The Last Plague: Blight Launches in Early Access - A Hardcore Open-World Survival Craft Game
Solo developer Original Studios is thrilled to announce that their intense open-world survival crafting game, The Last Plague: Blight, is officially available in Early Access on PC via Steam! Dive into a harsh, post-apocalyptic world where survival against the Blight—a mysterious disease ravaging Earth—is no easy feat.
Survive a World Ravaged by the Blight
In The Last Plague: Blight, players become one of humanity’s final survivors. After narrowly escaping the Blight’s devastating effects, the protagonist is exhausted but determined to fight back. Set in a desolate, untamed world, players must battle ferocious animals, forage for food, craft weapons, and outwit the encroaching disease that has turned the environment into a dangerous, diseased wasteland.
From wolves to bears infected by the Blight, every step presents new dangers, and players must be resourceful, setting traps and crafting weapons like spears to fend off infected animals. Managing vital stats such as hunger, hydration, and exhaustion is critical, as players need to boil water, purify food, and rest to survive.
The threat of the Blight lingers in the air, with diseased clouds forcing players to stay vigilant and steer clear. Even though the protagonist survived the Blight once, there's no guarantee they will a second time.
Realism Meets Brutal Survival Mechanics
The game is designed with realism and challenge in mind. Players must boil water before drinking, treat raw materials before crafting, and plan every move, as time is limited and each task drains your energy. This immersive survival system ensures that even the smallest decisions carry weight, making every moment critical to staying alive.
If the challenge becomes overwhelming, players can call for backup—The Last Plague: Blight supports online co-op multiplayer, allowing up to four players to fight, craft, and research the Blight together. With friends, the odds of survival improve, even in this unrelenting world.
Key Gameplay Features
- Unforgiving Realism: Prepare for a true survival experience where every mistake could be fatal. Water, food, and rest are hard to come by, and the environment is as deadly as the Blight.
- Procedurally Generated Worlds: No two playthroughs are alike. Each time you venture into the world, the landscape and its inhabitants shift, forcing you to adapt to new dangers.
- Deep Crafting and Cooking Systems: Survive by crafting from natural resources that require decontamination and treatment. The game goes beyond simple recipes, forcing players to truly learn how to live off the land.
- Multiplayer Co-Op: Up to four players can join forces online, sharing resources, crafting gear, and fending off the Blight’s infection together. Surviving is tough, but it feels a little more hopeful with allies.
Join the Fight Against the Blight
The Last Plague: Blight is available now in Early Access on Steam. Players can stay connected with the community by following the game on X (Twitter), subscribing to the official YouTube channel, and joining the Discord server.
For more information, visit the official website: The Last Plague: Blight.
About Original Studios
Original Studios was founded by Sergei Bezborodko in 2020 in Toronto, Canada. A solo developer, Bezborodko has poured his passion into creating visually stunning, detailed, and challenging games. The Last Plague: Blight is the studio’s first major release, showcasing a commitment to authenticity and difficulty in the survival-crafting genre.
