Z Ops: DeadZone

Z Ops: DeadZone

Early access since Mar 2025

Z Ops: Deadzone is an intense FPS where you play as a member of Z Ops, a global organization fighting for humanity's survival after a zombie apocalypse. Battle hordes of zombies infected by the Bane-Z parasite and take part in dangerous raids.

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Developer
Publisher
Nixorz Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Z Ops: Deadzone

The world has changed.

A parasite known as Bane-Z spread at an alarming speed. Once the brain is infected, the host turns into an aggressive creature that no longer responds to anything. Survivors simply call them Bane-Z.

Cities are abandoned. Infrastructure has collapsed.

But one organization is still fighting: the Z Ops.

You play as a Z Ops agent, a unit sent into contaminated zones to recover resources, investigate the origin of the catastrophe, and attempt to reclaim lost territories.

High-Risk Raids

Each raid sends you into an infected area where you must complete objectives, search buildings, fight Bane-Z, and find an extraction point.

But staying too long can cost you everything.

Gunshots attract the infected.
Mistakes are rarely forgiven.
And if you die, you lose everything you were carrying.

Combat and Survival

Combat in Z Ops: Deadzone focuses on precision and resource management.

Bane-Z are difficult to take down. In most situations, a precise headshot remains the most effective way to neutralize them.

During raids you must constantly monitor:

  • health

  • hunger

  • stamina

  • ammunition

  • resources

Every decision matters when you are alone inside a contaminated zone.

The Colony

Between raids, you return to the Colony, a safe area where you prepare your next expedition.

There you can:

  • manage your equipment

  • store resources

  • accept side quests

  • buy equipment

  • launch new raids

What you manage to bring back from contaminated zones directly determines your progression.

The Bane-Z

Not all Bane-Z move at the same speed.

Some are fast and aggressive, capable of closing the distance in seconds.
Others are slower, but just as dangerous if they surround you.

A poorly managed fight can quickly attract more infected than expected.

New specialized Bane-Z types are planned during development.

Current Equipment

The first available equipment includes:

  • ZAR-1 – versatile assault rifle

  • P9 – reliable pistol

  • Baseball bat – melee weapon for close encounters

More weapons and equipment will be added throughout development.

Current Map

The current playable zone is Volygrad, a contaminated area used as the first operational zone.

It allows players to discover the raid mechanics, the loot system, and the first encounters with Bane-Z.

Early Access

Z Ops: Deadzone is currently in Early Access and continues to evolve.

Planned development includes:

  • new areas to explore

  • new enemy types

  • more weapons and equipment

  • gameplay and survival system improvements

  • progressive development of missions and quests

  • a co-op mode

Player feedback will help guide future updates and the evolution of the game.

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