Revival: Recolonization

Revival: Recolonization

Released Apr 2024

Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.

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Evaluation

Revival: Recolonization launched out of Early Access on April 11, 2024. Since then, HeroCraft PC has maintained active development, shipping a series of significant updates and expanding the game to new platforms. Shortly after launch, a May 2024 post outlined plans for a new random event system and quality-of-life improvements. These were delivered in a substantial August 2024 update that added a two-player hotseat multiplayer mode, the new event system, Polish language support, AI improvements, and a large number of interface and balance changes. A further feature patch in May 2025 added full gamepad and Steam Deck support, along with diplomacy system improvements and combat AI enhancements. Beyond content updates, the developer has actively expanded the game's reach: it launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in June 2025, Nintendo Switch in November 2025, and PS4/PS5 in February 2026. The PS5 launch post on February 26, 2026 — the most recent developer communication — thanked the community for supporting "this long development journey," suggesting continued engagement with the game. No specific future content has been announced at this time, but the developer has not signaled that development is winding down. The pattern of sustained updates over two-plus years, combined with an active multi-platform rollout as recently as February 2026, indicates the game remains in active post-launch development.
Evidence
Major update adding two-player hotseat multiplayer, a new random event system, Polish localization, AI improvements, and extensive UI/balance changes
news post · Aug 28, 2024 source content shipped
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Game officially launched out of Early Access on April 11, 2024, with new emissaries, AI improvements, submarines, aircraft carriers, and more
news post · Apr 11, 2024 source content shipped
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1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
HeroCraft PC
Achievements
32
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience. Explore a transformed planet, negotiate or conquer new territories and bring the light of civilization to regressing human colonies in order to prepare mankind for war with a despotic entity.

Enjoy an unprecedented level of freedom

Revival generates a vast possibility space for you to play around with. From sudden weather changes to zombie infestations and bans on certain weapon types – boy, you are in for a surprise.

​Adapt to new conditions with the help of the nuanced edict system that allows you to terraform the planet and fine-tune the game rules on specific regions of the map. Protect your settlement from changes by building special shield constructs or by accepting the blessings of your tribe’s totem tree.

Progress through the ages

Survivors of the terrible catastrophe that almost destroyed mankind have unique traits and bonuses that affect your gameplay style. Pick the right clan to take under your wing and help your followers evolve through four distinct epochs, all the way to futuristic settlements and breakthrough technology.

Engage in tactical combat

Command an army that is suited to your play style by gearing up troops with a variety of components, which can also be crafted. Adapt your tactics in intense turn-based battles by mixing and matching different parts, as well as smartly using destructible cover to defeat your enemies.

Explore Earth after a devastating cataclysm

Revival takes place on our own home planet whose landscape and climate have been dramatically transformed. Discover pre-cataclysm artifacts and anomalies with unexpected behaviors. Face off against wild beasts that have evolved to survive in these conditions, as well as fearsome mechanical automatons that roam the lands.

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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