The Next World

Illuminated Games · AAD Productions

Released: Mar 7, 2016
Platforms: WindowsmacOSLinux
Last updated: 07 Sep 2026, 16:24 GMT

Updates & announcements

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28 Oct 2020Developer post
The Zone: Stalker Stories - Kickstarter LIVE
At long last, an Illuminated Games announcement! We wanted to tell you that we've been working on a new game. It's called The Zone: Stalker Stories, a post-apocalyptic, narrative RPG with deckbuilder card combat -- and we just launched a Kickstarter campaign for it! The campaign
13 Jul 2018Developer post
TNW: Rocketship RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello all, and thanks for reading! Today I have the distinct pleasure of being able to announce the release of our new project: Rocketship is an add-on to the regular story campaign that brings in new strategy features, allowing you to design, build and launch your own starship -
02 Jul 2018Developer post
Rocketship DLC drops on the 13th!
Our shiny new DLC, TNW: Rocketship, will release on the 13th of July! The store page is now up, linked below, so you can check out some sweet screenshots and add it to your wishlist! Obviously wishlisting is recommended, as a reminder not to miss this vital event in the history o
03 Jun 2018Developer post
Rocketship DLC beta - We need testers!
If you're interested in the Rocketship DLC, we just reached beta, and we require your assistance! Obviously I want to make sure everything is bug-free and balanced before we let it out into the wild. So, whether you have The Next World or Planetary Exploration (it will be compati
12 May 2018Developer post
Choose your DLC
I bring an important message to everyone who enjoyed The Next World and Planetary Exploration! We at Illuminated Games are considering options for a brand new DLC. Something small -- say, an intriguing subplot -- for only a couple of dollars. And best of all, we're taking votes f
05 Mar 2018Developer post
TNW Anniversary Update - 7 March
I'm very pleased to announce that we're releasing a major update to The Next World and TNW: PE on the 7th of March -- the day it first came out 2 years ago. This update will include a bunch of patches and stability upgrades, some new achievements, and several never-before-seen ev
05 Mar 2018Developer post
TNW Anniversary Update - 7 March
I'm very pleased to announce that we're releasing a major update to The Next World and TNW: PE on the 7th of March -- the day it first came out 2 years ago. This update will include a bunch of patches and stability upgrades, some new achievements, and several never-before-seen ev
12 Dec 2016Developer post
TNW - Achievements Update
This has been a long time coming, but here we are -- Steam Achievements have arrived in The Next World! 24 shiny new trophies are waiting to be collected by exploring everything the game has to offer. They can be unlocked in both the vanilla game as well as Planetary Exploration.
12 Dec 2016Developer post
TNW - Achievements Update
This has been a long time coming, but here we are -- Steam Achievements have arrived in The Next World! 24 shiny new trophies are waiting to be collected by exploring everything the game has to offer. They can be unlocked in both the vanilla game as well as Planetary Exploration.
05 Aug 2016Developer post
A Wild Expansion Appears! - Planetary Exploration 1.1.1
It's time to take a much closer look at the planet which now hosts the last, battered remnants of the Exodus mission -- and at the niche which those survivors can carve out for themselves in their hostile environment. The Planetary Exploration expansion offers: ● A completely new
05 Aug 2016Developer post
A Wild Expansion Appears! - Planetary Exploration 1.1.1
It's time to take a much closer look at the planet which now hosts the last, battered remnants of the Exodus mission -- and at the niche which those survivors can carve out for themselves in their hostile environment. The Planetary Exploration expansion offers: ● A completely new
02 Aug 2016Developer post
Free Soundtrack Expansion!
To commemmorate the impending release of The Next World: Planetary Exploration, our beefy expansion to the original game, we're adding the expansion's music to our regular soundtrack, free of charge. It features several brand-new tracks by our extremely talented composer Steve Ba
02 Aug 2016Developer post
Free Soundtrack Expansion!
To commemmorate the impending release of The Next World: Planetary Exploration, our beefy expansion to the original game, we're adding the expansion's music to our regular soundtrack, free of charge. It features several brand-new tracks by our extremely talented composer Steve Ba
18 Jun 2016Developer post
Exciting New Developments - Seeking Testers!
Illuminated Games is now recruiting diligent testers for a massive TNW expansion that is about to hit beta. If you're interested in experiencing the game in a completely new way, this is your chance, and now is the time. Send us an email at [email protected] today to appl
18 Jun 2016Developer post
Exciting New Developments - Seeking Testers!
Illuminated Games is now recruiting diligent testers for a massive TNW expansion that is about to hit beta. If you're interested in experiencing the game in a completely new way, this is your chance, and now is the time. Send us an email at [email protected] today to appl
08 Apr 2016Developer post
1 Month On -- With Soundtrack!
The Next World is one month old today! The growing pains are past, bug reports have become virtually nil, and this all deserves a celebration. So with great fanfare we are now releasing the official TNW soundtrack! All music from the game is included in this album by our fantasti
08 Apr 2016Developer post
1 Month On -- With Soundtrack!
The Next World is one month old today! The growing pains are past, bug reports have become virtually nil, and this all deserves a celebration. So with great fanfare we are now releasing the official TNW soundtrack! All music from the game is included in this album by our fantasti
08 Mar 2016Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Dragon Pass Meets Alpha Centauri: The Next World
Just released on Steam, The Next World’s store page description plants the game in the midst of mighty company. TNW is a visual novel/strategy hybrid in the vein of The Banner Saga , King of Dragon Pass and Oregon Trail, with an emphasis on planning and decision-making over comba
08 Mar 2016Developer post
The Next World -- Released!
Red dust flutters in the dry, desultory breeze. The wreckage of the starship Exodus lies scattered across miles of empty ground. The broken pieces of what was supposed to be your home. There's no air and no life but what you bring with you. The deck is stacked against you. But wh
08 Mar 2016Developer post
The Next World -- Released!
Red dust flutters in the dry, desultory breeze. The wreckage of the starship Exodus lies scattered across miles of empty ground. The broken pieces of what was supposed to be your home. There's no air and no life but what you bring with you. The deck is stacked against you. But wh