Grand Canyon
A billion-year wound in the earth, untouched by the war that ended the world.
The Grand Canyon is a vast natural landmark in the American Southwest, a pre-existing geological formation that survived the nuclear cataclysm. While not a central game location in the Wasteland series, its sheer scale and rugged terrain make it a notable feature of the post-apocalyptic landscape.
Lore & Background
In the Wasteland canon, the Grand Canyon is a remote and largely uninhabited region, its immense chasm a silent testament to the world that was. No major factions or settlements are known to control the area, and it remains a dangerous, untamed wilderness where remnants of the old world and mutated creatures roam. The Hoover Dam, while a significant landmark in the real world, does not serve as a garrison or outpost of civilization in the Wasteland series.
Reader's Guide
The Grand Canyon in Fallen Earth is the setting for the entire game world. The world map covers more than 1000 square kilometres of usable terrain based on real-world topographical maps of the area. The environment is zoneless and set in sectors which continue the story-arc of the game, and which can be advanced through at the player's own pace. The game includes first-person and third-person views, a classless system, Player-versus-Player combat, mounted combat, crafting, and a noise-based stealth system. Players start out neutral and can remain neutral or choose to align themselves with a particular faction. Aligning with a faction will give characters a head start in skills and specialized equipment. The game features active skills—trade-skills as well as mutation-based skills—which can be increased through Advancement Points (APs) or skill usage. Advancement Points are earned alongside level experience, and aside from increasing skill points, can also be used to boost Attributes. Players can undo and 're-spec' their skill point allocation. Combat is generally in a first-person shooter format, with no 'target locking' as in other MMOs. There are three main methods of dealing damage: rifles, pistols, and melee. Fallen Earth has thousands of items as well as equipment and accessories of varying strength for players to craft and equip in up to 22 separate equipment slots. The game also has a variety of functional vehicles.
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