Zcrew News

Calling all Hunters!

Supply crate incoming! Today, we're dropping a small balancing patch to help you and your crew deal with the unending horde. We're tweaking a few numbers to make slaughtering zombies as rewarding as possible. We also have some visual and gameplay changes to add some clarity to the chaos.

Please let us know what you think of the update and always "Happy Hunting!"

[h2]Game Balancing[/h2]

• Balanced weapon damage and monster HP
  
• Balanced skill damage. Now skill damage scales with power.
  
• Adjusted the hit rate calculation of shotgun
  

[h2]Optimization[/h2]

• Added function tips by pressing “N” to view unlocked contents and where they are.
  
• Added mission information at the preparation UI and in missions.
  
• Changed the rule of evacuation. Now hunters have to wait for their teammates to revive and get on the helicopter or for the countdown to end before they can evacuate.
  
• Added ping notification at base.
  
• Upon returning from a mission, the game now will remember your last mission and there is no need to re-select the mission.
  
• Added notification UI when Hunters level up their achievements.
  

[h2]UI and Special Effect Change[/h2]

• Added special effect when picking up items.
  
• Adjusted the position of the guidance arrow.
  
• Purple and Gold weapons now have special effects.
  
• Optimized rewards page.
  
• Added star level for weapons
  
• Optimized skill effects
  
• Added notification upon leveling up.
  
• You can now upgrade/disassemble chips
  
• Optimized game progress saving.
  

Scheduled to go live at 12 am PDT Friday morning 4/30/21

Calling all Hunters!

We hope that you have been surviving out there in the Wastelands and teaming up with friends to bring hope back to humanity. It's been a long stretch since the initial release so we're dropping a big care package of goodies to get you fired up and slaying monsters once again.

Want to just go out there and just blow off a little steam and a few zombie heads? Infinite challenge is a new mode just for you. No missions, just survive as long as you can by killing as many as you can.

Looking for some good loot? We've added Secret Treasure Hunt to get you searching for some awesome gear. But beware of the mines and the guards or instead of heading home with a bag full of loot, your crew will be carrying you back in a body bag.

We've also added a ton of quality of life features. New to the game? We got a tutorial to get you started. Wanna show off to friends? We've added the new combo, player title, and achievement systems for you to showcase your slaying skills. Need an extra (or easier challenge)? Feel free to set your difficulty with corresponding payouts.

All this with some new gear, optimization fixes, and even BETA controller support, we hope will add a ton of fun and replayability for all you hunters new and old alike. Please let us know what you think of the update and always "Happy Hunting!"

[h2]1. New Gameplay
[/h2][h3]Infinite Challenge
[/h3]

• Hunters will have to eliminate as many monsters as possible within a given time.
  
• Hunters will fail the challenge once the monster limit on the map is reached.
  
• You will get better rewards as you survive longer, including Chips that will enhance your power.
  

[h3]Secret Treasure Hunt[/h3]

• - Pressing “3” will allow you to take out the minesweeper to sweep any mines nearby. The minefield will have a certain chance of spawning a treasure chest, which contains a very generous reward. There is also a certain chance of you disturbing the treasure guards, which can also drop generous rewards upon defeating them.
  

[h2]2. New System[/h2]
[h3]Combo System[/h3]

• Consecutive attacks will now grant you a combo status, which will increase your damage as you achieve higher combo.
  

[h3]Controller Support (Beta)[/h3]
[h3]Beginner Guide[/h3]

• Players will now enter a Beginner tutorial after creating a character. The tutorial will introduce basic mechanics and worldview.
  

[h3]-Personal Character Information[/h3]

• Hunters can now view character information of themselves and other players.
  

[h3]-Chips[/h3]

• Up to 6 chips can be inserted on weapons, which will give you bonus effects.
  

[h3]-Achievement System[/h3]

• Hunters will be able to unlock achievements after satisfying certain requirements.
  
• Trophies can be displayed at the base.
  

[h3]Title System[/h3]

• Hunters will get titles after unlocking achievements, which can be displayed above their head.
  

[h3]New Mission Difficulties [/h3]

• Hunters can now choose among easy/normal/hard difficulties, which will have different drop rates.
  

[h3]Like Feature[/h3]

• Hunters can now hit the like button for teammates once a mission is completed.
  

[h2]3.Optimization[/h2]
[h3]Battle Optimization[/h3]

• Adding BUFF icons during battle
  
• If a hunter joins mid-game, he/she cannot get loot from previous progress.
  
