{
  "id": 8724468,
  "title": "It's just you and your van in this upcoming open-world scavenging game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/its-just-you-and-your-van-in-this-upcoming-open-world-scavenging-game",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-20T16:24:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/its-just-you-and-your-van-in-this-upcoming-open-world-scavenging-game/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new game titled Hodka, unveiled at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, offers players the chance to live out their dream of life on the road in a dilapidated van. Hodka, developed by Flazm, puts you in control of your trusty home-on-wheels as you explore what remains of a troubled world. The game's reveal trailer shows a van ascending a hill near ancient stone ruins, setting the stage for a scavenging adventure. As you journey through the fog-shrouded landscape, your task is to scour the ruins for parts to upgrade your van using a metal detector. Inventory management plays a role, as you must learn which loot is truly valuable. While the world of Hodka appears run-down, you won't be traveling alone. You'll encounter locals who require assistance to pass through areas under their control. The journey won't be easy, with obstacles like washed-out bridges and collapsed tunnels to navigate. However, there's a clear objective driving your travels. You're on the hunt for your uncle, piecing together clues to uncover his whereabouts. Along the way, you'll need to stay alert, as a dark fog rolls in at night, concealing unknown dangers. The release date for Hodka remains unknown, so be sure to wishlist it on Steam to stay informed about the game's development.",
  "summary": "Be wary of what lurks in the fog that rolls in at night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Players control a van in scavenging adventure",
    "Explore fog-covered world, upgrade van",
    "Hunt for missing uncle, avoid night-time fog"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}