Expand your experience within the TranStar universe with Prey - Mooncrash, an intense action-adventure expansion that reimagines the survival horror elements of the original title through a roguelike lens. Set shortly after the primary events of Prey, this standalone expansion tasks players with uncovering the truth behind a sudden communications blackout at a secret lunar facility.
A Roguelike Descent into Lunar Chaos
In Prey - Mooncrash, players step into the role of Peter, a hacker stationed aboard a spy satellite. Tasked with intercepting TranStar communications, Peter discovers that the company's moon base has gone silent. To investigate the disappearance, Peter must enter a simulation that allows him to inhabit the roles of five different TranStar employees, each possessing unique skills, statistics, and abilities.
The gameplay mechanics shift away from traditional progression toward a high-stakes, roguelike structure. While the base map layout remains consistent, no two playthroughs are identical. The simulation is highly dynamic: the enemies you encounter, the environmental hazards you face, and the loot you collect are randomized with every run. This unpredictability forces players to constantly adapt their strategies on the fly.
Key Gameplay Features
- Five Unique Playable Characters: Navigate the base using different personnel, each requiring a distinct approach to survival based on their specific strengths and weaknesses.
- Procedural Challenges: Experience high replayability with randomized enemy encounters, loot drops, and hazards that change each time you play.
- Permadeath Mechanics: Embrace the tension of a true roguelike; there are no saves, meaning if your character meets their end, the run is over.
- Strategic Decision Making: Manage resources carefully, deciding whether to utilize powerful weapons for your current character or leave them behind to benefit a future run.
- The Corruption Timer: Navigate the simulation under pressure, as time passing causes the environment to become corrupted and significantly more difficult.
Survival in the Shadows of TranStar
The narrative driving Prey - Mooncrash provides a compelling framework for its experimental gameplay. Trapped under a ruthless contract with KASMA Corp, Peter’s only hope of returning to his family lies in uncovering the lost secrets of the moon base. As you unlock different characters and delve deeper into the simulation, the mystery of what transpired at the TranStar facility unfolds piece by piece.
This expansion is designed specifically for players who crave a significant challenge. The combination of shifting playstyles, unpredictable environments, and the looming threat of a corrupted simulation makes it an ideal choice for fans of the original Prey, as well as enthusiasts of the roguelike genre looking for short, intense, and highly replayable gaming sessions.
Platform Availability
Players can experience the lunar nightmare of Prey - Mooncrash on the following platforms:
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
