I’ve always loved how games like Valheim and Subnautica make resource management feel so immersive. One thing I’ve been curious about is how renewable energy could play a bigger role in these kinds of open-world survival games. Imagine setting up wind turbines to power your base in Valheim or using solar panels to keep your underwater habitat running in Subnautica.
How do you think these mechanics could work without feeling tacked on? Would it make sense to tie them to late-game progression, or could they be introduced earlier as a sustainable alternative to burning wood or coal? I’d love to hear if anyone’s seen mods or other games that handle this well!