In this lawless landscape, survival depends on the —heavily weaponized cars, trucks, and motorcycles that serve as the ultimate tools of gang warfare. Factions and Gangs

: The destitute masses forced to scavenge for resources in the charred wastelands beyond the domes.

: A wealthy elite who live in luxury within environmentally-sealed, fertile dome cities.

Redline was noted for its "seamless" transition between genres. Unlike other games of its era that locked players into one mode, Redline allowed players to:

: The game features over 40 unique weapons, ranging from standard firearms to high-powered sci-fi weaponry. Legacy and Modern Availability

The game’s lore establishes a bleak timeline where the moon's orbit has degraded, causing catastrophic environmental shifts and turning the Earth's skies a perpetual, blood-red hue. Society has split into two distinct classes:

: You can exit your Battle Rig at any time to continue missions on foot as a traditional FPS.