- Hunger: Depletes over time or during intense activity; restored by consuming food; impacts physical health and diminishes stamina when it is low.
- Thirst: Gradually decreases or accelerates in harsh environments; replenished with filtered water; affects mental focus when depleted severely, and can eventually cause you to die.
- Energy: Consumed during exploration and physical tasks; restored by rest or supplements; exhaustion limits many physical actions.
- Sanity: Reduced by isolation, stress, or disturbing phenomena; recovered through safe zones, rituals, or stabilizers; impacts decision-making and causes hallucinations at critical levels. -Morality: Player choices shape faction dynamics and survival; ethical dilemmas involve resource scarcity, alliances, sacrifices, or exploitation; impacts narrative and player relationships.
After Earth's collapse in the Great Submersion, humanity struggles in the crushing depths of the abyss. Four factions—Nautilans, Abyssborn, Coral Kin, and Tidescourge—vie for survival amidst bioluminescent ecosystems, deadly Ghost Currents, and decaying ruins of the old world. At the heart of this perilous realm roams the Abyssal Sovereign, once Atlas Meriden, now a biotechnological apex predator embodying humanity's hubris and ambition. Its influence shapes the world, from destabilizing currents to haunting visions, as factions view it as a god, a threat, or a prize. Survival hinges on mastery of scarce resources, advanced mechanics, and diplomacy. In this living abyss, every choice you make—whether to unite, conquer, or adapt—will define the future. The abyss awaits your decisions…