Salem, set in a fantastical version of New England, allows players to take on the roles of the intrepid colonists from the Old World looking to establish themselves in the New. As a "Crafting MMORPG", Salem will provide its players with crafting, farming and building systems inspired by true 17th century alchemy. The sandbox title presents a contrasting, light-hearted art style to counter balance and compliment its harsh realities of a world of do or die, with open world PvP and permadeath.