What a mobile base is
The official store page says: “Hook up a trailer or an RV and turn it into a base on wheels.” The demo page repeats it: “Trailers and RVs you can convert into mobile bases.” The official screenshot shows a camper trailer with a warm, lit interior parked on a snowy road.
That is the confirmed core: a trailer/RV is storage + shelter that follows you. It is not a fixed base you build on a plot; it is your car’s cargo and warmth extended.
What the demo shows
- A camper trailer with a lit interior (official screenshot).
- Towing physics — the patch notes have repeatedly fixed camper trailer physics and a POI that blocked the trailer.
- Storage — the trailer is a place to put bulk loot; the car’s bed and back seat are still your daily storage.
- Warmth — the lit interior suggests a shelter, but we have not confirmed a sleep/heater system in the demo.
What press/preview reports add (unconfirmed)
Some previews describe bunks, heaters, solar panels and resource/storm scanners for the mobile base. We have not confirmed those in the demo or the developers’ own posts. Treat them as reported features to check at Early Access, not as recipes.
The trade-offs
| Benefit | Cost |
|---|---|
| More storage | Heavier; burns more fuel |
| Shelter from the cold | Harder to drive on ice |
| A place to stop and warm up | A tight turn can jackknife or spill the load |
| A mobile workshop/staging point | You need a clear road to turn around |
How to use a mobile base well
- Load the trailer with bulk, not essentials. Keep food, water, a repair kit and a jerry can in the cab.
- Drive slower. A trailer changes braking and turning; the ice will punish speed.
- Plan fuel stops. The trailer increases consumption; do not skip a gas station.
- Use it as a forward camp. Park it at a POI, explore on foot or with the car, and return to warm up.
- In co-op, one player tows and one navigates. The navigator can watch the trailer and the road.
Early Access outlook
The developers say Early Access will add more vehicles, 50+ locations, a longer scenario and tornadoes. A mobile base is likely to become more useful as the map grows; a tornado is also a good reason to have a shelter you can drive. We will update this page when the Early Access build confirms the base systems.