- New Report – Steam Summer Sale is here. - 25 June 2026
Ground Zero is in the Steam Summer Sale with a 25% discount 🫡 The weather isn’t the only heat you could be shielding from – your fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea starts today!📆 The sale runs from 25th June to 9th July Thank you so much for your continued support of Ground Zero!
- Ground Zero May Patch - 14 May 2026
SITREP! A new Patch has been released! Since the release of Ground Zero a little under a month ago, we have been blown away by your support - it has not gone unnoticed! Every bug report and piece of feedback has been crucial in the post launch period. So, without further ado, we present to you the patch notes of the most recent update: May Patch Updates All Platforms Added the ability to delete old save files directly from the in-game Save Menu, this should also resolve a rare progression issue reported on PlayStation 5. Resolved multiple crash instances, including a rare issue during the final boss encounter and during specific enemy executions. Addressed a progression issue involving the Police Station gate. Fixed an issue where inventory menus would unintentionally unpause the game. Addressed multiple visual, audio, and collision issues in Chapter 11 to ensure smoother progression. R…
- Ground Zero Official Soundtrack - 6 May 2026
SITREP The Ground Zero Soundtrack is out now! 22 Original Tracks composed by Kati Falk-Flores & Jaimee Jimin Park. Available on Steam here: Immersive soundscapes that blur the line between game and reality. Turn off the lights.Put your headphones on.Get in the zone.
- PC Patch 1 Full Patch Notes - 27 April 2026
We’ve been hard at work post launch to ensure your player experience is the best it can be. Following the release of Ground Zero, we’ve been addressing community feedback alongside adding a plethora of quality of life features that are included in the 27th April patch. You can expect significant performance improvements as well as framerate caps, individual save deletion, and much more. The full patch notes:Added the option in Video settings to set max framerate on PC to reduce GPU consumption.Significant performance improvements.Video settings are fully available when using gamepad on PC.Saves can now be individually deleted.Certain enemies no longer fail to move at very high framerates.Additional game difficulties now correctly unlock after beating the game in Easy and Normal.Reworked boat controls in Modern scheme, which now uses forward/reverse buttons.Player can no longer premature…
- GROUND ZERO X TORMENTED SOULS 2 BUNDLE - 16 April 2026
We've partnered up with PQube to bring you this bundle! Ground ZeroFight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count.Tormented Souls 2Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.Already own Ground Zero or Tormented Souls 2?You can still complete your bundle and get the 10% discount and it stacks with any other current discount offers too!
- GROUND ZERO X HOLLOWBODY BUNDLE - 16 April 2026
We've partnered up with Headware Games to bring you the perfect 'Survival Horror' bundle! Ground ZeroFight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count.HollowbodyA tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.Already own Ground Zero or Hollowbody?You can still complete your bundle and get the 10% discount and it stacks with any other current discount offers too!
- GROUND ZERO X CROW COUNTRY BUNDLE - 16 April 2026
We've teamed up with SFB Games to bring you this retro horror bundle! Ground ZeroFight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count. Crow CountryThe year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…Already own Ground Zero or Crow Country?You can still complete your bundle and get the 10% discount and it stacks with any other current discount offers too!
- GROUND ZERO - OUT NOW! - 16 April 2026
GROUND ZERO - OUT NOW !Available on PC, XBOX and PS5 !! A devastating meteor impact has wiped out South Korea. 2 months later as the dust and lightning storms settle and the air becomes breathable, an elite Korean operative and her Canadian partner are sent to investigate. To celebrate this launch, we are giving you 15% off for the next 2 weeks!Utilise your training:The truth is out there, your mission is to find it! DONT FORGET TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!... you still have time to win a $25 Steam Gift Card, ends 23rd April. Enter here
- Ground Zero (PS5) Review - 16 April 2026
Ground Zero knows exactly what it wants to evoke and wastes little time trying to convince you otherwise. From the opening moments, there is a deliberate throwback energy in how it presents its world, its pacing, and even the way it asks for patience. It leans into familiarity, sometimes a little too comfortably, but there is an undeniable charm in how committed it is to that vision. That isn’t to say there is little here for anyone who doesn’t want the standard PSX-style survival horror affair. It has tried to evolve certain aspects, but to varying effect. Set in the remains of a still-burning South Korea after a mass of meteorites comes crashing down, bringing with it a virus. The game builds its atmosphere through its environmental storytelling more than anything. The streets are empty save for a littering of corpses, interiors feel abandoned in a hurry, and small environmental detai…
- WIN A $25 GIFT CARD - 10 April 2026
SITREP!To celebrate the upcoming launch on April 16th, we are giving away a $25 Steam gift card! To enter the giveaway all you need to do is follow this link here, and complete activations.The more activations you complete, the more likely you are to win! The giveaway starts today and ends on Thursday 23rd April.And of course, standard terms and conditions apply, available to view on the giveaway itself.
