Beta 0.70: Raiders, GOAP AI, 3D Printing & Visual Upgrades
Survivors, get ready to face cunning Raiders, craft with 3D Printers, and experience upgraded visuals, and Survivor NPCs are on the way :D
Update Summary
Added Human Enemies - Raiders.
Completed the GOAP AI framework.
Unlocked large map options.
Unlocked 3D Printing skill tree.
Added constructible Battery Charging Station.
Added constructible 3D Printer.
Batteries can now be recharged.
Added magnified scope effect when aiming.
New location: Train Station Raider Camp.
Upgraded zombie limb destruction effects.
Added airflow and sonic wave visual effects.
Lone Raiders may appear inside buildings.
Rooms now spawn miscellaneous clutter on the floor.
New items: Ammo crates, suitcases, clothing, accessories, and more.
Added human corpse texture generation.
Fixed issues with zombie sound effects.
Fixed display errors for wire connections.
Optimized character clothing layer rendering.
Optimized character skin tone settings.
Optimized character models and animations.
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and other improvements.
Human Enemies - Raiders
A small number of Raiders will randomly spawn across the map. The new Train Station location will spawn a Raider camp. Raiders can use all weapons available to players, including firearms, crossbows, bows, and melee weapons. When forming squads, Raiders will perform tactical maneuvers such as flanking, throwing grenades, and suppressive fire.
GOAP AI
Implemented human AI using the GOAP framework. Actions are selected through decision trees. The enemies in the classic FPS game “F.E.A.R.” were also created using the GOAP framework. Compared to state machines, this more complex decision-making system delivers a more engaging gameplay experience. Friendly or neutral human NPCs will be updated soon.
Visual Upgrades
High-magnification scopes now feature a zoom effect, enlarging the targeted area. Bullets now have more realistic airflow effects. Explosions and alarms emit shockwave effects. Zombie limb destruction effects are now more realistic and precise.
Scope Aiming, simulated lens distortion and chromatic aberration.
3D Printing and Battery Charging
Added two new constructible items. The Charging Station can recharge batteries. The 3D Printer can craft various items. (More printable weapons and items will be added in future updates.)
About Async Multiplayer
In future updates, players will be able to upload their current characters to the server. These characters will appear in other players' games.
Feedback
If you encounter any issues during gameplay, please feel free to provide feedback via our Discord or email.
Fixed timezone errors that occurred in various languages and regions. Fixed an issue where fishing rod couldn’t be cast. Fixed an issue where the mouse would disappear when using a controller. Updated the descriptions for some weapon entries. Increased the damage of the laser cannon item. Significantly increased the durability of melee weapon attachments.
Thanks to players from regions such as Poland and France for sending detailed feedback via email. I have finally pinpointed the timezone issue... It was caused by differences in string formatting across different regions.
If you encountered any timezone issues before (e.g., flashlight not illuminating the scene), they should now be resolved.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused to some players... I truly believe this time the issue has been fixed...
This issue was caused by a string formatting error. To avoid corrupted strings in previous save files, it is recommended that players who encountered region format errors start a new save file to continue playing.
Once again, thank you for your support and feedback. :D
Developer: Leven
UPDATE 7.2.0 NEW WEAPONS, NEW POI, NEW INFECTED, NEW YEAR
Update Overview:
Happy New Year! A new New Year's airdrop has arrived in ZedZone.
New Weapon: Flamethrower.
New Weapon: High-pressure Water Gun.
Special Infected can now use ranged weapons.
New Special Infected: Flamethrower Zombie.
New Special Infected: Firefighter Zombie.
New Ammo Type: .45 ACP Ammo.
New POI: Stadium.
Boss Fight in the Stadium.
New Weapon: Thompson Submachine Gun.
New Weapon: M3 Submachine Gun.
New Weapon: DeLille Carbine.
New Weapon: Glock 21C.
New Weapon: M1911 .45 ACP.
New Weapon: Fully Automatic 40mm Grenade Launcher.
New Item: Melatonin.
New Accessories and Other Items.
Increased damage for crossbow bolts and arrows.
Some new letters.
