Get ready to face the harshest of winters as developer Fun Dog Studios officially announces the Early Access release date for their tactical survival horror shooter The Forever Winter. Set to launch on September 24 on Steam, this intense new game offers players a chilling experience, blending survival elements with tactical combat in a world where every decision could mean life or death.
What to Expect in Early Access
Priced at $29.99, with an initial limited-time discount bringing it down to $27, The Forever Winter is set to deliver a robust gaming experience right from its Early Access debut. Players can look forward to exploring four fully-developed maps, with an additional work-in-progress map giving a glimpse of what’s to come. The game also features five distinct characters, each bringing unique play styles to the table, offering a variety of tactical approaches to the challenges ahead.
During its Early Access phase, The Forever Winter will continue to evolve, with the developers planning to roll out additional content, including new maps, characters, and missions. This ongoing development ensures that players will have plenty to sink their teeth into as they navigate the treacherous landscapes of this post-apocalyptic world.
Survive the Unforgiving World
In The Forever Winter, you step into the boots of a scavenger, leading a community of survivors in a world ravaged by endless war and scarce resources. The AI-controlled factions, Europa and Eurasia, dominate what remains of the world’s resources, leaving your community to scrape together whatever it can find. As these factions battle for supremacy, players must skillfully navigate these dangerous environments, collecting the necessary resources to keep their community alive.
The community hub serves as your base of operations, where players can stock up on weapons, pharmaceuticals, and gear from various vendors. Here, you can also accept missions and dirty jobs from NPCs or rival factions, earning vital resources and currency to enhance your squad’s abilities. Between sessions, players can upgrade their characters’ health, speed, accuracy, and reload speed, giving them the edge needed to survive the next battle.
High Stakes Survival
The stakes in The Forever Winter are as high as the tension. If your squad perishes during a mission, the run is over, and all items in your inventory for that session are lost. To mitigate these risks, players can build up a stash at their base between sessions, ensuring they have backup supplies to fall back on in case of disaster. This risk-reward dynamic adds a layer of strategy, challenging players to carefully plan their every move.
With its intense tactical gameplay and a world where every encounter could be your last, The Forever Winter promises to be a must-play for fans of survival horror and tactical shooters alike.
Where to Play
The Forever Winter will be available on Steam starting September 24. Early Access players can not only experience the game before its full release but also contribute to its ongoing development by providing feedback to the developers. If you’re a fan of high-stakes survival and tactical gameplay, this is one winter you won’t want to miss.
