The character is placed in a hostile, open-world environment and begins the game with minimal equipment and supplies. The character must collect resources, craft tools, weapons and shelter to survive.
Through exploration and discovery, the character will progress through the game earning experience and skill points that can be used into learn new Skills and boost Stats all the while discovering the island's secrets.
Characters need Food and Water in order to survive though. The best sword in the land or strongest bow cannot save the character from starvation or dehydration, both of which can kill the character. Each of these Vitals will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen so the player can keep a close eye on them. Run out of Food or Water and your Health will take a hit. Lose enough Health and the character dies… Game Over.