The legendary fight for humanity’s survival continues next year. Dotemu and Alt Shift, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, have revealed a new trailer for Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, an innovative tactical roguelite based on the iconic sci-fi franchise. The game is set to launch on PC in early 2026, with a Steam page live now for wishlisting.
The new trailer showcases the razor-tense decision-making and escalating pressure fans can expect as they shepherd a fragile caravan of survivors across the galaxy. Fleet management, political disputes, resource scarcity, and relentless Cylon pursuit all converge into a desperate fight to keep humanity alive.
A Tactical Roguelite of Survival and Sacrifice
In Scattered Hopes, players command a fleet fleeing the destruction of the Twelve Colonies, making critical choices as the Cylons push closer with every action. The game emphasizes narrative-driven scenarios and dynamically generated challenges that shift with each run, keeping the pressure high and no two escapes identical.
Between managing limited resources, addressing ship-wide crises, and navigating points of interest across the galaxy, players must constantly decide what is worth risking and what must be left behind.
“Resist Until You Can Jump”
Combat embraces the series’ core philosophy: the goal is not to win, but to survive long enough to escape.
Battles play out in real time, with players deploying fighter squadrons, directing them across the battlefield, and shielding their capital ship from incoming Cylon assaults. Once the FTL drive is charged, the fleet can jump to another sector choosing from destinations that offer different rewards or challenges.
Over time, fleets grow stronger:
- New squadrons
- Weapon systems
- Traits and upgrades
- Meta progression that aids future runs
Each decision whether to fight, flee, or expend resources meaningfully shapes the fate of the fleet.
A Blend of Classic Sci-Fi and Modern Roguelite Design
Scattered Hopes builds on the tactical DNA of Alt Shift’s Crying Suns, which has surpassed one million players, but roots itself firmly in the aesthetic and emotional weight of Battlestar Galactica. The dense atmosphere, political tension, and art direction evoke the series’ signature mix of high-tech desperation and human vulnerability.
The Cylons are coming, fuel is low, morale is fragile and every jump could be humanity’s last.
Players can wishlist the game now as development continues toward its early 2026 release.
