Greetings, survivors!👋 We are happy to present the next update to the Zelter Closed Beta Test! We can’t thank you enough for your participation and all the comments you left us for the prior versions. It is based on your feedback that we can continue to improve the game. We know there are currently two versions of Zelter that you have been playing and there are fans of both among you. To play the latest Closed Beta Test described here, use the instructions provided in our previous publications to access it using the code CBTMarch2022 (case sensitive). The closed beta version of Zelter is available in Korean and English. Here’s all that’s included in the newest CBT version of Zelter:
New difficulty level!
We read your comments about the difficulty of Zelter’s latest versions. The game now includes three levels of difficulty - Novice, Seasoned (formerly Alert Level 1) and Veteran (formerly Alert Level 2). The Novice difficulty level is a new addition and includes the following modifiers: No boss zombie on the last day; No soldier or police zombies will spawn; There are less zombies on the map; Zombies move slower; Zombies deal less damage; Food doesn’t spoil as fast; Structures break down slower; You will begin receiving high level weapons as of day 4~5 for rescuing survivors.
Tutorial
You will now find basic controls listed in the corner of the screen in the tutorial; You can now check out high level guns in the tutorial! Try them out and pick your favorite;
Miscellaneous adjustments
The boss zombie now has some new tricks. Including a rush attack, a super jump and the ability to throw objects. Watch out! Crossbow was improved with higher damage, critical chance and stun duration. However it is now also slightly more expensive to make. Quality takes resources! The perk “Last Stand” now activates when at 40% HP rather than 30% HP.
Bug fixes
Bonfire lighting effects now properly apply indoors; Turrets no longer respond to animals; The wrong BGM no longer plays during the intro; Arrows indicating the location of survivors will no longer occasionally point in the wrong direction; Improved translation in character status window; Inventory interface will no longer remain open when you close the bag;
All these changes made their way into the Closed Beta Test available to you now, but there’s more to come. Here’re some more things that are on the way in future updates! Those of you who asked for a Save function - we hear you! While Challenge mode doesn’t support saves, work is on the way to release the alternative Pioneer mode that will include save functionality among its features. This mode, scheduled for release in Q3 2022 will up the quality and save all the fun; Multiplayer is still on the roadmap. After all, survivors need to stick together! Thank you, survivors! And remember it’s your feedback that helps us make Zelter the best game it can be 🙌
February'22 patch notes
Greetings, survivors! We continue to make improvements to Zelter and the Closed Beta Test some of you have been part of. The newest version includes a number of useful changes, new features and additions that we will list below. We will also tell you how to opt into the Closed Beta Test if you have not already done so. Any owner of Zelter is eligible. Remember, your feedback helps us make the game better! It doesn’t matter if you’re returning to see the improvements from the previous version or jumping in for the first time in a while. Share your experience and suggestions in the comments below and on our Discord channel!
How to opt into Zelter Closed Beta Test:
• Open your Steam Library • Right-click Zelter in your list of games • Click Properties • Select Betas • Enter the beta access code: CBTFebruary22 (Case sensitive. You can copy/paste it if you like!) • Click Check Code. You will now have public_beta available in the list of betas you can opt into • Select it from the drop-down menu. Click Update if the download doesn't start automatically
Once the download's finished you’re all set! You can swap your game back to the original version at any time by picking “None” in the Betas menu.
Now that you know how to join the Closed Beta Test, let’s move on to the patch notes!
Updated Challenge mode
The limit for the new Challenge mode has been extended from 4 to 6 days. Additionally we have added an ending scoreboard.
New Tutorial mode
We’ve added a tutorial mode to introduce basic controls and game mechanics.
Added special rewards from survivors
You can now choose a reward whenever you rescue a survivor. Select from three options, the first two of which will contain a permanent perk from the list below. Perks of the same type stack up to 3 times.
Slots 1 and 2 will contain one of the following upgrades • Fast Reload Automatically reload equipped weapon when rolling. • Reliable belly fat. Increase maximum hunger limit. • First aid. You can use a bandage while moving. • Darkness is scary. Illuminate a small area around the character. • Light movements. Increase movement speed after rolling. • Last try. Gain temporary invincibility when health drops below 30%. • I’m invisible Become temporarily undetectable by zombies after rolling. • A Little Makes a Lot Short-range weapons produce more resources from objects. • Slowly Increase movement speed while walking. • BigBullet Increase the maximum amount of bullets in your weapon. • Trueshot Barrage Increase damage of the first attack after rolling. • BangBangBang Adds a chance for an attack to temporarily increase weapon attack speed. • Goaway, Goaway Attacks stun enemies for a longer time. • My arms are longer. Increases range of melee weapons. • Make a hole. Increase penetration power of long-range weapons. • Camel's camouflage. Increases maximum thirst level. • I don't want to be a zombie. Increases maximum infection level. • It's okay to be hit. When hit, defense has a chance to increase. • You can see the stars. Gain a chance to stun enemies with a melee attack.
