Fractured Lands

Fractured Lands launched July 2018 early access with StreamerHouse hitting 435 viewers as Unbroken Studios (veterans from Battlefield, Call of Duty, Medal of Honor, God of War) attempted "Mad Max meets PUBG." The battle royale featured post-apocalyptic vehicular warfare—motorcycles and cars at launch, everyone spawning in vehicles at map center, creating instant demolition derby chaos. PC Gamer praised the unique vehicle-focused twist while noting "dull, flat, repetitive textures" and performance issues during beta weekends. The $20 early access price included the first season of content. Reviews concluded that with polish, "it could take its place among the growing smorgasbord of battle royale options," but the addition of vehicles as core gameplay rather than supplemental transport was the hook. The game completed Season 2, adding Battle Royale modes before fading from attention. StreamerHouse playing in 2018 caught the battle royale gold rush peak—every developer with shooter experience throwing their hat in the ring, hoping to capture PUBG's lightning. Fractured Lands had pedigree and a unique angle but couldn't overcome the genre's saturation. Sometimes "interesting idea" isn't enough when Fortnite exists.