Wrapping up, here is a look at the new single/multi-player mode.

Coming end of April*, see gifs below!

You start with the sniper rifle. But now, the runner will find new guns, ammo & train fuel in the boxes. When he makes it back, he'll hand everything over to you.
We killed the shop. No more coins.
Now, you gather experience based on your shooting skills. With enough experience, you can pick a boost between rounds. And stack them!
Think Nuclear Throne's rogue-like approach meets first person shooter. Every game plays out with a different set of weapons, ammo & boosts and it is so much fun.

This is the main mode going forward. All weapons, new boosts and the new map 3 are in there, as well as 2-player online coop, where one plays the runner.

Shotgun Preview (incl glimpse of a mini boss placeholder zombie):


Sentry Preview (one of my favs. so useful):


Gatling/Minigun Preview (another fav). Also map 3:


Handover Screen, nice haul from the first run:


My fav tower in map 3, looking down the mountain:


And finally, map 2, multiplayer, playing as runner:


Fun fact: As of today, we have 488 commits on this update. We know you would love to get stuff into your hands earlier, but a completely new game mode & multiplayer means tearing everything apart. We are two devs working full time on Dead TrailZ and are committed to make it a shiny example of what Early Access can do for a game.
Thanks for your support and feedback that brought us here. If you like this please share.

* what can go wrong?!

Wrapping up, here is a look at the new single/multi-player mode.

Coming end of April*, see gifs below!

You start with the sniper rifle. But now, the runner will find new guns, ammo & train fuel in the boxes. When he makes it back, he'll hand everything over to you.
We killed the shop. No more coins.
Now, you gather experience based on your shooting skills. With enough experience, you can pick a boost between rounds. And stack them!
Think Nuclear Throne's rogue-like approach meets first person shooter. Every game plays out with a different set of weapons, ammo & boosts and it is so much fun.

This is the main mode going forward. All weapons, new boosts and the new map 3 are in there, as well as 2-player online coop, where one plays the runner.

Shotgun Preview (incl glimpse of a mini boss placeholder zombie):


Sentry Preview (one of my favs. so useful):


Gatling/Minigun Preview (another fav). Also map 3:


Handover Screen, nice haul from the first run:


My fav tower in map 3, looking down the mountain:


And finally, map 2, multiplayer, playing as runner:


Fun fact: As of today, we have 488 commits on this update. We know you would love to get stuff into your hands earlier, but a completely new game mode & multiplayer means tearing everything apart. We are two devs working full time on Dead TrailZ and are committed to make it a shiny example of what Early Access can do for a game.
Thanks for your support and feedback that brought us here. If you like this please share.

* what can go wrong?!

We launched, saw your videos, heard your feedback and tried a few things, so here we go:
1. Very pleased to announce we are implementing Multiplayer
2. Even more pleased to announce a rad new Singleplayer mode. Fight through a series of maps and see if you can make it to the end.
Where supply boxes are filled with ammo, weapons and other useful items. Pick boosts wisely when leveling up. Choose to play as a runner (and some times we'll force you to). New weapons & zombies and game mechanics, thanks to the great ideas you guys contributed!
3. Thrilled to announce this new progressive mode will be Singleplayer AND online coop, where one plays the sniper, the other one the runner

Stay tuned!

We launched, saw your videos, heard your feedback and tried a few things, so here we go:
1. Very pleased to announce we are implementing Multiplayer
2. Even more pleased to announce a rad new Singleplayer mode. Fight through a series of maps and see if you can make it to the end.
Where supply boxes are filled with ammo, weapons and other useful items. Pick boosts wisely when leveling up. Choose to play as a runner (and some times we'll force you to). New weapons & zombies and game mechanics, thanks to the great ideas you guys contributed!
3. Thrilled to announce this new progressive mode will be Singleplayer AND online coop, where one plays the sniper, the other one the runner

Stay tuned!

First glimpse of Map 3. Ziplining up & down a mountain:
Map 3 wip

And a super early preview how the Runner perspective looks like in multiplayer coop. If you watch closely you see how the zombie is getting killed by my friend playing 6,000 miles away (the bloodspurt is a bit off there but hey, work in progress):
Multiplayer Runner work in progress

Very happy with the progress on both counts, will post some details on timeline etc in the discussion board :)

First glimpse of Map 3. Ziplining up & down a mountain:
Map 3 wip

And a super early preview how the Runner perspective looks like in multiplayer coop. If you watch closely you see how the zombie is getting killed by my friend playing 6,000 miles away (the bloodspurt is a bit off there but hey, work in progress):
Multiplayer Runner work in progress

Very happy with the progress on both counts, will post some details on timeline etc in the discussion board :)

If you know Jim's Early Squirt series (and if you don't what are you doing here?), you know how rare it is for him to like a game. Except this one. Check for yourself the good, the bad and the okay he had to say:
Jim Sterling plays Dead TrailZ

Launch sale is on for three more days if you want to join the ride, think you have a chance to solve the 28.5 strategy levels Jim didn't and get your hands on multiplayer when it comes out.
Or wishlist if you want to tag along and see where we'll be taking Dead TrailZ. It's going to be a fun ride

If you know Jim's Early Squirt series (and if you don't what are you doing here?), you know how rare it is for him to like a game. Except this one. Check for yourself the good, the bad and the okay he had to say:
Jim Sterling plays Dead TrailZ

Launch sale is on for three more days if you want to join the ride, think you have a chance to solve the 28.5 strategy levels Jim didn't and get your hands on multiplayer when it comes out.
Or wishlist if you want to tag along and see where we'll be taking Dead TrailZ. It's going to be a fun ride

Big kudos and thanks to everyone helping us to get here.
Really excited to go into EA, with multiplayer on the horizon.

Check out TakuyaSugi's great piece, covering both game modes.
Amazing sniping skills: Runner + Strategy Mode
Or just watch his 1min conclusion after playing it: TakuyaSugi Summary

And TaintedGamer4k has a new short clip with good info on what's new with the latest version and what our next steps will be: TaintedGamer4k Update

Or just search Youtube: Dead TrailZ Let's Plays

Big kudos and thanks to everyone helping us to get here.
Really excited to go into EA, with multiplayer on the horizon.

Check out TakuyaSugi's great piece, covering both game modes.
Amazing sniping skills: Runner + Strategy Mode
Or just watch his 1min conclusion after playing it: TakuyaSugi Summary

And TaintedGamer4k has a new short clip with good info on what's new with the latest version and what our next steps will be: TaintedGamer4k Update

Or just search Youtube: Dead TrailZ Let's Plays