New gameplay for Zeverland is out there, and it shows off the two ways we all can play Zeverland when it launches
After a bit of time waiting, we finally have some new gameplay for Zeverland to not only give us more of the zombies we all have been waiting for to come, but a look at just how this dual-perspective title could play out when it hits the PC. Not just in a way that if our survivors die in the game that they will become the undead, but how they will have their own system to keep them going in the game. Not just mechanically, but in terms of needs and wants to get done out there. Even to the point that things might be getting turned on their heads in Zeverland as players swap between the living and the dead roles. All of whom are just trying to survive, just in very different ways, in this world. Let’s dig into the latest that we have here, and the gameplay should be on the way with the upcoming playtest that is in the works.
As it comes to the living in Zeverland, it looks as if the game is going to follow the basic survival game structure of foraging for supplies, building up a safe haven, and then defending it from the zombies that are roaming the world. That means that there will be a need for some fun and crazy ways to bring them all down and to make sure we don’t get swarmed. Which, obviously, will be a bit different when playing as the zombies in Zeverland if we do get eaten. The zombies will have a different way of needing to survive and foraging. Mostly in the way of a need to eat, replace lost body parts, and then evolve into something even bigger to face off with in the world. All as antagonists to each other, but maybe in a way to tell some deeper stories in the gameplay, as it will be on players if they want to be as bloodthirsty as they want to. Maybe, there will even be some “happier” endings in the game if we can keep the undead remembering who they all used to be. Have a look at the footage here and see exactly what is going on out there.
Zeverland — Gameplay
Quantum Quirks is thrilled to show off more for the upcoming Zeverland, a groundbreaking survival game that reimagines post-apocalyptic survival gameplay, inviting players into a world devastated by a mysterious meteor impact. In this constantly evolving environment, players must navigate the challenges of infection, creativity, and teamwork in order to survive.
In Zeverland, a seemingly harmless meteor shower changes the course of humanity. When the meteor disintegrates, the aftermath triggers a rain of red spores, which begin infecting everything in their path, with 90% of all life — plants, animals, and even humans — becoming altered by the infection. Yet, a small percentage of humanity remains immune, struggling to survive in a fractured world.
Zeverland offers a fresh take on survival gameplay with its dual-perspective system, allowing players who become infected to continue their journey as “Zeds,” gaining new abilities and offering a new way to play. The game spans 30-day phases, each marked by changing seasons and weather, presenting dynamic challenges such as group quests to restore landmarks and manage the infection. It fosters collaborative exploration without enforced alliances, encouraging players to form natural social connections while embracing a robust crafting system that rewards creativity. With a massive 24×24 km map, diverse environments, and high replayability, each playthrough offers a unique experience to keep players on their toes.
Zeverland Key Features:
- Live The Zed Lifestyle: Infection doesn’t end gameplay and allows players to experience gameplay from both human and Zed perspectives
- Craft & Combine Anything And Everything: Combine virtually any two items to create all sorts of strange and useful combos
- Huge World Map To Explore: Choose your starting location to determine your equipment, supplies, and strategy, with different areas having different infection levels
- Massively Multiplayer: Engage with friends, strangers, and NPCs to form teams, recruit survivors, and build settlements
- Ride Around The Apocalypse In Style: Drive customizable vehicles and create your own mobile fortress with a fully customizable RV
Were you expecting to see that Zeverland might let us play as a friendly zombie in the game? Will that truly be an option if we do manage to survive as long as the one in the video showed? How big and different do you think that we will be able to get in the mix of things out there? How many different weapons will we be able to craft in the final version of the game, as well? Let’s all have that discussion in the comment section here. Zombies are my jam, so I will be keeping my head on a swivel to see more for Zeverland. You just need to watch the site and our channels to see all of those updates. Please do, and you will be certain not to miss out on much of the news and updates that will be wandering out this way. Maybe even there will be a play date for the game once all is said and done here.