DREADZONE

 
Lights on. Sirens up.
DREADZONE hits like a live broadcast from a dying world. You’re dropped into a quarantined hellscape where the crowd wants spectacle and the zone wants blood. It’s survival first, score‑chasing second, and the game never pretends otherwise. You scavenge, craft, and fight in spaces built to punish hesitation. Blink and you’re meat.
How it plays
The loop is classic survival but tuned for pace. You roam a wide, hostile map full of factories, ruins, tunnels, and kill‑boxes. Resources are thin. Batteries matter. Ammo matters more. Melee is loud but reliable; firearms buy distance if you can feed them. The zone throws zombies, mutants, and hungry wildlife at you while other survivors sniff opportunity. With friends, the risk shifts—co‑op lets you push deeper, but noise multiplies fast.
Building a shelter isn’t busywork. Defenses keep runs alive and stash space keeps greed in check. Crafting expands your options beyond “swing harder,” and weapon picks push distinct playstyles. Think brutal attrition with quick reads and clean inputs. No fluff, no filler—just execution under pressure.
Why it sticks

Open‑zone tension: Big arenas with tight interiors create constant noise control and sightline puzzles.
Readable enemies: Zombies press, mutants punish, animals flank—each force different tools and movement.
Crafting with purpose: Tools, meds, and defenses unlock deeper routes, not just stat bumps.
Solo or co‑op: Lone‑wolf stealth or noisy team pushes—both are viable, both are risky.
Early Access edge: Frequent iteration keeps routes fresh and the meta moving.

Quick facts

Datum der Veröffentlichung: 17 July 2025 (Early Access)
Entwickler: Eshed
Genre: Survival, Action, Co‑op
Einstellung: Post‑outbreak quarantine zone (year 2030)
Merkmale: Open‑world scavenging, base building, crafting, melee and firearms combat, optional PvP/Co‑op
Besondere Merkmale: Large handcrafted POIs, aggressive enemy mix, fast iteration during Early Access