclear catastrophe, returns to the surface. The goal is to build regenerators and new habitats that will enable life to flourish again on Earth. Players take on the role of leaders of commando teams striving to resettle the planet, construct infrastructure, and complete missions. The theme combines post-apocalyptic survival with a sense of hope and progress, enhanced by retro-futuristic aesthetics and impressive components.

This is a euro game with a strong focus on worker placement and move optimization:

Each player manages a team of three commandos (two basic and one leader), which can gradually be specialized for stronger actions but with less flexibility. On the central board, you build regenerators that allow the construction of buildings and population growth. Completing missions grants extra actions and points. The game includes development tracks, energy management, action combinations, and competition for limited spaces on the map. It is played over four rounds, with most points scored during final scoring through buildings, population, and objectives.

Phoenix New Horizon is a deep strategic experience that combines tense optimization, rich thematic immersion, and visual appeal in a race to restore Earth. 🔥