In the year 2035, an apocalyptic cataclysm reshaped our world, leaving behind a chilling wasteland known only as the Permafrost. In this frozen realm, humanity's very existence hangs by a thread. Communication crumbled, society fractured, and survival became paramount. Whether human or beast, solitary or united, all face the same relentless struggle. As a survivor, you venture into the remnants of civilization, navigating the icy expanse, and enduring the unyielding hunt for precious resources. **Survival in a Harsh Environment** Adapt to the perpetual winter by scavenging for resources, hunting rare animals, and crafting essential tools for survival amidst the unforgiving elements. Adapt to the conditions and learn to adapt to ensure survival. **Manage resources** In the harsh environment resources are scarce and managing them is critical. Wood is not the only resource to build with and use for warmth, batteries of the time before the Permafrost are also amongst the most valuable things one can find. **Base Building and Crafting** Construct shelters, cultivate areas to grow food, and develop technology with upcycled materials to thrive in the icy expanse, utilizing blueprints and engineering skills to create essential structures and equipment to make destroyed buildings accessible and useful. **Dog Companion** A rescued dog serves as a canine early warning and faithful companion, utilizing its keen sense of smell and awareness when roaming the wilderness. Your canine companion also helps carry items. **Dynamic Decision Making** Navigate moral dilemmas as you decide between rebuilding society or seizing power, shaping the fate of humanity amidst the frozen wasteland. Forge alliances or stay isolated, defending what you have built. **Exploration and Discovery** Uncover the secrets of the 'shattering' as you explore the frozen remnants of civilization by land and sea, seeking out valuable resources and unraveling the mysteries of the past. Traverse the harsh open world landscape by vehicle or on foot. **Cold Zones** Explore cold zones that will test your resolve and skill for additional resources and other valuable loot, scout and restore buildings and even create new living space for you and others. **Preserve life** Maintain your character's capabilities and vitality to avoid hypothermia, manage your equipment and resources to cope with the demanding climate. **Deadly Combat** Defend against threats using primitive weapons or improvised firearms, whether facing hostile enemies or natural predators in this relentless battle for survival. Use your sense of surroundings to sneak up on them or to safely avoid the fight. **Multiplayer Co-op** Go alone or join forces with friends in online co-op to scavenge, craft, build and survive a brutal world utilizing resources to forge an existence in a sub zero climate.