The wasteland of Zakov just got a whole lot more crowded—and potentially more survivable. Today, publisher Modern Wolf officially pulled back the curtain on ZERO Sievert 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the cult-hit indie extraction shooter.
While the original ZERO Sievert won hearts with its brutal, solitary atmosphere and “one more run” gameplay loop, the sequel is leaning into the community’s most-requested feature: Online Co-op.
A New Developer, A New Vision
The original game was famously the solo project of Luca Carbonera (CABO Studio). For the sequel, Carbonera has partnered with Underdog, a new London-based studio comprised of industry veterans from Splash Damage (famed for Gears Tactics and Dirty Bomb).
This partnership aims to combine the hardcore extraction DNA of the first game with professional multiplayer expertise. As Carbonera put it, “Underdog understands what made the first game work, and they have the multiplayer experience to take it somewhere I could not have taken it alone.”
What’s New in ZERO Sievert 2?
The sequel isn’t just the first game with a “join” button; it’s a significant evolution of the Zakov experience.
- 4-Player Co-op: Squad up with up to three friends. Experience shared loot, tactical flanking, and the collective panic of a botched extraction.
- Evolved Visuals: The game has shifted to a polished 2.5D art style. While it retains the top-down perspective, the added depth and detail bring the grim environments to life like never before.
- Relics and Anomalies: A new “Relics” system introduces powerful objects found near anomalies. These grant passive bonuses and active abilities but come with a risk: push them too far, and they might trigger a Catastrophic Failure.
- Mastery Systems: Players can now progress through Weapon Mastery (improving efficiency with specific gun classes) and Map Mastery (becoming more attuned to the dangers of specific zones).
The Road to Early Access
Modern Wolf and Underdog have confirmed that ZERO Sievert 2 will launch into Steam Early Access first.
The initial launch is expected to feature two fully playable locations representing the game’s first act, complete with NPCs, main quests, and a variety of side content. The developers are targeting an approximately 8-month Early Access period, with major content drops planned every two months.
Note for fans of the original: Don’t worry about the first game! Modern Wolf has clarified that ZERO Sievert 1 will continue to receive support and updates even as development on the sequel ramps up.
Wishlist Now
ZERO Sievert 2 is currently available to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Whether you’re a veteran Hunter or a newcomer looking for a less “toxic” alternative to PvP-heavy extraction shooters, Zakov is calling.
Are you ready to head back into the Zone? Let us know if you’ll be playing solo or bringing a squad in the comments below!
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