- New update coming! - 26 May 2025
Upcoming Update for Zombie Invasion – Player Stats and Kill Tracking! Hello Survivors! We’ve got an exciting update in the works for Zombie Invasion! In our next patch, we’re introducing player kill tracking – a new feature that records the number of zombies you’ve taken down during your fight for survival. What’s coming: Kill count tracking for each player Stats available in the UI so you can see your progress Performance optimizations and minor bug fixes This is the first step in a broader evolution of gameplay and player progression systems. Stay sharp, rack up those kills, and show the undead who’s boss! As always, we appreciate your support. Stay tuned for more updates soon. – The Pens Den Team
- Clarification on the Use of Assets and Development of Zombie Invasion - 21 October 2024
As the developer behind Zombie Invasion, under The Pens Den, I want to address concerns raised about the use of pre-made assets, particularly regarding the Horror FPS Kit. Asset Usage We legally purchased the Horror FPS Kit and The Ancient Set from the Unity Asset Store, and like many indie developers, we used certain aspects of this kit to help bring our vision to life. Using pre-made assets is a common and accepted practice in game development, especially for small teams or solo developers, as it helps save time on basic mechanics and focus on creating original content. However, I want to emphasize that while some elements of the FPS kit were utilized (e.g., basic mechanics), the vast majority of the game's content is original and designed by us at The Pens Den. Custom Development The following key features were not part of the purchased asset pack and were entirely developed by our t…
- New Horde Sequence and Portal to New Map! - 6 October 2024
Hello, Zombie Invasion players! We’ve just completed an exciting new feature for the game! Now, at the end of each horde, a portal will appear, allowing you to travel to the brand-new map. The map itself is still being optimized, as we're working on improving the frame rate performance. However, we’re excited to show you a sneak peek with this video clip: 🎥 Watch the video - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WrBM5uoSGx5k3rxDPl1hy1itnUIFQhxS/view?usp=sharing What’s Next: We’ll continue adjusting and optimizing the new map to address the FPS drops. More updates will follow as we fine-tune the experience! Thank you for your support, and stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to finalizing these exciting new features.
- Patch #2: Nuke Skill, Zombie Spawner Fixes, and UI Updates - 3 October 2024
Hello, Zombie Invasion community! We’ve just released Patch #2, and we’re excited to share what’s been improved in this update: Fixes & Improvements: Nuke Skill & Zombie Spawner: We’ve made optimizations to both the Nuke skill and the zombie spawner to ensure better FPS performance, especially on the new larger map when facing bigger groups of enemies. UI Discrepancies: Several UI inconsistencies that were noticed have been fixed, providing a cleaner and more polished experience. New Map Progress: The new map has been placed, and we’re now fine-tuning the placement of weapons, ammo, and spawn points to ensure smooth gameplay and balance. Stay tuned for more updates as we finalize these details! This patch is part of our ongoing commitment to improve Zombie Invasion. Your feedback has been incredibly valuable, and we appreciate your continued support as we work towards making the game th…
- Official Announcement: New Map and Leaderboard Update - 1 October 2024
Hello, Zombie Invasion players! We’ve got some exciting updates in the works for Zombie Invasion! First, we’re currently developing a new map for the game, which will offer a larger area with more spawn points, more room to explore and move around, and possibly a brand-new feature to keep things fresh and thrilling! Upcoming Features: New Map: A larger playing area, more enemy spawn points, and increased strategic movement options. Leaderboard Configuration: We are working hard on setting up the leaderboard, but it’s taking a bit longer than expected. Your zombie kill counts will soon be tracked and compared across the community. Fixes Based on Feedback: We’ve listened to your reviews and are addressing some issues to improve your experience. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to making Zombie Invasion the best it can be! We appreciate your patience and ongoing support as…
- First patch - 26 September 2024
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- Zombie Invasion Released - 26 September 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Zombie Invasion is now officially LIVE! 🎉 Thank you for your support throughout the development process. We’re excited for you to dive into this thrilling zombie survival experience. Game Features: Engaging Gameplay: Battle against hordes of zombies while upgrading your weapons and skills to survive. Upgradable Weapons: Equip pistols and shotguns, each with upgrades that increase damage and capacity. Nuke Skill: Unleash devastating power with the Nuke skill, now fully functional with upgrade options to enhance its damage, quantity, and cooldown. Store System: Purchase upgrades, health items, and limited-use skills directly in the game for strategic advantages. Interactive Tutorial: A comprehensive tutorial to guide new players through the mechanics and features of the game. Dynamic Events: Experience unique in-game events that keep the gameplay fresh an…
- Update: Nuke Skill & Final Testing! - 25 September 2024
Hello, Zombie Invasion community! We have some exciting news to share: Nuke Skill Fixed: We resolved the quantity issue with the Nuke skill! After a complete rewrite of the skill, it’s now functioning correctly. 🎉 The Nuke can be activated without any hiccups, and we’re pleased with how it’s performing. Minor Glitch Addressed: There's a small glitch where the text at the bottom of the screen changes upon activation. While we’re working on this, it won’t impact our launch timeline. Final Checks: We’re conducting a thorough review of the store functionality, testing all the weapons, and ensuring the Nuke works flawlessly in-game. Additionally, we’ll check the interactive tutorial to confirm that everything is in working order. We’re in the home stretch now, and the full release is just around the corner! Thank you for your continued support!
