ZERO Sievert · published · build 19061939
This patch introduces the long-requested Shooting Range, giving players a dedicated space to test weapons, experiment with builds, and sharpen their combat skills. We’ve also made meaningful improvements to the Prologue, enhancing the early-game experience, along with a range of UI, controller, and quality-of-life updates to keep ZERO Sievert running smoother than ever. Full details below...
A long-requested feature is here: the Shooting Range, available immediately in the Bunker — no grind, no unlocks, just straight-up practice.
Located in the main Bunker
Accessible right from the start
Spawn various enemy types on command — including armoured targets
Test weapons, builds, and loadouts in safe, controlled conditions
Live stats: Damage, recoil, bullet penetration
Skill & mastery modifiers
Clean vs. glancing hits
Perfect for tweaking every bullet and build
Range markers for distance practice
Hone close-quarters reflexes and long-range precision
Great for new players and min-maxers alike
Your feedback helped shape this
We can't wait to see your creative builds and meta-breaking combos
Consider it your new lab for destruction
We’ve made the Prologue experience smoother and more focused on learning:
No radiation in the Prologue
Guns no longer jam during the Prologue
Time does not pass, so you can learn at your own pace
Reduced loot in containers and bodies — less hoarding, more exploring
Removed some static chests to reduce clutter and streamline flow
Quest text and objectives now appear on the same screen
Base module crafting blocked unless the previous level is installed
New dialogue option with the Barman if you have the Prologue letter — he'll hand you 10,000 roubles
Quest screen optimizations (PDA & NPC versions)
Sprint toggle now off by default
Controller input tweaks for better responsiveness
UI performance optimizations for smoother navigation
We've officially sold over half a million copies of ZERO Sievert. From a small bunker in the woods to a thriving community of survivors, you've carried this game on your backs. Every bug report, every build video, every wild raid story — you made this possible.
From all of us on the development team: Thank you!
We’re humbled, grateful, and more motivated than ever to keep making ZERO Sievert better.
Starting Wednesday August 6th, ZERO Sievert will be 30% off on Steam. It’s the perfect time to get your friends geared up and send them into the Zone with you. With an 85% "Very Positive" rating, we’re confident they’ll find a home in the bunker just like you did.
As always, your feedback shapes ZERO Sievert.
See you in the zone...
- The ZERO Sievert Dev Team