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- Free
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- Positive reviews
- 72%
- Total reviews
- 110,880
- Release date
- 9 Dec, 2022
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STALZONE is the PvPvE extraction shooter where you don't have to start over — and the only one with a persistent world worth belonging to. You are invited to explore the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone twisted by anomalies and divided between rival factions whose territories shape the danger around you. Choose your side and over time you’ll learn where it’s safer to travel and also where every route can become a gamble.
Experience nail-biting tension without the frustration of loss: keep your gear and long-term progress but the loot you find is at risk until you bring it back alive. Upgrade your weapons and refine your build. No one can take it away from you.
The world persists and is not just a place to loot. NPCs live in it, factions fight over it, and players shape it with no escape timers or progression wipes. It's the only extraction shooter that plays like an MMO — and the only MMO that plays like an extraction shooter.
The Zone is a living social ecosystem where open-world events, faction conflicts, social hubs, and a player-driven market bring people together. Trade, cooperate in 5-player squads, ambush, betray, or carve out your own reputation. Every system creates interaction, and every interaction becomes a story.
A cinematic storyline that includes main and side quests smoothly immerses you in the world and its mechanics through nail-biting action, dialogues, and real choices that affect the story. You’ll enjoy a narrative experience almost like a single-player STALKER-style journey inside a persistent online world.
STALZONE has grown through years of development, iteration, and community-driven evolution. Over that time, it has become a unique ecosystem of mechanics, social systems, and player-made stories unlike anything else.
Skill-driven gunplay — victory comes from aim, tactics, and game knowledge, not just gear. Master 200+ realistic weapons with deep customization built for true gun lovers.
Persistent progression — your character, reputation, equipment, faction ties, and place in the world carry forward over time with no progression wipes.
Fair free-to-play model — monetization focuses on cosmetics and optional progression support, not buying power. Everything can be earned in-game and even paid skins or boosters can be obtained through the player-driven marketplace.
Global matchmaking for fairer fights — players are matched by similar power, keeping raw gear advantage in check. High-tier gear brings high-tier danger, so success still depends primarily on skill and experience.
In-house anti-cheat — STALZONE runs on our own engine and is protected by EXENS, our dedicated anti-cheat team, giving us maximum control in a genre where balance is crucial.
Community-shaped world — years of updates, feedback, balance changes, and player behavior have turned STALZONE into a living online world with its own rules, stories, and culture.
Proximity voice chat — hear the players around you before you see them. Every encounter becomes a negotiation, a deception, or a standoff.
New to extraction shooters? STALZONE is built to give you the best of all worlds. Enjoy a 50+ hour cinematic story campaign that guides you through the Zone step by step delivering dangers, progression, factions, and PvPvE tension. It gives you room to learn, adapt, and survive against both the world and other players, turning extraction into something you discover through fun, not suffering.
STALZONE is intentionally free to play. No box price, no trick, no scam — just a world we have spent years building, asking only for your curiosity and nerve.
Explore more. Risk more. The Zone doesn’t punish curiosity and remembers.
