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The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake

After three apocalyptic events known as the "Catalysts" devastated the world, what remains of humanity must fight for peace if they are to survive.

1 October 2021

The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake is an adventure developed by LockedOn Games, released 1 October 2021 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake is

The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake is an adventure game developed by LockedOn Games and released in 2021. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Ren'Py.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Only 3000 humans remain after three apocalyptic events, referred to as the "Catalysts", severely decreased the population. Catalyst One resulted in the air being toxic to breathe, so everyone wears masks. After the collapse of the government, various organizations have formed, and fight each other for territory and resources. Oliver Naut is a scrappy kid who has grown up alone in the Deadzones — the most toxic areas on the planet — with nothing but the robotic swords in his arms for protection. But now he's teamed up with Namo, a skilled ex-assassin, to prevent an army of robotic soldiers from falling into the hands of the organizations, who will only use them for more violence and death…
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How it plays

It is played from a text perspective. Its themes are science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake launched on 1 October 2021, within three weeks of Deathloop, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Far Cry 6 and Death Stranding: Director's Cut.

Released around the same time: Deathloop, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Far Cry 6, Death Stranding: Director's Cut.

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When did The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake come out?
The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake was released on 1 October 2021 for Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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