Welcome to our first dev diary for Zombie Assault: Resurgence! Since we announced the game, it has been amazing for the team to see the excitement build around the community and we can’t wait to show you more of what we’ve been working on over the coming months.

As tempting as it is for us to share everything with you now (seriously, we’ve so much we’re excited to show you all), this dev diary is going to focus on explaining the first few game modes that ZA:R will be have to offer, as well as announcing our First Look playtest, happening THIS MONTH! But first, here’s a little snippet of our first-look map, The Mining Facility, to whet your whistle!

Prepare to drop in hot in this broiling underground facility and the main base of operations for the mineral miners.

The First Look playtest will include three awesome game modes. These will be objective-based missions and are as follows (Note: these are not the only modes ZA:R will have - just the first few we’re sharing with you!):

Eradication

Eradication is a wave-based mode where you must clear out the entire horde of zombies in order to complete the operation. (In-game desc: The Mining Facility is overrun with zombies. Clear the area so the miners can return to work!)

Eradication Surge

Eradication Surge is a time-based mode with an endless swarm of blood-thirsty zombies. The objective is to survive and take out as many zombies as possible before the timer runs out. (In-game desc: The zombie population in the Mining Facility is growing exponentially. We’re dropping you in hot! Take out as many Zombies as you can before we return!)

Cache Recovery

Cache Recovery is another time-based mode where packages will spawn around the map and the objective is to recover as many as possible whilst fending off the zombies. (In-game desc: A Cargo Ship of HVM equipment is dropping packages at the wrong coordinates. We only have a limited time, so gather as many as you can!)

Mercenary Classes

In ZA:R, you’ll have three playable classes to choose from; Assault, Medic and Heavy, each with their own unique abilities specific to their class. There will be much more customisation options when it comes to building your character, but more on that in future dev diaries!

So, on to the playtest details! From November 25th (GMT) - November 27th (GMT), we’re going to be running our very first playtest for Zombie Assault: Resurgence on Steam. As we touched on before, this first-look build will be focused on a small segment of what the full version will eventually become, including the one level and three game modes mentioned above, as well as three weapons (a Pistol, an Automatic Rifle, and a Shotgun). The purpose of this test will be to get initial feedback from you all on the look/feel of the game, controls and the overall funness!

To participate in the playtest, please fill out the application form below before midday on Monday, November 18th (GMT). Steam keys will be sent to all participants shortly before the test begins!

SIGN UP HERE - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RluDaS9sIpfcRQVCmCmnM16hei8GV7QgBEE1E4AZ2OY/


The team is so excited for you to get your hands on ZA in this first look and we can't wait to share more awesome updates in our future dev diaries!

Also, don't forget to join the Zombie Assault: Resurgence official subreddit here - https://www.reddit.com/r/zombieassaultofficial/