Trace War

THE STORY

From the mind of John Garvin, acclaimed writer and director for industry-defining video games such as Days Gone, the Syphon Filter series, and Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Garvin now brings his unmatched storytelling ability and immersive world-building to a brand-new IP

A Legacy of Engaging Storytelling

With years of successful games under his belt, Garvin has consistently shown his ability to create rich, complex worlds filled with fascinating characters and gripping narratives. His passion for storytelling is the driving force behind Trace War.

Trace War takes place in a far future Pacific Northwest in a world that has been ravaged by climate change, global wars, the arrival of mysterious pockets of dark energy called "The Trace," which has led to the collapse of global civilization. Chapter One follows the saga of Ash Naranjo, born without arms and transformed by TechGyn – high tech nanotechnology – Ash grows up an outcast. When his enclave is attacked by the oppressive Freelanders, Ash joins the Order, an ancient organization dedicated to restoring humanity’s lost knowledge. Having lost everything – his former life, his family, his home – Ash now finds himself in a war to save all of humanity. But can he save himself? This series promises to be a compelling blend of action, science fiction, and Garvin's trademark narrative depth

PREMISE

A young man, thrust into a terrible war, transforms into an elite warrior to avenge his family and save his people from destruction.

WHAT PRICE ARE WE WILLING TO PAY FOR FREEDOM?

Born with severe deformities, Ash Naranjo was treated as a freak. Given high-tech implants to help him survive, Ash will learn he has immense power… which only serves to make him seem less human.

When his home is destroyed, Ash is thrust into a dangerous and unforgiving world. Now he must use his unique abilities to fight an oppressive army while still struggling to discover… what he is.

CAN WE SURVIVE A DYING PLANET?

Ash’s world is a far future Pacific Northwest, ravaged by global warming which causes massive, unpredictable storms fracturing society into warlike Enclaves who war with each other over ideology and resources.

OPEN WORLD EXPLORATION

The Puget Sound Basin is a massive open-world with diverse biomes, weather systems, volcanoes, eight times the size of the Days Gone map.

THE TRACE

The world was already in trouble when the Trace appeared: mysterious energy fields that killed billions, disrupting travel and communications, emptying cities and igniting the Ring of Fire. Six active volcanoes now make life even harder for those struggling to survive.

LOST KNOWLEDGE

The Order of Life Science has two important missions:

1

Study the Trace and find a way to counteract its deadly effect on life.

2

Search for lost knowledge (player side quests) that has been lost over the centuries, including the study of extinct species, human cultures, and science.

Ancient Skyscrapers & Vast Underground Ruins

The world of Trace War is filled with the ruins of “ancient” cities, now reduced to rusting beams and crumbling walls. Lost knowledge, in the form of hidden discs and microchips can be found in the ruins.

Combat occurs across the entire map as Ash fights against the invading Freelanders and attempts to unite the Free Enclaves to the Order’s cause.