Region 3: Pond & Wetlands
Overview
The Bright Postcard of a Post-Apocalypse
The wetlands are the sunniest face of The Merlies' world: a teal pond ringed by wildflowers, reeds and mossy stones, with the flock gliding low over the water in official screenshots. It is the biome that sells the game's solarpunk pitch — no ruin porn, just nature thriving in the space people left empty.
Flying Low, Crossing Carefully
Open water changes how the squad moves. Birds cross in loose formation rather than climbing, and the shorelines mix solid ground with soft reeds and slick stones. The official trailer shows the flock taking off together from the banks — a reminder that the squad moves as a community, and that a crossing is only safe when every Merlie can make it.
How to Reach It
Explored as the flock's abilities open new passages
Birds Found Here
1
Abilities Gated Here
0
Birds Found Here
| Bird | Squad Role | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Merlie | Open-ground movement | Distinct plumage in the flock |
1 Birds Found Here
Key Things to Find
- Reeds and wildflowers — the soft greenery of the banks
- Polished scraps — human junk worn smooth by the water
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Next: Biome 4 — Overgrown City RuinsLast updated: September 27, 2026