Characters

Introduction

The characters section of the MM2 of The Locust wiki covers everyone you meet in the Locust's nest — from the horror killer itself to the survivor roles that make up the other side of the 1 vs All round. The Locust is the game's core antagonist: a creepy killer monster that hunts survivors through the dark nest with relentless pressure. Survivors are the default role, and their job is to hide, run and escape before the Locust finds them. The section also covers the Last Survivor win condition, cosmetic skins that let players customize their appearance, and the abilities that can shift the balance between hunter and hunted. Because the game launched in July 2026 and is still in pre-alpha, some character details are based on community reports rather than official documentation — we mark community-sourced information clearly so you know what is confirmed and what is still speculative.

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Core Mechanics

The character system in MM2 of The Locust is built around a simple but tense 1 vs All dynamic. Each round, one player is randomly chosen to become the Locust killer while everyone else is a survivor. The Locust's identity is revealed at the start of the round, which immediately tells every survivor who to avoid. Survivors must hide in dark corners and quiet spots, rotate between locations and eventually make a move toward the escape routes. If the Locust catches a survivor, that player is eliminated from the round. When only one survivor remains, the game enters the final escape phase — the Last Survivor must reach the exit and survive to win. Skins and avatar items are cosmetic additions that customize a survivor's appearance without changing gameplay. Abilities, where they exist, are designed to shift the balance between hunter and hunted — for example, slowing the Locust or speeding up an escape. Because the game is in pre-alpha, the exact set of roles and abilities is still evolving.

Advantages

The character system is one of the strongest parts of MM2 of The Locust because it creates tension in every single round. The random role reveal means no two rounds play the same — sometimes you are the hunter, sometimes the hunted, and both experiences are engaging. The simplicity of the roles makes the game instantly approachable: anyone can understand the Locust vs Survivor dynamic in seconds, but mastering each side takes real skill. The Locust role rewards map knowledge and aggressive play, while the survivor role rewards patience, stealth and clever movement. Cosmetic skins add a layer of personalization without unbalancing the game, so players can express themselves freely. This role asymmetry is what keeps rounds fresh and replayable — every match is a new story of hunter vs hunted.

Challenges

The character system has a few weaknesses, mainly tied to the game's pre-alpha state. There are currently very few roles and characters — essentially the Locust, the Survivor and the Last Survivor state — so the roster can feel thin compared to more developed games. Details about the Locust's abilities and exact powers are not officially documented, so much of the character information comes from community reports and could change with the next update. The random role assignment also means you cannot choose to play the Locust when you want to — you might go many rounds as a survivor. Finally, because skins are purely cosmetic and there are no character-specific stats or unlocks yet, there is limited progression depth for players who want to build and customize a specific loadout.

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