Why Early Access?

“TFZP has been built by a team of just two people so far.

Early Access lets us grow that team by hiring more help, bringing on more freelancers, and getting more people on board to carry the game to full release through regular patches and milestone updates along the way.

However Early Access performs, TFZP will reach a full 1.0 release.

Having players in the game now is how we make sure we're heading in the right direction and building the game the community wants to play.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We aim for a 2-year Early Access period, followed by the full 1.0 release.
There will be major content updates, as well as minor patches, on the path to full release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to expand TFZP in every direction during Early Access. That includes new maps, and unique encounters that push your squad further than the endless waves ever have.
We also plan to add more mechanical depth, such as explosives, grenades and other new tools, as well as exploring bigger additions.
Alongside new content, we plan to keep improving stability and performance, and to build better social features such as a server browser, so it's easier to find a game and team up with people other than your friends.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“TFZP's Early Access launch includes one medium-sized map with the full core gameplay loop in place: endless waves, the economy system for buying and upgrading your guns, and the ability to unlock more.

The lobby system is in, so you can invite anyone on your Steam friends list and jump straight into a game together.

The global stats are live from day one, so every kill, death and revive counts toward the worldwide fight against the outbreak. The dynamic weapon attachment system is fully playable, letting you tune both attachments and internals to suit your playstyle. A couple of major encounters are also waiting for squads who survive long enough to face them, or should I say, who can find their way to them.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. We plan to adjust the price at key milestones during Early Access, based on the amount of content, gameplay depth, quality and stability the game can offer at that given point in time. As TFZP expands and grows closer to our full vision, we expect the price to rise gradually to reflect that.

Joining early means getting TFZP at its lowest price while helping shape where it goes next.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Our Discord is the heart of the community, and the developers are active there, talking with players directly, sharing progress and listening to feedback. We're also keeping an eye out across our other socials, so there are plenty of ways to reach us.
Simply playing the game helps too. Gameplay data from your sessions shows us what's working, what isn't, and where the experience can improve, and it directly informs the design decisions we make going forward.”