Headlight Studio has unveiled a fresh look at Rooted, a post-apocalyptic survival simulator currently in alpha testing. The new video highlights how players explore desolate landscapes with the aid of a drone that arrives in the latest alpha build (0.0.2.33). The drone serves a dual purpose: it captures expansive ruins and serves as a practical tool for marking precise locations. This feature is especially valuable for occasional collaborations among teammates, making coordinated exploration easier and more efficient.
The core action in Rooted unfolds in the year 2100, a time when humanity has been nearly eradicated by global germ warfare. The remaining survivors move through the wreckage of a once-thriving civilization in search of essential supplies, shelter, and any fragment of civilization that can help them endure in a harsh new reality. The setting blends atmospheric environments with a sense of urgency, as players navigate dangers and scarce resources in a world that has radically changed how they must survive.
The game promises a diverse open world that supports both solitary play and multiplayer cooperation. A robust construction and crafting system is a central pillar, enabling players to build shelters, create tools, and improvise solutions to evolving survival challenges. The open world is described as dynamic, with progression tied to players’ actions. As interactions unfold, new areas become accessible, fresh items emerge, and additional crafting options appear, expanding what can be built and how it can be used. The developers emphasize that major events will alter the world and usher in fresh challenges for groups of players, demanding readiness and tactical teamwork.
From forest depths to city centers, Rooted invites players to experience a living, evolving environment where choices shape the landscape. The evolving terrain means players will encounter unfolding opportunities and threats over time, pressing them to adapt and cooperate with others to survive. This ongoing evolution forms a core part of the experience, ensuring that exploration remains meaningful and continually rewarding for those who invest in it over the long term.
Below are previous gameplay videos that illustrate early moments of exploration, combat, and crafting in Rooted, offering glimpses into how players engage with the world and their surroundings:
There are multiple gameplay clips that showcase different biomes, encounters, and construction strategies as the alpha progresses. These videos provide a sense of how the drone marker system blends with exploration, and how teams might communicate and coordinate during shared sessions in the alpha environment.
Interested participants can register to take part in the alpha test on the official Rooted website, and the game also maintains a page on Steam. Players who want to stay in the loop about updates and future alphas can keep an eye on these official channels and wait for announcements about new build versions and expanded features. The development team continues to refine gameplay, balancing exploration with base-building mechanics and the emergent challenges that shape the survival experience.
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