Level Zero: Extraction is a heart-pounding, cooperative survival horror game that plunges players into a terrifying subterranean world overrun by monstrous creatures. Combining elements of stealth, action, and resource management, this intense experience is poised to redefine the extraction shooter genre, offering a thrilling new challenge for players.
Be sure to keep this guide in your favourites as we cover everything you need to know about Level Zero: Extraction including the release date, early access details, gameplay details, latest trailer and more.
Level Zero: Extraction Release Date
Level Zero: Extraction will be released into Early Access via Steam on August 13th, 2024. Currently, there are no plans for it to be released on the Epic Games store – at least certainly not in Early Access – and there is currently no confirmation of a console release for PlayStation or Xbox.
Level Zero: Extraction Early Access Details
As mentioned above, Level Zero: Extraction will be following the tried and tested format of launching into Early Access to build up its unique take on PvPvPvE gameplay with player feedback front and centre. In the words of the developers Doghowl Games: “We believe that Early Access is the ideal model for ensuring Level Zero: Extraction evolves in the best possible way. Even though we’re proud of the work we’ve already put into the project, the Early Access launch will allow us to significantly expand the game with broader community feedback in mind.“
Currently, Level Zero: Extraction plans to be in an Early Access state for approximately 12 months however that could change depending on feedback and changes during development. They have also published what they call a ‘Living Roadmap’, which gives potential buyers a clear indication of what to expect from the game now and into the future. Features and improvements listed on the Roadmap for future expansion include new weapons, locations, cosmetics, an entire endgame section – including bosses and locations – and an anti-cheat system.
Level Zero: Extraction Gameplay
Officially described as a multiplayer extraction horror game with high-stakes asymmetric PvPvPvE and FPS combat, Level Zero: Extraction is looking to shake up the extraction genre with a unique take on the genre that combines elements of titans like Escape From Tarkov with horror contemporaries like GTFO.
Players are plunged into a terrifying subterranean world, where they must scavenge for valuable resources while evading hordes of monstrous creatures and rival player-controlled mercenaries. Teamwork is paramount as you coordinate efforts, strategize your approach, and make split-second decisions to survive with up to two other players. As with all extraction-based games, stakes are even higher than normal due to the potential for players to lose their hard-earned loot and equipment if they fail to successfully extract after their run.
Every corner of the underground complex is a potential death trap. Limited resources, dwindling supplies, and the constant threat of unseen horrors create a relentless atmosphere of tension as players must carefully manage their equipment, conserve ammunition, and rely on teamwork to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. The claustrophobic environments and haunting sound design immerse you in a world of fear, where survival is a precious commodity.
Where Level Zero: Extraction really looks to set itself apart in the genre, however, is with its asymmetric PvPvPvE combat. You will not only take on other player-controlled mercenary teams, but you will also come up against environmental hazards during your runs and even player-controlled monsters. That’s correct, in Level Zero: Extraction you can even play as one of the terrifying monsters and head out in pursuit of the mercenaries. This entirely unique inclusion adds a whole new level of complexity, depth and dread to a game that was already dripping with it.
Where Can I Watch The Latest Trailer?
The above Early Access Hype Trailer – put together before its week-long delay – provides a good glimpse into how gameplay within Level Zero: Extraction will play out. Interspersed with clips from its recent, and hugely popular, Beta and Steam NextFest demo phases, it already demonstrates a great understanding of exactly how to combine its many genre inspirations to create something truly unique. It also looks surprisingly well polished given it’s Early Access plans.
