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Level Zero: Extraction Is Out in Early Access! | Twitch Drops



Level Zero: Extraction Early Access Is Available!



Grab the game now to get 10% off:


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1456940/Level_Zero_Extraction/

⭐Deluxe Edition (Game + Supporter Pack)
⭐Ultimate Edition (Game + Supporter Pack + Elite Task Force Outfit Pack + Artbook + OST)


FEATURES




    • 🧬 Two classes to choose from: human mercenaries and extraterrestrial monsters
    • 🗻 Two claustrophobic launch maps inspired by sci-fi horror movies, with one more coming soon
    • 💥 Modern, customizable military-grade firearms, melee weapons, and gadgets, including light sources to keep the alien monsters away
    • 💀 PvE enemies: mutants, combat drones, turrets
    • 🕹️ Play as a Drone if your mercenary dies to aid your surviving squad
    • 🏆 Unique cosmetic rewards for completing objectives each wipe


LIST OF CHANGES


(Compared to the Open Beta held in June)

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General Changes



  • New Map: Caves of Turion. It’s a claustrophobic maze of caves where the aliens were initially discovered. The map is available right away with unique Warehouse and Alien Nest events, three hidden stash locations with keycards, and new extraction options such as solo elevators and grappling hook/keycard exits;
  • Added around 30 contracts on Caves of Turion;
  • Added three new contracts for the Research Facility;
  • New enemies - flying hostile drones that can be found on Caves of Turion;
  • Updated models for mutants;
  • Redesigned map selection menu;
  • Improved random spawn system and fixed several critical issues with spawns where some of the spawn points were never used, people should spawn further away from each other, and players should see new spawn points more often;
  • Added two new high-tier characters - Reaper and Ghost, which can be unlocked by reaching a specific level with Gunsmith and Scientist, respectively;
  • Redesigned merc customization menu;
  • Added alien customization menu;
  • Added customization options for Caves character, Reaper and Ghost;
  • Added customization options for Aliens;
  • Added on-death-tips on the death screen for both Aliens and Mercs;
  • Added Merc and Alien levels with specific rewards for reaching each level. Added various sources of XP for those systems;
  • Added more music tracks to the soundtrack in the main menu;
  • Added Steam Achievements & Trading Cards;
  • Added Ukrainian voiceover;

Video & Graphics



  • nVidia DLSS 3.5, nVidia Frame Generation, and nVidia Reflex support;
  • Main menu optimization;
  • Gameplay optimization;
  • VFX optimization;

The Research Facility Map



  • Updated visual navigation on the location and added lots of signs leading to rooms/sectors;
  • Redesigned Warehouse event - now, when starting the event, mercs will be attacked by mutants that can spit;
  • Rebalanced loot & added new loot items;
  • Added a new room with a lootable keycard;
  • Added more lootable boxes & corpses;
  • Added decorative lights on the bridge of the Research Facility;

Merc Changes



  • Redesigned contracts on map tab - it now shows all the brief information without needing to mouseover for additional info;
  • Added room names when hovering on rooms/caves on the holomap;
  • Improved feedback on swapping items in quick slots;
  • New weapons: Scorp5, Katana, MPX;
  • Added various weapon grips;
  • Increased merc’s stamina;
  • Redesigned some of the perks to have a lower effect when being in a squad;
  • Nerfed healing increase perk (from 100% to 33% in squad and to 66% solo);
  • Nerfed auto regeneration perk (now only heals solos to full hp, regens up to 50 health for squads);
  • Implemented IK System for weapons and items in merc hands;
  • Dog Tags are now the first slot in the inventory of dead mercs;
  • Updated barter options & traders inventory options for all traders;
  • Added camera shakes when reloading weapons;
  • Changed recoil settings for most of the weapons;
  • Other balance & minor changes.

Alien Monster Changes



  • Reduced the visual effect of Flashlight Blind;
  • EMP duration on flashlights now depends on the number of targets hit (fewer targets = less duration, up to 3);
  • Improved Scream Wave - it now properly stuns affected mercs; duration depends on targets hit (fewer targets = less duration, up to 3);
  • Scan now shows squads before solos; Scan won’t show solos before all squads are dead. Aliens will continue seeing solos with high bpm;
  • Increased Acid Cloud’s ability cooldown and effect size;
  • Increased Aliens’ stamina;
  • Lots of balance changes for light damage, skills cooldowns, energy cost, and effects;

Bug Fixes



  • Fixed various animations for both aliens and mercs;
  • Fixed various crashes;
  • A sheer myriad of bug fixes and improvements;


UNIQUE COSMETICS: FIRST WIPE



MERCS



⭐Reach the maximum reputation level with all five traders to obtain the Hyper Pulse skin. This skin is only obtainable during this wipe.

