Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Core Engage have announced New Cycle is launching next month, via early access.

Their new dieselpunk city builder is launching on January 18th for Windows PC (via Steam), and will feature the following content: two different gameplay modes (campaign and sandbox), three different biomes, 54 buildings, 47 producible resources, three classes of society, eight different stages of development, and an inventory of 3D assets divided into three main eras and art style approaches.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

When the Old World collapsed, humanity fell into chaos. The solar flare destroyed every institution of human civilization, causing people to fend for themselves in a collective frenzy for survival.

Your group grew up in such a world, a world of desperate tribalism where the very atmosphere is struggling to stay alive. Now, you seek to restore purpose and unity to humanity while ensuring the continuity of living existence.
Though the first project from Core Engage, New Cycle seeks to bring fresh new life to the colony survival genre by improving and reiterating on all of its cornerstones, both narratively and mechanically.

Features

• Manage a Vast Web of Resources – The gifts of the earth are vital for collective survival. Whether by foraging, mining or trade, see to your people’s needs and build up a resource cycle that can stand up to any challenge presented by the New World.
• Face an Uncaring World – No matter our designs and decisions, nature marches on. The eroded atmosphere of the New World presents an extremely fickle seasonal cycle, as well as destructive events that may bring unforeseen challenges to your settlement.
• Lead Your People – Your people are your primary resource, as well as your devoted followers. Support them any way you can, manage their Morale, Efficiency and Workforce size, but take care that they don’t fall into discontent or covet your power as Chief of their House.
• Sculpt Your Settlement – From the footpaths up to the factories, the geography of New Cycle is your canvas. Divide your settlement into grids or build freely. Create a majestic city worthy of your capability as a leader.
• Move Humanity Forward – In the New World as well as in the Old, knowledge is power and unity is strength. Overcome obstacles by developing vital forgotten technologies and enacting unifying societal rules. Remember, some of these advancements may be essential in propagating life on Earth as a whole.