Realistic gameplay, intense firefights and a large open world to explore: Gray Zone Warfare wants to breathe new life into the extraction shooter genre – and is already appearing in the Early access at Steam.
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In the midst of the current Pay-to-win and PvE controversy surrounding Escape from Tarkov The surprisingly chosen release date may be a smart move to attract players willing to switch. We'll prepare them for you in advance important information around Gray Zone Warfare.
Gray Zone Warfare: When exactly is the release?
The military extraction shooter Grayzone Warfare will be released on April 30, 2024 at 3 p.m released in Early Access on PC. For now, the title will only be available on Steam. It is still unclear whether console players will be able to join the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S at a later date.
Editions: How much does Gray Zone Warfare cost?
Similar to its competitor Escape from Tarkov, Gray Zone Warfare will also have different editions, each of which grants you different bonuses. Become a total four versions offered at the start in early access, which also includes tangible ones playful advantages are offered, including a larger locker for loot or special equipment that will at least make the beginning easier for you.
Standard edition – Price: 34.99 euros
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- Locker size: 10×25 spaces
- Secure box: 2×2 places
- Standard equipment
- In-game currency: $10,000
Tactical Edition – Price: 57.99 euros
- Locker size: 10×35 spaces
- Secure box: 2×2 places
- Standard equipment
- Tactical equipment
- In-game currency: $15,000
Elite edition – Price: 79.99 euros
- Locker size: 10×45 spaces
- Secure box: 3×2 places
- Standard equipment
- Tactical equipment
- Elite equipment
- In-game currency: $20,000
Supporter Edition – Price: 99.99 euros
- Locker size: 10×60 spaces
- Secure box: 3×3 places
- Standard equipment
- Tactical equipment
- Elite equipment
- Supporter equipment
- In-game currency: $25,000
- Extras: GZW T-shirt, GZW gloves, special supporter name color, exclusive supporter badge (all in-game)
Gameplay: How does Gray Zone Warfare play?
In Gray Zone Warfare you roam alone or with up to three friends the fictional island of Lamang, which is inspired by southeastern Laos. The region was evacuated and placed under quarantine due to a mysterious event, while three private military companies were tasked with returning any valuables to the site.
As a player, you take on various orders, put together your equipment and are then dropped off in Lamang. But the mission isn't a quick tourist trip: you'll have to deal with all sorts of enemies – in total, per server up to 48 players and 1,000 AI soldiers will be active. You should be prepared for nerve-wracking gun battles.
As is usual in extraction shooters, it's not just about finding valuable loot, but also about hunting survive. If you manage to escape unscathed, you can keep your loot and sell it. However, if you are shot, bleed to death or fall to your involuntary death, your equipment will be lost along with all the items you have collected.
According to their own statements, the developers place particular value on this authentic gunplay and health system. The latter should work without classic hit points, but rather every injury affects your body and requires an individual solution in order to be healed again.
Whether Gray Zone Warfare is already in Early Access big promise time will tell. With competition in the form of The developers of Escape from Tarkov have now rowed back.