Quarantine Zone: The Last Check News

[p]Hello, everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We are continue the series of text Q&As we are running on a weekly basis on our Discord server. [/p][p][/p][h2]What was the reason this game was made in the first place?[/h2][p]The game began with a simple but unique idea inside our team - focusing on inspection and tough, consequential decisions rather than typical zombie action. It felt fresh and unexplored, so we built the entire project around that core concept.[/p][h2]At what percentage are you guys at now with the overall game to release timeline?[/h2][p]Most of the release mechanics are ready, we’re polishing and bugfixing at the moment[/p][h2]How are you guys feeling with the upcoming release? Are you happy with where you're at?[/h2][p]Obviously! There's a lot of concerns and cool features that we want to add to the game, so I can't say it's easy at this point, but hell yeah! QZ is almost out baby![/p][h2]What's your opinion on games that copy the mechanics, but not the models or scripts, of Quarantine Zone? Also, was Quarantine Zone the original idea, or were you inspired by something else?[/h2][p]The concept itself originated inside our team. One of our developers pitched the initial idea, and it immediately felt fresh and workable. We were genuinely surprised no one had explored this angle before - it clicked instantly and opened the door to the systems we’re building today.[/p][p]We see it the same way many creative fields do - when an idea resonates, it naturally inspires variations. As long as teams aren’t lifting our assets or code, exploring similar themes or mechanics is completely fair. In fact, it usually means the core concept is strong and recognisable, which we take as a positive sign.[/p][h2]Will there be Quarantine Zone 2?[/h2][p]That is too early to tell, but that being said, we plan to support Quarantine Zone with content after its release.[/p][h2]Why did you decide to scrap the cart? Were there many people who didn’t like it, or was it simply a gameplay decision?[/h2][p]We didn’t remove it completely, the cart is still used in one of the features. We just decided to reduce how often players have to interact with it.[/p][h2]Would you guys consider a rare event where a zombie could break the containment glass if left in the quarantine zone for too long?[/h2][p]Post the idea in game suggestions in our Discord server. Our game designer love to watch your ideas and some of them are already in the roadmap![/p][h2]You've mentioned before that there will be a story mode. What would that look like? Is there a set number of days that it would last (example, it'd last 100 days no matter what you do) or would it progress as you do in your story (how many days the story mode lasts being based on how fast you progress)? Additionally, will there be only one save file, or will there be more than one?[/h2][p]There will be separate save files: one for the campaign and one for the endless mode.[/p][p]As for the story -you will see everything at the release, and we’ll keep expanding it in future updates.[/p][h2]Is there going to be hidden lore behind specific characters, and will there be any references to any zombie shows?[/h2][p]Yes - some characters will have bits of hidden lore and background details. And there will be a few references to other zombie games and shows, but we’d rather keep those a surprise so you can spot them yourself once you play.[/p][h2]Is there going to be different endgame endings in the proposed story mode of qz that you could get depending on your choices and how well you run the quarantine checkpoint?[/h2][p]Yes, but we won't say more :)[/p][h2]Do you consider giving face masks to NPCs who are walking in for a check-up? They could be removed like sunglasses or hats. There is a sign in the quarantine area that people should be wearing them, yet no one does.[/h2][p]As usual - post all the ideas in the ⁠suggestions forum on our Discord server.[/p][h2]Will you add the ability for a person in the block to be brought in for like a standard routine checkup, with like a rare chance for them to begin exhibiting symptoms of the virus and we have to send them back to quarantine or even liquidation?[/h2][p]Once you send someone to the survivors block, that decision is final - you can’t bring them back to the checkpoint later.[/p][h2]Will there be ways for zombies to come through the clearance gate where you check survivors in. Or maybe attack other survivors waiting in line outside the gate that you have to shoot[/h2][p]Yes.There will be certain events.[/p][h2]Is the "aggression" going to be more unpredictable?[/h2][p]It's not random and can be predictable, but now you will need find out the pattern to defend yourself in time[/p][h2]Is it possible to lose if you have enough failed inspections?[/h2][p]Yes - certain events can lead to a game over.[/p][p]Failed inspections alone won’t instantly end your run, but they feed into larger systems. If you keep missing global objectives, run out of resources, or trigger specific major events, you can lose the game. Your choices stack up, and eventually they can push your settlement past the breaking point.[/p][h2]Will we have character customisation?[/h2][p]We'll have some customisation in our game. You'll see the details later.[/p][h2]Are you guys planning to make some “funny" survivors to inspect? That will either act strangely or have some very recognisable look? Or maybe some imitations of famous people?[/h2][p]We do have special survivors you might recognise - but we’re keeping the details under wraps for now. Stay tuned for our upcoming announcements.[/p][h2]Any chance not checking for/confiscating Contraband before sending an Infected into Quarantine/Liquidation will result in them using the Contraband after Aggression takes place?[/h2][p]It’s definitely something we want to explore.[/p][p]The idea of contraband affecting behaviour after aggression makes a lot of sense, and it’s already on our roadmap[/p][h2]Were there any alternatives to Drone missions considered prior?[/h2][p]We never set out to make a typical zombie game. Our core idea has always been about the inspection gameplay - that’s the heart of the experience. The horde-fighting segment is more of side activity, something extra you can jump into just for fun.[/p][h2]Will there be meta progression upgrades beyond your own weapons for the defence mode? (e.g. the escort vehicles, autoturrets, weapons for your soldiers.)[/h2][p]Right now our main goal is to make the existing defence mini-game more fun, punchy, and enjoyable to play. That’s our current focus. Bigger expansions - like new systems, additional units, vehicles, or broader meta-progression - are definitely possible in the future.[/p][h2]What will the saving mechanics be? I.e. will there be multiple save slots, or quick saving etc?[/h2][p]Yes, you’ll have multiple save slots - so you can keep different types of playthroughs. However, a specific campaign or an endless-mode will only allow you to replay the current day.[/p][p]
We are looking forward to more of your questions![/p][p]Join our Discord to ask questions and get answers earlier[/p][p][/p][p]About Quarantine Zone:[/p][p]Border checkpoint simulator meets zombie apocalypse. Command the last checkpoint, inspect survivors, and decide their fate: trust, quarantine, or liquidate.[/p][p][/p][p]Play demo here: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]You can also find us on other social media:[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on Reddit[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on X[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on TikTok[/p]