Formerly known as STALCRAFT
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| 01 | Tutorial Completed | 42.9% |
| 02 | Ejectionproof | 29.4% |
| 03 | Steam Daily | 12.1% |
| 04 | Weapon Veteran Equip | 11.3% |
| 05 | Armor Veteran Equip | 10.5% |
| 06 | Steam Sujet | 8.9% |
| 07 | Alliance Join | 8.8% |
| 08 | First Million | 7.9% |
| 09 | Battlefield Won | 5.2% |
| 10 | Steam Weekly | 5.2% |
| 11 | Weapon Master Equip | 5.1% |
| 12 | Come With Me | 4.7% |
| 13 | Armor Master Equip | 4.5% |
| 14 | Exterminate | 3.6% |
| 15 | Prophet | 3.1% |
| 16 | All World Events Complete | 2.6% |
| 17 | Guide | 2.1% |
Game servers are back online. Good luck hunting in the Zone!Respectfully,EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 21 October, 2026 08:00 - 10:30 (CEST) 02:00 AM - 04:30 AM (EDT) 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗The following changes were made to the game without stopping the game servers: • The Advanced Case has been returned to the game shop. The chances accumulated over the summer season have been added to today's chances. • Players who opened the Advanced Case today (before it was removed) and whose chances from the previous Advanced Case were not carried over will receive Advanced Case tokens as compensation. Compensation rate is 1 token for every 3 openings, rounded up. This means that players who opened 3 or fewer Advanced Cases will receive 1 token. • Compensation is scheduled for tomorrow (16.10.2026) • For technical reasons, until the next maintenance, purchasing the Advanced Case will only be available in safe zones. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41581512/725b4d03560bcc03e6e0e1c6cd8050c1f80cab36.png We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 14 October, 2026 09:00 - 11:30 (CEST) 03:00 AM - 05:30 AM (EDT) 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM (GMT+8) 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗Server maintenance is completed, game servers are back online. The following changes are now available in the game: • Added a new carry handle sight mount for the Magpul FMG-9 and ASh-12. It is available in the modification menu by default, and its appearance adapts to the selected styles and motifs; • The standard riser on the ASh-12 now retains its original appearance and does not change when cosmetic sets are applied. Jump in, test the changes — and have a nice raid!
Read full update on Steam ↗{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41581512/725b4d03560bcc03e6e0e1c6cd8050c1f80cab36.png We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 7 October, 2026 07:00 - 09:00 (CEST) 01:00 AM - 03:00 AM (EDT) 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM (GMT+8) 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41581512/3269f395897ab72888649661c5405e5c61eba405.pngOn Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (UTC), maintenance will be carried out on the EXBO support website. The site may experience interruptions during this time. ⏳ Please note: the schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗The following change has been made to the game without stopping the game servers:Added alternative crafting options in Hideout, in which Artifact Fragments have been replaced with Samples.Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗Game servers are back online. Good luck hunting in the Zone!Respectfully,EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗ContentTicketopia EventEnd of ElectrostormWorking Man’s Cut on NA server1000 level style — Air SellerNew quest — Shock wave Economy, rewards and progressionModification window updateMaking Safe Zone more livelyBalance changesOther changes and fixesTicketopia EventIn autumn, not only leaves fall from the trees, but also Act Tickets, which can be obtained for PvE challenges or for challenges in the Coliseum. The event will run from October 14 to 28.There will be 16 challenges in the event, 8 for each format. You can complete them in any combination: either 8 in PvE, or 8 in the Coliseum, or 4 and 4.Locations to complete PvE challengesThey are only available in the North, Wild North and Lyubech-3. Challenges will not be completed in the peaceful South. Also, the reward does not depend on the selected location.What challenges will there bePvE: only open-world activities not tied to direct...
Read full update on Steam ↗{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41581512/725b4d03560bcc03e6e0e1c6cd8050c1f80cab36.png We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 30 September, 2026 08:00 - 12:00 (CEST) 02:00 AM - 06:00 AM (EDT) 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗You’ve been waiting, we’ve been waiting, everyone’s been waiting, and finally, the time has come! An update to the open-world economy!In this wall of text, we’ll tell you about the rework of rewards from events, caches, faction containers, protoartifacts, and even gear repairs.Important! Due to this update, old junk items may be removed and compensated with rubles. Details on this matter will be published separately on our social media.Contents• Faction North• Events• Outposts• Abandoned Installation, Arthunters and Scientists• Caches• Jackpots• Faction containers• South and Wild North• Protoartifacts• Proto-Discharge Cluster and Anomalous Rift• Gear repairsFaction NorthEventsLet’s start with the main thing. Right now, the rewards for clearing events in the Faction North don’t feel valuable enough. Some of the items seem more like junk than a reward for completing an activity in a mor...
