The first episode was dedicated to H.G. Wells' novel "The War of the Worlds." This book became the foundation for the future game. In the video, Burkatovsky retells the plot of the work, reflects on the fears of British society at the end of the 19th century, and explains why the novel remains relevant more than 120 years later.
At the center of the discussion is the Martian invasion of England, the British Empire's helplessness against the new threat, and humanity's unexpected victory thanks to earthly bacteria. Separately, the author compared the perception of the novel by British and Russian readers. If for England the invasion was a shock, in Russia a similar scenario is perceived as a familiar historical catastrophe.
The developers also hinted that in new videos, references, Easter eggs, and details related to "War of the Worlds: Siberia" will be noticeable. The authors asked players to share their opinions on the format and promised to continue the series.