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Return: Unknown
Return: Unknown, a survival-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan. Once a thriving metropolis, now abandoned by civilization after the outbreak of a global virus, it offers both challenges and countless possibilities.
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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?

“From my experience as a solo developer, I know how crucial an engaged community is to creating an exceptional gaming experience. Return: Unknown is a passion project that I’m developing with the utmost dedication—a true symphony of creative ideas and ambitious goals. Through this project, I am pushing my own boundaries to create something that goes far beyond my initial vision.

As a single developer, I am responsible for every aspect of this game, from gameplay mechanics to graphics, dedicating a tremendous amount of time and resources. I rely on a smart mix of custom-designed elements and carefully chosen external resources to continually improve and refine the game’s quality. This approach allows me to accelerate development while maintaining creative control.

With Early Access, I want to actively involve you in the development process and gather your feedback—your suggestions, ideas, and critiques are essential to me. Together, we can shape Return: Unknown into an experience that exceeds both my and your expectations.

Please keep in mind that Return: Unknown is still in an early phase of Early Access and will grow with your participation. It doesn’t yet represent the final product—but with your support, we can create an extraordinary game!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The planned completion of the game and leaving Early Access is difficult to predict, but we can assume 2026 for an official release. However, this depends on a variety of factors that may influence it.”

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

“Due to the evolving nature of the game's development, it's difficult to predict the exact differences at launch. While I can't make any promises, I'm confident that, together with the community, we will create something truly unique. The plans for completing the game include several changes:

  • Open-World Optimizations: Enhancements to the gameplay experience in both single-player and co-op modes.

  • Gameplay Improvements: Adjustments to all mechanics and improved player balance.

  • Loot Balance: Refinements to item and loot distribution.

  • Game Optimizations: Adjustments to ensure the game runs smoothly on older systems.

  • Additional Improvements: Further enhancements are also planned.
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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current build offers players a basic build in which the character suffers from thirst, hunger, exhaustion and cold. A building system, a farm system and a power system. A single player and multiplayer mode with save and load game.
(This description will change and expand during development)”

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

“The price of the game will remain unchanged during the Early Access phase.”

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

“The community has the opportunity to follow the development via Twitch Live. Updates, news and changes can be viewed on Steam at any time. To get the community more involved in the development, I offer the possibility to start discussions on Steam, which are mainly used to collect wishes, ideas, suggestions and criticism and share them with other players.”
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Return: Unknown

Welcome to Return: Unknown, a survival-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan. Once a thriving metropolis, now abandoned by civilization after the outbreak of a global virus, it offers both challenges and countless possibilities.

Welcome to Return: Unknown – Your ultimate survival journey begins now!

Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world where relentless infected challenge your survival instincts. These dangerous beings emerge at night, but they can also move through shadows during the day, making every corner of the world a potential threat. Choose between third-person and first-person perspectives as your character endures thirst, hunger, and exhaustion.

Explore the post-apocalyptic landscape, battle against infected and rival survivors. Utilize farming, build structures from various materials, and craft deadly weapons, tools, and furniture.

Your survival depends on skillful hunting and effective harvesting. Cook, smelt resources, and gather an abundance of supplies. Experience a dynamic weather system with seasons and a constantly changing day-night cycle. Be prepared to adapt to challenging weather conditions at any time.

Trade and sell valuable resources to accelerate your progress and become the ultimate survivalist.

Are you ready to face the unknown? Accept the challenge and shape your destiny in "Return: Unknown" – where the apocalypse meets explosive creativity, and survival demands the ultimate price.

Key Features:

  • Game Mode: In "Return: Unknown," you can tackle the challenges of a post-apocalyptic world either as a single player or in co-op mode with up to 4 players in peer-to-peer mode. The host can allow additional players, though 4 is the optimal number. Choose whether to fight alone or take on the adventure as a team. Dedicated server files for larger groups (32+) are in development.

  • Immersive Experience: Experience the game from either a first- or third-person perspective and enjoy deep immersion. This flexibility allows you to explore the world of Manhattan from both a personal and strategic viewpoint.

  • Survival Instinct: Your survival depends on how you deal with hunger, thirst, exhaustion and cold. Pay attention to your physical conditions to master the constant management and challenges that test your survival skills.

  • Explore the World: Discover Manhattan through various modes of transportation. Whether on foot, by vehicle, or other means, exploring the vast open world offers numerous surprises.

  • Build Impressive Structures: Construct impressive buildings and secure your base with a variety of materials. Your survival camp becomes a central hub that you can customize to your needs.

  • Craft Weapons, Tools, and Furniture: Utilize a variety of resources to craft weapons, tools, and furniture. These items are essential for improving your chances of survival and preparing for any challenge.

  • Trading System: Trade resources with other players or NPCs to stock up and prepare for tough times. The trading system opens up new opportunities and strategic decisions.

  • Optimize Your Home: Upgrade your home with electricity, furniture, and other resources. This provides strategic advantages and improves your survival in the harsh world.

  • Hunter and Defender: Go on the hunt and defend yourself in the dangerous world of "Return: Unknown." Your decisions determine whether you actively seek out prey or defend yourself against the attacks of the infected.

  • Darkness Awakes: In "Return: Unknown," darkness brings unique dangers. As the sun sets, deadly infected emerge, able to move through the shadows. Stay vigilant, as the night and the shadows are their domain.

  • Enhance Your Survival Chances: Grow food to sustain yourself. Farming becomes an important part of your survival strategy.

  • Master the Art of Survival: Cook, smelt, or steal resources to become unstoppable in the post-apocalyptic world of Manhattan. Your survival instincts will be put to the ultimate test.

  • Dynamic Weather System: Experience a constantly changing weather system and seasons that make life in "Return: Unknown" even more challenging. Weather conditions not only affect gameplay but also your survival strategies.

  • Day-Night Cycle: The dynamic day-night cycle offers both advantages and challenges. Use the darkness or daylight hours to achieve your goals and defend your base.

Special Events:

  • Airdrops: Occasionally, valuable supplies are dropped through plane crashes or other mechanisms. These airdrops are coveted targets, bringing both opportunities and risks.

  • Power Outages: Lightning strikes and other natural phenomena can cause power outages, impacting your survival and your base. Prepare for these unexpected events so you're not caught off guard.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game may contain content not suitable for all age groups or for viewing in the workplace: Frequent violence or bloody scenes, and general non-youth-friendly content!

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 / 11 - 64Bit
    • Processor: 8 Cores or better
    • Memory: 12 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 8GB Vram or better (NVIDIA GTX 3060 or AMD RX 5700 XT)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 50 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 / 11 - 64Bit
    • Processor: 8 Cores or better
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 12GB Vram or better (NVIDIA GTX 4070 or AMD RX 6900 XT)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 50 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
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