Realife: 2025

It's the year 2025, the population is 8.1 billion, there's a war in Ukraine, a war in Israel/Palestine, and there's a global recession. Climate change is accelerating, causing massive floods, heatwaves, and wildfires across continents. AI has rapidly advanced, Social media remains both a lifeline and a battleground—spreading information, disinformation, and outrage at lightning speed. In this world, survival is no longer just about physical needs—it's about navigating politics, identity, technology, and truth itself. Players start as individuals from various walks of life, each with different privileges, challenges, and goals. Whether you're a gig worker in Lagos, a climate activist in Jakarta, a crypto speculator in Buenos Aires, or a suburban teacher in Ohio, your choices determine how you adapt, resist, or profit in a world on edge. Do you try to build a stable life amidst instability, fight for change, exploit the system, or escape it entirely? The rules are shifting. The stakes are real. This is Modern Life.