The grapple hook can now hook onto the ground directly.
Save and load optimizations.
Bug fixes.
New Weapons:
Flamethrower is a brand-new area-of-effect weapon. You can add gasoline as fuel.
High-pressure Water Gun requires water as ammo. In addition to being a weapon, the high-pressure water gun can also be used to extinguish fires or clean polluted surfaces.
.45 ACP is a new type of ammo, with 5 corresponding weapons. .45 caliber is currently the only handgun ammo in the game with penetration properties. This means it can penetrate through multiple parts of enemies, dealing multiple instances of damage, just like rifle rounds.
New POI:
Stadium is a newly added location. Here, a Boss Fight awaits players. Upon victory, you can acquire the Flamethrower and High-pressure Water Gun. You can also obtain an experimental new weapon.
New Enemies:
Flamethrower Zombies and Firefighter Zombies are special infected that use ranged weapons. More special infected using ranged weapons will be introduced later.
If you encounter any issues during gameplay, please feel free to provide feedback via our Discord or email.
Once again, thank you for your support and feedback. :D
Developer: Leven
Merry Christmas everyone！
Eng ver
Merry Christmas everyone！ Give yourself a Chongqing braised chicken for holiday!
Zed Zone is on Christmas now! During the Holiday, we will have Christmas light and lots of Christmas gears!
More contents is under development! Stay tuned!
Dev's mail: cheshendog@gmail.com
Thanks for all the support and love! Wish you have a wonderful holiday!
The lag issue caused by the physics system fixed
After the last update, we received some feedback regarding abnormal lag in the game. With the help of the player community, I was able to get the save file that triggered the lag and conducted an urgent investigation.
I found that the issue was caused by the character's physics system settings. However, in the last update, I only modified the vehicle physics system and did not make any changes to the character physics. This issue may have been caused by a bug in the game engine that altered my settings.
After identifying the problem, I immediately implemented the necessary fix. The latest version should no longer experience this abnormal lag.
I apologize for the inconvenience caused. As the developer, I truly regret this issue. Every major update has the potential to introduce new problems, but most of them are quickly resolved.
If you encounter any new issues, please package your game save file into a ZIP file and send it to my email. cheshendog@gmail.com I will respond and address the issue as soon as possible.
The game save folder is located at: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\LocalLow\LevenLiu\ZEDZONE
Thanks again for your patience and feedback. Thank you :)
Leven
BETA0.62_V7.0.0 Underground and map generation
Update Overview:
Underground structures have been updated.
Implemented the separation of data layer and presentation layer, creating a seamlessly integrated, diggable underground world.
Map generation has been updated.
More reasonable town layouts.
Wider and straighter roads are now generated.
Buildings now have a chance to generate basements.
Underground mining points are now present on the map.
When digging underground, there’s a chance to find rubies and gold nuggets.
Enemies will follow the player into underground areas.
Clearing infected nests will make nearby fog disappear.
When not equipped with weapons, the player will use fists to attack.
New foreground perspective effects added.
New weapon: MAC-11 submachine gun.
Craftable simple electric lamps that can be deployed on the ground at the workbench.
Road signs, traffic lights, billboards, and other scene objects are now generated on the roads.
Increased the durability of magazines and weapon accessories.
Campfires now have a larger heating range.
Fixed issue with zombies attacking through walls.
Fixed the issue of robot death sound effects playing repeatedly.
Fixed errors with fog generation.
Underground structures is an entirely new system. It contains three-dimensional data for 8 layers of underground world. This provides more possibilities for future designs and updates. The basic design for the underground structure has been completed, and more content will be updated soon.
Regarding updates to data structures and loading processes, there may be some unknown issues. If you encounter any issues during gameplay caused by these changes, please feel free to provide feedback via our Discord or email.
Once again, thank you for your support and feedback. :D
Developer: Leven
BETA0.62_V6.7.0 SteamDeck And Controller Support
Update Overview
Game controller support has been added!
SteamDeck support has been added!
The Input system has been rewritten.
Customized quick interaction UI for controllers. Quick weapon switching and other actions are now possible.
