#1 『Dig into UNDERGROUNDED』

[h3]Hi, everyone! It's time to Dig into UNDERGROUNDED![/h3][p][/p][p]In this corner, we'll be diving deep into some of the historical and cultural tidbits from the world of UNDERGROUNDED.[/p][p]Maybe, after reading this, you'll see the game's world in a whole new light![/p][p]For our first digging session, instead of looking at the underground world Scott explores, we'll take a peek at what comes before that... That's right, the bustling streets and stations of Manhattan![/p][p]Here's the heart of the city that you start the game in. Speaking of hearts, it's also where Scott's heart gets broken. Ouch.[/p][p]But let's forget about that and focus on how energetic the place is. The city just feels alive![/p][p]This street corner was inspired by Times Square 42nd Street Station, and City Hall Station. [/p][p]If you look closely, you can see a deli, some glittering Broadway ads, and more NYC goodness.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Now, Scott drops his ring down a storm drain. To chase after it, he has to head underground, into the subway station.[/p][p]The first thing he sees there s a colorful mural. The real Manhattan subway is full of art like this. So much so that it feels like being in a museum while you're commuting.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Check out all the posters plastered on the walls. [/p][p]One of them talks about a man who's lost everything and has to fight to reclaim it... Wait, that kind of sounds like Scott's story, doesn't it?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Then there's this weirdly poetic ad for an energy drink. It talks about wanting to go back home, but also about trying again... As it turns out, there's a real-life inspiration for this too.[/p][p]It's based on a poem you can spot between the 42nd Street Port Authority and Times Square stations. The verses are scattered across the ceiling, catching the eye of weary commuters and giving them a small boost of courage, as if the station was cheering them on.[/p][p]In UNDERGROUNDED, we've tried to squeeze that very same feeling into one small poster.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To reach the platform and keep searching for the ring, Scott has to pass through a ticket gate. And for that, he needs a metro card. But here's something you might not know. Those metro cards? They're going to be phased out by the end of 2025.[/p][p]So, if you play UNDERGROUNDED 10 years from now, you may even feel nostalgic about them.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In Japan, our train stations ticket gates automatically flap open. But in NYC, you're as likely to see an actual turnstile. We've redesigned them a bit for the game, but in real life, those things can be as tall as a person.Scott finally makes it down to the platform, but there's no sign of his ring.[/p][p]Next time, we'll dive into the underground tunnels and beyond, with more fun facts to discover. See you then![/p][p] [/p][h3]《"Where are you today, Scott?"》[/h3][p]He reached the platform, but the ring is nowhere in sight. There's only one choice left: exploring further underground![/p][p][/p][p][/p]