Death penalties by situation

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SituationWhat the developer says you loseWhat is retained
Criminal · Looty BayInventoryNo general equipped-gear exemption is stated for death [1344]
Civilian · cityBag contents and equipped gear are retainedBag contents and equipped gear [1344]
Police officerDepartment-issued equipmentPersonal possessions and personal equipment [1344]
DesertAll lootNo loot exemption is stated [1344]
Police officers confronting a player beside patrol cars in ROB RUN.
Police encounters create different choices from a combat death. The screenshot is context for the surrender rules, not a demonstration of the penalty table. Image: © Kefir / official Steam gallery ↗

Surrender is not the same as dying

When you surrender to police, items in your bag are confiscated but equipped gear stays with you. A bribe that the officer accepts lets you retain the bag’s contents too. Do not treat this as a promise that every officer will accept. [1352][1353]

Before carrying valuables

Editorial suggestion: check your role and destination before taking valuable equipment outside. The official rules distinguish the city from the desert; a civilian’s city protection should not be assumed to apply in the desert. [1344]

Sources & scope

Based on live developer documentation checked on November 9, 2026. The FAQ supplies no game build number. These steps are documented, not independently play-tested.