Subsistence

Subsistence is a first-person, open-world survival game for solo play or co-op. You gather resources, build and develop a base, advance its technology and gear up while surviving changing seasons in a hostile world. Wildlife, the elements and AI Hunters threaten you; the Hunters also build bases, which you can raid for loot.

Build and maintain your base

Base building is dynamic, and your base has an economy of power and raw materials that you must maintain and expand. Base items require power to function. You can invite or remove players from access to your base, develop technology for advanced crafting and upgrades, and secure it against Hunter attacks. The focus is on base security, technology and resources, rather than primitive survival alone, though the early game includes many survival elements.

Survive and gather

The world has changing seasons and weather, a day-night cycle, and temperature changes based on the time of day and altitude. You manage hunger, thirst and strength, and use a clothing system to contend with the environment. You can mine and refine ores, farm crops, fish, raise small animals, and cook food.

Hunters and combat

AI Hunters build bases and attack yours; you can defend your base and raid theirs for loot. A weapon upgrade system supports combat, and NPC enemies have a leveling system.

Game features

• Single-player and co-op PvE sandbox play
• Crafting mechanics
• Dynamic base building
• Dynamic seasons and weather
• Mining and refining ores
• Farming and animal husbandry
• Food cooking mechanics