ZERO Sievert News

[h2]Hello Hunters![/h2][p]We've just put live a hotfix which has a speculative fix for the crashes some of you have been experiencing. This one has been particularly difficult to reproduce, so as a starting point for tackling it, we've updated the Steam SDK which was.... just a few versions out of date...[/p][p]Update, jump in and let us know how it looks and feels. and most importantly...[/p][p]If you had the crash and it's fixed, let us know. And if you had the crash and it isn't fixed, let us know![/p][p]Let us know in the comments or join the official ZERO Sievert Discord server and give @Ethan a shout and give him an update on the update.[/p][p]Any and all information you can provide to us will help us get closer to resolving this problem. [/p][p]Thank you![/p][p]We'll see you in the Zone...[/p]

[h2]🎄 ZERO Sievert Christmas Update Is Live![/h2][p]The Christmas Event is back in ZERO Sievert!
Jump into the Zone during the holidays to hunt for festive loot, upgraded airdrops, and new backpacks including drops from NPCs for the first time ever.[/p][p]🎒 NPCs now drop backpacks
🎁 9 brand-new backpacks added
🎄 Christmas airdrops guaranteed festive gear[/p][p]Good luck out there, and get Santa some milk![/p][p][/p][h2]🎄 Christmas Event Returns[/h2][p]The holidays have arrived in the Zone once again.[/p]

• [p]The Christmas Event is now enabled, bringing back festive loot and themed encounters.[/p]
• [p]If you extract alive while carrying a Christmas Event item, it will be automatically added to your stash when starting a new game.[/p]
  • [p]Limit: 1 per unique item, except grenades (up to 5).[/p]
• [p]Christmas Airdrops have been improved:[/p]
  • [p]Now have a 100% chance to spawn at least one piece of Christmas equipment.[/p]
  • [p]Will never spawn in the Horizon area on the Industrial map, ensuring better access and fairer risk.[/p]
• [p]Santa Claus has upgraded his loadout and now carries a Christmas Backpack — keep an eye out.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🎒 Backpacks & Loot Changes[/h2][p]One of the most requested features is finally here.[/p]

• [p]NPCs now drop their backpacks when defeated, allowing players to loot them directly.[/p]
• [p]Added 9 new backpacks, expanding storage options and loot variety.[/p]
• [p]Added custom spawn chance settings for backpacks, giving players more control over balance and progression.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]⚙️ Quality of Life & Settings[/h2][p]Several improvements based directly on player feedback:[/p]

• [p]Added a setting to toggle the ammunition icon introduced in the last update.[/p]
• [p]You can now uninstall and reinstall modules without crafting a base module kit again, making experimentation and loadout changes far less punishing.[/p]

[p]That's it for this one! Thank you again for all of your feedback, ideas and carnage Hunters!

Merry Christmas from all of us here at ZERO Sievert[/p]

[p]Hello Hunters![/p][p]Following the launch of The Rotking Update, we identified several stability issues that were causing unexpected crashes for some players. Thanks to your quick reports (and the log files you sent in), we were able to track these issues down and roll out a hotfix to address them.[/p][p][/p][h2]💬 A THANK YOU TO THE COMMUNITY[/h2][p]A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to report issues and share logs — your feedback and support help us keep ZERO Sievert stable and improving with every update.[/p][p][/p][p]If you continue to encounter any issues, please report them on the Steam Discussions or the official Discord so we can investigate further.[/p][p]See you in the Zone,
– The ZERO Sievert Dev Team[/p]

[h3]Face the Rotking. Master the Chemicals. Survive the Zone.[/h3][p]This update brings some of the biggest additions yet to ZERO Sievert — new bosses, enemies, factions, perks, and gear — alongside dozens of quality-of-life improvements and fixes.[/p][p]Face off against the Rotking, uncover chemical secrets beneath the Swamp, and encounter a new Industrial Faction with powerful, unique equipment.[/p][p]All that, plus new ammunition types, perks, and smarter UI and sound systems make this update one of the most feature-packed yet.[/p][p]Let’s dive in.

