Just five days after the inaugural Omega Phenex Commenced Project Six open beta launched on Steam, indie developer Surume Kobo revealed that 45,000 Pilots have already taken part in the playtest. Concurrently, Steam Wishlists for the game have surged by approximately 40,000, now totaling 100,000.
Slated for a 2027 release, Omega Phenex’s dynamic movement and combat draw significant inspiration from FromSoftware’s Armored Core series. Players assume control of the highly agile and customizable Icarus mech, soaring through the skies in either first- or third-person perspective while engaging enemy forces with an array of ranged weapons. An unlockable close-quarters Laser Blade is also at your disposal. The mech’s boost gauge enables rapid traversal across the battlefield and evasive maneuvers against enemy fire, refilling at a steady pace to maintain fluid combat. The game offers support for both mouse and keyboard controls and gamepads.
Much like Armored Core, altering the Icarus’s components directly impacts its performance. From cosmetic color schemes to weaponry and armor plates, players can tailor their mech to match their preferred aesthetic and playstyle. A key distinction from Armored Core, however, is the Tune mechanic, which allows players to allocate in-game currency toward enhancing stats such as the Icarus’s speed, durability, and weapon effectiveness.
For those who gain access to the Omega Phenex beta, be sure to complete the feedback survey. This input is invaluable to the small two-person team—comprising Surume Kobo, who handles all core development, and an operations manager—in refining the game through upcoming updates and improvements prior to its launch.
The Omega Phenex Commenced Project Six open beta will conclude on June 25, while the full game is scheduled for a 2027 release on Windows via Steam. Should the PC version prove successful, ports for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are under consideration.
(Updated 2026/05/04 at 10:50 JST)
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