: You can construct elaborate shelters using a modular building system. In version v0.22.05.27 , stability and structural integrity are critical to preventing collapses during raids or storms.

: Collect "remnants" of the old world to craft weapons, tools, and clothing. The crafting menu allows for experimentation with different blueprints found throughout the map.

: Players must manage hunger, thirst, and body temperature. The game features a complex health system where different injuries require specific medical treatments.

: Survive against aggressive AI factions and mutated wildlife. Stealth and tactical combat are necessary, especially when venturing into high-resource zones like abandoned military bunkers.

: While primarily a survival experience, the game supports online connectivity for cooperative or competitive play with other survivors.

: This version focused on optimizing AI pathfinding and refining the resource respawn timers to better balance the early-game progression.