Permafrost, developed by SpaceRocket Games, introduces players to a survival action-adventure set in a post-apocalyptic frozen wasteland. In a world transformed by an endless winter, players must manage resources, endure harsh conditions, and explore the remnants of civilization to stay alive.
Gameplay and Visuals
The game places survivors in a snow-covered urban landscape, with both solitary exploration and cooperative play options. Players must gather scarce resources, hunt wildlife, and craft tools essential for survival in a relentless subzero environment. Base building and upcycling technology are crucial to adapting and thriving amid the ruins.
- Resource management, including wood and rare batteries
- Base construction and shelter upgrades
- Hunting and crafting for survival
- Exploration of icy, urban terrain by foot or vehicle
- Combat with primitive and improvised weapons
Main Characters and Setting
The setting is the year 2035, long after a cataclysm shattered the world into the frozen expanse known as the Permafrost. Survivors navigate through frost-laden cityscapes, accompanied by a loyal dog equipped for travel and scavenging. The canine companion aids in both resource carrying and early warning against threats.
Confirmed Features
- Dynamic decision making: choose between alliance and isolation
- Cold Zones with challenging environments and valuable loot
- Blueprint-based crafting and engineering
- Maintaining warmth and health against hypothermia
- Online multiplayer co-op for collaborative survival
Release Info
Permafrost is set to release on PC in 2025. Players can wishlist the game on Steam ahead of launch.
With its focus on strategic survival and a richly detailed frozen world, Permafrost offers a challenging experience for fans of the genre. The addition of a canine companion and moral choices adds depth to its survival gameplay.
