Build Your World, Shape Your Story
A revolutionary simulation RPG where every choice matters and every building tells a tale.
Highlife is a moddable, self-hostable MMORPG where players build cities, form societies, run economies, and roleplay in a living, reactive world. Experience unprecedented freedom where your imagination is the only limit.
- 🏙️ Player-Driven Worlds - Cities, laws, economies, and stories are shaped by players
- 🎭 Deep Roleplay - Meaningful social systems, professions, and consequences
- ⚡ Reactive Simulation - A dynamic world that responds to player actions
- 🔧 Moddability & Ownership - Extensive modding + self-hosting to empower communities
- 🌐 Seamless Cross-Play - Uniform experience across PC and consoles
Welcome to the island! Your journey begins at the Airport, where you'll make your first important decisions about your character's future.
Design your unique avatar with deep customization options:
- Appearance: Gender, face morphing, body type, hair styles & colors
- Background: Choose your starting story and bonuses
- Goals: Select your initial career path
Later changes available at the Barber and Plastic Surgeon.
Legal Careers:
- 👮 Police Officer - Maintain law and order
- 🏥 Medical Professional - Save lives at the hospital
- 🔧 Mechanic - Repair and customize vehicles
- ⚖️ Lawyer - Defend clients in court
- 🏢 Entrepreneur - Start your own business
- 🏛️ Politician - Shape city policy through elections
Gray/Illegal Careers:
- 🌿 Cannabis Farmer - Cultivate and process (requires money laundering)
- 💼 Smuggler - Move goods undetected
- 🎰 Casino Operator - Run gambling operations
Housing Options:
- 🏠 Rent an apartment
- 🏡 Buy a house with mortgage
- 🏢 Purchase commercial property
- 🏗️ Build your own structure
Minijobs (Quick Cash):
- 🍕 Pizza Delivery
- 📦 Postal Service
- 🗑️ Garbage Collection
- 🥬 Vegetable Harvesting
- 🍇 Fruit Picking
- 🎣 Fishing
Truck Jobs:
- 🛢️ Oil transport & refining
- 🪵 Timber transport
- ⛽ Fuel delivery to gas stations
- 🚗 Import car delivery
Mining & Processing:
- 💎 Diamond mining
- ⛏️ Ore extraction
- 🔧 Metal smelting
| Location |
Purpose |
| 🏛️ City Center |
Government services, main square |
| ✈️ Airport |
Fast travel to other servers/regions |
| 🎓 University |
Education & licensing |
| 👮 Police Station |
Law enforcement, licenses |
| 🏥 Hospital |
Medical care, respawn |
| 🔧 Workshop |
Vehicle repairs & modifications |
| 🎰 Casino |
Gambling & entertainment |
| 🛒 Supermarket |
Daily supplies |
| 🏬 Shopping Mall |
Clothing & luxury goods |
| 🏁 Race Track |
Racing events |
| 🏨 Hotels |
Temporary accommodation |
| ⛳ Golf Course |
Recreation |
| 🍷 Vineyard |
Wine production |
| ⚓ Harbor |
Sea trade & travel |
| 🚂 Train Station |
Rail travel |
| 🚌 Bus Terminal |
Public transport hub |
- Scrapyard, Court, Industrial Zone, Radio Tower, Parliament
Infrastructure:
- ⚡ Power grid management
- 💧 Water supply
- 🗑️ Waste management
- 🚦 Traffic control
- 🚗 Public transportation
Services:
- 📞 Emergency services (911)
- 🚒 Fire department
- 📰 News & media
- 📡 Broadcasting
Your character has realistic needs that affect gameplay:
Basic Needs:
- 🍽️ Hunger & Thirst - Regularly required
- 🚻 Bathroom - Hygiene impacts social interactions
- 🚿 Hygiene - Neglect causes odor & social penalties
Health Systems:
- 🩸 Blood & organ damage
- 🤒 Diseases & treatment
- 😵 Fainting & trauma
- 🌡️ Body temperature
- ⚰️ Hardcore Mode: Aging, wills & inheritance
Technology:
- ⌚ Smartwatch - Vital signs monitoring
- 📱 Smartphone - Banking, job portal, navigation, social apps
Relationships:
- 💑 Marriage & shared assets
- 👨👩👧👦 Family units
