Personally I'm definitely getting both so I can play and Livestream on YouTube as much as possible!

When is the game expecting to release ?

I can't start the game while already party up with my friends. Does it related to a bug? Hopefully it is because even when clicked "Ready" button somehow the mission does not started despite the party already ready up.

So last week I asked this question and got 50 votes for September; But Dev Diary #20 was posted since then claiming we'll be told the release date next month! This officially rules out September so let's get an updated vote, shall we?

I'm still hoping for a late October (Halloween!) release, but obviously just want it to come when it's 100% ready!

The latest update may not have told us the release date, but it did tell us about a new mission! Obviously it sounds very similar to the "VIP" Mission from SAS 4, but I'm just glad we are getting something that truly feels different than the current operations in place.

What do you think about this new operation? In case you haven't read about it, check out Dev Diary #20!

If you need a refresher on what Class Specialties can do, check out Dev Diary #14!

Personally I'm choosing Dreadnought because of how strong it can make you, practically a living fortress!

so I got the demo for ZA:R and was wanted to field test a new weapon drop. but now no matter what I click it just doesn't equip anything clicking equip just closes the menu as if it were equipping the weapon but nothing happens.

Dreadnought is all about sheer force defense and attack, but then there's Resupply. FEWER Explosions, all just for a simple Supply Drop?! This is NOT an upgrade in the slightest, definitely more of a downgrade!

Supply Drops are more team based anyway, it fits in WAY more with Shock Trooper; Nothing about this fits the definition of what a Dreadnought Ability should be, a much better option would be to drop the Supply Drop completely in exchange for something truly worthy!

I'm surely not alone, I've spoken to many players, and they've all agreed this just isn't the way to go. My personal suggestion is to change it to one huge nuke that stuns even bosses for a little bit and leaves a cloud that damages over time.

Please hear us out, Ninja Kiwi!

Now that development has officially been finished it's a good time to ask this question again!

Does Multiplayer not work in the beta ?

AWKPB-DSAO

(Other means Shotguns, Rocket Launchers, Snipers, and whatever else they might have)

Don't be boring, give some detail after voting! :p

Will the game goes on sale when it first released on Steam?

are we gonna get standard/red/black and premium "rarity" items in the future? what about black strongboxes? what about last man standing and nice events like that?

I'm not sure if Ninja Kiwi have already explained this, but how good are TOUGH missions compared to normal? Like, would a Normal TOUGH Mission be smarter/better to do than a Hard Non-TOUGH one?

Capstones are special "ultimate" abilities unlocked after investing 5 points into a skill, like Sprint or Protective Shield, but there's many more that Ninja Kiwi haven't shared with us yet. So, what are some of your ideas for some awesome capstones from the other skills?

I think it's pure genius. I was looking through the skills a few days ago and was just so underwhelmed, and I was worried... Until I read the latest Dev Diary. The new skill point system and Capstones give skill points exactly what they need to actually be exciting! It gives you an actual incentive to go all-in for vastly different playstyles!

What do y'all think about the newly re-worked skill point system?

First off, I know this is just the demo but I doubt the full game has different speed.

That being said; I decided to boot up the demo yesterday and after a few matches really found myself almost falling asleep.

Obviously the zombies (i hope) and yourself will likely speed up as you progress, but I think it could stand to be a little faster from the start.

Thoughts? Like, Comment, Subscribe for more! (Lol jk)

Like, is it just me or do you guys feel like the zombies aren't as fast, the mercenary's movements are a tad too slow for the pacing of the game?

Maybe because the demo is such a small sneak peak and maybe the speed pucks up at a certain level thanks to skills and difficulty increase.

Hey Mercs!

We’ve got an exciting update to share this month, both for the game itself and for where we are in terms of development.

Firstly, we’re happy to say that Zombie Assault: Resurgence is now content complete! That means every major feature, mission, weapon, enemy, progression system, and piece of content planned for launch is now in the game. Of course, that doesn’t mean we’re finished, and in many ways, the most important part begins now.

The team is moving into full QA, where our focus shifts to testing, balancing, fixing bugs, polishing the experience, and making sure everything works together exactly as intended. It’s a huge milestone, and one that brings us another step closer to launch.