Alternatively you can pick supplies from slot 3. Receive a pack of survival, fighting or recovery items. Specific items are randomized.
Challenge Mode - New opening cutscene and narration
We have updated the opening cutscene illustrations and related narration.
Changes to in-game narration
The player character is no longer replies to the radio.
Randomized contents of the starting supply box
The items you gain from the supply box at the start of the game have now been changed. In addition to the guaranteed HM60 pistol you may now find various weapons such as the slingshot or various melee weapons. At the beginning of the game, the contents of the first supplies were changed. The number of recovery items in the supply box may vary depending on the extra weapons.
Updated skill system
• In addition to existing effects each stat now improves an active ability. - Strength: Increases attack power and health. - Dexterity : Increases attack speed and movement speed. - Intelligence : Increases critical hit probability and damage, repair efficiency and defensive structure attack and durability.
• Added visual effect to critical blows.
UI functions
• Added ability to name and customize character as well as select difficulty.
• Modified main menu and added descriptions
• In-game mission window can now be toggled (Q).
• Added settings to the main menu and in-game pause menu (ESC).
• The camera is now fixed on the player character by default. In order to play the game as in previous versions with camera movement based on the mouse cursor, please toggle "Unlock Camera" in the settings menu.
• After you are informed about the first helicopter, new information is added to the UI. - Added information. 1.Time till the helicopter arrives. 2.Number of survivors evacuated via helicopter so far
• Final Boss status now displays as health and stability gauges. - health gauge : Reduce it to zero to kill the boss. - stability gauge : The boss’ stability gauge will take damage based on player stats, weapon condition and weapon stun chance. Taking it down to zero stuns the boss for a few seconds then the bar resets back to the maximum.
Monsters
Final Boss Added final boss. It will spawn on the final day to interfere with the evacuation.
Tough Zombie
More resilient versions of zombies can be encountered occasionally. They represent a higher risk than regular enemies!
Items
• Wooden slingshot. A wooden slingshot that uses [stone] for ammo. • Metal slingshot. An iron slingshot that uses [iron] for ammo. • Construction hammer. A construction hammer that can be used to repair structures. • Spiked Baseball Bat. A melee weapon that can be used to attack while moving. • Metal bat. A melee weapon that can be used to attack while moving. • Changed the way [Farm equipment] is used. You can now select land to create field patches the same way you build structures. • Crossbow Can now penetrate three objects. • Stone Spear Slightly decreased range of attacks. • Iron Spear Slightly decreased range of attacks.
Talent
Talents combining two stats no longer increase two stats by 10%. They now instead increase two stats by 4 points each.
Map markers
Players can leave custom markers on the map by opening the map (M) and right-clicking on the screen.
Applying feedback
1. Added a Shelter building as a safe area. It is generated close to the player’s starting location.
Quality of life improvements
1. Crafting window now scrolls to the left when the mouse wheel is moved upwards and to the right when it is moved downwards (it was previously the opposite) 2. When an NPC is set to standby they change status to frightened and are marked on the map. 3. Shortcut keys now open corresponding UI menu even if the player currently has another menu open. 4. It is now possible to pick up items while the inventory is open. 5. Reduced volume of helicopter sound effect. 6. Receiving damage no longer cancels reloading ranged weapons.
Fixes
1. Fixed issue that caused rotten food to display an incorrect model at first when the supply box is opened. 2. Fixed issue that caused the in-game screen to appear before the start of cutscene. 3. Fixed issue that caused boxes to not drop their contents when broken. 4. Adjusted movement speed for moving in a diagonal line. 5. Fixed issue that caused the torch to only be lit when the character is facing down. 6. Animals are no longer immune to grenades.
Best of luck, survivors! Remember to have fun and let us know what you think about the latest version of Zelter!
Closed Beta Test Guide
It’s been a month since the release of our Closed Beta Test and many of you have already left your feedback to this newest version of Zelter! Have you been enjoying your experience?
The notes you’ll find below should help you succeed in your role. Fill the shoes of a former special forces agent risking her life to rescue the survivors of a zombie outbreak. And keep your eyes peeled for supplies military aircraft provide you with via airdrop. You’ll need every resource you can get!
Every time you start a game the map is procedurally generated with randomized conditions, requiring you to adapt and establish your survival strategy accordingly. You will have to establish the infrastructure for farming and resource production, protect civilians fleeing attacking zombies, locate survivors and guide them to safety. Rescue helicopters will start arriving at the dawn of the third day.
