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Rooted

Also known as Rooted, r, rooted

In this solo and multiplayer survival game, explore an ancient overgrown world full of dangers. Salvage, build, craft, hunt,.. and try to survive alone or with your friends in an evolving and fascinating post-apocalyptic environment. Powered by Unreal Engine 5.

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22 Jun 2026

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Rooted at Game Camp 2026 with Epic Games

Epic Games has invited me to Game Camp 2026 to take part in a talk about a subject close to my heart: building games solo, or close to it, with Unreal Engine 5. It is happening on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 11:00 to…

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June 2026
Let's make it official: Rooted will launch in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store in late 2027! No exact date yet: the game will get one when it has earned it. And with GTA 6 looming over the calendar, 2027 i…5 changesWorkshopCompatibilityStore15d ago
May 2026
Hey everyone, Mat here. I want to mark a real turning point for Rooted, so I will say it straight: the game is now in full production! The first chapter of development was research and prototyping. Trying things, experi…7 changesPerformanceMapsStore29d ago
December 2025
Hi Survivors. A new milestone has just landed for Rooted, marking an important step in shaping the world of the game. Here’s a look at what has just been added to the Alpha and what is moving the project forward. Firear…4 changesGameplayWorkshopPatch notes06 Dec 2025
October 2025
Sharing the Rooted Journey at Unreal Mixer Montpellier!Hey Survivors 👋 On September 16, 2025, Rooted took the stage at Unreal Mixer Montpellier, an event hosted by Epic Games to bring together local game studios, indie developers, and Unreal Engine enthusiasts in one place…Event3 changesWorkshop31 Oct 2025
Hey Survivors, We’ve just released update Alpha 0.0.2.320, marking an important step forward for Rooted. While this update focuses mostly on what happens under the hood, it brings key improvements that will shape the fu…v0.0.24 changesPerformanceGameplayPatch notes30 Oct 2025
May 2025
What's Coming in the Next Major Update ?Hello Survivors! It's been a while since we last updated you about the development of Rooted, so it’s time to catch up! These past months have brought exciting news for Headlight Studio. We’ll soon share more details ab…Event11 changesGameplayWorkshop19 May 2025
January 2025
Hello Survivors, We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates about Rooted! Thanks to your incredible support, the game has evolved significantly, and we’re proud to announce that Alpha 2 is now live! What’s New in Alp…4 changesGameplayPatch notes17 Jan 2025
October 2024
Hi everyone! Although we haven’t officially launched the second phase of our Alpha, we’re excited to share all the new features available for our alpha testers. Open World A large portion of the Open World is now access…5 changesGameplayMapsPatch notes30 Oct 2024
April 2024
Hello Survivors! As we approach the launch of Phase 2 of the Rooted alpha, we're excited to kick off this series of posts on our website to share our development journey, including the technical and artistic challenges…15 changesMapsServerStore17 Apr 2024
October 2023
Alpha: 'Rooted's' Time Loop Event Takes Players 20 Years Back!Rooted Halloween Special Event The Halloween season offers a chance to see the Monastery in a new light... and by night! Dive into the lore of Rooted, taking you back 20 years when everything changed, leading to humanit…Event13 changesFixStore28 Oct 2023
September 2023
Hi Survivors! The alpha is fast approaching, and we are in the process of finalizing preparations for its launch this Monday, September 4th. Here are some key pieces of information you should know: Key to Access the Alp…15 changesBalanceGameplayPatch notes02 Sept 2023

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