ALIEN MONSTERS



⭐Reach the maximum character level with your Alien Monster to obtain the Luminous skin. This skin is only obtainable during this wipe.

When we introduce the Steam marketplace and skin trading, you'll be able to sell these exclusive skins since they will be unique to each wipe. For example, earn a skin now and sell it in the next wipe when it's no longer obtainable through playing.

The first wipe will occur approximately one month from now, and new skins will become available for unlocking. The length of the current first wipe will depend on community feedback.

TWITCH DROPS CAMPAIGN




How to participate:

  1. Go to the LZE Twitch Drops page
  2. Log into your Twitch account and link your Steam and Twitch accounts
  3. Watch any eligible Twitch stream from Aug 13 to Aug 20 and receive your rewards based on watch time

⚠️Important: Twitch drops will not be credited if there is no space in the stash. The Twitch drops will be credited once space becomes available in your stash. The rewards will be sent to your account within 24 hours.


Thank you so much for your support! Our team is forever grateful to everybody who's been involved in the process of releasing this game. Please let us know what you think about the game on the forums.



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Release Info: Price, Release Times, Roadmap Update, Achievements, etc.


Hey, everybody,



We're revealing the game's price.


Read the full info below. If you want to support our team even more, additional editions of the game will be available for purchase. We'll make sure they offer some cool content for their prices that will include permanent discounts.

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[th]Launch discount[/th]
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Base game

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[td]$19.99[/td]
[td]10%. You will be able to buy the game for $17.99 during the first two weeks after launch.[/td]
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[td]Supporter Pack



⚠️You start with the items included in this pack every wipe.[/td]
[td]$9.99[/td]
[td]10%: $8.99 for two weeks after launch.[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Elite Task Force Outfit Pack



⚠️To access these cosmetic variations, you first need to unlock the basic version of the outfit by reaching the maximum reputation level with Taras (Gunsmith). Skins for Alien Monsters will be added to the Pack later.[/td]
[td]$9.99[/td]
[td]10%: $8.99 for two weeks after launch.[/td]
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[tr]
[td]Digital Artbook

[/td]
[td]$2.99[/td]
[td]10%: $2.69 for two weeks after launch.[/td]
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[td]OST

[/td]
[td]$2.99[/td]
[td]10%: $2.69 for two weeks after launch.[/td]
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[td]Deluxe Edition Bundle (Base Game + Supporter Pack)


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[td]$26.98[/td]
[td]10%: $24.28 for two weeks after launch.[/td]
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[td]Ultimate Edition Bundle (Base Game + Supporter Pack + Elite Task Force Outfit Pack + Artbook + OST)


[/td]
[td]$32.17[/td]
[td]10%: $28.95 for two weeks after launch.[/td]
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REGIONAL PRICING


FOR THE BASE GAME

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[th]Price[/th]
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[td]Ukrainian Hryvnia[/td]
[td]415[/td]
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[td]GB Pound[/td]
[td]16.75[/td]
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[td]Euro[/td]
[td]19.50[/td]
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[td]Canadian Dollar[/td]
[td]25.99[/td]
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[td]Australian Dollar[/td]
[td]29.50[/td]
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[td]Japanese Yen[/td]
[td]2,300[/td]
[/tr]
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[td]Brazilian Real[/td]
[td]59.99[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Polish złoty[/td]
[td]91.99[/td]
[/tr]
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GLOBAL LAUNCH TIMES





LIVING ROADMAP: AUGUST '24 REVISION





SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS



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[th]Minimum[/th]
[th]Recommended[/th]
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[td]Data Processing[/td]
[td]A 64-bit processor & operating system[/td]
[td]A 64-bit processor & operating system[/td]
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[td]OS[/td]
[td]MS Windows[/td]
[td]MS Windows[/td]
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[td]Processor[/td]
[td]i5 10th gen[/td]
[td]i7 10th gen[/td]
[/tr]
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[td]Memory[/td]
[td]16 GB RAM[/td]
[td]16 GB RAM[/td]
[/tr]
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[td]Graphics Card[/td]
[td]RTX 2070[/td]
[td]RTX 3060ti[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Network[/td]
[td]Broadband Internet connection[/td]
[td]Broadband Internet connection[/td]
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[td]Storage[/td]
[td]20 GB available space[/td]
[td]20 GB available space[/td]
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STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS, TRADING CARDS



The game will feature 20 Achievements, with more to come.



Also, there will be Trading Cards for you to collect and craft badges from, which will allow you to obtain Steam profile backgrounds and emoticons.

