Dread Hunger combines survival horror with asymmetrical multiplayer

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Released into Early Access earlier this year, Dread Hunger is a clever mix of survival horror and social gamesmanship. It’s a game that has you working together with a crew of seven other players trying to survive an arctic crossing and each other. Hidden among the helpful are two traitors who will use dark magic and a touch of cannibalism to derail your attempts to survive the blistering cold and hungry wildlife that threaten your every move.

We spoke with developers Digital Confectioners and Slowdrive Studios about some of the fictional and real-world inspirations for their game, how their design empowers in-game chaos and paranoia, and why Unreal Engine was such a good fit for their creation.

To read the rest of this story, which first ran on Dec. 29, 2021, visit UnrealEngine.com.