Desolate Frontiers
We’re excited to announce the Desolate Frontiers Beta.
Step into Desolate Frontiers, a realistic, solarpunk-inspired MMO set a half-century after a climate catastrophe caused the United States to collapse. Manage convoys of land vehicles that link isolated settlements, navigating a world full of both human and environmental hostilities. Help people survive through strategic trade and resource management, enduring the constant extremes in weather. The game features idle-logistics and AI-driven interactions thoughtfully integrated into game mechanics. You can progress and engage with a living world, all at your own pace.
Desolate Frontiers respects both your time and your wallet. Spend a few minutes, or hours each day. Enjoy a rich, evolving world with no microtransactions — free to try, with a fixed-price subscription to unlock the full potential of the game. Build your logistics network; uncover a rich social and political landscape; form meaningful bonds with both players and NPCs; and shape the future of a recovering world. Be friendly or hostile, and experience a vibrant, solarpunk future where every decision counts and every convoy matters, without being nagged, nickeled, and dimed.
Desolate Frontiers is still in beta; this means the game is undergoing active development, and we’re still adding features, balancing gameplay, and addressing bugs based on your feedback. By joining now, you’ll not only experience the game before its official release, but also play a vital role in shaping its future. Your ideas, feedback, and bug reports are invaluable, and you’ll get a special accolade forever commemerating your help during this beta phase!
Join the Discord server and start playing Desolate Frontiers today!
FAQ
Just how beta is “beta”?
Very beta! Desolate Frontiers is still in active development, and the beta phase is a crucial part of refining the game. This means you might encounter bugs, unfinished features, or balance issues as we continue to test and improve the experience with the help of our playerbase. Your feedback is invaluable—whether it’s about a bug, a suggestion, or general impressions. Join us in the Desolate Frontiers Discord server’s #df-feedback-bugs channel to share your thoughts. Thank you for helping us shape the path to a polished 1.0 release!
What is Desolate Frontiers?
Desolate Frontiers is an LLM-driven, mildly-apocalyptic solarpunk MMO logistics simulator featuring idle gameplay. Set a half-century after a climate catastrophe caused the collapse of North America, players manage convoys of land vehicles that link isolated settlements in a world filled with extreme weather and encounters with both friendly and hostile players and NPCs.
How do I play the game?
Desolate Frontiers is an idle-logistics game where you play as a logistics company. The gameplay centers around managing convoys of vehicles carrying cargo and passengers across the Desolate Frontiers. You will manage and upgrade vehicles, interact with NPCs to trade cargo, pick up passengers, find special missions, chart routes, and handle encounters on journeys. Most of the time, you will be waiting for your convoys to arrive at their destinations.
Is Desolate Frontiers free to play?
Desolate Frontiers is free to play with some limitations. To unlock the full potential of the game, you can subscribe to a monthly plan. The game offers a lot of fun gameplay even for free users, but the subscription further enhances the experience.
How do I get started with Desolate Frontiers?
To get started with Desolate Frontiers, simply join the Discord, register a DF account, and begin managing your first convoy. The game will guide you through the initial steps, and you’ll quickly learn how to navigate the world and manage your logistics network.
How does the game respect my time?
The idle-logistics gameplay allows you to manage your convoys and make strategic decisions without requiring constant active play. You can check in on your progress at your convenience, making it suitable for players with varying schedules. Set up your convoys and let them run their routes while you focus on other tasks. The game is designed to be engaging without demanding excessive time commitment.
Are there any in-game purchases?
No, there are no microtransactions or pay-to-win elements. Desolate Frontiers only offers a subscription model to unlock the full potential of the game.
Can I play Desolate Frontiers on multiple devices?
Yes, Desolate Frontiers is designed to be accessible across multiple devices. You can manage your convoys and progress your game from different devices as long as you are logged into your account. Currently, there is only a Discord client, but we are building more clients for other platforms, including iOS and Android apps, a web interface, and desktop clients for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Additionally, the gameplay is facilitated by a public and documented API, so enterprising players are invited to build their own frontends!
