Hello survivors, developers and dreamers,
I am
LUKI PROX, a passionate
7 Days to Die player for over
11 years. I first discovered the game back in
Alpha 15 on PS4, and later experienced it all over again on
PC, where I truly appreciated the depth, complexity, and evolving vision of the game.
After spending over
1375 hours on
7 Days to Die PC, I’ve come to appreciate the depth of its systems. However, I believe there's still an
untapped potential: the
aquatic and tropical world.
This post summarizes a
comprehensive vision that I would love to see as a major update - ideally as a
summer expansion. It aims to expand the game’s
environmental, exploratory, and
POI (Point of Interest) dimensions like never before.
Summary – Tropical & Underwater Expansion Proposal
New Tropical Biome & Island Generation
Temples & Trap-Focused POIs
Underwater Exploration and Survival
Submarines & Harpoon Weapons
Surface & Submerged Caves with Rare Minerals
Concept Art Showcase
Item List for the Tropical & Underwater Update – 7DTD Style
1. New Tropical Biome & Island Generation
7DTD has explored forests, deserts, snow and wastelands, but no tropical biomes yet. Let’s change that.
Features:
- Generation of small-to-medium tropical islands with lush vegetation, palm trees, sandy shores, waterfalls, and caves.
- Boat travel added as a new vehicle class (basic raft → motorboat).
- Unique abandoned villages overtaken by nature.
- Ancient temples as rare POIs, with hidden chambers and secrets to uncover.
- Environmental storytelling using nature reclaiming civilization.
2. Temples & Trap-Focused POIs
Introduce
historically-inspired POIs and elevate exploration with puzzle and trap mechanics:
- Temples or ancient ruins with a system of traps and pressure plates:
- Dart launchers
- Flame traps
- Blade traps
- Spike floors triggered by weight or timers
- New quest types offered by traders:
- Treasure recovery
- Artifact retrieval
- Temple clearing missions
3. Underwater Exploration and Survival
For the first time, offer
true underwater gameplay:
Equipment:
- Diving mask + scuba gear (with oxygen tanks)
- Fins as modifiable footwear for faster swimming
- Flashlight attachment for underwater vision
Points of Interest:
- Sunken ships (cargo, cruise, military submarines)
- Abandoned oil platforms
- Underwater caves with air pockets and rare loot
- Ports and docks near major coastal cities
Enemies & Wildlife:
- Sharks, crabs, infected marine creatures, possibly mutated humanoid sea zombies
4. Submarines & Harpoon Weapons
- Craftable submarine for underwater travel and mobile storage
- Harpoon gun as a new weapon class, usable both underwater and above
- Oxygen-based gameplay: players manage air supply, risk drowning, or suffer debuffs underwater
5. Surface & Submerged Caves with Rare Minerals
- Add rare mineral veins deep in new cave systems
- Caves house hostile enemies or unique resources (used in high-tier crafting or upgrades)
- Some cave systems only accessible through underwater entrances
6. Concept Art Showcase
To help visualize the potential of this tropical and underwater expansion, here is a series of custom concept artworks created to support and illustrate the proposed ideas.
These images were generated using AI-based tools to convey the atmosphere, structure, and gameplay possibilities envisioned by this suggestion.
Tropical Island Exploration
An immersive scene depicting a survivor walking across a remote tropical island. Ruins of an ancient jungle temple stand hidden among dense palm trees. In the distance, an abandoned coastal village lies in decay, slowly reclaimed by nature. The overall setting evokes a blend of beauty and danger, ideal for new POIs and narrative-driven missions.
Underwater Exploration
A diver descends into a vivid yet hostile underwater world. Equipped with full scuba gear and a harpoon gun, the survivor swims past a sunken military submarine surrounded by coral reefs, infected fish, glowing jellyfish, and submerged wreckage. The image captures the claustrophobic, high-risk tension of underwater exploration in a post-apocalyptic setting.
7. Item List for the Tropical & Underwater Update – 7DTD Style
This is a consistent and categorized list of items tailored to the game’s universe.
Equipment & Tools
| Item Name | Function |
|---|
| Scuba Mask | Enables underwater breathing (to be used with the oxygen tank) |
| Oxygen Tank | Consumable item required for extended diving |
| Diving Fins | Increases swimming speed |
| Harpoon Gun | Specialized weapon for underwater combat |
| Harpoon Bolt | Ammunition for the harpoon gun |
| Dive Torch (accessory) | Waterproof flashlight mounted on the mask |
| Diving Suit | Full-body gear offering cold resistance and moderate protection |
| Submarine Core | Crafting component for a lightweight submarine |
| Portable Boat Kit | Used to assemble a temporary inflatable boat |
| Water Navigation Console | Control panel for operating water vehicles |
Natural Resources
| Item Name | Function |
|---|
| Coral Fragment | Used to craft decorative blocks or medical components |
| Algae Sample | Ingredient for potions or antidotes |
| Pearl Shell | Rare item for trading or crafting ornamental gear |
| Tropical Wood | Exotic lumber used in construction |
| Black Sand | Utilized in chemical crafting components |
| Volcanic Rock | Rare material used in high-temperature crafting recipes |
| Ancient Relic | Rare loot found in temples (equivalent to schematics or artifacts) |
Weapons & Ammunition
| Item Name | Function |
|---|
| Shark Bite Mine | Underwater mine triggered by pressure or motion |
| Fire Dart Trap | New temple trap that shoots bursts of fire |
| Spike Ball Launcher | Launches spiked balls, inspired by ancient ruin traps |
| Poison Dart | Slow projectile that inflicts infection or bleeding |
| Tribal Spear | Traditional spear collectible from temple POIs |
| Flame Spear Mod | Weapon mod that adds fire damage on contact for spears |
Medical & Utility Items
| Item Name | Function |
|---|
| Oxygen Refill Canister | Quick oxygen refill usable mid-dive |
| Coral Balm | Remedy for aquatic infections |
| Anti-Venom Syringe | Cures venom from marine creature bites |
| Nightvision Scuba Mod | Enhances underwater visibility in dark zones |
| Diving Repair Kit | Repairs scuba and underwater gear |
Materials & Construction
| Item Name | Function |
|---|
| Coral Brick | New building block (decorative or structural use) |
| Sea Steel Plate | Crafting component for building submarines or reinforced marine items |
| Shipwreck Scrap | Salvaged material from sunken ships, used in advanced crafting |
| Ancient Stone | Unique block found in ancient temple structures |
| Rope & Hook Kit | Toolset for climbing or navigating vertical shafts in ruins |
I believe this expansion would
revitalize the exploration loop of 7DTD. I would be genuinely thrilled to see this vision become reality.
If the community resonates with this vision, feel free to +1 and expand the discussion.
Thank you
The Fun Pimps for all your hard work, and thank you for reading.
Lucas Burdier aka LukiProx – 1375+ hours of gameplay, from France
