Julian Gollop's X-COM spiritual successor Phoenix Point gets September release date Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Julian Gollop's X-COM spiritual successor Phoenix Point gets September release date On Xbox One and PC Game Pass at launch too. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 11 Jun 2019 10 comments Julian Gollop's X-COM spiritual successor Phoenix Point finally has a release date: it's coming to Xbox One, PC, and Mac on 3rd September. Phoenix Point has been described by Gollop as "a continuation and evolution" of the the ideas introduced in the designer's classic 1994 strategy title X-COM, and offers a blend of turn-based squad combat and base building - pitting humanity against alien forces - that should be immediately familiar to fans of the series. PC players will be able to purchase Phoenix Point on the Microsoft Store or Epic Games Store at launch. That's of particular note given that Phoenix Point was the focus of much fan ire following developer Snapshot Games' announcement that it had signed a monetary deal with Epic Games to restrict sales to its fledgling storefront. And while Steam is still a no-go for the time being, those wishing to avoid the Epic Store as a result of the company's heavy-handed tactics do at least now have an alternative point of sale. However, that's not quite the end of the Phoenix Point news. Microsoft has also announced that the game will be available as part of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service on both Xbox One and PC on launch day, 3rd September. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store