[p]Hello, everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We'd like to apologize for the lack of the update on our Q&A last week, we are now back with the update from the last Q&A we are ran on our Discord server. [/p][p]With this post we'd like to offer our Steam community an option to contribute - post the questions in the comments below and we'll make a combined post with both Discord and Steam questions next time.[/p][p][/p][h2]Check out the questions that fellow community members asked previously:[/h2][p][/p][h3]Has AI been used in any way to make the game?[/h3][p]Yes and no. We’ve used AI voices to check how the scene feels and looks, like it was in the original playtest before the demo went live in May. But there will be no AI used in the release version[/p][p][/p][h3]Were 100% of the models in the game handcrafted or were some taken from third-party resources?[/h3][p]Some of the assets were bought from fab.com, but there are a lot of handcrafted items too, like tools in your hands [/p][p][/p][h3]Do you guys have fun working on your game/project? What is the vision for the game in the future?[/h3][p]Could we make a fun game without having fun making it? Yes, there are some problems (obviously), but this project is love and passion for the whole team[/p][p][/p][h3]Do you have future plan for having different Quarantine Zones maps based on environments, such as vast desert or mountainous village overlooking a city burning on the background? If yes, then is it possible for new scenarios and new challenges?[/h3][p]We were thinking of them even before the first demo! Change of scenery sounds fun, but we want it to be connected with what’s happening inside and outside the checkpoint. For winter we want winter clothes, less bites and some frostbite symptoms, so this mechanic wouldn’t be shallow. So there is a decent chance this will appear in the game in later updates[/p][p][/p][h3]I noticed in the demo there seemed to be incongruence between the listed ages of survivors and the appearances of those survivors. In the full game, will certain character models be locked into ages more commensurate with their appearances?[/h3][p]For now - no. We want to approach this problem likewise the weather from question above. If we connect survivor with the documents - we want it to have more substance. Give ‘em professions, make their origin location relevant, make some dependencies of their age and behavior, stuff like that. It’s not a promise that it will be that way, but an example of how we approach mechanics like this[/p][p][/p][h3]Will there be a way in the future to make to so the scanner remains active when you enter the symptoms menu so you can continue to see the hidden symptom? i find it frustrating to have to enter and leave the menu to compare them to the example images.[/h3][p]We've worked on improving the player experience when handling tools, just wait around and you’ll see yourself [/p][p][/p][h3]will there be any discount like an “introduction sale” like some other products[/h3][h3]There is a launch discount being discussed, but we can't say more on it at the moment.