Read full update on Steam ↗Game servers are back online. Good luck hunting in the Zone!Respectfully,EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗Server maintenance has been extended until 9:00 (UTC).We apologise for any inconvenience. We’re working hard to bring the servers back online as soon as possible. UPD: Server maintenance has been extended until 11:00 (UTC). Respectfully,EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41581512/725b4d03560bcc03e6e0e1c6cd8050c1f80cab36.png We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 23 September, 2026 08:00 - 10:00 (CEST) 02:00 AM - 04:00 AM (EDT) 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗The following changes have been made to the game without stopping the game servers: Fixed an issue causing incorrect character model behavior. If you are still experiencing issues with character models behaving incorrectly, please restart the client and update the game. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗ContentElectrostorm extensionVolume system reworkDuel maps reworkZen selling list updateFirst Season PackOtherElectrostorm extensionExtended Electrostorm event until September 30.Volume system reworkWe've reworked the volume system to establish a unified baseline and allow for more precise audio balancing in the future.• Adjusted and rebalanced general game volume.• All volume sliders are now set to 100 by default.If the current settings seem too loud, please adjust the sliders to your preference.Duel maps reworkUpdated the visuals and layouts of Depot and Warehouse duel maps.While reworking them, we aimed to preserve the original vision of the locations, making only minor changes to improve navigation. The main goal of the update is to bring the duel maps in line with the game's current visual style.This is the first batch of updated locations. The remaining duel maps are also in pro...
Read full update on Steam ↗{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41581512/725b4d03560bcc03e6e0e1c6cd8050c1f80cab36.png We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 16 September, 2026 08:00 - 11:00 (CEST) 02:00 AM - 05:00 AM (EDT) 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗ContentElectrostorm event fixesTyphoon Scout SuppliesOther changes and fixesElectrostorm event fixesReduced the maximum number of players per Forge-11 instance.During Electrostorm, 3 Lightning Rods are now active simultaneously.Destroy mutants during Electrostorm task now requires 300 mutant kills instead of 500.Due to the reduced player limit per Forge-11 instance, the number of artifacts spawned after eruptions is reduced by 28%.Adjusted the drop rates of Snares and Mug spawned after eruptions. They now have the same drop chance as Larva, Black Hole, and Timber.Reduced the chances of artifacts rarity generated by Lightning Rods due to the addition of a third Lightning Rod, while increasing the overall number of artifacts they generate.Reduced the chances of the following artifacts spawn while generated by Lightning Rod: Dumbbell, Amberite, Frame, Bracelet, Steel Hedgehog, Scrubber,...
Read full update on Steam ↗{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41581512/725b4d03560bcc03e6e0e1c6cd8050c1f80cab36.png We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 09 September, 2026 08:00 - 11:00 (CEST) 02:00 AM - 05:00 AM (EDT) 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗The following changes have been made to the game without stopping the game servers: Adjusted faction balance on the Forge-11 location. These changes aim to reduce instances of one faction dominating individual copies of the location. Thank you for your patience and feedback. Please let us know how these changes affect your gameplay. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗Watch video overview of the Patch Notes:Stalkers are talking about something that cannot be perceived or understood. People are abandoning their gear, leaving their routes, and swearing they felt someone else’s presence.More and more experienced stalkers are turning back to superstitions.The Zone is filling with primal fear.ContentsSeason: tulpa!Season Pass menu changeEconomy adjustments for the Operations modeTasks displayGuide updatesColiseum season tasks adjustmentsPlayer profile changeBalance adjustmentsOther changes and fixesSeason: tulpa!Autumn weatherAutumn has reached the Zone: leaves are slowly falling, painting familiar landscapes in rusty tones.The vegetation palette has been updated to match the autumn season.Updated the visuals for weather effects. During some of them, falling leaves can be observed.Improved visuals for wind and thunderstorms.Throughout autumn, the follow...
