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The Machines Took Over.
A planetary AI called The Grid seized control of the surface decades ago. The last humans live underground in geologically isolated bunkers, sending scavengers called "Runners" up to loot the ruins of the old world for supplies the bunkers need to survive.
You're a Runner.
Push out from your bunker into hostile industrial zones - abandoned military compounds, container yards, surveillance checkpoints, human labor camps and factories. Loot weapons, components, and supplies. Rescue stranded survivors. Sabotage The Grid. Then make it back alive. If you die out there, you lose everything you found.
Pure PvE. No other players hunting you. It's you vs. machines.
In Gridlands, threats are drones, turrets, siege units and other robotic weapons controlled by The Grid. They don't sleep, don't blink, and show no mercy.
The Grid learns and grows in aggression.
Every successful run draws more attention. Quiet routes turn into hunting grounds. The more you disrupt The Grid, the more you extract and sabotage, the harder The Grid hits back. Deeper zones hold richer loot - and far worse odds of making it home.
Bring loot home. Upgrade your skills & gear. Build the bunker.
Craft and improve weapons. Upgrade your Runner's skills and gear around your playstyle for greater maneuverability and tactical advantage. Expand the bunker's capabilities, population, and systems. You won't win the war. You'll just buy one more day.
Join the Runners. Wishlist GRIDLANDS.