Gray Zone Warfare News

Bringing an Authentic NVG Experience to GZW: Night Ops with Night Gear Solutions

Hello, GZW Community,

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the tactical night vision experts at Night Gear Solutions (NGS) and share their reaction to the upcoming Night Ops update in our latest video interview.

MADFINGER Games and NGS share a dedication to authenticity: while we immerse players in intense, realistic warfare, NGS develops top-grade night vision goggles (NVGs) and builds awareness of the technology, fostering a community of knowledgeable users and enthusiasts. This shared mission has powered our partnership, elevating the realism of Gray Zone Warfare: Night Ops to new heights.

Working with NGS has provided invaluable insights beyond technical specifications. They offered critical feedback on the look, feel, and behaviour of NVGs, helping us achieve a true-to-life simulation. NGS even took us into the field to observe NVGs in action, including their effects and visibility under live-fire conditions at a shooting range. You’ll see these results firsthand in the update, with every detail—from grainy textures in low light to the halo effects around light sources—capturing the essence of actual NVG functionality.

Curious about the technology and its impact on gameplay? In our interview, NGS experts discuss their experiences developing NVGs, their reactions to seeing them in-game, and how this realistic approach enhances player immersion. Watch their insights on the future of NVG technology and its role in delivering unparalleled gaming experiences here:

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If you’re interested in our work with experts, don’t miss our recent interview with veterans who shared their real-life night combat experience, contributing significantly to the development of Gray Zone Warfare.

Stay tuned for more in our final Night Ops devlog.

Every Move Matters,

MADFINGER Games Team

GZW Interview - Veterans’ Take on the Challenges of Night Combat

Hey, GZW Community,

In honour of Veteran’s Day, we’re excited to share an exclusive interview with Corey S. and Ondřej ‘Spicy’ Spisar, veterans who’ve generously contributed their expertise to the development of Gray Zone Warfare. As we are committed to delivering a highly realistic and immersive experience, we are grateful for their insights, especially as we gear up for the upcoming Night Ops update.

In this special interview, Corey and Spicy dive into the challenges of night combat and gear, shedding light on its real-life usage and dispelling common misconceptions. They also share personal experiences and anecdotes from the field. Watch it here:

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If you’re eager to learn more about the day/night cycle and the tactics and tools you’ll use to master it, stay tuned for our final Night Ops devlog and more exciting updates.

Every Move Matters,

MADFINGER Games Team

Join GZW: Night Ops Release Date Stream

Hello, GZW Community,

We’re thrilled to invite you to our very first Gray Zone Warfare Community Stream. Join us for this exciting event featuring none other than Marek Rabas, CEO of MADFINGER Games and Creative Director of GZW.

This is the moment you’ve been waiting for—we’ll finally announce the release date for the highly anticipated Night Ops update.

But that’s not all; here’s what else we have lined up for the stream:

Special guests
Q&A to address your burning questions
GZW LAN Party

Tune in Thursday, November 14th, at 6 PM CET / 12 PM ET on Twitch: twitch.tv/grayzonewarfare.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Every Move Matters,

MADFINGER Games Team

Join Night Ops Testing & Watch the GZW: Devlog #6 Livestream on VOD

Hello, everyone,

Catch our latest stream, where we explored new enhancements coming to GZW with the Night Ops update and answered community questions.

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As mentioned in our stream yesterday, we’re seeking community members to help us test Night Ops. Please keep in mind that this is not the final build, and it won’t include every feature or enhancement. Your feedback will be crucial for a smoother launch, so if you're interested in shaping the next big update, apply now through this Google Form.

This early version is for testing purposes only, meaning not all features will be fully implemented yet. It's important to note that, as part of the testing process, you'll be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This means you cannot discuss your experience, share any content, or disclose any details about the game during this testing phase. We appreciate your understanding as we work to create the best possible experience for everyone.

We’re incredibly grateful for your support during this critical development stage. Your contributions will help ensure that Night Ops delivers an intense, immersive, and rewarding experience for our entire community.

We’ll be selecting testers over the next few days, so stay tuned for updates.

If you want to learn more about the improvements coming to Gray Zone Warfare later this year, check out the full Devlog #6: Gear Fear, Exploration, and QoL Improvements - Part 2 here.

Every Move Matters,

MADFINGER Games Team

Gray Zone Warfare Night Ops update enhances realism and tackles trolls

While its realistic tactical FPS framing places Gray Zone Warfare in a similar bracket to the likes of Escape From Tarkov and Delta Force, the open-world hardcore shooter is very much its own beast, focused on a more persistent in-map experience. With its next update, Night Ops, Gray Zone Warfare is introducing a complete day and night cycle that will dramatically alter how you play. In a new developer blog, Madfinger explains how this is just the beginning of the ways Night Ops will change the game, with new weapons and anti-griefing tools also inbound.

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