Welcome to New Eden, the heart of the United Corporations of Earth (UCE), a gleaming yet decaying megacity where the stark contrasts between the elite and the oppressed define daily life.

In the towering heights of Apex, the privileged elite indulge in their artificial paradise, untouched by the suffering below. The streets are lined with pristine parks, luxurious housing, and automated services, all powered by NesCorp's monopolization of the world’s water supply. They live by the principle that water, like all resources, is a privilege for the deserving. The corporations run everything, from the air you breathe to the food you eat, and the citizens here exist in relative ease, enjoying the fruits of corporate ideologies of control and consumerism. Corporate propaganda, filtered through NeoHelix’s immersive VR, floods the city with the image of a perfect, unified society—an illusion where all are equal under the UCE.

But beneath this gleaming utopia, the true face of New Eden reveals itself. In the Mid-Tiers, corporate employees abide by conformity, enduring their daily grind under the watchful eyes of Lumitech’s AI surveillance systems. Here, humanity and anthros alike are molded into obedient cogs in the corporate machine, their individuality stifled by a world where all paths are predetermined. Though better off than those below, they live in a world of monotony, ever aware that their place could be replaced at any time.

Beneath them lies the Lower Levels, a sprawling underworld of slums, crime, and desperation. This is the domain of those who cannot afford the luxuries of corporate life: hybrids, criminals, anarchists, and those rejected by society. Here, resources are scarce, water is rationed, and survival is a daily struggle. The Black Claw Syndicate, a radical resistance group, fights to dismantle the corporate systems that have crippled these people. They believe in solidarity across all races and species, especially in the face of the ever-growing gap between the wealthy and the oppressed. But even within their ranks, there is division over how best to achieve freedom. Some seek violent rebellion; others seek unity through cooperation.

Beneath it all lies the UnderCity, an abandoned realm ruled by rogue AI, black-market traders, and forgotten souls. Controlled by OmniForge Corporation, resource extraction and mining of rare materials needed for the burgeoning cybernetic and biotech industries are the UnderCity’s only purpose. Those who live here—either by choice or by circumstance—scrabble for whatever remains of the old world’s lost technologies. The Obsidian Exchange, a ruthless black-market network, thrives in the shadows, trading in forbidden weapons, cybertech, and illegal biotech to any willing buyer. In a city where chaos reigns, they make a fortune off the desperation of those looking for a way out of their misery.

The Wastelands lie beyond the borders of New Eden, a harsh expanse where the remnants of humanity, anthros, and the remnants of the old world are left to fight for survival. This is where the Red Rust Collective has found its home, reclaiming what was once lost to corporate greed. They are scavengers, builders, and rebels who refuse to kneel to the corporations’ rule. Despite their ideals, the Red Rust Collective faces constant danger, from the hostile terrain to the merciless mercenaries of the Iron Circle, a group that serves the highest bidder and thrives on the chaos of a broken world.

In a world where hybrid individuals are both rare and marginalized, hybrids themselves become a focal point of both conflict and propaganda. These beings—born of interspecies reproduction—are a symbol of corporate ideals in the eyes of the UCE. Hybrids from gene-edited families, carefully engineered by GenPath Industries, are paraded as symbols of the unity between humans and anthros, representing the perfect fusion of genetic innovation. But for those without access to these costly gene therapies, hybrids are often outcasts, rejected by both the ruling elite and society as a whole. In the Lower Levels and UnderCity, hybrids face prejudice and exclusion, forced to scrape by in a world where their very existence is both a reminder of inequality and a spark for rebellion.

As a character in New Eden, your place in this world is defined by where you come from and which side you choose to stand with. Whether you are a corporate employee in the Mid-Tiers, a member of the Black Claw Syndicate fighting for a better future, or a scavenger in the Wastelands trying to survive, your actions will shape the future of New Eden.

The world around you is divided by corporate control, factional infighting, and ethical dilemmas that challenge your beliefs and motivations. Will you fight for freedom, embrace the status quo, or exploit the chaos for your own gain? Every choice you make impacts the fate of the city, the planet, and the future of humanity itself.

The UCE reigns with an iron grip, but the question remains: who will control the future of New Eden, and what will you do to change it?