NaturesAscendancy is an open-world RPG developed by NextHorizonGames that casts players as Aya, an explorer stranded on a mysterious planet after her spaceship crashed. The game combines traditional survival mechanics with deep exploration and puzzle solving. Players must scavenge resources, craft equipment, and adapt to the planet’s hostile environments, including dangerous wildlife and unpredictable weather patterns. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game features a variety of environments, from dense jungles and towering mountains to underwater caves, each with dynamic weather systems and vibrant ecosystems. Survival goes beyond basic needs like food and water, as players must navigate mysterious anomalies and environmental hazards that constantly change the gameplay experience.