The primary objective for survivors is to gather resources, repair two main objectives (such as the cabin radio), and signal for a rescue vehicle. They must manage vital stats including health, hunger, and warmth .

A small subset of players (usually two in a standard eight-player game) act as traitors. Their goal is to prevent the survivors' escape by using sabotage, traps, and direct combat.

The game maintains a "fresh and exciting" reputation for its depth compared to other titles in the social deduction genre.

Project Report: Project Winter Online April 28, 2026 Subject: Overview and Status of Project Winter Project Type: Social Deduction & Survival Video Game 1. Project Overview