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ZEROAD Demo - version 0.0.1 is Live!

ZEROAD · published 18 Oct 2025, 20:57 UTC

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Hello roaders!

The first update for the ZEROAD Demo is here! This patch is all about polish and immersion, with a major focus on improving character movement, audio, and fixing those pesky bugs.Here's what's new:

Visual & Animation Polish

Enhanced Movement: The running and walking animations have been completely reworked! Your character now subtly bounces as they push off with their feet, creating a much more natural and weighty feel.
Dynamic Breathing: Your character's torso now shows a breathing animation. The rate and intensity of the breath directly correlate to their exertion level from recent activity. The harder you push them, the heavier they'll breathe!
Weapon Recoil: Feel the power of your weapons! Firing now causes the character's arm to bend and their shoulder to push back. Different weapons have uniquely tuned recoil strengths.

Audio Overhaul & 3D Sound

Character Breathing: Added vocalized breathing sounds that sync with the new breathing animation.
Precise 3D Audio: The "listening point" for environmental and event sounds has been moved from the camera's center to the character's head, making it much easier to pinpoint where sounds are coming from.
Accurate Foley: The source for clothing rustle sounds has been moved to the character's torso, making these subtle sounds feel more grounded and realistic.
Reduced Audio Clutter: Removed the meaningless "bumping" sound when the player or zombies push against passive zombies, cleaning up the soundscape.

UI & Quality of Life

Workshop & Warehouse Info: The "Workshop" tab now displays the available and total number of weapon models. The "Warehouse" tab displays the current count of your stored weapons for the selected type.
Version Number: The game version (0.0.1) is now displayed on the main menu.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where the ESC key wouldn't work to exit options if another player paused the game in multiplayer.
Fixed a progress bar from an abandoned mission incorrectly persisting in the camp.
Fixed an incorrect footstep sound playing when running over corpses.
Fixed the screen not dimming correctly when joining a lobby.

Thank you for playing ZEROAD! Please share your thoughts and report any new issues you encounter.👉 Play ZEROAD Demo

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