- Update: Store Functionality & Final Fixes Before Release! - 22 September 2024
Hello, Zombie Invasion community! We’re excited to report that the store is fully functional! 🎉 Upgrades System: The store now properly adjusts prices after each purchase. For example, when you buy a cooldown upgrade for 1000 coins, you’ll reduce the nuke’s cooldown by 1 second. The next upgrade will cost 1500 coins, and so on. Nuke Quantity Fixes: We’re currently addressing an issue where the Nuke skill uses 2 nukes at once instead of just 1. Rest assured, we’re working to fix this before the official release to ensure the Nuke skill works perfectly. With these final adjustments, we’re getting very close to the full release! Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for your continued support as we approach launch day!
- Update: Interactive Tutorial Complete & Demo Updated! - 19 September 2024
Hello, Zombie Invasion Survivors! We are excited to announce some major progress as we move closer to the release of the full game! 🎉 Interactive Tutorial Complete: We’ve just completed the interactive tutorial and added it to the latest demo. Now, players can fully experience a step-by-step guide on how to survive the undead onslaught, making the gameplay experience more intuitive and accessible to both new and returning players. We’re thrilled with how it turned out, and we hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do! Store Upgrades Finalized: The store system, including upgrades for weapons and skills like the Nuke, is now fully functional and has undergone final testing. You can now upgrade your Nuke skill for increased damage, reduced cooldowns, and more uses. We’ve also refined the overall store interface to make it more user-friendly and polished. Demo Update: With the interactive tut…
- Update: Store Upgrades & Interactive Tutorial Progress! - 17 September 2024
Hello, Zombie Invasion community! We have some exciting updates to share: Store Upgrades Completed: The integration of upgrades for the Nuke skill into the store is now complete! 🎉 We’re conducting final testing to ensure everything works flawlessly, so you can look forward to enhanced explosive power soon. Interactive Tutorial: We’re 50% through developing the interactive tutorial on how to play. This tutorial will be included in the updated demo, providing a complete guide to help new players get acquainted with the game mechanics. Final Touches: We’re also fine-tuning a few remaining aspects to ensure everything is polished before the official release. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach our launch, and thank you for your continued support and patience!
- Update: Nuke Skill Completed & Introducing the Boom Stick! - 14 September 2024
Hello, Zombie Invasion survivors! We’re excited to share some big updates! The Nuke Skill is fully functional! 🎉 The quantity system and cooldown mechanics are working perfectly, and the cooldown is displayed in-game. All that’s left is to integrate the skill into the store and set the values for upgrading the nuke’s damage, quantity, and cooldown. It’s almost ready for you to unleash some serious explosive power! 💥 But that’s not all! Next up, we’re working on a new weapon called the Boom Stick. This is going to be a blast—literally. The Boom Stick is a fun and devastating weapon that will turn zombies into a cloud of blood dust! 🧟♂️💨 We’ll keep you updated as we move forward with this new addition, and as always, we’re focused on ensuring everything is tested and polished before release. Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for more exciting updates!
