SOC+搜打撤，英雄游戏旗下UE5新作《机械启元》首曝

Core Insights - The article discusses the upcoming game "Mechanical Awakening," which is set to be a significant player in the SOC (Survival Open World Construction) and "search, fight, and retreat" genres in 2025 [1][2]. Game Overview - "Mechanical Awakening" is developed using the UE5 engine and features a non-linear survival gameplay that combines free construction and competitive combat [1][5]. - The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where AI has gone rogue, leading to a war between humans and mechanical beasts, resulting in a drastic reduction in population and resources [3]. Gameplay Mechanics - The game integrates "search, fight, and retreat" mechanics with a dual-world structure, allowing players to experience high-risk combat in specific zones while maintaining a secure personal base [7]. - Players can build temporary shelters, gather survival resources, and either cooperate or compete with other players to achieve safe extraction [3][11]. Unique Features - The game introduces a mechanical beast system, where these creatures serve various functions such as transportation, combat assistance, resource gathering, and base defense, enhancing the strategic depth of gameplay [12][16]. - A diverse weapon system with unique auxiliary skills adds complexity to combat, allowing for various tactical approaches [16]. Market Context - The SOC genre has not yet seen a blockbuster title in the domestic market, but games like "Ark: Survival Evolved" and "Palworld" have proven the genre's popularity on platforms like Steam [18]. - Major companies like Tencent and NetEase are actively investing in this genre, with Tencent launching titles like "Rust" mobile and NetEase establishing an early advantage with games like "LifeAfter" [18][20]. - Hero Game's "Mechanical Awakening" aims to differentiate itself in a competitive landscape by blending SOC and "search, fight, and retreat" gameplay to attract hardcore players [22].