- GROUND ZERO LAUNCHING APRIL 16TH - 1 April 2026
GROUND ZERO IS NEARLY HERE!OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE IS THURSDAY APRIL 16TH 2026Your patience has been noted and we've got the green light on the drop date, check out the trailer below!Play the demo, hone your skills, sharpen your blade and prepare for combat as the date draws closer. Wishlist now so that you don't miss out!
- Field Intel: Guidelines for Survival in Busan. - 12 February 2026
Retro-style horror games are known for their steep learning curves and quirks. We put together this guide to help you handle the mechanics and survive the most intense moments.However, if you enjoy the difficulty of going in blind, avoid this guide at all costs.Armed CombatThere’s a few abilities to help you out when using a gun, making you more likely to land your hits and down your targets.You’ll automatically aim at your closest target when you ready your weapon and auto-track them for a short time. To keep your aim trained on the target, hold the Lock button while aiming.You can also manually adjust your alignment while aiming, which allows you to go for headshots and deal extra damage.Quickly switch targets with the Switch Target button. You will cycle through all available targets around you, including environmental hazards like exploding barrels. Finally, holding the Focus button…
- Dev Diary #7: Weapon Animations - 27 November 2025
Hello again, this is Janz. I want to talk about how I enjoy my job as a game animator, especially when working with weapon animations. What research do you do before you begin animating for a specific weapon, especially weapons that are based on real-life ones? First, it will be about how the weapon works, how it functions, and how it's supposed to be used. I'll watch online videos either real life footage or a military video instruction or a 3d animation video of how the weapon is being used. Second is, you need to observe how the person feels about the weapon and how it impacts the person. Let's say an Assault Rifle; how strong the recoil is or how the user react to the recoil, how they reload the weapon in fast or slow speed, panicking or not panicking. Lastly, here’s the fun part: you need to re-enact or to imagine yourself as that character you’re animating, how your character will…
- Ground Zero Demo: Hotfix - 31 October 2025
Happy Halloween, everyone 🎃 We just wanted to let you all know that, alongside the larger patch we released earlier this week, we've released a small hotfix for our demo. Here's what is included in this hotfix: Made sure the player can't accidentally scan bodies during combat Fixed an issue where an item safe was unsolvable Made sure the player can't close the inventory accidentally if you open it while holding run on controller Made sure you can't accidentally execute enemies on controller while trying to shoot To prevent players from accidentally skipping cutscenes, you now need to hold the "Interact" button to skip cutscenes, which is E on keyboard and (A) on controller https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340130/Ground_Zero/ Thank you so much again to everyone who has taken the time to give feedback on our demo and provide bug reports! If you have any more bug reports or feedback yo…
- Ground Zero Demo: Patch #1 - 29 October 2025
We've got one final treat for you, just in time for Halloween 🎃 We've just released the first patch for our demo, where we've revamped some of the controls based on player feedback and also resolved some of the bugs you have reported. When you start up the demo after the patch, your controls will reset on first launch, but this will only happen one time. New Features When the demo boots up for first time players (and existing players following this patch), there is now an interactive screen where you can test out the Tank/Modern controls before you select them. You can still change your controls choice at any time in the Options menu as well. Default controls have now been slightly changed. You can still rebind controls as well. Players can now lock on to the nearest enemy in your line of sight by holding (B) on gamepad and SHIFT on PC. The aiming sliders are now much more fine-grain t…
- Ground Zero is in Scream Fest - 27 October 2025