Read full update on Steam ↗We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 2 September, 2026 07:00 - 11:00 (CEST) 01:00 AM - 05:00 AM (EDT) 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM (GMT+8) 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM (KST)\ Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 📆 26 August, 2026 06:00 - 11:30 (CEST) 12:00 AM - 05:30 AM (EDT) 01:00 PM - 05:30 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM (KST) ❕ Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. 🚧 STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗Without restarting game servers, the following changes have been applied to Coliseum mode: 🔄 Matchmaking Update Updated protection against frequent rematches: you won’t face the same opponents again within 10 minutes for EU and 1 minute for NA, NEA, and SEA servers (based on your last match). 🕝 Updated Ranked Time Windows EU: Mon–Fri: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM. NA: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM. SEA and NEA: Mon–Fri: 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM; Sat–Sun: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM – 3:30 AM. Thank you for your patience and feedback! Share your thoughts on these updates in the comments. Best regards, The EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗ContentsStart of the Coliseum rankingsFaction Race ResultsColiseum packsOther changes and fixesStart of the Coliseum rankingsThe ranking has begun, so gather your best gear and prove who the true master is here by claiming what rightfully belongs to you. Get ready for battle, and good luck in the arena!Rating systemThe Coliseum's ranking season will run from August 12 to 26 — exactly two weeks.To access Ranked Mode on RU and EU regions, you must have Level 7 of North faction reputation.To access Ranked Mode on NA, SEA, and NEA regions, you must have Level 3 of North faction reputation.The first time you enter ranked mode, you'll need to complete a 20-game calibration period. No rewards are awarded for matches played during calibration. Based on the results, a ranking will be determined and the corresponding league will be assigned.Each league has a fixed rating threshold that must be...
Read full update on Steam ↗ContentsEnd of Triumphs and Race of factionColiseum changesThe Mushroom Epic 3Operations changesFinal pack: Vanguard, Prestige, and UltimaOther changesEnd of Triumphs and Race of factionTrailblazers Case opened!If you purchased the Trailblazer Case, you can now open it. The secret item of this year is Bale container.The container has increased efficiency, letting you get the most out of your artifacts. This partially compensates for its low capacity.This container can be a great choice for speed builds: assembling artifacts in this stylish container is easier and cheaper than using its alternatives.Now that the case contents are revealed, it is no longer available for purchase in Pops' shop.Important note!You can receive Pops’ coins for completing Triumphs challenges and participating in the Race of faction until August 6 at 01:00 UTC. After that, it will no longer be possible to obta...
Read full update on Steam ↗{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41581512/a72c5475e53f8275e276caec81cef147e64cce49.pngWe will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 05 August, 2026 08:00 - 11:00 (CEST) 02:00 AM - 05:00 AM (EST) 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM- 06:00 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗ContentsColiseum adjustmentsModules changesOther changes and fixesColiseum adjustmentsNA, NEA, SEA To resolve matchmaking issues and prevent matches from failing to start due to a low player count in the NA, NEA, and SEA regions, we have implemented the following changes:disabled the option to start Free Play mode;increased rewards for playing in the Fair Fight mode.General changesIncreased penalty for completely wiping out a squad from 10% to 15% of command points.Reduced throw force in antigravity fields.Antigravity barrels now also accelerate flying bullets by 50% (similar to the Tank's ability grenades).Reduced damage dealt by explosive barrels from 310 to 250.Reduced blast radius of explosive barrels from 3 to 1 meter. The total radius and minimum damage have not changed.Added new mode statistics: overall and current K/D ratio, games played, wins, kills, deaths, rifts captured, b...
Read full update on Steam ↗The following changes have been made to the game without stopping the game servers: • The issue with infinite matchmaking in duos has been fixed in Coliseum mode. Matchmaking for teams of two players is now fully restored. Thank you for your patience and feedback! ⚔️ Grab your teammate, queue up, and show everyone what true teamwork looks like! Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗ContentsNew mode: ColiseumOperations adjustmentsSession Battles changesGuideBalance adjustmentsOther changes and fixesNew mode: Coliseum Coliseum — new team-based PvP mode featuring 4 teams of 3 players each. Your objective is to capture batteries, charge installations and eliminate enemy squads using your class’s unique abilities.In this mode, there are three classes (based on the Operations concept). The class is assigned automatically depending on the equipped armour:Assault — combat armour;Operative — combo armour;Support — scientist armour.Each class has a passive ability and a set of active abilities that depend on the specialization selected before the match.Before the match starts, equip armour of the desired class and choose one of two available specializations. Each specialization includes 3 unique active abilities. This choice cannot be changed during the match, and passive...
