

Players can replenish their thermal energy level by defeating enemies or activating data posts.


Also, the planet's cold temperature causes the characters' thermal energy level to continually decrease. Driving VSs and using certain weapons requires thermal energy. On foot, players are able to use a grappling hook to pull themselves up to normally hard-to-reach places, or to hook onto a VS and hijack it. They can pick up weapons lying on the ground and fire multiple weapons at once. VSs carry heavy weapons such as chain guns and rocket launchers. Players either travel on foot or ride various types of mechanized suits called Vital Suits (VSs). Players are allowed to switch between first-person and third-person at any moment. The game is played through a third person over-the-shoulder view.
