Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a sci-fi action game with a vast world and customizable combat suits. As an Outer, you join the Reclaimers and fight against the Sovereign Axiom. You assemble weapons and armor, explore the environment and take on large enemies alone or in an online team.

Released Sep 5, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Console releases are sometimes shown as Sep 4 depending on the regional store. The major expansion Into the Abyss followed on Nov 14, 2025.

The game is natively available for PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. It is the sequel to the original Daemon X Machina, which first came out on Switch and later received a PC version. The Switch 2 version of Titanic Scion is a separate game and not a mere compatibility version of its predecessor.

With the Arsenal, you can sprint on the ground, take to the air, dodge and use various ranged and melee weapons. Defeated enemies leave equipment you can use for new combinations. The locations combine open landscapes with heavily guarded facilities, where special enemies and loot await.

The Into the Abyss expansion leads into the new Locus Initi area at the Genesis Tree. There you'll find additional story missions, tough enemies and new equipment. Access unlocks after Chapter 18 of the main story. There are also optional packs for outfits, weapon looks, hairstyles and other cosmetic customization.

Titanic Scion requires at least an Intel Core i5-10400, 16 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 1050 on Windows 10. Recommended are a Core i7-12700, 32 GB RAM and a GeForce RTX 3070. For installation, Steam lists 50 GB of storage space and recommends an SSD.

In the hangar, you adjust the look and equipment of your Arsenal suit. Weapons and parts can be crafted or assembled from salvaged materials. This way you can tune your equipment for mobility, heavy firepower or a mix of combat styles.

The alien world can't only be explored in flight. Your Outer moves on foot through landscapes of swamps and plains and can also use a mount to get around. Between the open areas lie facilities and dangerous enemies, for which targeted preparation is worthwhile.

The campaign can be played alone or online with up to two other players. Crossplay connects the supported platforms. For tough battles and gear hunting, friends can team up even when they play on different systems.

A free trial version lets you try the first nine chapters of the story. It supports the same online co-op with up to three players and cross-platform connections. On the same platform, saved progress can be carried over when you move to the full version.

Special facilities of the Sovereign Axiom are spread across the world. These dungeons contain rare items and materials but also demand tough battles. Different keycards affect the possible rewards and at the same time increase the risk of a run.

After battles, you can pick up the equipment of fallen enemies and expand your Arsenal further. Different weapon types and armor parts change range, attack options and mobility. You can also upgrade abilities, so your build can be tailored to your preferred combat style.

The story follows an Outer who stands against the rule of the Sovereign Axiom. The Reclaimers want to win back their freedom and clash with powerful enemies and an alien world. The story leads through the open game world and into elaborate boss fights.

Titanic Scion is available as a standard edition and in two expanded digital editions. Digital Deluxe includes the Into the Abyss expansion and additional cosmetic content, among other things. Super Digital Deluxe adds a digital artbook and the soundtrack. For Switch 2, a physical collector's edition with further extras was also released.

The PC version offers German menus and subtitles as well as English and Japanese voice audio. Steam lists nine supported on-screen languages in total, including French, Italian, Spanish, Korean and Chinese.

Locus Initi is the central new area of Into the Abyss. Around the enormous Genesis Tree, the Reclaimers carry out an additional investigation. Femto-enhanced creatures and a hidden Axiom base create standalone challenges beyond the main story.