Simulated mouse control using controllers in some UI screens.
Drive vehicles using the controller.
Control the PDA/map using the controller.
Zombies have a chance to carry backpacks.
You can check the map, open the inventory, eat, and perform other actions inside vehicles.
Enhanced zombie injury effects; gunshot and explosive damage will have more noticeable visual effects.
Bullet ricochet effects when hitting the ground.
Fixed the bug where thrown objects would ricochet in the wrong direction.
Fixed the issue with zombie texture color deviation.
Improved the continuous firing capability of weapons like the Glock18 to prevent overheating.
Underground structures and new islands are coming soon. Happy National Day to everyone! :)
Controller Support
The game now fully supports game controllers. Interactive key prompts are also supported. When playing with a controller, you can press the pause button to view the key layout.
Quick function keys have been created for the controller. Pressing the 'LB' button during gameplay will bring up the quick function wheel. Driving, PDA, map, and other functions have also been adapted for the controller. Some UI screens use controller to simulate mouse operations.
To support controller operations, most of the game's Input system has been rewritten. The new Input system also supports keyboard key mapping. This will be available in future updates. If you encounter any issues caused by this during gameplay, please feel free to provide feedback through email. These issues will be prioritized for fixing!
Note: XBOX controllers and generic controllers are fully supported. PlayStation controllers can also operate normally, but the key display has not been adapted yet, which will be addressed in future updates.
SteamDeck Support
The game is now finally playable on SteamDeck! Tests were conducted using a third-party handheld device, and it runs perfectly. Playing on the handheld is a very fresh experience, so if you happen to have a handheld device, be sure to take the time to try it out :)
Underground facilities, new islands, and more new content will be available soon!
If you encounter new issues, feel free to provide feedback via our Discord or email.
Thank you all again for your support and feedback. Thank you.
Developer Leven
BETA0.62_V6.6.0 Reguler Update: Underground and New Island Coming Soon
Update Overview
A major update featuring underground structures and a new island is in development and will be released soon. Added some female infected. New outfits for the infected have been added, including clown outfits and team mascot outfits. Fixed an issue with incorrect height in gun-holding animations. Fixed an issue where weapons were upside down in certain situations. Fixed an issue with the 'Western Sharpshooter' skill animation. Fixed sound effect issues. Fixed a bug where zombies were invincible under specific conditions. Equipped weapons will now display correctly when turning. More realistic zombie injury effects. Fixed and updated zombie animations and textures. Custom storage boxes can now be moved. New item: Multi-functional axe. New main menu BGM. Added links to the game devlog. Other regular bug fixes.
A major update including the new island and underground facilities is being prepared. Due to the involvement of underlying designs such as data structures, there are some works to be done. However,After organizing the development tasks using Trello, progress has been relatively smooth. The new content will be available to everyone soon. If you encounter any new issues, feel free to provide feedback via our Discord or email.
Thanks again for your support and feedback. Thank you.
Developer: Leven Liu
UPDATE BETA0.62_V6.4.0
Update Overview
Armor on zombies can now be destroyed.
Fixed the issue of lost vehicles. Special handling has been added for player-used vehicles.
Performance optimization for map loading/driving.
More reasonable lighting times. Daytime is now longer.
Optimized attack detection for melee weapons, preventing accidental hits on furniture during combat.
Items can now be directly picked up into clothing.
Workbench items have been standardized to 1x1 size, and PPU (Pixels Per Unit) has been unified.
Upgraded and adjusted the art for some objects in the scene.
More orderly wooden walls can be built with wooden stakes.
Metal items such as iron cans can be smelted into iron ingots.
Adjustments and optimizations have been made to vehicle driving.
Fixed the bug where special equipment (such as grappling hooks) would automatically unload.
Fixed the bug where the throwing animation would not display in some cases.
Fixed the issue with crossbow shooting distance.
Some players reported issues with vehicles disappearing. Now, special backup handling has been implemented for vehicles currently in use by players (the vehicle displayed on the map). This issue should no longer occur.
The next major update is in preparation. Thank you all for your support and patience. If you encounter new issues, please provide feedback via our QQ group or email.