With production facilities and distribution grinding to a halt due to the zombie outbreak it is up to you to amass resources and carry out rescue operations to aid survivors.
User interface guide
1. Time: In-game time 2. Date: The number of days that have passed since the start of the game 3. Health (you lose if it drops to zero) 4. Thirst (you get a debuff if it drops to zero) 5. Hunger (you get a debuff if it drops to zero) 6. Infection (you get a debuff if it fills up completely)
1. Experience bar 2. Character Level 3. Quests: Available missions. Complete them to obtain experience and increase your level.
Talent tree with upgrades for your character
Consumables
Bandage - craftable Plastic splint - craftable Painkiller - found on the map Recovery pills - craftable First aid kit - found on the map Infection treatment - acquired from drones
Buff consumables
Antibiotics: slow the rate of infection Tonics: increase one of your character’s stats depending on the type of tonic
Weapons
Bare hands Stone axe Stone hammer Stone pickaxe Stone spear Iron axe Iron hammer Iron hoe Crossbow Pistol Shotgun Machine gun (SMG) RM1 Ripple RM16 Ripple Unstable Explosives - throwable Military grenade - throwable, can’t be crafted
Melting furnace → ore melting Wooden workbench → craft engineering Precision workbench → craft electric Chemical workbench → craft chemical Bonfire → cooking Metal workbench → craft advanced engineering Welding workbench → craft advanced electric Oven → advanced cooking
Zombies
Normal zombie Ranged zombie Exploding zombie Muscle zombie Police zombie Military zombie
Animals
Rabbit Elk
Character stats
Strength - affects defensive skills and stamina Dexterity - affects movement speed when walking/running Intelligence - affects production speed, repair efficiency, and durability of crafted items
Did you find all you need in the guide above? Is there anything you would like to see in future notes? Let us know in the comments below!
Until next time, and look forward to future updates!
Beta Test Release
Good news! The Closed Beta Test for the new version of Zelter is live. And all it takes to get in is wishing the game a Merry Christmas ;)
Every player who owns Zelter on Steam is eligible to join the CBT!
Here's how you get in:
Open your Steam Library
Right-click Zelter in your list of games
Click Properties
Select Betas
Enter the beta access code: MerryChristmas (Case sensitive. You can copy/paste it if you like!)
Click Check Code. You will now have public_beta available in the list of betas you can opt into
Select it from the drop-down menu. Click Update if the download doesn't start automatically
Once the download's finished you are good to go. If you want to swap your game back to the original version, simply pick None in the Betas menu and you'll have the old game back.
In the FAQ below we answer a few important questions:
Is it just more game?
Yes and no. In this Closed Beta Test, you will take part in an improved and reimagined Zelter based on player feedback and a lot of internal reevaluation.
Where can I find out what changed?
Patch notes and a list of changes will be published in a separate post at a later date!
What languages will the Closed Beta Test be available in?
The Closed Beta Test will be available in English and Korean at launch. The team is also hard at work localizing it into French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Russian.
What do I do if I find a bug or error?
Please submit all bug and error reports to support@super.com. Title your email [ZLT-issue] followed by a short description When reporting an issue, ideally please provide the following:
A description of the issue you encountered
An attached screenshot or video. It’ll go a long way in helping us investigate the issue
In the event of performance issues, please provide your PC specs
Where can I join to discuss the game?
You are welcome to join our Discord server: CLICK We ask you to remain civil and send reports & feedback to us via email as described above
How do I save the game?
Zelter currently uses a saveless permadeath system and starts from the very beginning if you die. Do your best to survive and get as far as you can! We may reiterate the save system based on player feedback, so let us know your thoughts
What about my old save files? Will I be able to switch to the previous version?
To switch back to the previous version of the game, right-click it in your Steam Library, select Properties, then Betas and select the default version of the game. Following a brief download, your game will once again be switched to the original version.
I launched the game but it gets stuck loading. What do I do?
Relaunching the game should fix this issue. A hotfix for this error is already being worked on.
Have fun and don't forget to share your feedback!
An important update on the status of Zelter
We have good news! The Super!Publisher team is excited to share an important update on the status of Zelter.
As you can imagine, game development hasn't stopped for a minute. We have been polishing, reevaluating, and rebuilding the experience to bring you the kind of game our players want. Now you may be wondering just when you'd be able to see the fruit of this labor?
A beta test of the new and improved Zelter experience will be released in early December. All game owners, regardless of the time of your purchase, are eligible to take part in the beta test and will receive the instructions in the near future.
We can't wait to show you what the team’s been working on! Because we really can't wait to show you what the team’s been working on, initially the new Zelter Beta will only include Korean language. Of course, the final game will be translated into English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Russian.
Look for our messages in December and stay tuned for more exciting updates!
