And... we're live Survivors!
Steam Next Fest kicks off today, and with it, our coop Demo, which you can already download to your PCs! We're giving you access to a substantial part of our world, several Points of Interest (PoI), the new Stinker zombie, and the energy system! And that's not all!
We're constantly working on improving our game, but we need you – our community! Based on your feedback, we'll do our best to implement updates and improvements to the Survival Machine demo to ensure a smooth experience for everyone. If any issues arise, we’ll address them as quickly as possible – so keep an eye on Steam for new updates based on your input!
What awaits you?
👉Four-player co-op – This is what you’ve been waiting for, and it’s the star of our demo! While you can absolutely play solo, we highly encourage you to experience Survival Machine in four-player co-op. It’s up to you how you divide tasks and handle both the Machine and our friendly neighborhood zombies.
👉Sixteen languages - play the latest Survival Machine demo in one of 16 available languages! You’ll find the full list in our previous post announcing today’s demo! Since the demo was translated using machine learning, there might be some minor issues. Feel free to let us know if you spot anything that needs adjusting and we fix it for the early access release!
👉Ten different characters to choose from – We’ve prepared five male and five female characters for you. I'm sure everyone will find a character they'll enjoy spending time with in Survival Machine!
👉Eight Points of Interest (PoIs) – Three large and five smaller Points of Interest are waiting for you to explore. Some will challenge you to fight off hordes of zombies, others will test your wits with puzzles, and some will push your agility and reflexes to the limit!
👉Three enemy types – If you played the previous demo, you’re already familiar with regular zombies and armored zombies. In this alpha, you’ll encounter a new one – the Stinker. This foe deals area damage with its toxic gas, so be careful when getting too close!
👉Energy System – We've introduced this feature to add more depth to managing the Machine and keeping its systems running smoothly. Machine components wear out over time, and you'll need fuel to power key structures. Make sure to keep an eye on fuel levels—without it, defending the Machine during the night invasion will be much more challenging!
👉Total time freedom – That’s right! Many of you pointed this out in your feedback on the previous demo. This time, there’s no need to worry about time limits—the restriction has been removed. Now, you can dive into Survival Machine and play at your own pace, however you like!
👉The Frontier - the first biome, is available to you to play and explore! You will be able to explore one third of the first biome.
👉Character upgrades - you will have access to several character upgrades to enhance your gameplay experience like zipline, increased health ugrade and expanded backpack to carry more resources. Increase vehicle functionality and add extra buffs thanks to Machine's upgrades.
👉Defensive structure - defensive structures such as bomb thrower will help you fight zombie night attacks. But remember to fuel the Machine!
👉Base building - walls, stairs, storage extensions and decorations and many many more are waiting for you!
👉Craft items - You can build various crafting and resource processing structures to enhance your capabilities and upgrade your character. You have access to several items that you can craft anywhere in the world without the need for a specialised crafting table. Items like clubs, slings, hammers and axes will come very handy!
Something extra!
In addition, we’ve got a little contest and one more surprise in store for you! Keep an eye on our Discord and Steam, and you’ll find out all the details!
Feedback - if you have one share one!
Your opinion is very important to us. By leaving comments here on Steam or on our Discord, you've had a real impact on the development of the game. Many of your suggestions have been implemented, and we’re still working on others. We read and analyze all feedback carefully—there are no opinions that are unimportant to us. That’s why we kindly ask you to share your thoughts with us as widely as possible.
One of the preferred ways to share your feedback is to use our form. Here it is!
And most importantly – if you enjoyed our demo, please leave us a review on Steam. It’s a very important indicator for us of how you perceive our game and whether you’d recommend it to a friend for a co-op session! We’re counting on you!
That’s all I’ve prepared for you today. I hope you have a great time in Survival Machine! Watch out for those zombies—they might just eat you! See you next time!
