It’s just you and your van in this upcoming open-world scavenging game
Hodka is an upcoming open-world scavenging game from developer Flazm, recently unveiled at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. The game centers on nomadic van-life exploration, with players piloting a weathered vehicle through an expansive world to scavenge resources and discover what remains of civilization. The van serves as both the primary mode of transportation and the player’s mobile home base.
The game emphasizes atmospheric exploration and survival mechanics, with environmental storytelling playing a key role. Players must contend with hazards that emerge during nighttime gameplay, including mysterious threats lurking within dense fog that rolls in after dark. This environmental design suggests a focus on dynamic, time-based challenges that create tension and atmosphere during exploration.
Hodka appears to position itself as an intimate, contemplative exploration experience rather than a traditional action-focused open-world game. The emphasis on a solitary player experience with a single vehicle suggests the game prioritizes player freedom, environmental immersion, and survival elements over combat or high-action gameplay. The reveal hints at a richly atmospheric world designed to support the fantasy of nomadic living and unrestricted exploration.