• Press “CAPS LOCK” to switch between walking/running.
  
• Walking will have lower noises than running.
  
• Hold “Shift” key to sprint, which will cost fatigue.
  
• Added a new laser gun in random location in missions.
  
• Environmental effects have been added. E.g: lava will lower your health, swamp will lower your speed, etc.
  
• Spawning point and evacuation point will be random.
  
• Monsters will become more powerful as you enter higher level missions.
  

[h3]-Weapon Parts Optimization[/h3]

• Added new weapon parts
  
• Added purple/orange level weapon parts that can only be obtained during battle.
  

[h3]- Player Experience Optimization[/h3]

• Hunters will now return to their own base if the room master leaves the team.
  
• Adding player information UI (including character level/class level/power level) during mission preparation.
  

[h2]Friendly Fire[/h2]

Having trouble in the apocalypse? Want assistance in the New World? Need direction in the devastation? Well, don't fret! Hunters' Helpers are here to... well, help. Check out our latest "PSA", Friendly Fire, and you'll be well on your way to dominating amidst the destruction.

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[h2]Tell us what you think![/h2]

Now that you've had some time with the game, we want to know where you would like to see it go next!

-What do you like the most about ZCrew? What is the most frustrating part?
-How do you feel about the environments, creatures, and overall theme? Is it immersive enough or is there something lacking?
-What's your favorite role? Least favorite? Any ideas for new abilities or roles that you would like to see in the future?
-Anything else you would like to see implemented in the future?

If you've been playing and have some ideas and feedback, this is the time to help us refine the game into something great. We 'd love to hear from you. Thanks for playing and, as always, Happy Hunting!

[h2]The Not-So-Barren Wasteland[/h2]

This location almost seems tranquil compared to the chaos and carnage taking place around the world of ZCrew. But don't let your eyes deceive you, the desert is still teeming with zombies, ghouls, and other unspeakable horrors. And don't forget the sand... I hate sand.

In future updates, we hope you explore more of how the world has changed. Excitement and adventure await as we hunt to save the world! Play ZCREW, an action-packed co-op zombie shooter!

[h2]Tell us what you think![/h2]

Now that you've had some time with the game, we want to know where you would like to see it go next!

-What do you like the most about ZCrew? What is the most frustrating part?
-How do you feel about the environments, creatures, and overall theme? Is it immersive enough or is there something lacking?
-What's your favorite role? Least favorite? Any ideas for new abilities or roles that you would like to see in the future?
-Anything else you would like to see implemented in the future?

If you've been playing and have some ideas and feedback, this is the time to help us refine the game into something great. We 'd love to hear from you. Thanks for playing and, as always, Happy Hunting!

Hey there, Hunters!

We have a small update tonight with a few Quality of LIfe improvements to create a smoother experience for Hunters as we continue the mission to reclaim Earth!

Intel is key, and Dungeons now display details of material drops. Now you know exactly where to go to pick up what you need! A mission rewards UI has also been added. Review how your mission broke down, what you've gained, and pinpoint what you can do to further improve! We have also added level notifications and made it easier to invite your crew to join you on your missions!

Most notably, we are also replacing the old Weapon Crafting system with a Weapon Growth system that we feel will be more intuitive and better fitting for the theme of the game. As highly enhanced humans in a world of rapid technological advancement, its only natural that our weapons grow with us as we hunt and conquer mission after mission. Damage numbers are also being added in game and different weapons will deal different damage to different enemies. Find the optimal combination to succeed!

Finally, we'd like to thank the Hunters who have joined our efforts in this Early Access stage. We look forward to hearing your ideas! We're still very early in the quest to save the world and you are a part of our evolution as we continue to develop the game! Please let us know how you feel about the UI, the characters, skills, and in particular, the game mechanics and controls! Of course, we need your help squashing bugs (and zombies) as well! We'll be checking out your reports on the Steam Discussions, Hunters!

- Team ZCREW

[h2]Patch Notes[/h2]

• New weapon growth system to replace the old crafting system.
  
• Dungeons will now show details of material drops instead of old random drops.
  
• New mission rewards UI that will display statistics on various data of each player, leveling exp and provide MVP rewards.
  
• Level notifications
  
• Players can invite friends to join mission by pressing “J”
  
• Adding damage numbers in game. Different weapons will deal different damage to different enemies.
  
• You can now select “Single, Friend, Public” upon selecting missions without going back to the main menu