Irreversible

Irreversible is a narrative-driven survival game set in 1989, three decades after an anomalous incident in the Mediterranean Sea triggered “Global Isolation.” Connections between continents have been severed, and shifting boundaries called “running lines” consume land year by year. Nations face social, ecological, migration and food crises, while orbital stations support intercontinental transport and storage of resources suited to different biomes.

You play a junior technical specialist who arrives at an orbital station to escape debt and take on assigned work. An orbital accident leaves you stranded in an unknown desert with Anna, another survivor of the crash. You rely on dialogue and shared decisions to deal with problems, learn what happened and try to survive.

The desert

The desert contains anomalies that defy the laws of physics and nature, including gravitational distortions and space-bending effects. You explore and use limited tools and resources to overcome hazards, and can contact Anna about discoveries such as anomalies and new locations, choosing from multiple dialogue options. Some anomalies can alter time, gravity and other physical laws, and you can manipulate them with your tools.

The environment reacts to your presence and holds hidden puzzles, including puzzles tied to anomalies and others built into the surroundings. Solving them reveals more of the world’s mysteries and can unlock new areas and items.

Survive and prepare

Insectoid creatures adapted to the harsh climate hunt for food and defend their territory. You need to act carefully, particularly at night and in shadowy places. Gather tools and salvage supplies, manage resources and make decisions that affect your chances of survival. You can craft essential tools and upgrade weapons.

Combat requires careful reloading, aiming and precision. Ammunition is limited and equipment wears out, so every shot counts. The game is divided into days: each begins with a mission and time to prepare before you venture into the open world.