Smilegate's game platform Stove said on the 27th that it officially released the new extraction shooter massively multiplayer online game (MMO) "STALZONE."
STALZONE is a game about the confrontation among multiple factions set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, warped by abnormal phenomena. Unlike typical extraction shooters, long-term progression elements such as character, reputation, gear, and faction relations are not reset after a session and are maintained. Only the loot acquired in the field is exposed to risk until returning.
The game unfolds in a persistent open world built together by NPCs and users. Users join territorial disputes among factions and can form relationships with the world based on their choices.
In addition, a cinematic story campaign of more than 50 hours is included, allowing users to learn the genre and systems as they follow the narrative. Thanks to this campaign, the company said even newcomers unfamiliar with the extraction genre can enter the game step by step without pressure.
In combat, the game supports customization of more than 200 realistic weapons. Users can form a squad of up to five for co-op play, and a proximity voice chat system that lets voices be heard before opponents are seen enables a variety of interactions such as negotiation and standoffs. Global matchmaking that pairs users with similar combat power and an anti-cheat system run by the in-house engine and dedicated team EXENS support a fair playing environment.
To mark the official launch, Stove is offering 100 download coupons on a first-come, first-served basis that give a 10% discount on the payment amount. It is also running a drawing event for users who make their first payment, new sign-up coupon recipients, and those who write reviews.