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Christopher Livingston

'Rethinking the survival genre': In this post-apocalyptic adventure, 'your body tells you what's going on' instead of stamina and hunger meters

A survivor pointing a rifle at a mutated deer.

Chalk this up as something I didn't expect to see today: a gun in a Wholesome Snack showcase. A proper rifle, even! And there was even a gunshot—though it was offscreen.

This little surprise in the notoriously cozy game showcase arrived in the trailer for Verdant, a post-apocalyptic adventure with some heavy The Last of Us vibes. Following a devastating war, nature has reclaimed the planet, and as you explore the world as a character named Sprout you'll encounter mutated flora and fauna. Take a look at the announcement trailer:

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