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[TAG-305]


Reminder: Level Zero: Extraction will be available on Steam Early Access on August 13th.




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An Update on the Early Access Release Date: We're Launching on August 13th

Hey, everybody,



Important news on the Early Access release date.



If you follow the video game industry news, you may be aware that plenty of huge game updates and alpha tests were announced for August 6th—the date we at Doghowl had previously scheduled our Early Access launch for. With this in mind, our team decided to give the game one more week so we don't clash with those heavy hitters!

The new Early Access release date for Level Zero: Extraction is:

August 13th, 2024.


Moving to the new date won't affect the rollout preparations. Apart from that, we're thrilled to share some exciting news with our community today.

1. A new Developer Podcast episode is out.


In Dev Podcast №3, we discussed what the game will look like at launch, including a second map set on an alien planet, AI enemies, and weapons. Check it out.



2. New Keyart Reveal!


While our team is getting ready, we thought we'd update our key art to show you all exactly what to expect from Level Zero: Extraction. Just make sure to bring your flashlights. 🔦



3. New Music Tracks + Interview with our Composer on Discord


Alex Yarmak, the guy behind the riff-driven LZ:E Main Theme, will be joining us on our official Discord for an interview next week on Friday, August 2nd, at 18:00 CET / 12 pm ET / 9 am PT. We will also reveal two new banger tracks via a Discord radio bot. Click the image below to join the server and get notified about this event:





Thank you once again for the support you've provided to us. Honestly, we can't wait to launch the game for you all. Don't hesitate to leave a comment if you have any questions, or join our Discord to chat with us directly.

🔦 See you on August 13th! 🔦




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Level Zero: Extraction Releases on August 6th | Fun Open Beta Stats



Hey, everybody,



First of all, we have something important to share with you.

Level Zero: Extraction is coming out on August 6th, 2024!



The game will launch as an Early Access title. Check out this new trailer that compiles some of the best moments from streamers and influencers enjoying themselves and getting spooked during the Open Beta:


Many thanks to all of you from our team for playing Level Zero: Extraction Open Beta. Steam Next Fest saw the biggest number of concurrent players so far, peaking at 4915 and thus making our demo the second most popular! In total, over 300 thousand players checked the game out.

All of the above resulted in the game surpassing 350,000 total wishlists, which is absolutely blowing our minds.



Here are some fun gameplay stats from the Open Beta:



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[th]Stat Type[/th]
[th]Number[/th]
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[tr]
[td]Total matches played[/td]
[td]2,356,023[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Mercs killed by Alien Monsters[/td]
[td]610,561[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Alien Monsters killed with flares[/td]
[td]102,355[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Total extractions[/td]
[td]603,100[/td]
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[tr]
[td]The most popular firearms[/td]
[td]
  • Nailgun: 391,978 kills
  • G-17: 39,594
  • AH-28 (Shotgun): 39,258
  • MP-7S: 37,987
  • RD-707: 36,527
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[td]Dogtags extracted[/td]
[td]497,432[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]The most expensive item extracted & sold to traders[/td]
[td]Experiment Protocol (value: 999999; 13 items sold)

[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Players who maxed out REP with Taras Zbroiv (Gunsmith)[/td]
[td]477[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Players who maxed out REP Magnus Hjerne (Scientist)[/td]
[td]1021[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Mercs killed by Turrets[/td]
[td]59,881[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Mercs killed by Mutants[/td]
[td]44,651[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Mercs killed by Land Mines[/td]
[td]36,413[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Alien Monster Slime Spits performed[/td]
[td]2,046,056[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Alien Monster Slime Spit hits[/td]
[td]1,250,732[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Alien Monster Egg Traps triggered[/td]
[td]1,084,900[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Alien Monster EMPs used[/td]
[td]494,178[/td]
[/tr]


I hope you enjoyed reading through these! Anyway, an enormous "Thank you" to our community again. Chat with us on Discord, and let us know your most memorable Open Beta moment in the comments.

🔦 See you soon 🔦




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The Open Beta Has Been Extended!



Instead of ending it tomorrow, we've decided to keep the Beta running until Wednesday, June 19th, 19:00 CET / 10 am PT / 1 pm ET. Enjoy the game, and share your feedback with us!

For those who haven't participated yet, go to our Steam page and download the Level Zero: Extraction Demo.




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Community Event: Get Limited-Time Merc & Alien Skins | Open Beta




  • Play 10 matches as the Mercenary during the Open Beta and get exclusive 🟩Preservation🟩 skin after the game releases in Early Access.
  • Play 10 matches as the Alien Monster during the Open Beta and get exclusive 🟩Contamination🟩 skin after the game releases in Early Access.

