It's a historical exploration game where you manage a fleet of explorers, ships, and materials representing whichever client/country you're working for; much like in Uncharted Waters 2, you play a character in the overall story and can shape the future of how Europeans view the world map. The only set goal in the Atlas games is filling out the world map to completion, however you like, and with as many historical inaccuracies as desired. Along the way you'll have to navigate safe journeys, keep your resources in check, start and handle ongoing trade between the two hemispheres, and progress your character's story.
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