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]💀 NEW MUTANTS & BOSSES[/h2][p][/p][h3]🧬 Rotfang[/h3][p]A new threat stalks the Zone. The Rotfang is a twisted mutant born from chemical corruption, bringing new challenges to deep-zone expeditions.[/p][p][/p][h3]👑 Rotking[/h3][p]A terrifying new boss emerges from the sewers:[/p]

• [p]Wields a unique weapon and armor, both infused with chemical properties.[/p]
• [p]Armor Passive Effect: Standing on chemical anomalies restores HP.[/p]
• [p]Pairs perfectly with the new Chemical Grenade, offering deadly combat synergies.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]💣 NEW WEAPONRY & GEAR[/h2][p][/p][h3]🧪 Chemical Grenade[/h3][p]A deadly new tool of chaos. On impact, it spawns temporary chemical anomalies on the ground, dealing area damage over time and opening up creative tactical options.[/p][p][/p][h3]🧰 Rotking’s Loot & Questline[/h3][p]After completing “The Crystal”, a new quest — “Chemical Documents” — sends you back into the sewers to confront the Rotking.
Defeat him and recover critical intel to unlock the crafting recipe for Chemical Grenades.[/p][p][/p][h2]⚙️ NEW FACTION: THE INDUSTRIALS[/h2][p]A powerful new end-game faction has appeared in the Industrial Area, unlocked after completing “The Bridge to Zakov.”
Speak to the Barman and select the new dialogue option, “Any news?”, to begin your involvement.[/p][p][/p][h3]Faction Gear[/h3]

• [p]Standard Faction Armor: 15% chance to deflect bullets — includes VFX and SFX.[/p]
• [p]Boss Armor: Deflected bullets heal 25% of their damage back to the wearer.[/p]
• [p]Unique Boss Weapon: A one-of-a-kind firearm wielded by the faction leader.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🔫 NEW AMMUNITION TYPES[/h2]

• [p]5.45x39mm BP – Craftable, high-penetration rounds.[/p]
• [p]5.45x39mm Horizon – Exclusive to the new Horizon Boss.[/p]
• [p]7.62x25mm Chemical – Craftable after completing “Chemical Documents.” Dropped only by the Rotking.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🧠 NEW PERKS & BALANCE CHANGES[/h2][p][/p][h3]New Perks[/h3]

• [p]Rolling Start (Pistols, SMGs, Shotguns): After standing still for 1 second, gain +30% movement speed for 2 seconds.[/p]
• [p]Point Blank (Pistols, SMGs, Shotguns): Shots inside effective range have a +20% armor penetration chance on full hits.[/p]
• [p]Sticky Fingers (Hunter): Find 5x more Roubles in loot.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Updated Perks[/h3]

• [p]Grenade Expert: Now grants immunity to flash grenades and your own grenades.[/p]
• [p]Phantom Bullets (SMGs): Level requirement reduced from 15 → 11.[/p]
• [p]Point Blank: Adjusted behavior — now triggers on full hits instead of crosshair color indicator.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🧩 QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]

• [p]Ear Ring Volume Slider: Control the volume of grenade ringing effects separately.[/p]
• [p]Ammo Type Indicator: Easily see which ammo type your weapon is currently using.[/p]
• [p]Improved Item Tooltip: Now shows how many of that item you own in your bunker stash.[/p]
• [p]ESC Key Behavior: Consistently returns to the previous menu when navigating settings.[/p]
• [p]UI for Active Injectors: Cleaner, clearer visualization of currently active injectors.[/p]
• [p]Rain Sound Fix: Rain audio now correctly stops when the player moves indoors.[/p]
• [p]New Achievement: Steam achievement for completing the tutorial (unlocks automatically when [/p][p]the extraction countdown reaches 0).[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🏗️ QUESTS & WORLD CHANGES[/h2]

• [p]New Quest – “Chemical Documents”: Introduces the Rotking boss and Chemical Grenade crafting.[/p]
• [p]New Quest – “Base Building”: Unlocks after “Valuable Item.” Tasked with constructing your first base module.[/p]
• [p]Swamp Sewer Rework: Major layout and lighting improvements for smoother navigation and stronger atmosphere.[/p]
• [p]New Extraction Point: Added a new extraction zone in the south-west area of the sewer.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🧱 FIXES & ADJUSTMENTS[/h2]

• [p]Fixed barman text “Any news?” not displaying correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed crash on chemical anomaly interactions.[/p]
• [p]Fixed solid wall misalignment during the “Machinery” quest.[/p]
• [p]Fixed crash caused by player’s own flashbang.[/p]
• [p]Grenade Expert perk flashbang immunity now works correctly.[/p]
• [p]Shotgun Slug ammo no longer has a minimum effective range limit.[/p]
• [p]Fixed lighting issues in the sewer.[/p]
• [p]Fixed dialogue display issues after “Revelations.”[/p]
• [p]TSU Scope can now be mounted on the Wintar BK.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🌧️ LOCALIZATION[/h2]

