Variant 22

Variant 22 is an extraction-based zombie survival shooter set in the New American Republic. After a new variant of the virus spreads, residents must report to designated quarantine camps. Outside contained areas, lifeforms are considered infected and hostile, while the NAR uses airborne chemical agents and ground patrols to suppress the outbreak. Safe areas are scarce, and survival is under threat.

Loot runs

You enter contaminated zones by way of the Eastern Railway, search for useful gear and resources, then reach an exit ramp and take the highway back to safety with your loot. Infected and NAR patrols threaten you during each run. Procedurally generated runs vary in contamination and patrol presence, and contamination limits how long you can stay. Gas masks and blocker pills help extend your exposure time.

Armed Patrol Agents carry varying levels of gear and shoot on sight. Special points of interest across the map contain working crafting stations for different kinds of upgrades.

Safe zones

Safe zones are free of airborne chemical agents and provide space to build a base. Without active suppression, infected return in waves, so you must defend the area to keep surviving. You can build, craft and upgrade weapons.

Weapons and survival

Weapon systems include a shooting-centered core, performance attributes, interchangeable attachments, detailed ammunition types and weapon maintenance. You also manage food and drink, health, contamination exposure and temperature.

End game

Once equipped, you make a final push westward, out of the NAR's reach and toward freedom.