Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L - Beta Playtest

What remains of global authority has sealed the area off, but they have not abandoned it entirely. The secrets buried inside the Zone are valuable, and they are willing to pay those brave or desperate enough to retrieve them.

That is where players step in.

Hardcore PvPvE With Real Consequences

At its core, Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L is a high stakes PvPvE extraction shooter. Each raid drops you into a hostile 2D battlefield filled with mutated wildlife, raiders, Hollows, and other players.

You can cooperate. You can betray. You can stalk others through ruined cities and toxic wilderness. Every encounter carries weight because death means losing everything you brought with you. Survive and extract successfully, and the loot is yours to keep.

Each run feels like a gamble. How much are you willing to risk?

Survival That Goes Beyond a Health Bar

This is not a simple point and shoot experience. The game leans heavily into hardcore survival mechanics, including detailed body part damage. A shot to the leg can cripple movement. Head injuries blur vision or end a run instantly. Bleeding out is a real threat if you are unprepared.

On top of that, players must manage radiation exposure, toxins, hunger, thirst, temperature, and environmental hazards. A snowstorm demands different preparation than a desert heatwave. The wrong outfit in the wrong climate can be just as deadly as a bullet.

You are what you wear, quite literally. Armor changes your appearance, signaling to others how dangerous you might be and hinting at the potential loot you carry.

Procedural Maps and Dynamic Conditions

No two raids are identical. Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L blends handcrafted locations with procedural generation to keep maps unpredictable. Derelict cities, bunkers, caves, and wilderness zones shift under dynamic weather systems and seasonal cycles.

Visit the same location in winter and you may find new paths, different enemies, and quests that only appear under certain conditions. The battlefield evolves, and so must you.

Deep Weapon Customization and Risky Anomalies

Combat is backed by an extensive weapon customization system. Firearms can feature up to 15 interchangeable parts, allowing players to swap barrels, stocks, scopes, triggers, and more. Each weapon becomes a personal project tailored to your playstyle.

Then there are the anomalies.

These unstable rifts can warp gravity, burn skin, corrode machinery, or reveal hidden secrets. They are unpredictable and often lethal. Yet they may also conceal rare resources and powerful items. Approaching one is always a decision loaded with tension.

Step away and live, or step forward and see what waits inside.

Events, Bosses, and a Living Zone

Raids are not just about scavenging. Real time events can unfold mid expedition, from distress signals to raider ambushes. Some lead to rare rewards. Others lead straight into danger.

Powerful bosses roam the maps as well, including mutants, cannibals, and Hollows. Facing them can mean securing high tier gear, but it can just as easily mean losing everything.

Building a Future in the Hideout

Between raids, players return to their hideout. Crafting is deep and central to long term survival. Smelt ore, craft armor, recycle materials, and expand your base with farms, storage, laboratories, and more.

You can assign survivors to roles such as mechanic, doctor, cook, or farmer, each providing unique bonuses. Keep them alive, and they strengthen your operation. Let your defenses slip, and everything you built could collapse.

There is even room to build a Gamer Room to reduce stress or hit the Gym to prepare for the harsh realities of the wasteland.

In Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L, survival is not just about pulling the trigger. It is about preparation, risk assessment, and knowing when to walk away. In a world born from thousands of artificial suns, every decision could be your last.

  See Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L on Steam