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The Population Zero team took to Reddit recently for a developer Q&A session with fans. Topics span a wide array of topics including structure dismantling, character customization, trading, emotes, world size and mutation.
The Population Zero Reddit has been updated in celebration of the start of alpha testing. Devs have posted a number of new screenshots showing off some of the game’s environments, structures, character models and creatures.
On March 2nd, Population Zero backers at the Commander and Sentinel levels will be able to take part in the first closed alpha event. Servers will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific and again from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Pacific with a number of new features being part of the client. Folks who are not backers but would still like a chance to be elected for testing opportunities can do so by visiting the Population Zero site.
Enplex Games has announced that Population Zero backers at the Commander level will have an opportunity for one final pre-alpha event starting on February 23rd. Once complete, the team will be updating the game client ahead of the start of the alpha phase of development. Commander level packages are available for purchase for $80 and grant access to all phases of testing. In addition, Enplex is rewarding Commanders with a “legacy version of the Colonist Suit” by way of thanks for their support.
The Population Zero site has been updated with a new blog that provides details about one of the game’s core systems: Technology & Science. In it, devs describe four areas of science, namely survival, mechanical, metallurgy and chemistry. Each branch is individually expanded through exploration that expands the player’s knowledge base. As expected, the more knowledge gained, the higher the science level and the more production schemes will become available.
Late last week, the Population Zero team scheduled and conducted a pre-alpha experience for selected testers. During the event, the team actively engaged the community to gather feedback. In a new Reddit post, the developers have shared feedback about the event and have also announced that the next event will be coming very soon. More invites will be heading out, so players are encouraged to swing by the official site to sign up for possible selection.
Late last week, the Population Zero team scheduled and conducted a pre-alpha experience for selected testers. During the event, the team actively engaged the community to gather feedback. In a new Reddit post, the developers have shared feedback about the event and have also announced that the next event will be coming very soon. More invites will be heading out, so players are encouraged to swing by the official site to sign up for possible selection.
The Population Zero Reddit has a new developer post that lays out the first details about the character evolution mechanic. As players progress through the game, they will “evolve” through a number of ways: Exploring the world, through technology and science; with perks; and through factions and related fundamental character modifications.
The Population Zero team has posted that two pre-alpha testing sessions will take place on January 25th. The first will run from 8:00 am – 11:00 am Pacific (11:00 am to 2:00 pm Eastern), while the second will run from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pacific (8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Eastern). Testers will be selected from those who have signed up for pre-alpha opportunities on the Population Zero site. All are still welcome to apply and have a chance for an invite.
Today is a big day for Russian developer Enplex Games with its announcement of Population Zero. The goal for devs is to completely reimagine what a survival MMO truly is by creating a single server for all players that includes “a rich, vibrant, and changing world driven by player actions”. The game wants to “raise the bar for what it means to be a multiplayer survival experience”. With devs hailing from Disney, Nival, Wargaming & Mail.ru, they seem to be on the right track.