Experience the blended genre of base-building, survival, and shooter gameplay in Lost Rift, showcased during Steam Next Fest.
Get ready, gamers! The highly-anticipated title, Lost Rift, a survival-cum-extraction shooter, is about to set sail at the Steam Next Fest demo. Initially, this niche genre may have been under the radar, but it's been gathering a considerable fanbase – think Hunt: Showdown's demon-infested Louisiana Bayou or the sci-fi allure of Marathon's colony. What makes Lost Rift stand out? A marriage of survival mechanics with extraction action.
Stuck on a deserted island called Pioneers' Landing, your job is to not just survive, but THRIVE. You'll band together with five allies, crafting everything from tools to weapons, and navigating the unexpected weather shifts, all while completing PvE-focused missions. But that's just the beginning.
Ready for a kicker? When you've got the right gear and are feeling brave, you can embark on risky expeditions to the instable zones. Now, that's where the real action unfolds with extraction gameplay thrown into the mix. Here, you face off against other players and AI, daring to grab loot and materials needed for progression – there's a distinct 'high-risk, high-reward' feel to it.
The game's appeal isn't confined to a single locale. As you progress, you'll stumble upon various biomes, each with their unique survival challenges. Not to mention, intense weather events like lightning storms, fires, and hurricanes that could spell disaster for your camp. Heavy rain and fog can impact exploration, making navigation tricky or rivers harder to cross.
So, grab your friends and gear up for some nerve-wracking expeditions tomorrow. Lost Rift's Steam Next Fest demo is now open to one and all. If this mashup of genres seems like your cup of tea, don't forget to wishlist it on Steam. Stay tuned for more updates from the PC Gaming Show 2025!
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Writer: Sean MartinSean's first PC games were Full Throttle and Total Annihilation, and his tastes haven't changed much since. When he's not searching for game secrets or headbanging over puzzles, you'll find him revisiting old Total War campaigns, debating his Destiny 2 loadout, or still trying to complete the Horus Heresy. Sean has also penned for EDGE, Eurogamer, PCGamesN, Wireframe, EGMNOW, Inverse, among others.
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