The Forever Winter's Early Access Launch Faces Performance Issues and Controversial Mechanics

The new extraction shooter struggles with bugs, slow movement, and a divisive water management system.

The Forever Winter, a sci-fi extraction shooter, launched in early access with significant performance issues.
Players face a harsh survival environment with unpredictable enemies and frequent bugs disrupting gameplay.
A controversial water management mechanic depletes resources in real-time, even when players are offline, causing frustration.
The game's setting and concept are praised, but its execution is hindered by technical problems and unclear level design.
Developers are receiving extensive feedback and are working on hotfixes to address matchmaking and other issues.