What is the setting of the game?
The game is set in North America a half-century after a climate catastrophe caused the collapse of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. You navigate a world with isolated settlements, extreme weather, and various hostilities, helping people survive through strategic trade and resource management.
Can I interact with other players in Desolate Frontiers?
Yes, Desolate Frontiers has exactly one game world/server, where you can interact with all players and NPCs. The game features meaningful social interactions where you can choose to be friendly or hostile. You can form bonds with other players and NPCs, trade, and collaborate on deliveries and missions.
How does the game handle progression?
Progression in Desolate Frontiers is tied to managing your logistics network, upgrading your vehicles, completing missions, and making strategic decisions. The game progresses at your own pace, allowing you to engage with the world without constant pressure.
What kind of challenges will I face?
You will encounter dynamic environmental challenges, such as extreme weather, as well as hostilities from players, NPCs, and environmental sources. Managing resources, upgrading vehicles, and making strategic decisions are crucial for overcoming these challenges.
How do I interact with NPCs?
Interacting with NPCs is a key part of the gameplay in Desolate Frontiers. You can buy and sell cargo, pick up passengers, and receive special missions from NPCs. Our AI-driven interactions ensure that each encounter is unique and adds depth to the game.
What are the convoys and how do they work?
Convoys in Desolate Frontiers are groups of vehicles that you manage. They carry cargo and passengers across the Desolate Frontiers. You will need to manage their upgrades, cargo, and passengers, chart their routes, and handle encounters they come across on their journeys. The gameplay is mostly idle, meaning you spend a lot of time waiting for your convoys to complete their journeys.
How do encounters work in the game?
Encounters are events that your convoys come across on their journeys. These can be hostile events, environmental challenges, opportunities for trade and resource gathering, or just a passing conversation. How you handle these encounters will affect the success and reputation of your convoys and the progression of your logistics network.
How does extreme weather affect gameplay?
Extreme weather is a dynamic and challenging element in Desolate Frontiers. It can impact your convoys’ speed, damage vehicles, and create hazardous conditions that require strategic planning and resource management to overcome.
Are there any community features in the game?
Yes, Desolate Frontiers includes community features where you can interact with other players, share strategies, and collaborate on deliveries and missions. The game fosters a sense of community and encourages players to work together to thrive in the post-apocalyptic world.
Is there a story or lore in Desolate Frontiers?
Yes, Desolate Frontiers has a rich story and lore. The game gradually unveils the story of a world recovering from climate catastrophe, with a focus on the social and political landscape of the isolated settlements. You will uncover this lore through interactions with NPCs, special missions, and the progression of the game.
What makes Desolate Frontiers unique compared to other MMO games?
Desolate Frontiers stands out with its solarpunk aesthetic, idle-logistics gameplay, and focus on meaningful social interactions. The game respects players’ time and wallets by having no microtransactions and offering a subscription model. The integration of AI-driven interactions and dynamic environments adds depth and uniqueness to the gameplay experience.
What are the main features of Desolate Frontiers?
- Idle-logistics gameplay
- Persistent, shared game world
- Strategic trade and resource management
- AI-driven interactions with NPCs
- Dynamic environment with extreme weather and hostilities
- Meaningful social interactions with both players and NPCs
- No microtransactions, only a subscription model
How often do updates and new content get added to the game?
The game is actively developed, and new content and updates are added regularly. We developers here at Oori are committed to expanding the world of Desolate Frontiers and providing a rich, evolving experience for players. This is our passion project!
How does the game handle player feedback and suggestions?
We value player feedback and suggestions highly. We here at Oori regularly review feedback from the community and incorporates it into our updates and improvements. Join our Discord server to share your thoughts and be part of the conversation.
How do I report bugs or issues?
If you encounter any bugs or issues while playing Desolate Frontiers, please report them through the Desolate Frontiers Discord server’s #df-feedback-bugs channel, or our support email. We strive to address issues promptly to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.