As the player you take the role of Ash, a natural but tormented leader. In that
role you explore a post-apocalyptic, frozen wasteland to gather the resources necessary
to establish a refuge for survival. With dwindling resources, simple tasks like
upgrading equipment and collecting materials quickly require an expedition to scavenge
the necessary items. In the search for survival materials, players must navigate a vast
territory, in which they will encounter Eldritch monsters and an even greater foe: the
unrelenting winter. While freezing temperatures constantly take their toll on the player
Ash, the deadliest event is that of a blizzard. If caught by surprise, it takes every
ounce of skill, determination and luck to survive. In order to survive and overcome all
challenges, the player needs to attract followers, bringing them into thei refuge. Each
individual skillset and character traits grants access to higher tier resources and
gear. Without such advances, the player character can scavenge only the barest
necessities, crafting makeshift tools and weapons. “You’re glad to have found wood; for
once, you’ll have a roaring fire in the camp. As your sled wolves race home, you pay no
attention to the strange lights in the forest. You’ve done enough for today. The wind
suddenly picks up – a blizzard is moving in fast. The voice in your head dares you to
keep going,”Come on! You have plenty of time to make it back.” You doubt it, but
stopping now means you need to build a shelter—out of that precious wood. The snow
begins to fall; you have only a moment to decide. Should you risk it and keep going, or
do you play it safe but lose your firewood?” Fade to Silence introduces the many
dynamics of a harsh winter climate to a complex, character-driven, group survival
experience. The dynamic weather system adds to the immersion of survival in a cold,
corrupted world. Survival depends on how well the players read weather patterns, and if
they come to the right conclusion – look for shelter or press home. The dynamic snow
displacement leaves a realistic path by both player character and NPC. This telltale
sign will tell you regions where it is good to hunt and regions where monsters are
roaming.
