Amsterdam, Netherlands – 9 June, 2025 - PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions releases today the PC demo for Prologue: Go Wayback!, their upcoming immersive single-player hardcore survival roguelike. The demo is free to play via Steam and the Epic Games Store and as part of Steam Next Fest from 19:00 CEST today.
Go Wayback! is powered by the studio’s in house guided generation terrain system, that leverages machine-learning to challenge players to survive in an unpredictable 64km² map that changes every time they play. No two experiences are the same. While the full game offers millions of maps to explore, the demo offers four handpicked maps each selected for its distinct environmental challenge. From foraging-focused forests to near-impossible icy expanses, these community-nominated locations highlight the scale and diversity of what's possible in Prologue.
The game objective is to reach a distant weather tower but with no time limit, the game encourages free exploration, learning, and experimentation with survival strategies. Successful players will battle the elements, master orienteering skills, all while managing body temperature, calories, hydration, and more. It is a hard game, posing a significant challenge even to seasoned survival game players and experts. The dev team are always balancing difficulty based and maintain a lively community on Discord.
Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/KI6H_WNHUlU?si=8TsuGxBHOWykqmAZ
Download the press kit: https://go.pp.studio/PressKit-2025
Key Features:
- Machine Learning-Generated Worlds: Every playthrough offers a unique, procedurally generated map.
- Hardcore Survival: No tutorials and no hand-holding.
- Dynamic Weather System: Face powerful storms, freezing temperatures, and shifting conditions.
- Prepare: Use your environment and the tools you find to your advantage.
- Non-Linear Gameplay: Explore a vast, nonlinear world without set objectives or scripted paths.
A Glimpse into the Future: Project Artemis:
This demo marks a pivotal step in PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions' long-term vision leading to Project Artemis, an ambitious initiative to build a fully emergent digital world at a planetary scale. Prologue: Go Wayback! is one in a trilogy of titles designed to solve the technical and creative challenges needed to realize that vision.
Players can wishlist on Steam: HERE
Players can wishlist on Epic Games Store: HERE
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Store Pages: Steam / Epic Games Store
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About PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions
Founded in 2021 by Brendan Greene, PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment. With a team of sixty engineers and artists committed to innovation and creativity, the studio aims to develop emergent digital worlds that redefine the gaming experience.
PRESS AND CREATOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Game Drive
Bram van Lith & Peter Logan
bram@game-drive.nl / peter@game-drive.nl