ZERO Sievert News

Hello Hunters!

This week's Bunker Report has been taken over by our favourite ZERO Sievert player Oscar Mikey!

In today's video he's sharing with us some handy tips and tricks for more newer players to the game. Some of you more experienced hunters may already know all of these things, but maybe you might also learn a thing or two as well!

Check out the video!

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We've also been working on a hotfix that we're hoping to roll out next week to fix some specific bugs that we have seen the community mention.

The following issues have been claimed fix but are currently being tested by QA to confirm:

• Player is not irradiated by radioactive rain
  
  • The radioactive rain should now register on the PDA and affect the player.
    

• Future weather forecasting was not displaying correct weather changes
  
  • The weather station kit should now display accurate weather changes and times of those changes when talking to the Conductor.
    

• Text is being skipped in main menu news feed
  
  • Text found in the original post should now be present in the news feed.
    

• Picture stretch occurs with black bars when playing on a 21:9 monitor
  
  • Game screen shouldn't stretch across the horizontal axis anymore.
    

• Rainy weather persists in bunker after long sleep
  
  • The weather should now change to match the PDA no matter how long the player sleeps
    

• Players can get stuck spinning around the crystal if it's approached from certain angles
  
  • Players should no longer get stuck in a cutscene when approaching it from certain angles.
    

Thank you as always for being so patient with us as we work to fix the issues you've been having that are effecting your experience with the game. As always keep the reports coming and happy hunting!

[h3]Hunters, brace yourselves[/h3]
Zakov just got a whole lot more unpredictable! We’re excited to introduce our latest update 1.0.16, which brings a dynamic weather system, seasons, and a new survival mechanic to the game!




🌍 New Weather System Snow is Back for Good! ❄️ No more waiting—Zakov’s harsh winters are here to stay.
Seasons in the Wasteland: Every two in-game weeks now represents a full year, bringing changing temperatures and climates to every raid location.
Real-Time Weather Updates: Weather conditions shift every 3 in-game hours, affecting temperature, visibility, and survival strategies.

🛠️ New Survival Tool & Visual Enhancements Weather Kit: You can now craft a Weather Kit to monitor temperature on your PDA and check the next 6 hours of weather at each location before heading out.
Enhanced Weather Effects: We’ve added new shaders to bring in greater immersion - for example, rainy days now appear desaturated and dimly lit for a truly moody atmosphere. We’ve also added a toggle setting to disable the new color gradient overlay for extra accessibility and customisation.

🔥 Other Improvements Hunter & Gun Skills Notification: A new PDA icon alerts you when you have unspent skill points - never forget to utilise your points again!

Alongside these new features we’ve also been working on some bug fixes which we know have been troubling many of you!

• Steam Cloud saving is fixed (new check with communicating with Steam)
  
• Inventory sorting fixes to prevent icon overlaps
  
• Inventory auto-sort and rotation fixes
  
• More fixes implemented towards blue void issue
  
• Player is now able to sell Santa’s backpack
  
• Immortality Hunter Skill does not occupy a Tier-1 skill slot, allowing full roster of skills to be acquired
  

Thank you as always to everyone who has been reporting issues to us over on our Discord server! Now get out there, prepare for the unpredictable, adapt to the elements, and stay sharp Hunters! 🌧️🌨️🌤️

Hello hunters and welcome back to the bunker!

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Here is what we cover in today's episode of the Bunker Report 🫡

For those who haven't played since Early Access, did you know we have a new Weapons Skill System?

Here's a rundown of what this means:

[h3]Weapon Skill System[/h3]

• Introduced a Weapon Skills System to enhance combat progression.
  
• Gain XP for weapon use (eliminating enemies, hunting, etc.).
  
• Weapons are categorized into six types:
  
  • Pistols
  • Submachine Guns
  • Shotguns
  • Rifles
  • DMRs
  • Snipers
• As proficiency increases, preset stats improve automatically.
  
• Perk System Added:
  • Unlock perks at set XP levels per weapon type.
    
