Free Apophis Expansion (Zone 4) is LIVE!

[h2]Free Apophis Expansion is Out Now, December 17[/h2]
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Enjoy a new forging system for weapon progression, 8 Missions, the powerful Radiation element, new enemies, environments, bosses, and more as part of the free "Apophis" Zone 4 Expansion!

[h2]Plus, Deadzone is 30% Off Starting December 18![/h2]

• Deadzone: Rogue is 30% off on Steam from December 18 - January 5, as part of Winter Fest
  
• This discount is for the base Deadzone game, Operative pack, and Original Sound Track
  
• For new players, we recommend waiting until the 18th to get Deadzone at a nice discount!
  
• Apophis (Zone 4) is a free major content expansion, released for the game on December 17th
  
• Apophis is part of the Deadzone: Rogue base game, no additional download of DLC is needed
  

[h2]Upgrade Weapons at Forges in Apophis Safe Rooms[/h2]

• Weapons can be modified in safe room nanite forges to receive 'Blessed Traits'
  
• Weapons with blessed traits gain unique and powerful effects, which last during that specific run
  
• Weapons that are 'blessed' also receive a permanent power level increase that carries to all zones
  
• The max power level for forged weapons can go up to +3 max, increasing max weapon level to 13
  
• Weapons gain 10% additional damage for each additional power level
  
• Forging requires tech + nanite vials (a rare currency earned by defeating enemies or using tech)
  
  

[h2]Conquer 8 New Missions[/h2]


[h4]3 New Story Missions[/h4]

• Prelude
  
• Distress Call
  
• Getting Answers
  

[h4]3 New Specialty Missions[/h4]

• Passage
  
• Vector Danger
  
• Battleline
  

[h4]2 New Challenge Missions[/h4]

• Uniform Chaos IV
  
• Ultra Nightmare
  

[h2]Harness New Radiation Element[/h2]

• Pierce enemies by directing powerful Gamma Ray laser beams at them
  
• Irradiate foes in a glowing and deadly color burst, debuffing them to boost weakpoint damage
  
• Activate a nuclear nova to emit a large energy pulse explosion that deals punishing damage
  
• New perk tree - Radiation ('Weakpoint Slayer')
  
• New Synergy - Mantle of Decay ('AOE Destroyer')
  

[h2]Blast Through New Bosses & Enemies[/h2]

Possessed miners, cybernetic witches, hulking robots, sword bearers, drones, cultists, and more await you in Apophis. Can you conquer it?

[h2]Explore Apophis, a Mysterious Asteroid Base[/h2]

Fight through a hostile asteroid base filled with a variety of underground tunnels, large cavern spaces, precious crystalline minerals and combat threats. Head deeper into the dark heart of Apophis to uncover more about your origin.

[h2]New Engine Upgrade, Improvements, and Fixes![/h2]

• Updated to Unreal Engine 5.6
  
• Various performance optimizations
  
• Tackled and slayed some pesky bugs
  

[h2]Added Save Files, Co-Op Stats, Rerolls, and More![/h2]

• Multiple Save Files added - you can now have up to 3, accessed from the main menu
  
• End of Run screen now shows co-op players' damage, kills, and equipment
  
• Wield the Crossbow in combat to dominate enemies at close range or afar!
  
• Fabricator and loot orb rerolls added as mission rewards (can activate in runs by using tech)
  
• Uncover your truth in Aphopis - an asteroid with a history that doesn’t want to be found
  
• Updated Co-Op Game Browser
  
• Finding lore logs will grant tech
  
• New weapon skins earnable in-game
  
• Twitch drops active - summer burst and hexed weapon skins
  

[h2]New MARK II Pack DLC Available Now for PC (20% Off)[/h2]

Totally optional pure cosmetic joy and available with a 20% launch discount, this DLC includes:

• ‘MARK II’ Suit Skins: Wear a unique full-body suit and helmet as a MARK II Pilot, in solo or co-op. Brain is optional!
  
• ‘MARK II’ Weapon Skin Set: Access the battle-tested ‘MARK II’ line of weapon cosmetics, available for every gun.
  
• Fortune Teller Upgrade: See into the near future with sage advice. "Will I survive my next run?" Maybe...
  
• Cyber Hoop Upgrade: Toss an explosion-prone cybernetic ball into a convenient hoop, or at friends.
  
• Player Name Style Pack: Elevate your name with 5 new styles - Azure, Jade, Crimson, Epic, and Lovely.
  
• 'MARK II' Pilot Emblems: Show off your fighting spirit with these elite badges, in cascading RGB tones.
  
• Note: Deluxe Edition players can automatically save an additional 10% by 'completing the set'
  

[h2]Thanks For Your Support, Happy Holidays![/h2]
As always, let us know any feedback so we can make Deadzone even better for you. We wanted to ship something special out for the holidays as a thank you, and hope everyone has a blast in Apophis!

- Prophecy Team

[h2]Helpful Links[/h2]

• Troubleshooting: Check this out if you're experiencing crashes or performance issues
  
• Discord: Great for sharing feedback and getting help on issues, or just hanging out
  
• Twitch Drops FAQ: Check out the action with your favorite streamers and earn rewards
  
• Reddit: Another nice place for the community to gather, and for more info
  
• QQ: Great spot for Chinese users to share feedback and get help, or hang out