# Serum launches in Early Access on May 23

The Early Access period will run for “roughly 12 months” before the full release, and will provide “hours of exploration, crafting and resource gathering,” including the ability to forge weapons, use formulas to craft Serums, and build elements of their home base and hunt, all of which are core features in the game’s solo and cooperative game modes. The full version will feature evolved crafting, tools, weapons, and exploration, as well as other refinements based on user feedback.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Dive into a thrilling survival adventure where an unknown liquid takes control of your life. Extract Serum to stay alive, battle dangerous creatures, solve puzzles, and uncover clues about past events. Find your way out alone or in a four-player cooperative mode.

Story

Imagine waking up in a world overrun by a mysterious toxic substance with a strange device attached to your arm. Will you gather the courage to explore and survive, or simply wait for your demise? One thing is clear: you need Serum to prolong your life. How you find it is up to you.

Find shelter, search for new technology, craft your equipment and modify weapons to protect yourself, and try to reach places where this precious substance is waiting to be gathered. But be warned: Serum can alter your body in unexpected ways.

Remember: Life is in your hands!

Key Features

• A Mysterious World to Explore – Unravel the mystery of Serum and find your way out while exploring different biomes and their unique characteristics. Find clues about past events and use the new-found wisdom to survive while experiencing beautiful graphics delivered with the power of Unreal Engine 5.
• Gather, Hunt, and Farm – Figure out how to create new tools, traps, and weapons. Gather Serum from animals and plants and expand your safe zone to create a sustainable source of the substance. Prepare wisely for your next excursion to ensure it won’t be your last one.
• Experiment with Different Formulas of Serum – Take advantage of a unique brewing mechanism that allows you to create various mixtures of Serum. Experiment with dozens of combinations and use them to enhance your abilities. Ensure you’re carrying enough to get you out of a tough spot.
• Fight Your Way Out – Clash with various creatures using a multitude of weapons: melee, ranged, and throwing including spears, bows and clubs. Use Serum to infuse and modify your weapons and gain the upper hand against mutated abominations that roam the island.
• Defy the Odds – Endure in a hostile environment under the pressure of time. Manage your health, stamina, and beware of Serum side effects. Survive alone or with a friend in online cooperative mode.

Watch a new trailer below.

Early Access Release Date Trailer