SLUG: rooted-alpha-2-live
SUMMARY: Headshot Games released Alpha 2 for survival game Rooted on January 17, 2025, adding a 30km² map, crafting, and weather.
The survival game Rooted got its Alpha 2 release on January 17, 2025. Headshot Games dropped the update for anyone playing the early build.
Alpha 2 comes with a much bigger world. The playable area now covers over 30km², and there are fresh Points of Interest to find. You’ll stumble across locations like a Mansion, Monastery, Gas Station, and Bunker. The team also added crafting and infection mechanics. A dynamic weather system is in there too, mixing up how you play day to day.
What’s next? The devs are already working on Phase 3. That one will bring hunting, fishing, and gardening to the survival loop. They’re also planning to polish the systems already in place.
If you haven’t jumped into the alpha yet, you can grab it from the game’s official website. Wishlisting on Steam is also an option if you’re waiting for a later build. Headshot Games is taking feedback from players to keep shaping Rooted as it moves forward.
