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Survival Mode
Crafting and Survival game techniques encoded into the game
Freeworld Expolration abilities
Interaction with all NPC to learn about that character and the area
Ability to hunt
Characters can die
VR ready so players can get more of a real feel
A story line with side quests and mini games to keep it interesting
Collectible items that have value that can be sold or traded or purely collected
Natural events can happen that effect the playthrough(Tornadoes, Storms, Snow, etc.)
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