Desolate is a first person survival game, with a nerve-wracking horror atmosphere and a unique setting of an alternate-history 1980’s Soviet Union.

Players will be able to explore an open world, filled to the brim with mysteries and unsolved questions. Do it on your own - or form a research team with up to 4 players and wander through the Island together.

Two years ago Granichny Island became an epicentre of a large-scale disaster of unknown origin. “The New Light” conglomerate covered up this catastrophic event - and now aims to rectify the consequences as much as they can.

A massive campaign is underway, during which so-called “Volunteers” are sent out onto Granichny. Their mission - to research the paranormal activities of the island, gathering information and undertaking dangerous tasks, all in hope of amending mistakes of the past.

Play the role of a Volunteer, and explore a place filled with threats of every shape and size - from monsters and madmen to supernatural anomalies and seemingly impossible weather patterns. Journey through the present of this forsaken world to uncover its secrets.

Desolate receives its biggest content update yet - with The Takeover.

In Desolate: The Takeover, the players join the fight for liberation of Granichny Island. Join the Resistance and re-capture the territories that have been overtaken by the New Light, looted by Marauders or infested with Creatures of mysterious origin, created on Granichny.

The update includes:

• Faction War - New Gameplay Feature. Capture in-game areas taken over by rival factions - The New Light, Marauders and Monsters. Visit re-captured areas to gain access to different in-game bonuses - new merchants, items, and others!
• Improved Character Animation - With new movement and combat animations, exploring Granichny feels more realistic than ever before!
• Enemy Improvements -  New weapons and equipment are now available to enemy forces, so be careful - the island is more dangerous than ever.
• Quality-of-life improvements - from small UI changes to new in-game mechanics, such as the Rest At Safezone option.

With new weapon types, armor, crafting blueprints and re-imagined enemies, the island is more dangerous than ever. Join your comrades in a blood-curdling fight for liberation, and re-take Granichny from the evil forces that have occupied it for far too long!

Full update list:

Additions

• A new chain of side-quests, titled “Liberation”, was added to the game. Throughout this questline, the player will free parts of Granichny Island invaded by New Light forces, Marauder brigades and Creatures inhabiting the Island. By aiding locals in their quest for liberty, you will unlock new recipes, customization elements and skill points.
  • The quest is available after completing the “Underground” quest of the main story line, and can be accessed on the first floor of the Oasis safe zone.
• Added 5 new armor blueprints - unlock them by completing the ranks of “Liberation” sidequest.
• Added 13 new customization items - unlock them by completing the ranks of “Liberation” sidequest.
• For every new rank in “Liberation” side-quest you’ll unlock a new skill point - increasing the overall number of abilities the player is able to learn.
• 3 New recipes for food item and drinks - unlock them by completing the ranks of “Liberation” sidequest.
• 4 blueprints for Kunai customization — unlock them by completing the ranks of “Liberation” sidequest.
• 3 new grenade types added - unlock their blueprints by completing the ranks of “Liberation” sidequest.
• Some enemy types now have physical or psy-armor - use weapon modifications to take them down more easily. The Hunter, Sapsi and Grootch, along with every “Alpha”-type creature, have received strength upgrades.
• Added the Rest ability, which allows you to restore health and spend time while in a safe zone. To Rest while playing online, all players that are currently in a session will have to Rest.
• Added the ability to split item stacks in user’s inventory.
• All workshops can now be accessed directly from the HUD, by pressing the Use button near the workshop.
• Medical Station Level 2 Workshop now has a Healing mechanic - use it to quickly regain health and cure all trauma and other negative effects.
• New and improved status effects (QTE):
  • Bleeding is now a status effects, which is caused by receiving damage; Bandages no longer cure bleeding, but heal a small amount of health
  • Poisoning is now also a QTE status effect
  • Added a new QTE status effect: Shock

Improvements and fixes

• Optimization and quality improvement of terrain and vegetation.
• Optimization work on “Tunnel” location (E4 - F4)
• Several fixes to tutorial interface.
• Scrap limit increased to 999 999.
• The Butcher now has a chance to drop purple rarity weapons.
• Increased damage of DOT-effects added by weapon mods (bleed, poison, burning etc) by 50%.
• Peaceful creatures are now more common, their sound and sight is now reduced
• Hunters are now more common.
• Armor types “Owl-M2” and “Lynx-М4” were reworked.
• Some green-level modifications can now be created from a level 1 workshop. Some blue-level modifications now require a level 2 workshop to build.
• Changes to prologue’s closing screen - subtitles now show before the logo.
• You can now craft Level 1 and Level 2 items using the X-Workshop.
• Sound.
  • added torch sound to Madmen;
  • added stone hit sound;
  • Madmen’s volume radius increased;
  • added weapon blocking sound ;
  • increased volume on some of the screamers;
  • increased volume on Molotov sounds;
  • added sound effects for Madmen;
  • sound fixes to “Granichny Peak Radio Tower” location
  • fixed Exploding Marauder sounds

Key Features:

• Unite with up to 4 players, or act as a lone wolf to prove your mettle - the choice is yours.
• Explore the enigmatic island to investigate its secrets - find notes and diaries from the island’s previous settlers to uncover its dark past.
• Fight for your life against monsters, other humans, supernatural threats, and even nature itself.
• Unlock new abilities and train them to increase your chances of survival
• Military bases, abandoned settlements, top secret facilities and other unique locations await a curious explorer - whether you set out to complete a mission or to simply explore the island, you’ll find something new everywhere you look.
• Gather recipes and components to craft, modify and upgrade your weapons and equipment.
• Customize your Volunteer with new clothing and armor you scavenge among the wastes.

Desolate is available through Steam Early Access for $19.99.