Read full update on Steam ↗Contents● Photo mode● Barter tree update● Advanced case● Other changes and fixesPhoto modePhoto mode has been added to the game. By default, you can access it by pressing the F4 key.Camera settings available:● Zoom from 1.00× to 8.00×● 360° Roll● Movement speed setting from 1.00× to 0.00×● Grid● 12 styled camera presets (VHS, Lo-Fi, Bodycam, Damaged Bodycam, Found Footage, Cheap Digital Camera, Disposable Film, STALRUNNER 2049, vaporwave, Noir, Sepia, CCTV) + 1 standard presetWhen photo mode is activated, the player's weapon is holstered, and all HUD elements, on-screen indicators for infection, suppression, critical injury, and cold, as well as the first-person view of the player's hands and body, are hidden.In photo mode, you can optionally draw your weapon from its holster. In this case, the character is displayed in first-person view again, and zooming is disabled.You can also hid...
Read full update on Steam ↗We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 15 July, 2026 08:00 - 11:00 (CEST) 02:00 AM - 05:00 AM (EDT) 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗The following changes have been made to the game without stopping the game servers:• In order to maintain the competitiveness of the Faction Race event, all 36 Triumph challenges now count in faction progress. Thus, the maximum number of points a single player can earn for their faction has increased. 10 Triumph challenges is still enough to claim the Triumphator motif. • Adjusted the display of faction progress percentages in the Faction Race event. • Removed the display of coins in the rewards after completing 5 easy and 4 hard challenges.Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗ContentsTriumphs & Faction RaceWhat are Triumphs?Faction RaceTriumphs 2026 shop rangeYears of Service promo codeSubticksGolden ticketsRatelSSPP contracts changesWeatherContainers paintingKey assignmentsSeason Pack №2Aesthete Case IVOther changes and fixesTriumphs & Faction RaceThe game’s birthday is in a couple of days, which means it’s time to celebrate this significant event! Two time-limited events are kicking off in the game at once, where you can earn valuable rewards for completing simple tasks, and for the most dedicated players, we’ve prepared a special achievement and a profile theme!Triumphs and Faction Race events will take place from July 8 to August 5.What are Triumphs?Triumphs are a series of simple challenges that players complete over the course of a year — starting from the completion of the previous Triumphs, that is, from August 13, 2025, to the present day. To coll...
Read full update on Steam ↗We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 08 July, 2026 08:00 - 11:00 (CEST) 02:00 AM - 05:00 AM (EDT) 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALZONE servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗The following changes have been made to the game without stopping the game servers:Some SSPP contracts have been adjusted to better align with the risk, time investment, and reward.• Made difficult contracts slightly tougher;• Made Wild North contracts a bit more challenging.• Slightly simplified medium difficulty contracts;These changes did not affect the easy difficulty contracts.Respectfully,EXBO Team
Read full update on Steam ↗ContentsSSPP contractsImprovements to the gear barter systemBar exit area reworkUpdating the GuideNew tasks for the Northern factionsOperationsSession ModesBalance adjustmentsOther changes and fixesSSPP contractsChanges in difficultySome tasks have been simplified to strike a balance between difficulty, risk, time spent and reward.Easy contractsBeforeNowClear out 2 Abandoned Posts;Clear out 2 Anomalous Rifts;Kill 35 mutants;Destroy a group of ZIVCAS Arthunters.This task was deleted.Clear out 1 Officer’s camp;Clear out 5 Encampments of opposing faction;Kill a highly Dangerous Mutant;Kill 15 mutants.Destroy 1 Officer’s camp or Supply Base;Clear out 3 Encampments of opposing faction.Destroy 1 Supply Base;Clear out 5 Encampments of opposing faction;Protect allies in ZIVCAS Raid;Kill 25 mutants.Destroy 2 Outpost of opposing faction;Clear out 3 Encampments of opposing faction.Medium difficu...
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Game servers are back online. Good luck hunting in the Zone!Respectfully,EXBO Team
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We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 21 October, 2026 08:00 - 10:30 (CEST) 02:00 AM - 04:30 AM (EDT) 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM (KST) Schedules may change d…
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