Four years ago, the fall of humanity began. The Rot consumed cities in weeks, the flatlands were taken in months. The dead, the hollow, still walk the Verran coast. Their weakness? The light.
Lanternhold is the last stand of humanity, protected by a searing wall of burning lanterns. Generators are failing, and the radio has been silent for two years. Every night, the burning lanterns grow weaker.
Wren is the last lantern tender, the one who keeps the lanterns burning. She still believes people are out there. Her mission: bring them back, fortify the camp, and keep the lanterns lit.
Lanternhold will launch with six distinct maps: Saltmarsh Flats, Harrow Farms, Cannery Row, St. Aldric Hospital, Lighthouse Reach and Meridian Research Station
Every map features its own unique layout, weather, ambient sound, and boss. Maps also feature random events that can occur during a run, such as ambushes, stranded survivors, supply drops, and more! Each boss possesses a unique ability to make encounters feel varied and challenging.
Play solo with an AI companion. Give him a gun and armor if you want someone watching your back during a raid. Alternatively, play with a friend to cover your angles... or abandon you across the map when they turn out to be a loot goblin.
Prepare for survival with 18 different firearms, 6 melee weapons, and 5 throwables. Weapons wear down over time and can even jam in the heat of battle. You can customize your firearms with various attachments, including scopes, muzzles, magazines, stocks, and grips.
Keep in mind that gunfire attracts enemies with sound. Tune your weapons to masterwork quality at the gunsmith table, craft gear at Old Piet's workbench, and build your ideal loadout.
Rescue 13 survivors throughout the main story. Assign them jobs around the camp and earn their trust to unlock better items and upgrades. Improve the camp's buildings to stay better prepared for brutal sieges.
Choose from four difficulties before starting your game. Unlock skills across four distinct branches, with each branch featuring a powerful special ability players can equip.
Sieges against Lanternhold will continue even after completing the main story. Once you reach the endgame, The Deep Dark unlocks, offering harder enemies and better loot for those brave enough to venture in.