Have you thought of adding a versus mode in Quarantine zone where a player is in control of zombie attacks or is on the other side of the quarantine zone and try to get in either infected or?[/h3][p]It’s impossible to make any real-time coop/versus game. However (!) we’re working on crowd control support as part of our Twitch integration that will add a way for the audience to influence the game creator is playing in a way. [/p][p][/p][h3]Will there be healthy people that actually have dog bites?[/h3][p]Although not actually looking the same as a human bite, the same bite could be used. The "dog bite" is only the bite, but it doesn't glow in the UV light, as it doesn't have zombie saliva. While the zombie bite would be the same bite we know, but it glows in the UV light, since it has zombie saliva in it We joke about it a lot, we just not sure when we will be able to do it. [/p][p][/p][h3]What was the most stressful and/or annoying thing to make.[/h3][p]There’s some mechanics that are not just working as we intended, but we’re not ready to get rid of them. Like bruises and necrosis symptoms, or skin diseases with people of different color. Or you know this little bugs that appear and disappear overtime like they are batman or something [/p][p][/p][h3]Will you be able to check different kind of people? Like Children or disabled people or only men and women?[/h3][p]There will be no screening of children 100%. We haven't considered anything else at the moment, but it is not an easy topic. [/p][p][/p][h3]Is there any way you can die or be infected yourself in real-time? Can a zombie tear down a wall and come at you while you're checking survivors, or can an infected actually kill you?[/h3][p]Yes, we've added some of these. While virus is evolving, there will be more ways to die! But it’s not main focus of the game, so please don’t expect constant life threats everyday.[/p][p]
We are looking forward to more of your questions![/p][p]Join our Discord to ask questions and get answers earlier[/p][p][/p][p]About Quarantine Zone:[/p][p]Border checkpoint simulator meets zombie apocalypse. Command the last checkpoint, inspect survivors, and decide their fate: trust, quarantine, or liquidate.[/p][p][/p][p]Play demo here: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]You can also find us on other social media:[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on Reddit[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on X[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on TikTok[/p]

[p]Hello, everyone!

Some of you have seen that info on our Steam page was first changed from November to simply 2025.

Currently we are running a closed playtest and while it is ongoing - us (the developer team) and the publisher will determine the exact release date but as of yesterday we're still working toward a 2025 release. We might require some extra time to polish the game, thanks to the copius amount of feedback we are receiving and processing at the moment.[/p][p]
The decision on the exact release date and price will be made soon, and we will update everyone the moment it is made.[/p][p]
We apologize for the uncertainty but rest assured we’re furiously working on the game, taking in feedback, and working to figure out the best release date to get you all into Quarantine Zone![/p]

