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Survival Log Beta Test Begins January 29!

[p]Welcome to Survival Log.[/p][p]In 24 hours, the city will fall. The dead will overrun the streets, and time is your greatest enemy.[/p][p]You must act fast—scavenge supplies, fortify your shelter, and prepare for the coming zombie outbreak. Every failure becomes a lesson. Every run makes you smarter.[/p][p]Our Beta Test will be live later this month. If you’re interested, here’s everything you need to know:[/p][p][/p][h3]Beta Test Period[/h3][p]January 29 – February 2[/p][p][/p][h3]Supported Languages[/h3]
  • [p]English[/p]
  • [p]Simplified Chinese[/p]
[p][/p][h3]What’s Included in the Beta[/h3]
  • [p]Prologue story and gameplay tutorial[/p]
  • [p]Core gameplay systems: Rebirth mechanics, hoarding & planning, resource management, and outdoor exploration[/p]
  • [p]Crafting & synthesis system (basic content)[/p]
  • [p]NPC interactions that help drive the story and support your survival[/p]
[p][/p][h3]What’s New Compared to the Alpha[/h3][p]This Beta improves both content depth and overall experience:[/p][p]🔹 Improved Onboarding: A brand-new prologue with stronger narrative focus and a more immersive opening experience[/p][p]🔹 New Gameplay Systems: Outdoor exploration and a crafting system are now available[/p][p]🔹 Enhanced Presentation: New music and sound effects, improved visual feedback for character conditions, and richer environmental atmosphere[/p][p][/p][h3]Why We’re Running This Beta[/h3][p]This test is focused on improving the early-game experience, including (but not limited to):[/p]
  • [p]Bug fixing[/p]
  • [p]Balance and tuning[/p]
  • [p]Performance optimization[/p]
  • [p]Overall gameplay flow and usability[/p]
[p]Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will directly shape the future of Survival Log. Thank you for helping us make the game better![/p]
[p]Note: Some story content and gameplay systems will not be available in this Beta. These are being saved for the full release—no spoilers, don’t worry.[/p]
[p][/p][h3]How to Join the Beta[/h3][p]There are two ways to apply:[/p][p]1️⃣ Fill out the Beta sign-up form (recommended) https://forms.gle/njX97DaSL8QnpHe68[/p][p]2️⃣ Request access on Steam Visit the Steam store page and click “Request Access”[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Priority will be given to players who complete the sign-up form[/p]
  • [p]Players requesting access via Steam will be selected randomly and notified by email if accepted[/p]
[p][/p][p]We can’t wait to hear what you think![/p]

Survival Log Alpha Test is now live!

[p]Hello everyone![/p][p]The Survival Log Alpha Test is now live![/p][p][/p][p]We warmly welcome you to experience the game's core gameplay and loops during the test, and to share any suggestions, feedback, impressions, or bug reports—no matter how big or small, all input is highly appreciated.[/p][p][/p][p]This is a small-scale closed alpha test. If you are interested in participating, please join our Discord and contact a server admin/mod to inquire about the test.[/p][p]Alternatively, you can fill out this sign-up form — we’ll be reviewing applications regularly throughout the test period.[/p][p][/p][h3]Test Period: [/h3][p]December 12, 2025, 3:00 — December 15, 2025, 10:00 (UTC)[/p][p][/p][h3]Notes:[/h3]
  • [p]This test is an in-development build, so you may encounter various bugs or unpolished content. If you run into anything strange, don’t hesitate—throw it straight at us! We’ll do our best to track it down and fix it as quickly as possible.[/p]
  • [p]The in-game tutorial is not yet fully implemented; we appreciate your understanding.[/p]
  • [p]The game is a single-player title and currently does not support multiplayer.[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Playtest Goals:[/h3]
  1. [p]Complete the Main Quest — Build Beacons (Difficulty: Medium)[/p]
  2. [p]Skip the main quest and survive for 20 days (Difficulty: Hard)[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Tips:[/h3]
  1. [p]If you need to step away, we recommend pressing ESC to pause, or saving and quitting the game—otherwise leaving it idle may cause your character to fail certain tasks.[/p]
  2. [p]If you encounter any questions or bugs, please fill out the feedback form or contact a server admin/mod on Discord. To help us locate the issue more accurately, providing the following additional information would be greatly appreciated:[/p]
    1. [p]The game save file from when the issue occurred (Path: Users/YourUserName/AppData/LocalLow/LLS/SLGame/data)[/p]
    2. [p]Your Steam username and ID, as well as the approximate time when the bug occurred[/p]
  3. [p]If your character gets stuck while moving, cancel the pending actions and click elsewhere to get unstuck.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Thank you all for your support and patience. We look forward to your feedback![/p]

Dev Log #1: It All Started With a "Nightmare"

