Echo Generation 2 Demo Launches February 12, Bringing Cococucumber’s Sci-Fi Deckbuilding RPG Back to the Stars
Canadian indie studio Cococucumber is inviting players back into its distinctive sci-fi universe. Echo Generation 2 will receive a playable demo on Steam and Xbox on February 12, 2026, offering the first hands-on look at the follow-up to the award-winning Echo Generation.
Blending turn-based combat, deckbuilding strategy, and narrative-driven adventure, Echo Generation 2 invites players to deal the cards, defy the cosmos, and embrace a strange journey through the stars.
A New Journey Through Space, Time, and Cards
Echo Generation 2 is a turn-based sci-fi deckbuilding RPG from the creators of the original game, which earned recognition for Best Indie Game, Best Narrative, and Best Soundtrack.
This time, players step into the role of Jack, an ordinary dad caught in an extraordinary situation. Trapped in a mysterious dimension far from home, Jack must navigate a cosmic journey armed with his crew, his instincts, and a powerful deck of cards. Lost among the stars, his mission is simple in theory but dangerous in practice: find a way home.
Build Powerful Decks and Outsmart the Cosmos
Combat in Echo Generation 2 revolves around strategic deckbuilding and turn-based encounters. Players collect and customize over 100 unique cards across multiple characters, including Jack, Noliva, and Bulder.
Every encounter encourages experimentation. Craft deadly combos, adapt your strategy against alien threats, and unleash powerful attacks tailored to each situation. The card system rewards creativity, preparation, and smart decision-making rather than brute force.
Summon a Crew of Unforgettable Allies
Jack will not survive alone. Throughout the adventure, players complete dangerous quests to recruit strange and memorable allies. These companions can be summoned during combat to deliver powerful assists and trigger unexpected synergies.
Each ally adds new tactical layers, turning every battle into a puzzle where timing and positioning matter just as much as the cards in your hand.
A Story That Bends Time
Echo Generation 2 plays with the idea of time in classic science fiction fashion. Is this a sequel, a prequel, or something stranger?
Players will uncover Jack’s missing years and learn how his story connects to the events of the original Echo Generation. When you are trapped between dimensions, time does not always behave the way you expect.
Retro Style, Modern Polish
Visually, the game pushes Cococucumber’s signature style forward with a richly detailed retro 3D voxel aesthetic. The world feels crisp, colorful, and intentionally nostalgic, blending chunky pixel charm with modern lighting and animation.
It is a visual style that feels both familiar and fresh, perfectly matching the game’s tone of heartfelt adventure mixed with cosmic weirdness.
An 80s-Inspired Soundtrack That Carries the Adventure
Music once again plays a major role. The soundtrack is composed by Pusher, returning from the original game with an all-new interstellar score.
Heavy on analog synths and 80s sci-fi vibes, the music helps sell the sense of wonder, danger, and discovery as players cruise through the cosmos.
Demo Details and What to Expect
The Echo Generation 2 demo launches February 12, 2026, on Steam and Xbox. It offers players an early taste of the game’s deckbuilding systems, visual style, and narrative direction ahead of its full release.
For fans of the original and newcomers alike, the demo is a chance to see how Cococucumber is expanding its universe while staying true to what made Echo Generation special.
