Players use specialized tools (like a Sensing Rod or Trench Pick ) to uncover layers of history. Deep below the soil, you find lost blueprints for high-tier gear or "Legacy Runes."

For , a compelling feature to add would be "Echoes of the Ancients" — Procedural Ruin Excavation.

This adds a "treasure hunter" verticality to the existing sandbox, making every biome feel like it has hidden depths.

Some ruins are "unstable." Digging too quickly or in the wrong spot can trigger ancient traps or summon guardians from a different era, turning a simple gathering trip into a high-stakes survival event.

Instead of just surface-level looting, players can discover where the environment is partially destructible.