- Demo Relese - 11 September 2024
Official Announcement: Zombie Invasion Demo Now Available! We're excited to announce that the Zombie Invasion demo is now live for Windows! Mac and Linux versions are in the works and will be released soon after thorough testing. This demo offers an early look at the game's intense action, and we can't wait to hear your feedback. Key Features: Endless waves of zombies to challenge your survival skills. In the full version, you'll gain access to leaderboards, a variety of weapons, and powerful skills to master. How to Play: At the start, press Esc to open the menu. Go to the store and choose your weapon—either a pistol or shotgun. You'll only have enough for one weapon and one set of ammo. Press Enter to begin and fight off endless waves of zombies. You'll have 20 seconds between waves to prepare, so act quickly! A full "How to Play" guide will be available soon, but the game is straight…
- Quick update - 8 September 2024
Hello Zombie Invasion Community, We’re getting closer to the finish line! Right now, we’re focused on building and refining the store system to ensure a smooth and bug-free experience. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes: Store Menus in Progress: We’re finalizing the store menus and applying items to their respective buttons. This process is taking some time as we’re thoroughly testing each button and feature before moving on. We want to ensure that every purchase works seamlessly and that the store runs without any issues. Attention to Detail: Our priority is quality, so we’re taking extra care to limit bugs or glitches before the game is released. The goal is to deliver a polished and enjoyable shopping experience to you, our players. Thank you for your patience and support as we complete this essential part of the game. We’re excited to get Zombie Invasion into your hands soon!…
- Exciting Update on Zombie Invasion! - 6 September 2024
We’re thrilled to share some significant progress on Zombie Invasion! Our team has made great strides, with 50% of the store screens now complete. This new system will soon allow players to purchase weapons and items, enhancing your zombie-slaying experience. We’re also finalizing the weapons section, ensuring every detail is ready for action. In addition, development has begun on exciting new skills, including the "Nuke" ability. This powerful skill will eliminate all spawned zombies instantly, providing a crucial advantage during intense battles. We’ve also introduced a dynamic difficulty progression. As you advance, each round becomes progressively more challenging, culminating in special horde events every 10 waves. These horde waves feature up to 50 zombies at once, testing your survival skills like never before. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to refine and expand Zombi…
- Development Update: Store Fully Functional! - 31 August 2024
Hello Zombie Invasion Community, We’re excited to bring you another update on the progress of Zombie Invasion! Our team has been diligently working to enhance the game, and we have some great news to share: Store Functionality Complete: Store Scripts: We’ve just finished and thoroughly tested the scripts for our in-game store. The store is now fully functional, allowing you to purchase items and upgrades seamlessly within the game. Next Steps: Store Integration: Our next goal is to integrate the store into the game and refine its visual design. We want to ensure that the store not only functions well but also looks appealing and is easy to navigate. Ongoing Development: User Interface: We are working on making the store visually engaging and user-friendly. We’re putting the finishing touches on the UI to provide a smooth and enjoyable shopping experience for our players. We appreciate y…
- Game Progress Update: Nearing Completion! - 29 August 2024
Hello Zombie Invasion Community, We’re excited to share some important updates on the progress of Zombie Invasion! Our team has been hard at work, and we’re thrilled to announce that the game is nearly ready for launch. Here’s what’s been happening: Key Features Completed: Zombie Kill Count for Leaderboards: We’ve implemented a kill count system that will be essential for our upcoming leaderboards. While the leaderboard itself isn’t set up yet, this is a big step towards tracking your zombie-slaying prowess. Achievements: Our first achievement has been placed in the game! As you play, you’ll be able to unlock this and more in the full version. We’re planning to add more achievements as development continues. Zombie Kill Tracking and Currency System: Both the zombie kill tracking and in-game currency systems are now fully functional. Your kills will be tracked, and you’ll earn currency t…
- Zombie Invasion Update: New Features and Enhancements! - 26 August 2024
Dear Zombie Invasion Community, We’re excited to share the latest updates and improvements to the game! Our team has been hard at work to bring you a better and more engaging experience. Here’s what’s new: Weapon Upgrades: Pistol: Upgraded for increased damage, making it more effective against the undead. Shotgun: Enhanced with a higher ammo capacity, allowing for longer fights without needing to reload. Horde System: New Challenge: Every 10 rounds, brace yourself for a horde spawn, where up to 50 enemies attack in a short period. We’re actively working on optimizing this feature to ensure a smoother gameplay experience and reduce FPS drops. In-Game News Event: Background Story: A new video news event now plays on-screen, offering insight into the origins of the invasion and adding depth to the game’s storyline. Store Enhancements: Future Additions: We’re expanding the store to include…
- Exciting Update: Demo Release in Two Weeks! - 23 August 2024
In just two weeks, I will be releasing a demo version of the game. This demo will be a basic introduction, offering a glimpse of what the full game will eventually deliver. While it won't include all the gameplay functions planned for the final release, you'll still have access to health items, as well as a basic pistol, shotgun, and axe. The gameplay will remain endless, so best of luck surviving! As for the full game, development is progressing very well. A new horde system has been added, which will notify you before it spawns. When it does, a large number of enemies will appear in a short amount of time, so you'll need to stay sharp, especially with the random spawn points in the limited space. We've also introduced pistol upgrades, including an automatic pistol. The shotgun is nearing final tweaks, but it’s almost ready for release. Additionally, I have plans to implement unlockabl…
