Infection Free Zone News

[h2]Greetings, Survivors! [/h2]

Infection Free Zone will be visiting two significant upcoming events - Gamescom and PAX West. Due to this, we have decided to activate the latest demo once again! So if you missed the opportunity last time, we encourage you to give Infection Free Zone a go!

[h2]Demo[/h2]

The demo will be available to all the players from August 23, 2023, to September 4, 2023. It will include the very same content as the last one that launched in the last week of July. While we already have some idea of ​​what changes you would like to see in the game, we still want to ask you to complete the survey available in the Infection Free Zone. The more feedback we have, the better we are able to focus on specific features during the development.

[h2]Prologue[/h2]

The exact start date of the Prologue is not yet known. But we estimate that it will take place somewhere around October 2023. The content of the prologue will be similar to the current demo, but it will differ, for example, by adding a system save that is requested by many players. Prologue will also be available on Steam permanently - it will not be temporarily disabled like current demos. We hope to be able to tell you more details about the Prologue soon!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2485640/Infection_Free_Zone__Prologue/

[h2]Early Access - General Update[/h2]

We have promised you more details about Infection Free Zone's launch after the recent demo. For the last few weeks, we have been gathering and analyzing your feedback. One thing is certain for us - Infection Free Zone still needs some extra work. Several features are still being developed, and we want to add more of the story to the game.

We've also been trying to improve the visuals of Infection Free Zone recently. However, we have hit a wall of some sort where subsequent upgrades resulted in a drop in performance for some players. We want to make sure that no one will have problems with stutters or low FPS for the official launch.

So while we want to provide you with a free Prologue this year, it won't be possible to launch the game in Early Access in 2023. Of course, we will do everything we can to release the game as soon as possible. But that probably won't happen before the second quarter of 2024.

[h2]Thank you for your support![/h2]

Thank you for following Infection Free Zone! The results of our last demo have surprised us a lot. We have had over 7,000 concurrent players during the peak and this result makes us incredibly proud. But we are also aware that this result affects expectations for the title. We will continue our work to bring you the best Early Access release possible. Thank you for your support!

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[h2]Greetings, Survivors! [/h2]

Great to see you here! We have a lot of good news coming your way. A new demo for Infection Free Zone is launching today, and we are publishing a new Prologue Page for the game as well. On top of it all, you can check several other games from our publisher during the Games Operators Publisher Sale. Let's take a closer look at it all!

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[h2]New Demo[/h2]

A new demo is up and running! Several new elements have been introduced to the game. To name a few:

• Exchange System
  
• Building's Deconstruction and Repair
  
• Bandits
  
• Immigration System
  
• Gates
  
• Research System
  
• Building Partial Adaptation
  
• Map Overview Update
  
• New events and dilemmas
  
• Visual and audio improvements
  
• Action Queue on shift-click
  

If you will encounter any bugs, feel free to use the built-in Bug Reporter available under the Escape Menu. In case of any feedback or suggestions that you have regarding the gameplay - please fill out the survey. This is the easiest way for us to analyze all the feedback and address it accordingly, as it's very hard for us to keep track of countless messages sent to us via social media.

[h2]Prologue[/h2]

We are also launching the Infection Free Zone – Prologue Steam Page. In the future, the Prologue will probably share the newer versions of the Infection Free Zone demo, so if you are interested in checking the game in the future, feel free to follow and wishlist the Prologue on Steam.

What's the difference between the Prologue and Playtests? The Prologue will include the first 60 minutes or so of the gameplay. Playtests are meant for the Closed Beta tests that are going to include access to the full game when we reach the Beta stage of the project.

[h2]Games Operators Publisher Sale[/h2]

If you can't wait for the final release of Infection Free Zone but want to play some other games that are based on real-world maps, we recommend checking out our Games Operators Publisher Sale.

Delivery INC, a new game from our friends at DIGIFOX is launching today!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1793260/Delivery_INC/

Or if you haven't done so already, you can play through the 112 Operator and its DLC - The Last Duty - to learn about the events before the Infection Free Zone. With -75% discounts, it's very easy to get into the story now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1570180/112_Operator__The_Last_Duty/

Best regards,
Jutsu Games Team

[h2]Greetings, Survivors![/h2]

Today we have a nice portion of good news! Lately, we have received a lot of requests about re-releasing the demo for Infection Free Zone. A lot of players have learned about the game after the Steam Next Fest in February and have regretted not having a chance to play the game. We got you covered - the Demo for Infection Free Zone is available again!

[h2]Pre-Alpha Demo[/h2]

The Pre-Alpha Demo, the very same that was available in February, will be available to you starting today. If you haven't had a chance to play the game yet, now is the perfect time!

Important! After finishing your game, please complete (or edit) the survey for us. We have added an additional question about the features that you are missing the most in Infection Free Zone. We would like you to answer this question honestly as this will help us to reevaluate the priorities for the game.

[h2]New Demo - July 2023[/h2]

Are you already familiar with this demo for Infection Free Zone and craving for more? We have good news for you as well! A new Alpha Demo build is coming your way in the last week of July, during the Games Operators Publisher Sale. You will see several new features in the game - vehicles, gates, bandits - only to name a few. We can't wait to share it with you!

Best regards,
Jutsu Games Team

[h2]Greetings, Survivors![/h2]

During the Steam Next Fest, we have seen a lot of questions about other survivors. Are we going to meet them out there in the world? is there going to be an army out there? Are we going to fight against other humans? The short answer is - yes, you will.

[h2]Migrants[/h2]

It is difficult to predict what may happen to a person in a post-apocalyptic scenario. People can form groups and communities or try to live alone. Build zones and establish hierarchies or prey on the weak.

During gameplay, we will encounter survivors hoping to join our Zone. Early into the game, so-called Migrants are going to be our main source of new citizens.

[h2]Raiders[/h2]

Not only the infected will be a problem during our expansion, but also other, hostile survivors.
From the technical perspective, raiders are very similar to our own squads. While infected are going to fight us in the melee range, other survivors can use pistols, rifles, and other weapons.

Few important things to remember:

• Unknown survivor groups out in the world will have yellow icons. Mind you, those very same groups can turn red and hostile in a blink of an eye. Always proceed with caution.
  
• While player-based squads can consist of up to 4 survivors, this limit doesn't exist for groups of raiders. Those bandits will sometimes form bigger groups visible under one icon.
  
• Hordes can be spotted mainly during the night. It's the opposite for Raiders, with whom we are going to fight mainly during the day.
  
• Groups of raiders can leave some loot behind them, making them not only a danger but also valuable prey.
  
• Spotting a group of raiders out in the wild might suggest that there is a bandit hideout nearby. Take your strongest squads and pillage the place in order to obtain the resources.
  

It might be also important to notice that hordes of infected and the raiders are not allied in any way. So there's a huge chance that you will encounter those two groups fighting against each other at some point. Feel free to use it to your advantage.

[h2]Video[/h2]

Check the possible interactions with the migrants and raiders in the video below.

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Best regards,
Jutsu Games Team