Dive into an open-world survival crafting experience as a shipwrecked member of Juan Ponce de León’s expedition for the Fountain of Youth. Awaken on the shores of an uninhabited archipelago and get to work securing shelter, food, and water. Stave off hunger, thirst, and dangerous diseases while exploring uncharted environments, scouring for clues to the missing crew’s location, and crafting weapons and tools to establish a base of operations.

Combine a myriad of materials to assemble a wealth of useful items. Start with primitive bows, ideal for small game hunting, and eventually progress to powerful muskets strong enough to fight back against the archipelago’s deadly predators. Lash wood together and build a simple raft capable of exploring nearby landmarks, and work tirelessly to eventually assemble a glorious Spanish schooner to patrol for secrets across the tropical paradise.

Travel to different islands with sea vessels to seek out signs of fellow explorers, but be prepared for unexpected challenges. Assemble supplies before setting out on sea voyages and unlock new regions by either uncovering mapping notes abandoned by previous expeditions, referencing copper plaques hidden in ancient ruins, or crafting more technologically advanced vessels capable of longer trips. Plot a route and set sail on an epic journey full of ancient civilizations to explore, mysterious messages from missing crew members, and the clues tied to the secret of the fabled Fountain of Youth.

One question remains: Will you survive long enough to gain eternal youth?

Publisher Twin Sails Interactive, and developer Odinsoft announced that Survival: Fountain of Youth is now available on Steam Early Access at 20.69 USD / 17.38 GBP / 30.22 AUD after a 10% launch discount available through April 26 (22.99 USD / 19.32 GBP / 33.58 AUD before discount).

“The current state of the game includes two large regions to explore, all basic gameplay features, dynamic weather, hunting, sailing, numerous predators, resources and lots more. There are dozens of different blueprints (weapons, tools, machines, food, etc.) in the game to be discovered and crafted by the player. House building is also available, with various ways of furnishing and decorating. The player can focus on following the story or explore the world around them at their own pace.”

“The full version will include three additional regions with new biomes, animals, resources, puzzles and points of interest. We also intend to expand the crafting system with more blueprints and machines. And, of course, the player will be able to finish the story of finding the Fountain of Youth.”

“Survival: Fountain of Youth blends a historical setting with open-ended survival mechanics to create a challenging and rewarding experience for those that love exploration,” said Stas Ignatov, Head of Publishing, Odinsoft. “Entering early access is an adventure unto itself, and we look forward to embarking on this journey with players today on Steam!”

The teams at Odinsoft and Twin Sails Interactive are huge fans of the survival genre and the specific setting and story of Survival: Fountain of Youth. In understanding the complexity of choices and interactions they aim to offer players, both teams are eager to launch the game in early access to fine-tune the experience and improve the game based on player feedback. Today’s launch represents the beginning of a journey. Content and features will be added regularly, and bugs will be resolved as they are discovered. Working together with the playerbase and community, Odinsoft and Twin Sails Interactive look forward to receiving precious feedback during early access and will implement ideas and concepts introduced by conversations with the community.

Key Features:

• Survive in the 16th century: Dangerous animals, weather, plants, diseases, injuries, hunger, thirst, exhaustion — everything will test your strength and ability to survive. With over 30 animal species and their own habitats and behaviors, there are plenty of creatures to cook and hunt but be careful to not become the prey... With the scorching Caribbean heat, the relentless storms, the malaria infested swamps and poisonous plants, the Bimini archipelago is full of hazards to overcome. Crafting, building shelter, improving your skills and exploring the islands in search of resources are key to your survival. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
• Travel the seas: To travel between islands, you can build a variety of sea vessels — from primitive rafts to the 16th century Spanish schooner. Find your way to open new routes to unknown lands, prepare for the expeditions, and find out what mysteries lay ahead.
• Craft your way through sticks and stones to gunpowder: There are hundreds of items that can be crafted and used for survival, from the simplest tools made of sticks and rocks to advanced muskets, metal armor and tools. You can also build a variety of workshops, from primitive leather dryers to pre-industrial era machines. Each action you perform improves your skills — strength, cooking, skinning, shooting, and more. Survive and develop new abilities to evolve from a clumsy rookie to a hardcore survivor.
• Explore 15+ unique islands: Each island is special — with its own landscape, climate, weather, flora, fauna and resources. From the desertic caatinga, to the crocodile-filled mangrove thicket and the bustling underwater biome surrounding shipwrecks and reefs; this open world is no Caribbean paradise… Explore new lands, adapt to their conditions, solve the mysteries they keep and seek for unique treasures.
• Uncover the mythical fountain’s location: While finding clues and traces of your shipmates, you will stumble upon remnants of an ancient civilization that perished for an unknown reason. Search ruins and temples, decipher centuries-old puzzles and unveil the mystery behind the legendary Fountain of Youth

Survival: Fountain Of Youth is coming to PC (Steam Early Access), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2024.