The Russian studio Mglá, formed by former employees of 1C Game Studios, and the publisher Plus Studio have released the narrative trailer for their upcoming action-adventure title. War of the Worlds: Siberia is set in the late 19th century and depicts the Martian invasion of Russia. The story follows a young student who, separated from his family, flees the conquered capital into the vast Siberian lands.
A proprietary engine for an otherworldly invasion 🎮
The game uses a graphics engine developed internally by Mglá, focused on representing large open spaces and snowy environments with a dynamic day and night cycle. Technical details point to a survival system tied to the cold and the management of scarce resources. Combat blends period firearms with improvised elements, aiming for a deliberate pace that prioritizes exploration over constant action. System requirements have not yet been revealed.
Why fleeing to Siberia isn't the best 19th-century idea ❄️
The protagonist decides that the most sensible thing to do in the face of an alien invasion is to go to Siberia. Because nothing says survival like venturing into a place where the thermometer reads lower than the enthusiasm of a Russian official on a Monday morning. At least the Martians will think twice before following him: their tripods surely don't have heating. Sure, the cold kills just as well as heat rays, but with less style.