  • Example: DMR perk allows reloading while scoped in.
    
  • More perks to customize your combat style!
    
• Check the PDA > Weapon Skill System for progress tracking.

[h3]Community Competition: #MakeShiftRun[/h3]

• Final 30 Hours to submit entries for the #MakeShiftRun speedrun competition!
  
• Objective: Reach Makeshift Camp as quickly as possible in a new game.
  
• Rules:
  
  • No mods allowed.
    
  • Submit a uploaded YouTube video of your run.
    
  • Post in the Events Channel on the official Discord Server with the hashtag #MakeShiftRun.
    
• Winners:
  • Top 3 fastest runs will receive exclusive Zero Sievert merch.
    
  • Winners will be announced in next week's video.
    

[h3]Fanart Corner[/h3]

Hello hunters and welcome back to the bunker!

Last week we kicked off our first community speedrun competition right here in the bunker, where we challenged you to speedrun unlocking the second map, Makeshift camp, as quickly as possible.

From looking at the entries, getting a sub-five minute run is where the competition is at right now, which is absolutely mind-blowing! If you check out the events channel in the official ZERO Sievert Discord server, you’ll find lots of hunters theory crafting and sharing videos of their runs, making it the perfect place to pick up tips and tricks. There’s also a detailed discussion thread with loads of great suggestions too, so definitely check them out in the Discord before you start your run.

In today's Bunker Report we also go over the frequently mentioned Steam cloud save issue, so make sure to check it out below!

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🏃‍♂️ ZERO Sievert Speedrun Competition: Unlock Makeshift Camp! 🚂

Hunters, it’s time to put your skills to the test in our first-ever Speedrun community competition straight from the Bunker! Think you have what it takes to be the fastest hunter in Zakov? Here’s your chance to prove it.

🎯 The Challenge: Unlock Makeshift Camp
Start a new game save and race to unlock the Makeshift Camp map as quickly as possible.

📝Rules of Engagement:

• Start a fresh save on any difficulty.
  
• No mods, no sneaky video editing, and no funny business. Deaths are allowed, but they’re not recommended if you want to win!
  
• Timer Start: When you first spawn into the Bunker.
  
• Timer End: When your hunter appears on the Makeshift Camp map after the train ride.

📹 How to Enter:

• Record Your Run: Use your favorite screen recording software to capture your speedrun.
  
• Upload to YouTube: Once recorded, upload your run to YouTube.
  
• Submit Your Entry: Share your video link in the #events channel on the official ZERO Sievert Discord, along with the hashtag #makeshiftrun.

🏆 Prizes
Of course there can’t be a competition without PRIZES! The top three fastest hunters will get the opportunity to win exclusive ZERO Sievert merch! This is your chance to not only prove your skill but to walk away with bragging rights and some sweet loot.



Good luck, Hunters! Let’s see who truly rules the wasteland.🚂

📅 Important Information:

• This competition is only open to US, UK and EU, and 18+ only
  
• Competition Deadline: Midnight, February 7th. GMT
  
• Winners Announced: February 13th.
  
• You only officially enter the competition when you upload your speedrun onto YouTube and share the video link in the #events channel in the official ZERO Sievert discord using the hashtag #MakeShiftRun. 
  
• Your first entry will be considered your only entry.
  
• All entries must be submitted by Thursday 7th February by 12:00am GMT.
  
• Modern Wolf have the right to remove any entry at their discretion.
  
• Objectionable or offensive content will be disqualified.
  
• The competition will be judged by an independent panel of Modern Wolf staff.
  
• The winner will be contacted by the Modern Wolf Community Team via email/DM.
  
• The winner has 7 days to respond and claim the prize; if no response has been received after 7 days, you forfeit your prize.
  
• Modern Wolf employees are excluded from participating in the event.
  
• Modern Wolf reserves the right to exchange any prize for a prize of similar value.
  
• Modern Wolf have the final say on the winner and prizes of the event.
  
• For full T&Cs regarding the competition, please make sure to read here

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