Survive the Wasteland: Decimated's Open Alpha Lands on Steam and Epic Games

After years of development, Fracture Labs' multiplayer survival RPG, Decimated, has launched its open alpha. Available now on Steam and the Epic Games Store, this version offers exciting updates, polished features, and tons of new content.

What Is Decimated?

Decimated is a third-person multiplayer survival RPG built on Unreal Engine 5. Set in a dystopian world, players must fight for survival in a hostile wasteland filled with dangers. Choose your path—be a law-abiding cyborg cop, a rogue marauder, or a neutral citizen looking to survive.

Key Features

• Dynamic Gameplay: Scavenge, trade, and battle other players or NPC enemies like cannibal raiders and rogue robots.
• Factions and Missions: Join one of three factions, each offering unique missions like cargo delivery, territory defense, or convoy sabotage.
• Survival Challenges: Stay alive by managing food, water, stamina, and health.
• Open World Exploration: Travel on foot or use vehicles and jetpacks to cross the wasteland.

If you die, you'll respawn with limited items, but safehouses and vaults will let you store valuable gear.

What's New in the Open Alpha?

The open alpha isn't just a technical test—it's a game-changing milestone. Fracture Labs has packed this update with new features, improved gameplay, and significant improvements.

Expanded Missions

With 150 missions now available, there's something for every player:

• Delivery Missions: Transport goods through dangerous areas.
• Racing Missions: Test your driving and parkour skills in high-speed races.
• Scouting Missions: Explore new zones and collect intel.

Leaderboards for every mission type let you compete for rewards, including a $10,000 prize pool once the alpha stabilizes.

Marketplace Upgrades

The game includes two types of marketplaces:

• Web Marketplace: Use $DIO, the game's on-chain token, to buy premium items like vehicles, weapons, and skins.
• In-Game Marketplaces: Spend soft currency (Credits) on consumables like food, water, and weapons at vending machines.

No NFTs or crypto are needed to play—these are optional for those who want to gear up faster or customize their experience.

Vehicle and Character Panels

On top of that, players can now access and manage their assets with ease:

• Character Selection Screen: Pick from your purchased characters based on faction.
• Vehicle Panel: Choose and summon owned vehicles on demand.

Both characters and vehicles are available for purchase in the marketplace.

Neutral Outpost

There's also a new safe zone, the Trader Outpost, which offers a combat-free hub for:

• Trading items with other players.
• Restocking gear.
• Meeting allies to strategize.

Survival Mechanics and Combat Enhancements

Survival has also been made more realistic with updated mechanics:

• Health and Stamina: Improved rates for food, water, and stamina consumption.
• Bleeding Logic: Injuries now require proper management or they'll worsen.
• Weapons: Over 20 weapon types, each with unique models and skins, ensure every firefight feels fresh.

For combat fighters, new scope options—like sniper scopes and reflex sights—will allow for precise shooting. Weapons have also been rebalanced for fairer matches.

World and Vehicle Improvements

Decimated's vast map is now better than ever:

• Vehicle Diversity: There are over 30 vehicle models with customizable skins.
• Jetpacks: Two jetpack modes add tactical variety during missions.
• Visual Upgrades: The game's UE5 visuals now feature improved lighting and textures for vehicles and weapons.

Blockchain Integration and $DIO Economy

The game also features $DIO, Decimated's in-game crypto on the Solana network. While optional, $DIO allows you to:

• Buy Gear: Buy items like custom skins, vehicles, and weapons.
• Earn $DIO: Complete missions and climb leaderboards to earn the currency.
• Stake $DIO: Secure your holdings and earn passive rewards.

Even though $DIO adds depth for blockchain fans, the game remains free to play. Users can enjoy the full experience without spending real money.

Leaderboards and Competitive Play

For those who love competition, the open alpha includes:

• Monthly Leaderboards: Climb the ranks every month to win prizes.
• Historical Leaderboards: Track and show off your performance over time.

The $10,000 prize pool adds a high-stakes edge to the game's missions and challenges.

Technical Upgrades

Decimated's open alpha also introduces major technical improvements, such as:

• Performance Optimization: Reduced lag and smoother gameplay.
• EOS Anti-Cheat: Enhanced protection against cheaters.
• Bug Fixes: Resolved known issues for a polished experience.

The game also supports UI customization, allowing players to hide interface elements for cleaner screenshots and videos.

How to Join the Alpha

Getting started is simple:

1. Download the Game:
   • Steam
   • Epic Games Store
2. Select Your Faction: Choose between cyborg cops, marauders, or neutral survivors.
3. Gear Up: Visit the marketplace or vending machines to buy weapons, food, and other essentials.
4. Explore and Compete: Dive into the wasteland, complete missions, and rise on the leaderboards.

What's Next for Decimated?

The open alpha is just the start for Decimated. Soon, Fracture Labs will expand the game with new missions and areas, offering more ways to explore and play. Seasonal updates will also bring fresh content and challenges to keep the experience exciting. To get a glimpse of the RPG, check out the latest clip below showcasing Decimated's gameplay.