The end of the world is approaching, I'm handing myself over to the country.

The real world.

It's unclear who uploaded this epic scene of chaos to the internet, frame by frame.

There was no pre-launch hype, no publicity.

The gameplay footage from the closed beta of Wasteland Age ignited the entire internet in a way that no one expected.

Douyin, Weibo, Zhihu...

Almost all mainstream social media and short video platforms were completely conquered by the same "war" within minutes.

[#Wasteland Era: Players collectively wrestle in mud – is it a sign of distorted humanity or moral decay?#]

[#Wasteland Era, is the official claim 100% true? Players actually ate dirt on the spot to prove it!#]

[#Wasteland Era, a game that might discourage you: If you get covered in mud right from the start, would you still dare to play? (doge)#]

Headlines filled with strong impact and playful references quickly dominated the trending topics list.

The video shows the muddy land, clumps of mud flying everywhere, and countless crazy figures running, rolling, and throwing mud at each other.

There are no flashy skills, no cool equipment, only the most primal chaos and the purest madness.

Every netizen who clicked on the video was stunned for the first few seconds.

This is... a game, are you crazy?

Are you sure it's not some large-scale performance art piece or behind-the-scenes footage from a movie shoot?

However, when they saw the expressions on the players' faces in the video—a mixture of anger, excitement, and extreme joy—everyone fell silent.

Immediately afterwards, the comment section exploded.

I admit, at this moment I'm truly envious. I also want to live like that, without any regard for the consequences.

【I know Wasteland Era is realistic, but wait a minute, don't be so realistic. Look at yourself, what happened to the post-apocalyptic survival story?!】

[I used to think that the claim of "Wasteland Era" being 100% a simulation of the real world was just a gimmick, but after seeing this group of lunatics, I believe it.]

[No game designer would write such a crazy script; this was absolutely initiated by the players themselves!]

Where can I sign up? Work pressure is too much, and I want to let loose just once. Money doesn't matter, I just want to get into a fight!

[Count me in! The client rejected the eighteenth draft of the proposal and finally used the first one. I just want to find someone to smear mud in their face!]

[I'm a beta tester of Wasteland Era, and I can confidently tell you all: don't be fooled by these videos, they're all fake.]

[Yes, yes, I can vouch for that too. These are all actors hired by the official team to generate hype. This game is incredibly boring; the map is small, there are few quests, and all you see are special effects.]

[One more thing: to those players who have already pre-registered, I strongly advise you to cancel your pre-registrations. Let's boycott this garbage game with its false advertising and give us a clean online environment!]

Good heavens! I'm utterly amazed. The sound of this abacus work is so loud I could hear it all over F City.

Hahaha, this is hilarious!

[Thanks to this guy for his reverse referral! I was still hesitating, but now I'm going to book an appointment right away!]

[Reserved! Not for anything else, just so I can get mud all over the guy upstairs!]

The comment section was refreshing at an alarming rate, with all sorts of bizarre screenshots and memes spreading like wildfire.

In just half an hour, the number of views exceeded 100 million.

After the initial bursts of laughter and memes, the comments section began to take a strange turn.

For the Horde! I will lead the charge!

For the Alliance!

Demacia!

[With the blood of our enemies, let Noxus be our sacrifice!]

The Black Rose will bloom again!

Grandma always said, "Chop them up! We will never retreat!"

Ionia, may your spirit never die!

[Hehehehehe, hehehehe, hahaha...]

Master Lu Ban, with an IQ of 250, is worthy of worship! Remember to worship him!

[Two little dwarfs have sneaked in!]

Team fights can be lost, but the dwarf must die!

......

at the same time.

Within the Wasteland Era.

The world chat channel started flooded with messages.

[Mofang: The "I Have a Sword" guild is officially recruiting! Join us for a monthly salary of 30,000 RMB, plus five social insurances and one housing fund! University students will even receive an internship certificate! Only players with beta testing slots are accepted.]

Messages were refreshed countless times, as if the source crystals were free, as if afraid someone would miss them.

The entire safe zone, filled with a chaotic scene reminiscent of the apocalypse, came to an eerie halt at this moment.

Everyone froze.

Running, maintaining the running posture.

The person throwing the mud still had it raised in mid-air.

Those who were rolling around in the mud stopped rolling, revealing only a pair of bewildered eyes.

Time seemed to have been paused.

Three seconds later.

"boom!"

The sound waves, ten times more intense than when the mud fight broke out, soared into the sky.

"Holy crap? Did I hear that right? A monthly salary of 30,000?"

"They even pay for the five social insurances and one housing fund? Really? You can't find this kind of benefit in any job these days!"

"An internship certificate? Damn, my advisor's been nagging me to find an internship every day, and here it is! Mo Shen! Wait for me!"

"Making money while playing games? Is that even possible?"

"Holy crap, someone is asking for a Source Crystal in the world chat. The official buyback price for one Source Crystal is 1000 RMB. I bet they've sent hundreds of messages like that."

"I'm sworn enemies with you rich people!"

"Where is the God of Ink? I want to sign up!"

If the previous mud fights were purely a form of venting and madness...

Now, everyone has been brought back to reality.

Don't get upset over anything, but never over money.

Moreover, the tide has turned again on the internet in the real world.

Mo Fang's live stream saw its popularity skyrocket at an alarming rate, instantly surpassing the ten million mark.

The comments section has completely gone crazy.

"Seriously, buddy? I just finished slacking off and was about to grab a bite before heading to work. And you're telling me I get paid for playing games?"

[Mo Shen is awesome! This has really opened up a whole new world! I have beta testing access, count me in!]

I've already written my resignation letter, but I just want to ask, is it still possible to make an appointment now?

With 30,000 yuan a month, I could loot the entire safe zone!

In the live stream, Mo Fang faced the camera and revealed a mysterious smile.

"Brothers, quiet down and listen to me."

He cleared his throat and dropped an even bigger bombshell.

"I know what people are doubting. They think I'm bragging, that I, as a streamer, can't support so many people."

"Here, I can share some information with you all."

"The 30,000 is just my base salary. In addition, there are extra commissions. Come to 'I Have a Sword,' and as long as you have the skills, a monthly salary of one million is not a dream!"

"However, to join the guild, you must confirm that you have beta testing qualifications and sign a contract. If you are interested, please contact me privately in the background."