Channel37, the Finnish independent study founded by industry veterans who have participated in works such as’ Trials’ or ‘Claybook’, has revealed that their debut title, ‘The Last Carataker‘, It will be available in early access for PC in Steam and Epic Games Store during the summer of 2025. The PlayStation and Xbox console version has also been confirmed, but it will arrive later.
An ocean to discover
‘The Last Carataker’ is a video game of Action, adventure and survival in the first personthat invites us to discover a vast and unknown ocean world, where the vestiges of humanity and an uncertain future are among the waves. With an approach that highlights the exploration, construction and survival, the title promises an experience that It stands out both for its deep narrative and for an open world that has been transformed by the passage of time.
In this adventure you assume the role of the last caregiver of humanity, a key figure responsible for ensuring the survival of the last vestiges of civilization. “The world has changed. An infinite ocean extends in all directions, its surface broken by the last remains of those that were left behind. The machines still buzz forgotten purposes, the headlights flash with old signs and the infrastructure continues their silent operations. But something else moves: a reused technology, redesigned to float in silence,” the world is described.
In this scenario, the player must navigate the ocean, collecting lost knowledgereactivating inactive systems and guaranteeing that the last human embryos in seed vaults can fulfill their trip to the stars. However, not everything remains calm and rest. Machines, often hostile, still whisper in the depths, challenging the caregiver’s mission.
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– The Last Carataker (@lastcartaker) February 25, 2025
The Mission of the last caregiver
Antti ilvesuo, co -founder of Channel37, explains: “We not only make a game. We are building something deeply personal, something that reflects decades of experience and passion. This is not simply another survival game; it is a story about duty, legacy and burden of bringing the last hope of humanity”, which is reflected in the ambitious proposal of ‘The Last Caretaker’.
The game is based on four fundamental pillars that structure both playability and narrative: connection, exploration, care and resilience. Each decision taken influences the mission of ensuring the future of humanity, from the collection of resources to survival against biomechanical threats.
Craft
The game allows to collect resources with which to repair essential systems and improve robotic capabilities. Tools that are necessary to remain operational in the ocean environment can also be created, favoring progression.
Exploration
Navigation through the ocean in ‘The Last Carataker’ focuses on the exploration of abandoned ruins, stations and structures. These places will offer useful resources and, in some cases, fragments of the history and technology of past civilizations. Elements destined to enrich the context of the game.
Discovery
Throughout the game, encrypted recordings and inactive terminals will be distributed that provide additional information about humanity’s past. These elements are scattered throughout the world of the game and will help complete the narrative about what happened.
Nutrition and care
The care of human embryos in seed vaults will be essential to fulfill the mission. Managing its nutrition and energy, as well as the care of your memories, will also form a key part of the gameplay, since it influences the progress of history and survival.
The game presents a series of threats, such as rebel machines and biomechanical enemies to which they must overcome. The ability to handle these threats and stay in life will be crucial to advance the mission.
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To take into account
With this game approach, the development team promises a unique experience focused on human resistance and the exploration of a transformed world. The combination of survival mechanics, narrative and a universe to discover makes the game one of the proposals to take into account when its emergence occurs in the early access program on PC for Steam and Epic Games Store, although later it will also reach consoles.