Note: The mercenary skin will be applicable to a high-tier unlockable character. The Alien Monster skin will be applicable to a mutated Alien Monster once the Alien Progression Path (Mutations) feature becomes available after the Early Access launch.


2. The Extra Alien Event




Kill 100 Mercs as the Alien Monster during the Open Beta and receive the limited-time ⬛Creature of Shadow⬛ skin when the game releases in Early Access.

Note: This Alien Monster skin will be applicable to a mutated Alien Monster once the Alien Progression Path (Mutations) feature becomes available after the Early Access launch.





REMINDER:


Feel free to participate in the ongoing REP Community Event to get two more unique rewards. Read the details here.



The events will run until the end of the Open Beta, which is June 17th, 10:00 CET / 1 am PT / 4 am ET.

REP Event: Obtain Unique Skins | Open Beta


Gain the maximum reputation with two traders and receive unique limited-time skins at the Early Access launch!




1. The Taras Zbroiv Event




Reach the maximum REP (Lvl 51) with the Ukrainian gunsmith Taras Zbroiv and receive the limited-time ⬛Insurgent🟥 skin when the game releases in Early Access.


Note: the skin will be applicable to a high-tier unlockable character.


2. The Magnus Hjerne Event




Get on the good side of this Norwegian scientist by selling medical supplies to him. Achieving MAX REP (Lvl 14) with Magnus Hjerne will unlock the exclusive ⬜Molecular Biologist⬜ skin when the game enters Early Access.


Note: the skin will be applicable to a high-tier unlockable character.


An event for Aliens with exclusive Creature of Shadow skin reward will start on June 14th! We will share the details later.




The event will run until the end of the Open Beta, which is June 17th, 10:00 CET / 1 am PT / 4 am ET.

🔦 Level Zero: Extraction - Open Beta Gameplay Livestream (Play the Beta Now!)



Watch Fisk as he's trying to survive the Open Beta of Level Zero: Extraction!



Level Zero: Extraction is a multiplayer extraction horror with tactical FPS combat and an immersive dark atmosphere. Test your survival skills against rival players and AI enemies during intense raids for valuable loot. Or play as an alien monster that can only be killed with light and make sure no mortal escapes alive.

Add the game to your wishlist now; coming to Steam Early Access in 2024!

Open Beta Patch (June 12th)

⚖️ Balance Changes


Map

  • Reduced the Turret’s attack speed slightly;
  • Removed Turret in Sector C;
  • Increased mine explosion delay from 1 to 1,5 seconds.

Other Changes

  • Slightly improved Merc first-person animations speed and visual feedback;
  • Improved the Alien's animation attack feedback when under the effect of light;
  • Gunsmith’s ammo now has limited stock;
  • The cost of the Alien Egg Trap has been increased.

🛠️ Bug Fixes



  • Fixed several Lumen-related crashes;
  • Fixed several server-related crashes;
  • Fixed an issue that allowed to load the Harpoon and MP-1 with several arrows/capsules;
  • Improved Egg Trap placement;
  • Fixed an issue that caused Egg Trap to be placed in the Ice Corridor ceiling;
  • Fixed a bunch of localization bugs (not all of them yet!);
  • Fixed an issue that allowed to have an infinite sprint;
  • Fixed lots of client and server-side crashes;
  • Fixed a bug that was slowing down the G-17's fire rate.
  • Potentially fixed an issue that caused input lock for mercs in some cases.

Please update the game from your Steam library. Verifying the game's files is also recommended.



Another thing we wanted to bring up is that we've added a channel for reports of cheating to our Discord server. If you encounter any suspected cheaters, feel free to let us know there; we are banning them manually during the Open Beta. At launch, we'll implement an anti-cheat system in the game.

HOW TO REPORT A CHEATER:

  • Record a video where you suspect somebody is using cheats. The suspect's nickname should be visible. We save all suspected cheaters' nicknames to track their activity and stats further.
  • Share the video and the description of the situation that has occurred in the ⁠🚨report-cheaters channel on our Discord community. Ping Antishyr (Community Manager) for additional visibility. Reports are confidential and visible only to our staff.


Thank you all for playing! The Open Beta will be running until June 16th.

🔦 Level Zero: Extraction - Open Beta Gameplay Livestream (Play Now!)



Watch Fisk as he's trying to survive the Open Beta of Level Zero: Extraction!



Level Zero: Extraction is a multiplayer extraction horror with tactical FPS combat and immersive dark atmosphere. Test your survival skills against rival players and AI enemies during intense raids for valuable loot. Or play as an alien monster that can only be killed with light and make sure no mortal escapes alive.

Add the game to your wishlist now - coming to Steam Early Access in 2024!