Early Access Game Mode Reveal, Level Design, and More - Dev Update #3

A mysterious virus of alien origin is sweeping through San Francisco. It is up to the Center for Epidemic Research and Control (CERC) to track down and find Patient Zero before it is forced to enact the Cepheus Protocol. Command your squad, save civilians, and stop the Pangu Virus before it is too late.

Main Objectives:

• Train and level a single squad of up to 8 members as you search the city for Patient Zero.
  
• Build, train defenders, and safeguard your base from the Pangu Virus’ victims.
  
• Manage your squad as you attempt to control the spread of the virus.
  

Before we get into our monthly dev update, we wanted to announce that we've decided that in order to provide you with the best game possible, we need a little bit more time to work on it.
Our team members all around the world are working diligently to put in all the finishing touches. Thank you for all of you support and we can't wait for you to play it!



We're also super excited to tell you more about the game mode you'll be able to play during Early Access. In Free Roam, you'll battle Chelsey Trader (Patient Zero) as she tries to overtake Treasure Island. In a back and forth, chess-like battle, you'll fight the infected as Chelsey gets stronger.

In this mode, you'll be able to take advantage of the open world by fighting Chelsey and her infected whichever way you'd like. Continually upgrade your squad and their equipment in order to eventually face off against Patient Zero herself.

The map is split up by "grids" in which you'll have to keep the infection at bay. Depending on your fight style, the infection AI changes based on how you're playing the game - it'll always keep you on your toes.

We'll share more information as we get closer to the Early Access release, but know that saving Treasure Island and capturing Chelsey will be no easy task.



In late February, we attended Dreamhack Anaheim to show off the game! It was such a wonderful time meeting people - seeing everyone play the game was such a great feeling! Check out a couple of pics below from our booth!




Our Art team has been working really hard on a new version of Chelsey Trader (Patient Zero) on Reallusion's Character Creator. She's looking really amazing!




Lots of progress has been made on the UI including new icons on the command widget (bottom right) and on the soldiers so that you can easily tell the Sniper over the Assault class. What do you think?


New icons have been added to the command widget as well!




Our Level Designers have been knocking it out of the park with some amazing buildings and structures. Since it’s an open-world, you’ll be able to see these for yourself in May!



Thank you for joining us on our development journey! Make sure to wishlist us and join our Discord to stay in touch with us. See you in the next dev update! 👋🏽