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title: "The Survivalists™"
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description: "A survival-lite sandbox game set in The Escapists universe that combines crafting, building, farming and monkey training (!) as you explore procedurally generated islands."
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2020-10-09 00:00:00"
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The Survivalists™ | Nintendo Switch Releases | NintendoReporters

 [![The Survivalists™](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-survivalists.jpeg "The Survivalists™")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-survivalists.jpeg)A survival-lite sandbox game set in The Escapists universe that combines crafting, building, farming and monkey training (!) as you explore procedurally generated islands. The sandbox open world is full of adventure and possibilities, but also a wealth of secrets. However, not everyone will be pleased to see you so be prepared to face an array of threats in a desperate bid to survive.

## [](#explore-a-sandbox-open-world)EXPLORE A SANDBOX OPEN WORLD

The island is alive! Time, day & night, weather, animals, Fanatics – the world of The Survivalists is constantly moving.

## [](#train-an-army-of-monkeys)TRAIN AN ARMY OF MONKEYS!

The Mimic System allows you to train monkeys to help gather resources, build or even fight off threats for you.

## [](#involved-crafting-and-expandable-skill-tree)INVOLVED CRAFTING AND EXPANDABLE SKILL TREE

Players discover their own recipes as they craft items and uncover a branching skill tree.

## [](#build-together-survive-together)BUILD TOGETHER, SURVIVE TOGETHER

Play with up to three friends in session-based co-op, either online or in wireless local multiplayer on Nintendo Switch.

## [](#temples-of-loot)TEMPLES OF LOOT

Explore mysterious temples and overcome the hidden dangers within for exotic riches, epic weapons and more!

### Release info - The Survivalists™

Release date

 2020-10-09 00:00:00

Publisher

 Team17

Developer

 Team17 Digital Ltd

Demo available

DLC available

Max players

 4

Age rating

 7

NS Online support

Game code

 HACPATLVA

Cloud Saves support

Voice Chat support

HD Rumble support

Languages

japanese, english, spanish, french, german, italian, portuguese, russian, korean, chinese

 Genres

action, adventure, simulation, rpg

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