Treat yourself to a good scare this Halloween season 🎃 We’re excited to announce that Ground Zero has been selected for Scream Fest! There’s a chill in the air, pumpkin spice is in full swing, and the nights are getting darker - and that means Steam Scream is back, celebrating all sorts of spooky and spoopy Halloween games! Ground Zero is a retro survival horror game where you’ll take on the role of Seo-Yeon, an elite Korean operative who has been tasked with investigating the meteor impact site in her homeland. Back up by her Canadian counterpart Evan, Seo-Yeon must make her way through the post-apocalyptic landscape, gather biological data on the mutated creatures that inhabit it, and piece together the mystery behind this anomalous event. With fixed camera angles, optional tank controls, and artistic inspiration from survival horror classics, Ground Zero is a love letter to the horr…
- Ground Zero is Coming to Consoles! - 23 October 2025
It’s no trick, we really have two treats for you this Halloween 🎃 We’re excited to announce that, alongside PC, we’ll be bringing Ground Zero to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S! We announced the news during the Galaxies Autumn Showcase, where we also premiered this fright-filled new trailer 👇 Ground Zero is a retro survival horror game where you’ll take on the role of Seo-Yeon, an elite Korean operative who has been tasked with investigating the meteor impact site in her homeland. Back up by her Canadian counterpart Evan, Seo-Yeon must make her way through the post-apocalyptic landscape, gather biological data on the mutated creatures that inhabit it, and piece together the mystery behind this anomalous event. With fixed camera angles, optional tank controls, and artistic inspiration from survival horror classics, Ground Zero is a love letter to the horror genre. If you want to give Ground Ze…
- Dev Diary #6: Level Optimization in Ground Zero - 22 October 2025
Hello again! I'm Nathan, the Lead Level Designer at Malformation Games working on Ground Zero. In this dev diary, I'd like to give some insight into the optimization workflow I use when working with the game's levels. In general, the primary goal of optimization is to improve the experience for you, the player. In terms of graphics, this translates to maximizing framerates by reducing rendering loads and, in terms of gameplay, this translates to doing anything that improves the quality-of-life of the overall experience of playing the game. In general, optimization is one of the most important parts of the process as a level designer. It's so important that it's very common to consider it early on in the initial draft stages of creating a level. There are two "flavors" of level optimization that I'd like to focus on that all levels in the game undergo before reaching their final state: C…
- New Trailer Coming in the Galaxies Autumn Showcase! - 20 October 2025
Forget the tricks, we’re all about the treats this Halloween season 🎃 That’s why we’re treating all of you to a new trailer for Ground Zero, which will be featured during the Galaxies Autumn Showcase this Thursday! If you want to get a first look at our brand new trailer, you’ll need to tune in LIVE at 15:00 ET (12:00 PT, 20:00 BST) on Thursday October 23rd on either the Galaxies Show YouTube channel or their Twitch channel. We look forward to seeing you there! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340130/Ground_Zero/ Want to chat with fellow Ground Zero fans before or during the big event? Then head to our Discord or follow us on social media by clicking the buttons below 👇
- Ground Zero Demo OUT NOW! - 13 October 2025
What better way to get into the horror mindset on the run-up to Halloween than by playing our brand new demo? We’re excited to announce that our first public demo for Ground Zero is OUT NOW as part of Next Fest! We’d really appreciate it if you could give our demo a try and let us know what you think of it by leaving a review on the demo store page. Alongside giving you a taste of what will be in the final game, our demo also has some speedrunning features added in which we’d encourage you to try! Once you’ve completed the demo, you’ll unlock the ability to create “ghost” versions of yourself, which show you the path you used for your best recorded time. As you follow them, you should be able to find areas where you can improve your run as well. If you don’t want to be chased by the ghosts of speedruns past though, you can toggle this feature on/off in the options menu. Ground Zero is a…
