Dead Zone DLC is Now in Free Early Access!!
Woah, what a journey! I don't know if anyone still remembers back in Dec 2022, I announced the Dead Zone DLC about second and third playthoughs:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1601970/announcements/detail/3646258449553423625
I'm proud to say that this idea has finally come to fruition! The whole thing began with a fan suggesting that after completing the game once, you should be able to bring your skills, stats, and some gears to a second playthrough. And now, the idea became two new game modes, a whole bunch of new guns and gears, new enemy types, and much more! You can read the details here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2426340/Tunguska_Dead_Zone/
Now, you can play the Nightmare and Dead Zone mode FOR FREE by applying the beta code "deadzonebeta" in your Steam's "Betas" window. Please note that currently only English and Chinese language are available. I'm hoping to get the rest translated by the time the DLC releases :)
There are two ways for you to play:
1. If you have already completed the first playthrough, you can load the save from before you left Tunguska. You should now equip whatever best gears you want to bring with you on your body (backpack is not included - only the gears on your body. If you want to bring ammo, you can put them in the pockets). And then simply go to your car and leave Tunguska. You will then be asked to confirm to start a new game. Your gears will be in another locker next to Sidor, so just go talk to him to retrieve your stuff.
You will also inherit all your skill points and character stats. The golden spoon, if you managed to earn it in previous playthrough, can be bought directly from the Continental Rangers. Your XP goal for level-up will be reset to up to 1/4 of the current value, plus a 2x-3x XP gain speed in NG+, lets you get back on track to earn more skill points quickly.
Oh also, for those who maxed out the perm serums, your tolerance will be reset to a certain degree as well, so you can increase your stats some more!
2. Or, you can just start a new game (Nightmare or Dead Zone mode) from the main menu by clicking the "New Game+" button. You will, of course, receive no gears/stats/skills from the previous playthrough. It'll be a brand new game. So yea, if you believe in your talent, go for it :)
Finally, a few words of caution: Don't forget to turn off Steam Cloud and backup your saves! They are located at:
C:\Users\\AppData\LocalLow\RotoristWorkshop\Tunguska
And like always, I'll be here watching the community forum and Discord for any bug reports or balancing suggestions, and of course, ideas! I still have a few weeks before the scheduled official launch of the DLC. Thank you and I'll talk to you soon :)
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1601970/announcements/detail/3646258449553423625
I'm proud to say that this idea has finally come to fruition! The whole thing began with a fan suggesting that after completing the game once, you should be able to bring your skills, stats, and some gears to a second playthrough. And now, the idea became two new game modes, a whole bunch of new guns and gears, new enemy types, and much more! You can read the details here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2426340/Tunguska_Dead_Zone/
Now, you can play the Nightmare and Dead Zone mode FOR FREE by applying the beta code "deadzonebeta" in your Steam's "Betas" window. Please note that currently only English and Chinese language are available. I'm hoping to get the rest translated by the time the DLC releases :)
There are two ways for you to play:
1. If you have already completed the first playthrough, you can load the save from before you left Tunguska. You should now equip whatever best gears you want to bring with you on your body (backpack is not included - only the gears on your body. If you want to bring ammo, you can put them in the pockets). And then simply go to your car and leave Tunguska. You will then be asked to confirm to start a new game. Your gears will be in another locker next to Sidor, so just go talk to him to retrieve your stuff.
You will also inherit all your skill points and character stats. The golden spoon, if you managed to earn it in previous playthrough, can be bought directly from the Continental Rangers. Your XP goal for level-up will be reset to up to 1/4 of the current value, plus a 2x-3x XP gain speed in NG+, lets you get back on track to earn more skill points quickly.
Oh also, for those who maxed out the perm serums, your tolerance will be reset to a certain degree as well, so you can increase your stats some more!
2. Or, you can just start a new game (Nightmare or Dead Zone mode) from the main menu by clicking the "New Game+" button. You will, of course, receive no gears/stats/skills from the previous playthrough. It'll be a brand new game. So yea, if you believe in your talent, go for it :)
Finally, a few words of caution: Don't forget to turn off Steam Cloud and backup your saves! They are located at:
C:\Users\\AppData\LocalLow\RotoristWorkshop\Tunguska
And like always, I'll be here watching the community forum and Discord for any bug reports or balancing suggestions, and of course, ideas! I still have a few weeks before the scheduled official launch of the DLC. Thank you and I'll talk to you soon :)