# Misfit Road Trip Games Players Journey Across the Divided States of America in 'Dustborn' By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-11-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dustborn References: [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/721180/Dustborn/) 'Dustborn' is a new action-adventure video game from Red Thread Games, which takes place in a post-infodemic America that takes cues from graphic novels. Throughout the game, players will lead a band of outcasts on a journey across the Divided States of America. All of the characters boast superhuman powers, which are "fueled by disinformation." The goal of the game is to deliver a package across the county, while also avoiding the Puritans. Players have to overcome different obstacles along the way, and will need to strategize their course of action in order to successfully complete their journey. Dustborn is set to release in 2021, and will be available on [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-stranding-2), [Xbox Series X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-of-midnight) and S, and [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deathloop-1) Windows. Image Credit: Red Thread Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Post-infodemic Gaming:** Developing video games that explore the consequences and impact of an infodemic on society, offering players unique experiences and narratives. - **Graphic Novel-inspired Games:** Creating video games that draw inspiration from the art style and storytelling techniques of graphic novels, enhancing the visual and narrative aspects of the gaming experience. - **Strategic Journey Narratives:** Designing video games that challenge players to strategically plan and navigate their journeys, presenting obstacles and opportunities that require critical thinking and decision-making skills. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** Exploring how video game developers can leverage unique themes and narratives to create immersive and engaging gaming experiences that resonate with players. - **Entertainment and Media:** Considering how the incorporation of graphic novel-inspired elements in various forms of entertainment and media can attract and captivate audiences, opening up new storytelling possibilities. - **Artificial Intelligence and Gaming:** Investigating how artificial intelligence can enhance strategic decision-making in video games, offering players dynamic gameplay experiences and adaptive challenges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Apocalyptic Delivery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-stranding-2.md) - [Album-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-country-legacy.md) - [Stylized Train-Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denshattack.md) - [Cataclysmic Roguelite Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wartorn.md) - [80s-Themed Racer Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-road-vendetta-board-game.md) - [Stylized Third-Person Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-of-midnight.md) - [Gothic Western RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evil-west.md) - [Alternative History Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blood-of-dawnwalker.md) - [Dark Meditative Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-country-game.md)