Granichny

The island that the game takes place on.

History wise, it was home to many facilities, testing labs, and such that were home to dark secrets that would be the center of the games lore. A event known as Day X, though unsure what occurred, resulted in the many horrors and anomalies that now dot the island and by extension the world. The event was blamed on a mad scientist whose statues is unknown.

Exploration of the island uncovers much of the story, and inhabitants of the islands. Encountering strange force fields that discharge electricity, to sphere like objects that teleport one to far off areas. Ghostly sounds, apparitions, and events that add to the hostility of the island and the fauna that call it home.

This would lead to New Light founding the volunteers, men and possibly women dedicated to fighting back the horrors from the island and sending it "back to the hell it came from".