Anticipating What Zeverland Has to Offer

It’s no secret that the zombie video game genre has always had a devoted fan base, but in recent years, it’s witnessed something of a renaissance. Titles like Dead Island 2, Dying Light 2, The Last of Us, and Resident Evil have ushered in a new era, raising the bar to impressive heights. So, for any fresh zombie game, especially an indie project without the hefty budget or visibility of a AAA release, the challenge is to offer something truly unique. Fortunately, that’s where Zeverland steps into the spotlight with a few surprises up its sleeve.

Crafted by the up-and-coming indie studio Quantum Quirks, Zeverland is poised to enter the chaotic world of survival games next year. The announcement of Zeverland was accompanied by a six-minute gameplay trailer that provided players with a sneak peek into its standout elements.

What Players Should Expect From Zeverland

Zeverland Combines Dead Rising’s Crafting with DayZ’s Multiplayer

Fans of the Dead Rising series know it for its acclaimed crafting system – a standout feature where players combine ordinary items to make inventive and often amusing weapons like a makeshift lightsaber or a teddy bear packing heat, lovingly dubbed "Freedom Bear." Zeverland draws inspiration from this creativity, encouraging players to experiment with object combinations to forge equally unique armaments. The release trailer teased weapon combinations such as a rubber chicken affixed to a stick, a makeshift spear, and a tranquilizer arrow crafted from a pen and discarded chloroform. But crafting is just the tip of the iceberg in Zeverland’s expansive gameplay.

Press statements reveal that Zeverland will dive into the massively multiplayer universe, allowing players to team up with friends or meet new allies to survive the apocalypse. You can join forces with fellow survivors to carve out a haven amid the chaos or embrace the solitary path, venturing into the uncertainty solo.

Zeverland Has Some Promising Vehicle Customization

Spanning a colossal 24km², Zeverland’s open-world map necessitates some means of rapid exploration. Fortunately, the game promises an extensive vehicle customization system. The latest trailer showcased options for players to personalize their vehicles with custom paint jobs, offensive weapons, and defensive upgrades. There’s a twist, too: larger vehicles can be outfitted with structural modifications and planters, effectively transforming them into mobile bases.

Zeverland’s PvP Twist

Toward the end of the announcement trailer, Zeverland unveiled a game-changing twist – death isn’t final. Once bitten by a zombie, players can continue the journey as one of the undead. While your zombie form won’t allow for wielding weapons or driving vehicles, it opens up an entirely new gameplay experience.

In their new undead state, players have a hunger bar to manage, which they keep satiated by hunting human players or even feasting on fellow zombies. Extending your existence as a zombie unlocks unique abilities, like leading a horde.

Stay tuned for more updates on this promising entry in the zombie game genre as we inch closer to its release.

For more on industry buzz, it’s reported that Ubisoft wants Steam to conceal data on concurrent player counts.