[p]Hello everyone,[/p][p]We are the three-person indie team behind Survival Log. Much like the protagonist in our game, this project was born from a persistent "What if?" thought: What if you knew, for a fact, that the world would end tomorrow? Would you panic, or could you coolly use that knowledge to give yourself a fighting chance? This tense and strategic premise is the core of Survival Log.[/p][p][/p][p]In the game, you live this struggle between foresight and limitation. You have a 24-hour head start, but you're still bound by the rules of the real world: limited money, time, and cargo space. We want you to feel not like a superhuman hero, but like an ordinary person pushed to their absolute limit.[/p][p][/p][h3]The Core Experience: Strategic Prep & Sheltered Survival[/h3][p]The game is structured around two distinct phases:[/p]
  • [p]Pre-Outbreak: The Strategic 24-Hour Rush This is our game's most unique segment. You'll need to think like a puzzle-solver: planning routes, budgeting funds, and weighing the cost-to-benefit ratio of every purchase. Do you buy ready-to-eat meals or stockpile long-lasting rice? Reinforce your shelter first, or spend on medicine and water purification tablets? We want players to feel the satisfaction of meticulous planning and preparation.[/p]
  • [p]Post-Outbreak: Realistic Shelter Management When the outbreak hits and the world outside turns hellish, your shelter becomes the entire stage. The pace slows, but the pressure shifts. Your enemies are no longer just zombies, but hunger, illness, loneliness, and the anxiety of watching your supplies dwindle. We're focusing heavily on that profound sense of security from a well-stocked room, and the contentment of managing your tiny sanctuary day by day.[/p][p][/p]
[h3]The Unique "Rebirth" Loop: The Survival Log[/h3][p]Of course, being human, your first attempt will likely end in failure. But remember, in this game, death is a weapon, not a punishment.[/p][p]Your "Survival Log" preserves crucial information gained from each life. For instance, if you learn in one run that "a city-wide blackout occurs on Day 7," you can prioritize buying hand-crank chargers or consuming your frozen food first in the next cycle. Or, if you note that "Supermarket X has a massive canned food sale on the last day before the outbreak," you can stretch your limited funds further.[/p][p]This system ensures every attempt matters, allowing you to genuinely feel yourself growing from a clueless survivor into a seasoned expert of the apocalypse.[/p][p][/p][h3]Current Progress & An Invitation[/h3][p]The game is currently in active pre-production, and our small team (designer, programmer, artist) is hard at work building the foundations of this world. In future logs, we'll share more on the supply system, how survival stats interact, and the pet that might keep you company.[/p][p]We'd love to hear your thoughts! Does this "hoard-and-hunker-down" survival concept appeal to you? What's one "unusual" item you'd stockpile for peace of mind in a crisis? Let us know in the comments![/p][p]If Survival Log sounds interesting to you, please consider adding it to your Steam wishlist. It means the world to a small indie team like ours and helps you stay updated.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Alpha Test Sign-Up[/h3][p]We’re also looking for players to join our early alpha test!
The test will run via Steam, and the build is still being adjusted. We expect testing to start around mid-December, so there will be a short waiting period after signing up.[/p][p]If you’d like to participate, please fill out this form:[/p][p]👉 https://forms.gle/NvrSPJLrXh8A7W1c6[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for your time. Next time, we will survive![/p][p]— The Survival Log Team[/p]

Survival Log Closed Alpha Test Recruitment is Now Open!

[p]Hello everyone! Nice to meet you—we are Midnight Workshop. If you’re reading this, congratulations! You’ve discovered our first game, Survival Log, even before the zombies do.[/p][p]In just 24 hours, the city will be completely overrun. You’ll have to race against time to stockpile supplies, fortify your shelter, and prepare for the incoming zombie outbreak. Should you buy more canned food or secure the windows first? Stock up on medicine or get a radio? Every decision you make will determine whether you survive when disaster strikes.[/p][p][/p][h3]🎮 We’re recruiting the first batch of closed alpha test players![/h3][p]Want to be among the earliest survivors in this modern urban “rebirth survival” experience? Join the Survival Log Closed Alpha Test now![/p][p]Note: This test is focused on gathering feedback on the game’s core gameplay. The current version is still in early development and may contain bugs, unfinished features, or incomplete content. If you prefer a polished experience, we recommend waiting for a later version.[/p][p]Test Period: December 12–15, 2025 (tentative) Number of Participants: Up to 100 players[/p][p]How to Participate:[/p]
  1. [p]Fill out the registration form: https://forms.gle/3jBhnacAkrath8PQ8[/p]
  2. [p]Join our official Discord for the latest test updates![/p]
[p]Players who join the Discord will be prioritized for test keys to facilitate communication and feedback. Thanks for your understanding.[/p][p][/p][h3]🎬 The first trailer is now live[/h3][p]If you’re interested, don’t forget to add the game to your wishlist![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]