In 'TimeSplit Wasteland', players assume the role of a quirky historian named Max who accidentally activates a temporal device that sends them spiraling through different eras. Instead of trying to escape from a mundane location, Max must navigate a chaotic landscape across historic timelines, from ancient Rome to the distant future, collecting artifacts, interacting with historical figures, and fixing anomalies that threaten to erase history itself. Each choice made affects the timeline, resulting in multiple endings that twist history in fantastical ways.