What is included in Early Access?

In Early Access, you’ll already be able to experience the core 5v5 survival-horror experience of Zone Nine Nihilation:

Game Modes

Versus 5v5: The flagship competitive mode where two squads fight each other and the Zone.

Training options: Practice shooting, movement, and survival systems at your own pace.

Core Mechanics

Full third-person shooter movement: sprinting, crouching, vaulting/climbing, sliding/rolling (features may expand over time).

Survival systems: Hunger, Thirst, and Stamina that affect your HP, stamina, and sustained performance.

Looting & Inventory: Search buildings, streets, and dead enemies for weapons, armor, meds, and consumables.

Combat & Enemies

Multiple ranged weapon archetypes plus close-quarters options.

Enemy types include zombies and other hostile creatures, with more variety planned as Early Access progresses.

Environment & Weather

A Classic map with dynamic weather (rainstorms, blizzards, fog, etc.) that directly influence gameplay.

We will keep expanding content, polishing systems, and balancing weapons and maps throughout Early Access.

How long will the game be in Early Access?

We expect Zone Nine Nihilation to stay in Early Access for around 1–1.5 years.
During that time, we’ll be:

Adding more content (maps, modes, enemies, weapons).

Refining balance for competitive play.

Improving performance, stability, and quality-of-life features based on player feedback.

We’ll only leave Early Access when we feel the 5v5 competitive experience is stable and worthy of long-term support.

Will my progress be saved during updates?

We will do our best to preserve your progression and unlocks between updates.

However, because this is an evolving Early Access title, there may be cases where:

We need to reset certain stats or progression to fix bugs or rebalance systems.

Major updates require partial or full wipes of specific data (e.g., loadouts, ranking, or economy changes).

Whenever we plan a reset, we’ll communicate clearly in advance and explain why it’s necessary.

How often will you be updating the game?

Our goal is to update Zone Nine Nihilation regularly throughout Early Access, with:

Smaller patches for bug fixes, tuning, and quality-of-life improvements.

Larger content updates that add maps, modes, enemies, and features.

We prioritize changes that:

Improve the core 5v5 experience.

Respond to high-impact player feedback.

Make the game more stable and enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.

We’ll share patch notes and development updates so you always know what’s changing.

Are there items (such as additional content, offers or currency) for sale that are used in the gameplay of your product?

Zone Nine Nihilation offers Battle Passes, outfits (skins), and cosmetic items in the in-game shop.

These items are:

Purely cosmetic – they do not provide gameplay advantages.

Focused on character style, weapon skins, and visual customization.

There is no pay-to-win – competitive integrity is a core priority for us.

Can your product be used without making any in-app purchases?

Yes. Zone Nine Nihilation is designed so you can fully enjoy and compete in the core 5v5 experience without spending any additional money.

All core gameplay systems are available without in-app purchases.

Are in-app purchases refundable?

All in-app purchases are final and follow the Epic Games Store’s refund policy where applicable.

Please review Epic’s refund terms if you are unsure before making a purchase.

What payment platform is used to facilitate these purchases? Do you use Epic Games’ platform or a 3rd-party (including your own) payment system?

All purchases are processed through Epic Games’ payment systems and approved 3rd-party fiat payment providers supported by Epic.

We do not process payments directly inside the game.