A game that combines high-octane Survivors-like combat with extraction gameplay. Venture into randomly generated maps, hunt for rare gear to forge powerful builds, and fight off relentless monster hordes. Will you safely extract with your fortune, or risk it all for greater spoils?

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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?

“We firmly believe that listening to the community is the foundation for creating a great product. Maintaining close communication and a high-frequency feedback loop during the Early Access phase is absolutely crucial for us to continuously refine, optimize, and ultimately perfect the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The estimated timeline is one year, but development may be extended appropriately based on community feedback and suggestions, as we aim to create a game of exceptional quality.”

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

“We plan to roll out the following features:

• New Stages

• New Weapons

• Additional Items & Gear

• Expandable Character Skills (with Upgrade System)

• Full Controller Support

• Expanded Quest & Achievement Systems

• More Crafting Blueprints”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is a fully playable edition, featuring 2 explorable levels, over 60 pieces of equipment, hundreds of items, and more than 40 weapons.”

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

“We plan to gradually increase prices as new content and features are introduced.”

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

“We consistently share content and feedback with players on platforms like X, YouTube, Bilibili, TikTok, and more. We also create group chats on Discord and QQ, while actively posting discussion threads and issue feedback on the Steam forums.”
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About This Game

Rich Build Variety

Trade with the Ghost Merchant to obtain a wide variety of weapons and items. Combine your gear to create your own unique build and battle hordes of monsters!

Custom Characters & Meta Progression

A talent tree and a huge variety of gear with unique effects let you shape your character however you want!

Loot, Then Extract!

Collect all kinds of materials and valuable items, then bring them back to your base to become stronger!

Diverse Environments & Interactive Elements

Resources aren't the only things waiting for you. Discover even more dangers and opportunities along the way!

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AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

We will use AI-generated marketing images for our promotional visuals. These will be applied in the following locations: the main promotional banner, vertical promotional banner, library promotional banner, library profile image, and library homepage image on the store page. The original materials are self-created and will be processed with AI for subsequent use. The game includes some UI icons /3D Asset that were initially generated by AI and subsequently edited manually for further application.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: Core i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce 1050
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: Core i7
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
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