Playerunknown Productions has officially announced that its first title, Prologue: Go Wayback!, will leave open beta and launch into Early Access on November 20 for Steam and the Epic Games Store at $19.99. The single-player, run-based survival game is a bold new experiment from the mind of Brendan “Playerunknown” Greene, blending handcrafted artistry with machine learning to create billions of unique worlds to explore.
In Prologue: Go Wayback!, every run begins in a completely new 64km² wilderness filled with unpredictable weather, treacherous terrain, and emergent moments of survival. Players must stay warm, find food and water, and chart a course to the mysterious Weather Tower using nothing but their wits, a compass, and natural landmarks.
A Living, Breathing World — Reimagined Every Time
At launch, players will also gain access to new features and customization options shaped by feedback from the open beta:
- Custom Game Settings: Control the difficulty by adjusting weather, temperature, and time of day.
- Multiple Game Modes:
- Go Wayback! – the signature survival challenge, reaching the Weather Tower.
- Objective: Survive – push your limits with limited resources.
- Free Roam – a relaxed exploration mode.
- Map Editor: Create custom maps or import your own images to generate entirely new terrains.
Built with Community and Technology in Mind
Playerunknown Productions emphasizes emergent gameplay and community-driven development, inviting players to help shape the direction of Prologue: Go Wayback! as it evolves in Early Access. Players can currently test the latest Open Beta update, featuring visual enhancements, improved river generation, and new night-time flashlight systems.
The game is also a key step toward Project Artemis, the studio’s ambitious long-term goal to develop a platform for massive-scale emergent worlds. Prologue: Go Wayback! acts as a playable foundation for that vision, demonstrating the studio’s innovations in procedural generation and AI-assisted worldbuilding.
Key Features
- A New Map Every Time: Explore breathtaking 64km² landscapes generated by machine learning.
- Dynamic Weather System: Adapt to storms, blizzards, and shifting skies in real time.
- Emergent Survival: No quest markers or scripts — only you, nature, and your instincts.
- Authentic Navigation: Use compasses, maps, and natural landmarks to survive.
- A World Worth Getting Lost In: Marvel at serene rivers, snowy cliffs, and golden sunsets that make every journey memorable.
Wishlist Now and Join the Journey
Prologue: Go Wayback! launches into Early Access on November 20 for Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players can join the Open Beta and community now via Discord.
