Northern Regime

Northern Regime is a hardcore survival game set in 1862 during the American Civil War. You try to stay alive in the frozen landscape of Northern Dakota, facing Confederate soldiers, wildlife and the cold.

Survive in the wild

Hunger is a central concern. You can search enemy camps for food and water, though supplies are sometimes scarce and reaching them is risky. Hunting with your rifle is the most common way to keep hunger in check: killing a deer yields 1–3 pieces of meat. Running and firing your rifle consume energy and increase hunger, so hunting requires care; failing to kill a buck you are tracking can lead to death.

Explore Northern Dakota

The game uses real-world geographical data to represent the Fargo region of North Dakota. As you explore, you must watch for bears and Confederate soldiers. You can craft weapons and ammunition to repel threats when needed.

NPCs and factions

NPCs react to you according to your reputation. The game’s description also outlines a system in which you improve your standing with individual factions through crafting and trading, among travelers, traders, refugees and settlements, with the aim of persuading them to your way of thinking. Trading and coercing are described as planned, but not officially part of Northern Regime.