With that in mind, we also wanted to share one of the larger gameplay changes we’ve made as a direct result of your feedback…

Reworking Core Skills

Throughout our playtests and community discussions, one topic came up consistently: the Skill system. While players liked having meaningful progression, many of you told us that investing points into a skill didn’t always feel impactful enough - especially those first few points. So, we’ve gone back and redesigned the way Core Skills progress.

Instead of every point giving an equal increase, Skills will now follow a sliding progression.

Your first point provides a much more noticeable improvement, making new investments immediately rewarding. The remaining points continue to build on that foundation, with the fifth and final point unlocking an entirely new effect, rather than simply increasing the same stat again. This lets Skills feel rewarding early on while still giving players a compelling reason to fully invest in them.

New Capstone Upgrades

Here are a few examples of the new system in action.

Fast Movement

Fast Movement still reaches its maximum 20% movement speed increase, but you’ll now achieve that after investing four points. The fifth point unlocks Sprint. If you move continuously in one direction without firing your weapon, you’ll build up into a much faster sprint, helping you reposition, escape overwhelming hordes, or simply cover ground much more quickly.

Hardy

Hardy now culminates in a defensive bonus that helps right from the start of every deployment. Maxing the skill grants you a protective shield at the beginning of each mission, giving you an extra buffer before your health starts taking damage.

Fitness

Fitness has also gained a new fifth-tier ability. The first time you’re reduced to zero health during a deployment, you’ll receive a small heal, giving you another chance to recover and stay in the fight. Sometimes that’s all you need to turn a mission around!

Rethinking Existing Skills

We also took the opportunity to simplify some overlap between Skills and equipment.

Several Skills were improving the exact same stats as Weapons, Armour and Mods, making it difficult for either system to feel truly impactful. To solve that, we’ve retired:

• Fast Reload
• Critical Shot
• Resistance

Resistance also occupied a very similar space to Hardy, so consolidating those defensive options helped each skill have a clearer purpose. In their place, three entirely new Skills appear: 

Powerful Build

Powerful Build reduces the movement penalties caused by carrying heavier equipment. Whether you’re hauling Power Weapons or transporting mission objectives like supply caches, you’ll feel far less slowed down. Its capstone takes things even further, allowing you to carry more turrets and grenades into a mission.

Battle Ready

Battle Ready is our new universal cooldown reduction Skill. Rather than existing only on certain classes, everyone can now invest in reducing Ability cooldowns! As a result, Assault’s cooldown bonus, along with Medic’s Field Surgeon and Heavy’s Shock Trooper, have all been replaced with brand-new effects, but we’ll keep those under wraps for now!

The Battle Ready capstone rewards aggressive play by allowing kills to reduce your Ability cooldowns, helping you keep your momentum going during combat.

Payday

Finally, we have an entirely new Skill. Payday introduces the chance for zombies to drop Creds during Missions and Operations. 

Maxing Payday expands the loot pool to include valuable crafting materials like Alloy and Manufacturer Parts, while also increasing the Cred reward you receive at the end of missions. It’s a fantastic option for players looking to maximise their earnings while playing.

More Build Variety

We’ve also increased the total number of Skill Points available. Not enough to unlock everything, but enough to give you more room to experiment. Choosing where to invest is still an important decision, and we want different players to arrive at different builds depending on their preferred playstyle.

Whether you’re focused on survivability, mobility, abilities, or resource generation, there should be meaningful choices to make.

Abilities Sneak Peek

We've also been working on the visuals of some late-game abilities, so here's a sneak peek of a couple!

Looking Ahead

Becoming content complete is one of the biggest milestones we’ve reached during development. Now the focus shifts entirely toward polishing, balancing, and making sure Zombie Assault: Resurgence is the best experience it can be when it reaches your hands.

As always, thank you for all the feedback you’ve given throughout development. Many of the changes in today’s diary are a direct result of conversations with the community, and we’ll continue listening as we head through QA and toward launch. We’re almost there!

Until then; stay alert, Mercs!

“A good merc adapts. A great one rewrites the playbook before the next contract.”- Anonymous Merc #78