Animals

Overview

In the decades since the bacteriological war, wildlife has returned to the abandoned landscapes of Rooted's world. Animals serve dual roles in the game: as a food source through hunting and fishing, and as a potential threat through dangerous wildlife encounters.

Confirmed wildlife

Dangerous wildlife

Not all animals are passive. Some wildlife species are aggressive and will attack players who enter their territory. These dangerous animals function as one of three enemy categories alongside hostile survivors and ROTOR robots. Wildlife encounters can vary between animals that flee from players and those that charge aggressively.

Hunting development

The full hunting system is planned as part of Alpha Phase 3. Current hunting capabilities include:

• Firearms: The M4A1 and Glock can be used to hunt wildlife. See weapons for details.

• Hunting traps: Traditional snare-based traps for capturing prey without using ammunition.

• Deer: Currently the only confirmed huntable animal in the game world.

Fishing

Fishing mechanics are being introduced in stages:

Role in survival

Animals are a primary component of the food management system. Hunted game and caught fish provide protein to supplement crops from gardening and foraged berries. Cooking captured food at a campfire or with a Cooking Pot makes it safe and more effective for sustaining the player.