Z.O.N.A: Origin News

[h2]Friends, Z.O.N.A: Origin has been nominated for Steam The Game Awards 2024![/h2]

Friends, we are incredibly excited to announce that our game, Z.O.N.A: Origin, has been nominated for Steam The Game Awards 2024! This achievement was made possible thanks to you — our loyal players who inspire us to create captivating worlds and support us in developing our projects.

Your feedback, support, and belief in us have been the foundation for Z.O.N.A: Origin becoming what it is today — a unique journey into the heart of the exclusion zone.

If our work has left a mark on your heart, please support Z.O.N.A: Origin with your vote. Your support is not just an appreciation of our work; it’s a motivation to keep moving forward and to create even more exciting games for you.

Thank you for being with us. Together, we make the impossible a reality! 🌟


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

[h2]Changes and Improvements:[/h2]

• Fixed an error when transitioning to the raid location "Metro Tunnels" — instead, it would send you to "Bunker 746." Thanks to user TiseWise for noticing this.
  

[h2]New Features:[/h2]

• Added the location “Bunker 746.” This quest can be obtained at the “Free Stalkers” base but only after completing a series of quests: “Eliminate the AFU Renegades,” “Waiting for the Dawn Guide,” and “Destroy the Obelisk of the Dark Stalkers.” Note: This quest has global consequences for the further progression of the game. The choice is yours!
  
• Notes revealing the history of “Bunker 746” have been added.
  
• Item descriptions are now available on the “Black Market” — something you’ve been asking for. You can now view item stats before purchasing.
  
• A new loot item has been added.
  
• A new monster has appeared — the “Scavenger.”
  
• A note explaining the meaning of markers and symbols on the global map has been added to the shelter at the “Free Stalkers” base.
  

[h2]Changes and Improvements:[/h2]

• Increased the firing rate of the AKS-74U.
  
• The durability of the AKS-74U has been doubled.
  
• Fixed an issue with one of the modification slots on the Glock 19zo pistol. If a tactical laser was installed in the right slot, it would disappear when transitioning between levels because it wasn’t saved.
  
• Updated and corrected the descriptions of some items.
  
• Slightly adjusted the Zone economy: ammunition for the VSK-94, AS "Val," Saiga-9, 17 “Ghost,” and 27 “Ghost” is now more expensive.
  
• Slightly adjusted the Zone economy: ammunition for the CQ16 is now cheaper.
  
• Improved some textures on levels.
  
• Optimized game performance in some locations.
  

P.S. The first stage of our journey, or if you prefer, the first chapter, has come to an end. From August 24 to November 25, we’ve done an enormous amount of work to release Update 0.1. During this time, we’ve added 11 new locations, numerous weapons, quests, and monsters to the game. The first chapter, which includes 15 accessible locations, including hidden and story-driven ones, is now complete. I can now move on to developing the continuation of the storyline with a clear conscience. However, even now, the game has enough content to keep you engaged for 12–20 hours of gameplay. And this is just the beginning — there’s much more to come.

Thank you for being with us and helping to make the game better!

[h2]New Features:[/h2]

• Added an introductory cutscene at the start of a new game that reveals the game's backstory.
  
• Introduced the new AKS-74 assault rifle with increased durability. It can only be found in the Zone.
  

[h2]Changes and Improvements:[/h2]

• Fixed a bug in the save system: when transitioning between locations with a backpack in hand, all items in slots were lost on the next transition. This issue has now been resolved.
  
• Improvements and fixes have been made on several levels.
  

[h2]Changes and improvements:[/h2]

• Fixed an issue with the automatic return of the backpack if you left it and moved more than 3 meters away.