Z.O.N.A: Origin News

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• [p]New spray paint cans have been added: turquoise, dark black, orange, and purple. All 4 colors can be found at the Free Stalkers base, as well as throughout the Zone.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Changes and Improvements:[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where raid levels could sometimes load empty and without loot when loading an autosave.[/p]
• [p]The balance and difficulty of the monsters on the quest level “Ghost Base” have been adjusted. The total health pool of the attacking monsters has been reduced from 1500 to 750. Originally, this mission was added as a reference to the first game and was intended to be quite difficult. At the beginning of the mission, the player also received a CZ Scorpion EVO 3 as a reward, which was meant not so much to help complete the mission itself, but rather to make the rest of the game easier. However, as player feedback and experience have shown, many players did not understand that intention. As a result, the decision was made to make this side mission easier. After all, nobody likes dying 3–4 times :)[/p]
• [p]The description of the mission to rescue the group at “Ghost Base” has been updated. It now clearly states that it is best to bring an HMG machine gun for this mission.[/p]
• [p]The story level “Swamp, Zimovishcha Village” has been slightly eased. Sphere anomalies no longer respawn when revisiting the level.[/p]
• [p]Minor improvements and fixes have been made on some levels.[/p]

[p]Dear players! If you would like to see some unique new colors for the spray paint cans added to the game, write your suggestions in the comments. They may appear in one of the next updates![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]
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• [p]From now on, at the start of a new game, the player receives not only an AKS-74U with three magazines and a Makarov pistol, but also two full boxes of ammunition: 150 rounds of 5.45 caliber and 50 rounds of 9×18. This was done to make the start a bit easier for new players who are still getting familiar with the game. Players who started their playthrough before this update will also receive this ammunition — it can be found at the Free Stalkers base, on the weapon repair workbench.[/p]

[p]New Features:[/p]

• [p]You can now use spray paint cans to customize not only your weapons, but also the player’s hands to your liking. And if you happen to get paint on your gloves, it can always be cleaned off with a special cleaning spray can.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Changes and Improvements:[/p]

• [p]The parameters of the “Child of the Zone” monster have been slightly adjusted. She is now a bit easier to kill, so players will have an easier time dealing with her.[/p]
• [p]The grab zone for the pistol holster has been slightly increased. It is now easier to place the pistol into the holster, with less chance of missing.[/p]
• [p]Improvements and refinements have been made to the paint spray cans.[/p]
• [p]Some textures have been optimized.[/p]
• [p]Minor improvements and fixes have been made on some levels.[/p]

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[p][/p][h3]New Features:[/h3]

• [p]A new creature has appeared in the Zone — “Child of the Zone.” She can be encountered both in open areas and during certain raids. Do not underestimate her due to her appearance or low physical damage. The girl rapidly burns through psi protection, and once it is depleted, there is almost no room for mistakes.[/p]
• [p]Added new loot “Wind-Up Chicken” — an old Soviet toy that survived the world before the Zone. Can be found both on locations and during raids.[/p]
• [p]Added new loot “Rubber Duck” — a children’s toy from the past. Can be found in the Zone as well as during raids.[/p]
• [p]Added new children’s loot “Rubber Ball” — an old Soviet toy. Found only within the Zone.[/p]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Changes and Improvements:[/h3]

• [p]The behavior of some monsters has been revised. It is now possible to break away from them or hide, if you act carefully.[/p]
• [p]The loot tables for enemies from various factions have been reworked and expanded.[/p]
• [p]By popular request from stalkers: grenades thrown by enemies now emit a sound when they hit the ground.[/p]
• [p]Slightly increased the survivability of two AFU fighters assisting during the “Outpost” clearance.[/p]
• [p]Several levels have been adjusted due to the appearance of the “Child of the Zone.”[/p]
• [p]Fixed the description of the “Moon” artifact — bonus and penalty parameters are now displayed correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the shelter name from the New Year event: “Shelter 2025” has been renamed to “Shelter 2026” for players who have already found the “White Stalker” PDA.[/p]
• [p]Minor fixes and tweaks on several locations.[/p]
• [p]Additional optimization on some levels.[/p]

[p]The leaderboard has been reset.[/p][h3][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]🔹 Additional Information[/h3][p]Dear stalkers! I would also like to let you know that development of a new game — D.E.C.A.Y. — has officially begun. If you enjoyed my previous projects, I would be grateful for your support — feel free to add the game to your wishlist and follow its page.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]This is a story about a lone soldier, an autonomous bunker, and a world slowly falling apart. There is no squad, no safe zones, and no easy decisions — only control, survival, and the consequences of every choice.[/p][p]The game page and the first footage are already available.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Changes and Improvements:[/p]

• [p]Added a safety check to the dialogue when traveling to the Dawn base. Now, if the player does not finish the dialogue and does not confirm that they need more time before heading to the base, and then leaves the location, the dialogue will start over. Previously, if the dialogue was not completed, after leaving the location the player could no longer travel to the Dawn base with the guide.[/p]