• [p]General localization fixes and improvements across menus, quests, and tooltips.[/p]

[p][/p][p]As always, your feedback helps shape ZERO Sievert.
Keep sharing your thoughts, builds, and stories with us — and we’ll see you in the Zone.[/p][p]– The ZERO Sievert Dev Team[/p]

[p][/p][p]This update expands your arsenal like never before. The Armoury Update introduces five brand-new weapons, a deadly new ammunition type, and a host of quality-of-life features designed to make every raid smoother and deadlier. We’ve also made tweaks to NPC behaviour, recoil, and world systems to ensure firefights feel sharper and more immersive.[/p][p][/p][h2]🔥 NEW WEAPONS[/h2][p]The Zone just got a whole lot louder. Five fresh firearms join the fight, each bringing unique firepower and tactical depth:[/p][p][/p][h3]Paiga 12 (12x70mm)[/h3][p][/p][p]A semi-automatic shotgun with blistering stopping power. Devastating at close range and perfect for clearing corridors, the Paiga-12 offers serious crowd-control with every trigger pull.[/p][p][/p][h3]OUG (available in 5.56mm and 9x19mm)[/h3][p][/p][p]This modular rifle combines precision and flexibility. Chambered in 5.56mm, it’s designed for mid-to-long-range engagements, offering versatility in raids where reliability is key. Alternatively, run the more compact 9x19mm version! This SMG-calibre rifle trades stopping power for controllability and ammo efficiency, a great choice for fast-paced, close-quarters encounters.[/p][p][/p][h3]NP9 (available in 9x19mm and .45 ACP) [/h3][p][/p][p]Built for speed and mobility, the NP9 is a lightweight SMG perfect for aggressive pushes or as a trusty backup when things get tight. Or give the heavier-hitting cousin of the NP9, chambered in .45 ACP a go instead! It sacrifices some fire rate for raw damage per shot, rewarding steady aim with brutal stopping power.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Ammunition: 12x70mm AP Buckshot[/h3][p]A new round designed to shred through armour. When regular buckshot won’t cut it, AP Buckshot ensures no target feels safe behind protection.[/p][p][/p][h2]🆕 NEW FEATURES[/h2]

• [p]Fire Mode Icon: A new HUD icon makes it clear which fire mode you’ve selected — no more guessing in the heat of combat.[/p]
• [p]Quick Attachment Handling: Attach or detach scopes, silencers, magazines, lasers/torches, and foregrips directly without opening the modding menu (only when the weapon is not equipped). You can do this anywhere! So both in the bunker and when out on a raid, so keep an eye on enemy attachments, because now they're up for grabs![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]⚙️ GAMEPLAY CHANGES[/h2]

• [p]Inventory & PDA:[/p]
  • [p]New option to auto-close Inventory when hit.[/p]
  • [p]New option to auto-close PDA when hit.[/p]
• [p]Storage Base: Renamed single-use storage base for clarity.[/p]
• [p]Recoil Adjustments: All SMGs now have reduced recoil, making them more stable in firefights.[/p]
• [p]Healing Confirmation: Setting added to remove confirmation before healing from Doctor.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🤖 NPC IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]

• [p]NPCs will no longer shoot at you from outside the visible screen.[/p]
• [p]High-tier NPCs wielding automatic rifles now fire closer to their weapon’s true rate of fire, making them deadlier and more realistic opponents.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🌍 WORLD CHANGES[/h2]

• [p]Slightly increased the chance of Emissions occurring in the Zone.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🎉 STEAM AUTUMN SALE – 30% OFF[/h2][p]Until October 6th, ZERO Sievert is 30% off as part of the Steam Autumn Sale. If you’ve been waiting to gear up your friends and bring them into the Zone, now’s the time.[/p][p][/p][h2]🐞 KNOWN ISSUES[/h2][p]A few issues slipped through the cracks in this build, but we’re working to resolve them in a future update:[/p]

• [p]Attachment list may persist when ALT-TABBING in and out of the game.[/p]
• [p]Incorrect capitalisation can appear when using storage icons.[/p]
• [p]Stash page names may not update correctly.[/p]
• [p]Inventory highlights sometimes display incorrectly.[/p]
• [p]Unable to mod loadouts #2 or #6.[/p]
• [p]In rare cases, the game may fail to launch and get stuck on the loading bar.[/p]

[p][/p][p]As always, your feedback is essential in shaping ZERO Sievert. Keep sharing your thoughts, builds, and raid stories with us.[/p][p]See you in the Zone...
– The ZERO Sievert Dev Team[/p]