- 👥 Friend networks
- 🏢 Business partnerships
Civics:
- 🗳️ Elections & political parties
- ⚖️ Court system
- 📜 Laws & regulations
- 🪪 ID & documentation
- 🏦 Accounts - Savings & checking
- 💳 Credit System - Credit scores affect loans
- 📊 Investments - Stock market (TBD)
- 🛡️ Insurance - Health, property, vehicle
- 💸 Taxes - Income tax evasion has consequences
Starting a Business:
- Register your company
- Secure financing (loan/investors)
- Hire NPCs or players
- Set pricing & inventory
- Manage operations
Industries:
- 🏪 Retail (shops, markets)
- 🍽️ Food service (restaurants, bars)
- 🔧 Services (repairs, transport)
- 🏭 Manufacturing (goods production)
Markets:
- 🛒 Player-run shops
- 📦 Contract system
- 🏦 Auction house
- ⚫ Black market (illegal goods)
| Class |
Vehicles |
| Sedan |
Standard 4-door |
| Pickup |
Utility truck |
| Hatchback |
Compact city car |
| SUV |
Sport utility (2 models) |
| Sportscar |
High-performance |
| Camper |
RV living |
| Boxtruck |
Cargo transport (2 sizes) |
- 🔑 Purchase - From dealership or private seller
- 📋 Registration - License plates & documentation
- ⛽ Fuel - Gas stations & charging
- 🔧 Maintenance - Repairs & upgrades
- 🎨 Customization - Appearance & performance
- 📦 Cargo - Transport goods
Air:
- ✈️ Airport - Book flights to other regions/servers
- 🚁 Helicopter - Fast point-to-point (licensed)
Rail:
- 🚂 Train Station - Inter-city travel
- 🚇 Metro - Inner-city transit
Sea:
- ⛵ Harbor - Ship travel to islands
- 🚤 Boats - Personal watercraft
Road:
- 🚗 Personal vehicle - Full freedom
- 🚌 Public transit - Bus system
- 🚶 Walking - Explore on foot
Landscapes:
- 🌲 Forests - Hunting, foraging
- ⛰️ Mountains - Mining, recreation
- 🏖️ Beaches - Fishing, relaxation
- 🌾 Farmland - Agriculture jobs
- 🏘️ Villages - Quiet living
- 🕳️ Hidden Locations - Secret areas, caves
Dynamic Systems:
- 🌤️ Weather - Rain, storms, clear skies
- 🌙 Day/Night Cycle - Affects visibility & events
- 📅 Calendar - Seasons, holidays, events
- No Loading Screens - Stream between regions
- Multiple Cities - Each with unique character
- Discovery - Find hidden spots & secrets
- Exploration - Remote locations, illegal hideouts
Education System:
- 🎓 University - Degrees for advanced careers
- 📜 Certifications - Professional qualifications
- 🪪 Licenses - Driver, pilot, firearms, business
Skill Development:
- 📈 Practice improves proficiency
- 🎓 Training accelerates learning
- 📚 Books unlock knowledge
- 👨🏫 Mentors provide bonuses
Account Progression:
- 🎨 Cosmetic unlocks
- 🏆 Titles & achievements
- 📐 Building blueprints
- 🎁 Special items
Character Progression:
- 💪 Skill increases
- 🌟 Perk unlocks
- 📊 Reputation growth
- 🤝 Network expansion
- PC - Windows & Linux
- PlayStation - Full support
- Xbox - Full support
- VR - PCVR (OpenXR/SteamVR), Meta Quest, PS VR2
| Component |
Minimum |
| OS |
Windows 10+ / Linux |
| CPU |
Intel i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| RAM |
16 GB |
| GPU |
NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 |
| Storage |
60 GB |
- Cross-Play - Play with friends on any platform
- VR Support - Full virtual reality gameplay
- Modding - Create & share content
- Self-Hosting - Run your own server
- No Pay-to-Win - Cosmetic-only monetization
- 📖 FAQ - Frequently asked questions
- 🐛 Bug Reports - Report issues
- 💡 Feature Requests - Suggest improvements
- 📋 Patch Notes - Latest updates
- 🔒 Privacy Policy - Your data protection
Join thousands of players already building their worlds in Highlife.
Your story begins now. What will you build?
Last updated: 2025
Version: 0.1 - Pre-Alpha Documentation