Hello!
A couple of weeks ago we gave you a general overview of what the campaign mode in The Riftbreaker will look like. If you haven’t read that article, here’s a little summary. You begin your mission on Galatea 37 in the jungle biome. Over time, you will gain access to planetary missions taking place in different areas of the this brave new world There are significant differences between those areas. The fauna, flora, weather, and resources are unique for each biome. Exploration of those areas will grant you the resources necessary to advance your technology and come back home. It is high time we spoke a little bit more about the other biomes you will see in the game (which you might have already seen in our latest weapons trailer).
The acid biome looks like a barren wasteland at first, not capable of supporting any life and not worth exploring. In this case, the first impression is highly deceptive. Various species of animals, plants, and mushrooms have adapted very well to these conditions, but not in a way you would see elsewhere. Instead of regular trees, this area is going to greet you with menacing, 15-meters tall, leathery mushrooms swaying in the wind. You might see some regular grass or bushes, but it’s much more likely that you will encounter huge plots of small, red, bulbous mushrooms. There are also various species of cacti present, as there is very little water available.
In fact, you most likely won’t see any fresh water at all there. Most of the liquid pools you can find in the acid biome are filled with acidic sludge. We already know that you can turn it into usable resources, such as flammable gas or water by using proper facilities, so it is a good idea to have them researched before you establish an outpost in the acid biome. That will grant you the ability to use gas power, which you will definitely need to mine the rich palladium deposits, as both wind and solar energy work at reduced efficiency due to the thick, acidic atmosphere.
Naturally, establishing a new base here won’t be a simple task. First, you will need to scout the area to discover what kinds of threats and conditions you can expect here. The indigenous creatures, like Granans for example, won’t stay indifferent to your expansion on their territory and they will do whatever it takes to stop you. That, coupled with dangerous weather events, such as our beloved acid rain will guarantee that even a simple exploration mission is going to be exciting. We won’t share more for now, but there will be opportunities to see gameplay from the campaign mode, be on the lookout for that!
As you can see, biomes in The Riftbreaker are not just cosmetics. They fundamentally change the way the game is played. Some tactics that you employ in the jungle might translate well to the acid biome, while others will do you more harm than good. Learning the ropes will be a big part of the first campaign playthrough and we can’t wait to see your reactions to all the little surprises we left for you! If you want more inside info, join our Discord at www.discord.gg/exorstudios and watch our streams. Both these channels allow you to ask us direct questions, plus being active there might get you an Alpha key!
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