[p]Hello, everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We are continue the series of text Q&As we are running on a weekly basis on our Discord server.
[/p][h2]Check out the questions that fellow community members asked last week:[/h2][h3]Is there yet any delay expected yet or is the game still on-time? + Do your team planning announce exact release data in first day of November?,[/h3][p]No comments, as we've said multiple times - the moment there is info on the launch date and price, we'll be making announcements everywhere[/p][p][/p][h3]How far are you guys in terms of being able to release the game? Just a rough percentage as an indicator would be nice[/h3][p]Right now team is in the process of polishing the build. We did have to push a few of the things we'd love to include on launch, like mod support to post-launch update, but we are rather happy with how the game is shaping up to be and looking forward to improving it even more after launch. [/p][p][/p][h3]Will be a website for the game?[/h3][p]Not something we've planned, but if we do end up with a site in the future, we'll add it to our links here on the platform.[/p][p][/p][h3]If infected manage to get by into the survivor block, would there be a way to capture them once they turn so they can be studied, or would they have to be eliminated?[/h3][p]At this point you should think of other people’s safety. But there will be ways to study the infected [/p][p][/p][h3]Will you be adding more dialogue to the NPCs? Gossip by the guards or technicians in the checkpoint, idle chatter from the civilians held in quarantine or in the block, maybe even something quick by our character at the beginning or end of the day when we are alone? New chat lines, as survivors enter, that might help give an indication to their health status would be cool.[/h3][p]Oh. Yeah. Some already added for the survivors (no details), for scientist and soldiers still WIP[/p][p][/p][h3]Will there be any more indicators?[/h3][p]Not sure what was meant by Indicators in the context of the question. If we talking about symptoms, we can say there’s close to 50 symptoms right now planned for the game (for all the old and new tools).[/p][p][/p][h3]Do we get difficulty levels for endless mode and storyline campaign like more unforgiving penalty score if you haven't listed all symptoms on one survivor?[/h3][p]Endless mode is planned and somewhat supported at the moment (not main focus however). About difficulties - difficult question, but we’re trying to avoid implementing different difficulties[/p][p][/p][h3]Will there be a way to cure those who have been infected after doing enough research, but it cost a fortune to buy just one.[/h3][p]There won't be a way, it's a game about survival and trying to save as many others as you can, not about the theoretical cure.[/p][p][/p][h3]Will there be a way to have a pool of names that the game randomly selects from for survivors? I would like to stream the game and use names from chat or real-life friends, celebrities, characters etc. just their names. Thank you.[/h3][p]While we are planning to both have Twitch integration (at launch) and mod support (post-launch update), the degree to which the integration will be implemented is not something we can share just yet.[/p][p][/p][h3]Will there be more additions to the convoy protection part of the game? Like would there be missions where you have to rescue a passing convoy or send a team to fix save your convoy if you couldn't protect them, etc[/h3][p]We have plans and ideas to further improve that part of the gameplay loop, including post-launch. We can't share any details on it, though.[/p][p][/p][h3]Will we be able to control the guards actions, or set tasks for our survivors? i.e supply runs, assigning doctors, cooks etc.?[/h3][p]Not at the release. We will be sharing our plans for the future of the game soon after launch.[/p][p][/p][h3]Will you add like a transformation from a human to a zombie?[/h3][p]It is impossible for us to show player such a transformation as it would've been more like a timelapse, as the process is not immediate but gradual. That’s why (already in the demo) the transformations are happening when you sleep. [/p][p][/p][h3]Will this game be on GeForce Now?[/h3][p]No such plans at the moment. [/p][p][/p][h3]Will the game be playable on the Steamdeck when it’s officially released or will that be further out?[/h3][p]Yes! We are planning to have Steam Deck support on release. [/p][p][/p][h3]Is there a way to donate bags of cookie dough?[/h3][p]Sure! Our game designer will love it and it gives him more energy to work on the game [/p][p]
We are looking forward to more of your questions![/p][p]Join Discord to ask questions and get answers earlier[/p][p][/p][p]About Quarantine Zone:[/p][p]Border checkpoint simulator meets zombie apocalypse. Command the last checkpoint, inspect survivors, and decide their fate: trust, quarantine, or liquidate.[/p][p][/p][p]Play demo here: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]You can also find us on other social media:[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on Reddit[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on X[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on TikTok[/p]

[p]Hello, everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We are continue the series of text Q&As we are running on a weekly basis on our Discord server.
[/p][h2]Check out the questions that fellow community members asked last week:[/h2][h3]In future versions, will the infected suddenly fall to the ground, twitch, and then get up before attacking?[/h3][p]This is something that we wanted to add, but we not have the time with all the other priorities in regards to development, but we might be able to add after the release as a part of an update.
[/p][h3]What kind of accessibility features/options are planned, if at all?[/h3][p]We are planning to add accessibility support for colorblind and hearing impaired, providing people with an option to play the game without an issue.
[/p][h3]Will there be any special objectives were you need to liquidate a healthy survivor or keep an un-trasformed infected in quarantine until evac[/h3][p]Yes, there will be a somewhat similar option, you shall see in the full release [/p][p][/p][h3]Do you know a price for the game yet? Like how much it will be? And do you have a release date yet other than just November? I'm very excited[/h3][p]The moment we have the information to share with all of you, we'll be making an announcement.
[/p][h3]Are we gonna be able to research biological weapon stuf like the famous t -virus into weapon research[/h3][p]While there will be research in the lab, it won't give you such research as this is not a game about bio-weapons and evil corporations.[/p][p][/p][h3]Is there gonna be, like, ethics options? Like, let’s say there’s an option to purposefully infect someone to study the process of transformation, would you be able to not do that in order to stay ethical? And would those choices affect anything else, like the reputation system someone else proposed?[/h3][h3]There will be such options given to the players when story line will arrive

Are there any plans to include a more set storyline? will it be chapter based? or is it more of a roguelike to see how many days you can survive?[/h3][p]There is a planned story mode with a set storyline for the game. Endless mode will be available on launch day. So you will be able to both beat the game in a conventional sense and have an option for a "roguelike" playthrough, as it's put in the question.[/p][p]
We are looking forward to more of your questions![/p][p]Join Discord to ask questions and get answers earlier[/p][p][/p][p]About Quarantine Zone:[/p][p]Border checkpoint simulator meets zombie apocalypse. Command the last checkpoint, inspect survivors, and decide their fate: trust, quarantine, or liquidate.[/p][p][/p][p]Play demo here: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]You can also find us on other social media:[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on Reddit[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on X[/p][p]Quarantine Zone on TikTok[/p]