: You must manage basic needs like hunger, thirst, and sleep, while also contending with diseases and hazardous weather conditions.

: Unlike games where you play a "chosen one," you start as an ordinary person who must rely on preparation and cleverness to survive.

: The Definitive Edition includes all DLCs, integrated mechanics across regions, and quality-of-life updates like improved item resistance and the ability to access old saves.

A standout feature of the RPG is its local and online split-screen co-op .