Phase Shift Games Announces Drop Drive: Second Sun Expansion

Phase Shift Games Announces Drop Drive: Second Sun Expansion

Jason Miceli

Phase Shift Games Announces Drop Drive: Second Sun - Expansion Brings Solo Mode, Cooperative Play, and Planetary Defense to Award-Winning Spatial Strategy Game


Hartford, CT – November 3, 2025 – Phase Shift Games today announced Drop Drive: Second Sun, a major expansion to the award-winning drop-style space exploration game. The expansion introduces solo mode, cooperative gameplay, planetary invasions, crew hiring, missions, and dynamic scenarios that transform the Drop Drive experience with massive replayability and strategic depth.

Drop Drive: Second Sun launches on Kickstarter in March 2026.


What's New in Second Sun

Drop Drive: Second Sun expands the original game's innovative drop-style mechanics with these new features:

  • Solo & Co-op Modes – Conquer the stars alone or team up with friends to face shared threats
  • Planetary Invasions – Defend the galaxy against escalating invasions that change every game
  • Crew for Hire – Hire specialists with unique abilities to power up your ship and unlock game-changing strategies
  • Missions – Take on high-stakes missions for valuable rewards
  • Scenarios & Anomalies – Cosmic phenomena and dynamic scenarios ensure no two games ever play the same

The expansion integrates seamlessly with the Drop Drive base game, adding new strategic layers while preserving the fast-paced, endlessly replayable gameplay that earned the original multiple awards including the SparksPlay Strategic Thinking Award, The Dice Tower Seal of Approval, and Unfiltered Gamer Seal of Approval.


About Drop Drive

Drop Drive is the award-winning spatial strategy game where players literally drop a galaxy onto the table and explore infinite space. Navigate stars, collect resources, pick up alien passengers, and race to complete objectives in this innovative game that blends spatial manipulation with strategic decision-making.

Since its release, Drop Drive has earned recognition for its unique drop-style mechanics, premium components, and accessible-yet-deep gameplay that appeals to both casual and hardcore gamers.


Kickstarter Campaign Details

The Drop Drive: Second Sun Kickstarter campaign launches in March 2026 and will offer:

  • Exclusive early-backer pricing
  • Design contests for backers
  • Behind-the-scenes development updates
  • Add-ons and bundle options

Interested backers and press can follow the campaign now on Kickstarter to receive launch notifications: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phaseshiftgames/drop-drive-second-sun?ref=3ziu4m 


About Phase Shift Games

Phase Shift Games specializes in pushing dimensional boundaries to deliver unique tabletop gaming experiences. The company's portfolio includes award-winning titles such as Dungeon Drop, Boblin's Rebellion (#1 Hidden Gem of 2024 - Rahdo Runs Through), Drop Drive, Flutter, and Aetherspire. Phase Shift Games is committed to innovation in game design, blending novel mechanics with premium production quality.


Media Assets & Information

Teaser Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tknACaTtcaM 

Kickstarter Preview Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phaseshiftgames/drop-drive-second-sun?ref=3ziu4m 

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