The “New Era” of Survivorstands out against its “Old School” predecessor in a few key ways – from the debut of the Shot in the Dark and the Beware Advantage to the faster-paced gameplay brought on by a shorter 26-day format. These novel twists help keep things exciting on the iconic reality competition show, as changing things up has been part of how Survivor has maintained relevance for over twenty years. Still, there is a fundamental aspect of the game – one that sits at the heart of Survivor – that has been distinctly missing from New Era seasons, and it’s related to the more, well, survival component of the show. Recent seasons have pointed to a New Era trend: Survivor doesn’t show players fishing and foraging for food to feed themselves or their tribe anymore. Longtime Survivor fans miss this aspect of the show and what it brings to the game.
