United States

The United States of America is a country in North America. It is the primary country setting for all of The Last Survivors. It is bordered by Mexico in the South and Canada in the North.

Pre-apocalypse
United States, considered the world's last superpower, created the engineered cure for cancer in September 2019. About 35% of the population were given this cure by 2021.

Post-apocalypse
Despite United States being one of the first countries to collapse under the apocalypse's pressure, the origin of the mutation and start of the outbreak did not start in the U.S. but rather in East Asia. The first case in the States appeared in February 2021.

Upon its first cases, nearly all outbreaks started in the East due to the geographical landscape (making it easier for the outbreak to spread). However, a wide-scale outbreak didn't start until Washington D.C. fell with over 60% of its population dying. Over time, the mutation spread further west until all states were infected. This would make sense with the Krieger Farm, as states within the Great Plains were the least affected.

Not shortly after the outbreaks within the East, Canada and Mexico were forced to close their borders in hope to 'contain' the virus. Unknowingly at the time, the virus had become a global pandemic. Subsequently, the US military were sent into hard-hit cities in attempts to re-secure the country; aka. Battle for New York and Battle for Washington D.C. Although these efforts were praised by the public, the turnout was heavily on the infected side as the military were forced to retreat. Army units were then sent to secure 18 cities in 15 different states, in a last hope to re-store society in America. As of 2032, only 1 outpost still remains; Seattle.

Before the outpost creations and battles, a 'Great Panic' is also frequently mentioned to of happened during the Summer and Fall of 2021. 'Millions' of American citizens fled the States in order to reach the Far North in Canada upon hearing rumors that the virus dies to the cold. Those unable to reach the north also fled south, where rumors were also created that the undead hated the intense heat. In around May-July 2021, the power was cut for all states which further enhanced the power of the Panic, forcing some to go to extreme efforts to re-store electricity. Food shortages began in August 2021 and rationing was introduced to all outposts by October.

For the winter of 2021, the winter was described to be the 'harshest winter since 1936'. Blizzards were introduced to Canada, killing and trapping those who fled northward. Conditions were felt from as far south as Orlando, Florida.

As of 2032, nature has started to re-take most infrastructure. Due to survivors avoiding cities, the buildings have become weak and infested with wildlife, undead or bandits. Most human structures (roads, bridges, apartments) have been left in poor shape for a long time that they are on the verge of usefulness.

Kansas

 * Krieger Farm
 * Wichita
 * Grandy's Toy Store