Crossout: Horsemen of Apocalypse - Famine is a vehicular combat shooter released in 2019, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The core gameplay involves players scavenging resources to build and heavily customize armored vehicles, which are then used in fast-paced player-versus-player (PvP) battles where strategic vehicle design and teamwork are key to survival.
The primary gameplay loop involves resource acquisition, vehicle construction, and competitive combat. Players must strategically select components—ranging from weaponry and armor plating to movement systems like wheels or tracks—to create a machine optimized for specific combat roles. Success in battle often relies on understanding vehicle balance, ensuring adequate protection for critical systems, and effectively utilizing specialized weaponry.
Combat scenarios emphasize tactical positioning and teamwork. Players engage in objective-based modes or free-for-all skirmishes where outmaneuvering opponents and exploiting environmental cover are as crucial as raw firepower. Damage modeling is detailed, meaning specific parts of an enemy vehicle can be targeted and disabled.
Deep vehicle customization stands as the game's defining feature. Players have access to a vast catalog of parts, allowing for the creation of highly specialized war machines. Whether constructing a fast, lightly armored scout or a slow, heavily fortified siege engine, the modular nature of the building system allows for near-limitless design permutations. This system directly influences performance in battle.
Progression is tied to earning in-game currency and blueprints through successful matches. These resources are then reinvested into acquiring better components, unlocking higher tiers of technology, and expanding the available parts inventory for future builds. This creates a continuous cycle of building, testing, and refining combat vehicles.
While individual skill in driving and shooting is important, coordinated efforts are often necessary to overcome superior enemy compositions. Players must communicate to focus fire, protect vulnerable teammates, and execute strategic pushes against fortified positions, making synergy between vehicle types a key element of high-level play.