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Rooted

In this solo and multiplayer survival game, explore an ancient overgrown world full of dangers. Salvage, build, craft, hunt,.. and try to survive alone or with your friends in an evolving and fascinating post-apocalyptic environment. Powered by Unreal Engine 5.

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Release Date:

2027

Developer:

Headlight Studio

Publisher:

Headlight Studio

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Rooted is an ambitious co-op survival game set in a post-apocalyptic Oregon, where dense urban areas meet the wild that has reclaimed them. It's a community-backed project, supported by its players from day one, and we believe building it alongside that community makes for a better game. Early Access lets us test our systems with real groups of players, refine balancing, and shape what comes next based on your feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“As long as it takes to get it right. Our current thinking points to roughly 18 to 24 months, but we'd rather let the scope of our updates and the quality of the experience guide our pace than commit to a hard deadline. We'll adjust transparently as development matures and keep you informed along the way.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to keep growing Rooted across content, depth, and polish. Our current intentions include expanding our story-rich points of interest, a signature part of Rooted, and revealing them progressively so exploration stays full of discovery; growing the urban areas and what there is to salvage; broadening the variety of weapons, vehicles, and crafting; refining character animations; and deepening character design to stay true to the world and its lore. We see Early Access as a strong foundation, and we plan to shape what comes next with the community.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Rooted launches as a playable co-op survival experience built on solid foundations. You can explore an open world inspired by post-apocalyptic Oregon, survive together in co-op against the threats that roam it, and dig into the core systems that define Rooted: salvaging, contamination, and rehabilitation, with crafting, equipment, and a growing variety of weapons and vehicles. The systems at the heart of the game are in place and functional, with plenty to do, and we see this as a strong starting point we plan to keep expanding.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to gradually increase the price as we add new content and features throughout Early Access. Joining early is the best way to support the project and get the most value, while helping shape Rooted from the ground up.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The community has been part of Rooted from day one, and we intend to keep it that way. We talk directly with players on Discord and the Steam forums, and share regular updates from the workshop so you can follow the project's progress. In-game bug reporting and feedback tools make it quick to flag an issue or share an idea as you play, and we run polls both in-game, where we can reach you at the right moment, and across Discord and the forums for more open discussion. Your feedback genuinely shapes our priorities, because our goal is to keep building this world with its community, not just for it.”

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Planned Release Date: 2027

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About This Game

Explore the Post-apocalyptic Open World

Rooted is a post-apocalyptic survival game. Near the year 2100. You are one of the few survivors. You must progress and adapt through the ruins of the past civilization that collapsed due to global bacteriological warfare.

Over the years, nature has somehow managed to make some areas safe, even taking back terrain and cleaning residue of the devastating bacterial weapons. Urban areas however are less fortunate. You will get in trouble if you go there without protection. You have been warned!

To develop your camp and improve your living conditions, you must explore - alone or with your friends, to collect scraps and objects, restore items, or even create new ones that you will learn to craft along the way.

Watch your surroundings. It won’t be easy, as the danger has many faces.

Solo and Co-op

Start the adventure by exploring the world of Rooted. Create your camp in the forest, in a village, or in downtown; solo or in cooperation with your friends. Speaking about friends, and for more realism, friendly fire can be a thing in Rooted. Your team or other people can join your game session whenever they want. The in-game communication system (VOIP) adds realism to your team’s experience.

Build and craft

Build and improve your camp, using all the items you farm, salvage, and craft. As you progress in the game, you can improve your defenses, automate tasks, supply electricity, and develop your workshop...

Settle an outpost in villages or in the city, securing houses, offices, or even entire floors in a building. Barricades, partitions, traps. Craft something to protect yourself. The travel distance can be long. Getting to build a secondary outpost is always a plus.

Craft tools to improve your life conditions, facilitate transportation, eat, protect and heal yourself.

Salvage & Learn

Salvaging is a major key component in Rooted. You can recover, repair and use a lot of items from the past civilization, whether they are mechanical, electronical or even clothing!

Recover more or less rare parts depending on the condition of the objects you are dismantling. The more you salvage, the more likely you will learn how to reassemble them. Upgrade your camp with your newly-learned items to make your survivor’s life easier.

Enemies

You are not alone. Animals can be as helpful as dangerous. You will meet other humans too, who also try to make their way to a better life. Some foes may be stronger than you think. Made of steel or made of flesh, choose your opponent wisely!

Constant evolution

Rooted is a living world. From the forest to city's downtown, explore a large world that evolves with your actions.

You gain access to new areas, new items, and new crafting options over time. Major events will have an impact on the world, bringing new challenges to you and your friends. You must be prepared!

We share our progress

Join us on Discord! We share our progress on a weekly basis. We also take to time to discuss with you, to listen up to your ideas and suggestions. Join us now!

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Rooted includes elements of survival in a post-apocalyptic world, including:

- Violence: Encounters with human or robotic enemies, improvised weapons, and defensive mechanisms. The violence depicted is moderate and does not aim for extreme realism.
- Mature themes: The game explores survival themes such as isolation, desolation, and the physical or psychological challenges of a destroyed world.
- Environmental hazards: Players must navigate contaminated areas, which may include depictions of damage caused by pollution or extreme weather conditions.
The game does not include:

Explicit depictions of sexual content.
- Content related to alcohol, drug abuse, or self-harm.
- This content is intended for mature players who enjoy immersive experiences in a post-apocalyptic setting.

System Requirements

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: TBA
Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
DirectX: Version 12

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