Developer Update 2023 Vol.6 - All Aboard for Patch 0.31

Hello, Hunters!

It's time to hop on the train for another exciting update journey with the upcoming release of Patch 0.31 for ZERO Sievert. So grab your gear, and let's dive into the details of what's coming next Wednesday.

[h2]Faction Relations, Quests and Reputation - The Ticket to Success[/h2]

First stop - faction relations and quests. After completing initial tasks for the barman, you'll unlock quests for the Green Army and Crimson Corp. Then comes the pivotal decision: which track will you take? You boost your reputation with a specific faction by fulfilling the bids of that faction through either main or daily quests. This increased reputation unlocks new gears from the faction quartermaster and presents the opportunity to join their ranks, as rewards for your dedication. Conversely, firing at an NPC will tarnish your reputation with the faction that NPC belongs to, and killing one will cause even graver consequences. So, aim wisely! Check out the screenshot below - it's one of our dev's choices... No judgement, please!

Faction leaders serve as your main contact within each group. You'll already be familiar with the leaders of the two primary factions, Green and Red. For the Loners and Scientists, the barman and the doctor take the lead, respectively. However, the daily tasks come not directly from these leaders but from the Networker, an independent entity orchestrating the operations. Each faction provides a unique set of tasks, like the Scientists' distinct quests for collecting crystals or analysing anomalies.

Life in Zakov is always hanging by a thread, and your choices truly matter. Joining the Green Army grants access to formidable equipment, but at the cost of making a permanent enemy of the Crimson Corp. Remaining neutral allows you to unlock a variety of gear from both sides, but the highest-end items remain elusive. It's a delicate balance to strike - so choose your path wisely.

[h2]Performance Improvement[/h2]

We're also thrilled to share that we've implemented some significant memory usage improvements in Patch 0.31 for ZERO Sievert. We've sealed multiple memory leaks and significantly reduced total memory usage, enhancing game performance and stability. This progress is key to ensuring a seamless gaming experience for all our Hunters. We thank you for your feedback, which continues to drive our development efforts.

[h2]Save Wipe and Legacy Build[/h2]

As we've mentioned in our previous dev blogs, a save wipe is coming with the new patch. But don't fret – if you wish to continue your current journey, you can select the legacy build (0.30) from the Beta tab. Here are the detailed steps to do so:

Right Click on ZERO Sievert in your Steam library.
Choose "Properties".
Select "Betas" tab.
Choose "Legacy - Build 0.30" from the dropdown menu.
You game should auto update to previous version for you to continue your old save.

[h2]Catch Up with Luca[/h2]

Did you catch our recent 'Behind the Scenes' session? Our very own Luca took centre stage to reveal the new features in Patch 0.31. If you haven't seen it yet, it's well worth a watch. You'll hear directly from Luca as he illuminates the upcoming changes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get the inside scoop directly from the development floor!

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[h2]Preview Streaming[/h2]

If you're curious to see what's coming in patch 0.31, we invite you to join us on our Twitch channel on Monday the 17th at 4pm BST for an exclusive sneak peek of the new content. And remember, our dedicated Modern Wolf content creators are also preparing to share fresh and engaging content. So keep an eye out, you wouldn't want to miss their updates.

[h2]Your Feedback Matters[/h2]

And finally, Hunters, as always, we're eager to hear your feedback on this update. Your thoughts and experiences fuel our work, so don't hesitate to share them with us.

So there you have it - the road ahead for ZERO Sievert. Thanks for being on this journey with us, Hunters!

Onward and upward! We look forward to seeing you in Zakov!

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