Firstly, we apologize for the setbacks that impacted the project. We faced various issues during development, especially in 2023 when the project was practically on hold for a year. Earlier this year, we managed to resume work. Due to complications with the previous version, which included blockchain elements, we decided to restart development in February, reusing only some parts of the map and assets from the original project. We also migrated the project to Unreal Engine 5 and added a third-person perspective, bringing a new visual quality that was previously out of reach.
The game now features several advanced systems, such as:
- Hunting
- Crafting
- Missions
- Raids
- Skill Tree
- Infected
- Animals
- Armed Bots ("scavs")
- Climbing
- Dynamic Weather
These mechanics, along with others from the original version, were made possible through partnerships with two companies: Hevt and Matchain.
For players who purchased RIO on Steam, you can test the new versions by requesting access in our official Discord.
This new version will be available on Steam soon, making it easier for everyone to access. Those who can test it will help us fix and improve the game as quickly as possible, with an official release planned for the first half of 2025.
Players who own the game on Steam will receive permanent exclusive items for their accounts. This also applies to those who bought through Hotmart and activated on Steam, including pre-sale items.
To stay updated on all the latest news, we invite you to join our official Discord.
Below are some images of the new version!
Discord: https://discord.gg/riosurvival