Z.O.N.A: Origin News

[h2]Changes and Improvements:[/h2]

• The footstep system has been completely reworked: it now responds to whether you are running, walking, or sneaking.
  
• All walking sounds have been completely changed. Previously, you walked like an ordinary civilian; now you're a badass stalker :)
  
• A bug that could prevent completing a quest line has been fixed.
  
• The left-hand pose for the AK-74 has been corrected.
  
• A bug with the "Migraine" artifact has been fixed. Previously, after being activated by the detector and placed in the backpack, it could become invisible again. This has now been corrected.
  
• Corrections have been made to the tutorial mission in connection with the addition of the ability to place more than one marker on the map in the PDA.
  
• In the tutorial mission, the detector has been moved from the drawer to the table. Based on the videos I’ve watched, no one was opening the drawer—everyone's too lazy :). So now it’s on the table :)
  
• A bug with magazines has been fixed where an empty magazine would still visually show bullets.
  
• Textures have been improved on some levels.
  
• Minor tweaks and fixes on some levels.
  
• Partial optimization has been carried out on some levels.
  

[h2]A little help from the developer:[/h2]

• To place an item (magazine) in the backpack, you don't need to take it out. You can bring the item behind your back, and it will automatically go into the backpack, where it will be neatly stored!
  
• There is no pause menu in the game when pressing a button on the controller. I made this unconventional decision in a previous project and transferred all the functions of the drop-down menu to the PDA :)
  
• When you take out a weapon from behind your back, it sways slightly—this is the weapon’s balance. It simulates weight, as holding a large firearm in real life is challenging, especially since you are not holding it by the center of gravity, but closer to the end. So when you take it out and try to grab it right away, the foregrip marker may not light up immediately, but you can still catch it and grab the foregrip. Just like in real life.
  

Remember, stalkers: I read all your suggestions and feedback and try to respond to them quickly, though sometimes it’s physically challenging—handling such a workload alone. And remember, the Zone is constantly changing, and every time you venture into it, it’s a new challenge. Stay alert and cautious. Good luck! There’s much more exciting stuff ahead for you!

[h2]Changes and Improvements:[/h2]

• You can now plot a route on the PDA map using markers. A marker can be placed or removed by clicking on it on the PDA map.
  
• Adjusted physics on the "Underground Collector" level.
  
• Fixed an issue where the quest marker for "Find the Artifact" would not be removed from the PDA after completing the quest and continued to display on the map as the search location.
  
• Improved the leaderboard.
  
• A folder that was not related to the game, used only for the developer’s build and containing game backup data, has been removed from the project. It’s hard to call myself a noob :) but huge thanks to users Clu and NikZ, who pointed out this oversight. As a result, the installed game size has decreased by 1.5 GB.
  

Remember, stalkers: The Zone is constantly changing, and every time you venture into it, it’s a new challenge. Be vigilant and cautious. Good luck! There’s much more exciting content ahead!

Fixes:

• Fixed incorrect display of players in the leaderboard.
  
• Fixed incorrect translation display in injection descriptions.
  

Hello, stalkers!

Z.O.N.A: Origin has launched in Early Access on Steam and is available with a limited-time 15% discount!

If you encounter a bug or error, you can report it here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2539520/discussions/0/6015206486190343937/

I also want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who decides to support the project in Early Access. Believe me, there's much more interesting and unexplored ahead!

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• Full release date: August 26, 2024; 10:00 a.m. PST
  

I wanted to share some exciting news with you. Today, the game received approval from the Steam censors, and early access will begin on August 26th. Developing Origin has been one of my most challenging projects. I aimed not just for a linear game but something bigger and more expansive, with a partially open world, a main storyline, and side quests. Here, players can act as they wish and explore freely. Factions fight among themselves or against mutants, and thanks to partial procedural generation, each visit to a location will be unique.

Despite my 12 years of experience in mobile development, working on VR is not a solo endeavor; it requires a team. However, I am pleased with what I have accomplished and hope you'll soon appreciate it. The game has come a long way from what Project X was, and the wait is almost over!

Thank you to everyone who supported me both morally and financially by purchasing Project X. Most of the funding for Origin came from there. Together, we can achieve a lot!

Add the game to your wishlist to don't miss the launch!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2539520/ZONA_Origin/