- Steam Awards Nominations! - 3 December 2024
If you enjoyed the challenge of Slave Zero X please nominate us for 'Best Game You Suck At' in the Steam Awards! :SZXlol:
- New Patch S1.06 - Performance Fix - 18 October 2024
The patch to version S1.06 is now live! This patch fixes a performance issue observed on some PC systems. Affected systems were displaying very low framerates when the game was paused, idle, or in a menu for 35 to 75 seconds. The build ID for patch 1.06 on Steam is 15669028. We welcome any feedback or reports you'd like to share with us on this version in the forums, and we appreciate your support of Slave Zero X! Enjoy! Poppy Works and Team Ziggurat
- Slave Zero X - Exclusive Discount, Trading Cards & More! - 16 August 2024
We’ve added Steam Trading Cards and more goodies to Slave Zero X, and we’re celebrating with a first-ever 20% discount on Steam for a limited time! Steam Trading Cards – how do they work? We’re glad you asked! Play Slave Zero X on Steam to get Steam Trading Cards in your Steam Inventory. Each trading card comes with a wallpaper-ready 1920x1080 version of its art. When you’ve collected a full set of Trading Cards, craft it into a Badge. Craft all five badges, and the foil badge, to work your way up the ranks of the SVK-DF – from the lowly Trooper to the godlike SovKhan. To help complete sets of Trading Cards, individual cards and booster packs can be bought and sold in the Steam Community Market. And it’s not just Steam Trading Cards – new Profile Backgrounds are also available, featuring art from Slave Zero X and concept art from the game’s development! Crafting Badges from Trading Card…
- Who Do You Fear Most? - 19 June 2024
The SovKhan's Five Calamities are ruthless generals who answer only to the SovKhan. Whether in combat or purely based on their aesthetics, they demand respect...who do you respect...or fear... Hercules J. Thorman, known for his boundless capacity for brutality and a complete detachment from any sense of guilt, Thorman has relied solely on the superior technology and resources he's had at his disposal since birth. Outfitted with the MDHF-era exo-suit, Thorman’s commanding silhouette is internally outfitted with a custom biotechnical harness that prolongs life and infuses him with vigor so long as he never leaves the confines of the suit. Enyo, Beloved by the Bullet, She is cunning, sadistic, and takes pride in collecting Old World firearms and ammunition. Her loyalty to the SovKhan is temporary, as the only person she trusts is herself. Uriel, the Fire from Heaven, is the third member of…
- Everyone Is Here - 3 June 2024
This cast really brought the world of Slave Zero X to life. Thank you again to the cast and to all of you who've played. :) Thank you to... Shou = Griffin Burns Atavaka = Jordan Reynolds Enyo = Mara Junot Ayesha = Anjali Kunapaneni General Thorman = SungWon Cho Kurikara = Ian Russell Regent(Male) = Michael Schwalbe Regent(Female) = Shelby Young Uriel = Kyle McCarley SovKhan = Jamieson Price X = Elizabeth Maxwell
- S1.05 - Hot fix for stage 4-1 in Low Geometry Detail mode - 15 April 2024
This hot fix addresses a crash which could occur on stage 4-1 when playing with the Geometry Detail setting in Video Options set to 'Low'.
- Version S1.04 adds SovKhan 300% post-game boss fight and new localizations! - 11 April 2024
A new post-game SovKhan fight, even more brutal than the one in the story campaign, has been added to Slave Zero X as a free update to the game! April 11 is also the official release date of Slave Zero X in Asia, so Asian languages are now available in the Steam version of the game. The patch to version S1.04 is now live! The Steam build ID for this patch is 13988182. Included in this patch are the following updates and changes: New Content! SovKhan 300% boss fight is now included in the game. This bonus fight is unlocked in Level Select by a successful completion of Crimson Citadel. The game now includes localized text for menus in subtitles in these languages: Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai. Stability improvements Fixed crashes and softlocks which could occur in Crimson Citadel. By popular demand, a bug allowing the player to teleport enemies into grab…
- Version S1.03 - 12 March 2024
The patch to version S1.03 is now live! The Steam build ID for this patch is 13717025. Included in this patch are the following updates and changes: Stability improvements A fix has been added to address a crash which could occur when pressing certain buttons simultaneously. A crash which could occur when using certain EX attacks in rapid succession has been fixed. A crash which could occur on stage 4-5 has been fixed. Visual fixes and improvements Sprites which could occasionally render incorrectly have been fixed to render correctly. Grabbing an enemy in the air will now flip their sprite! Game balance changes The parry window has been increased by 1 frame. The number of invulnerable frames while dodging has been increased by 1 frame. The hitbox of the Superheavy’s charging grab has been reduced in size; players will now be able to jump over it more consistently The total health of th…
- Slave Zero X: Artist Focus - Greenwood - 6 March 2024
Tell us about yourself! Hi, I am James Greenwood and I'm from Tampa, Florida. My background is in commercial art and higher education, being a graphic design instructor/department chair for many years, as well as working in the advertising industry. My industry medium of choice is Trenchbroom, a cross platform level editor for Quake-engine based games; however, my earlier artistic focus was in drawing & stone lithography. I am the lead level designer on Slave Zero X. How did you get started working on Slave Zero X or for Poppy Works? I noticed a recruitment post in the Quake Mapping Discord & applied. At the time, I was employed with another company in a part-time, paid-upon-completion, basis & it seemed like an exciting opportunity. Luckily, the company where I was employed was extremely understanding and supported my decision to venture elsewhere. My experience in the industry has bee…
- Slave Zero X Digital Deluxe Edition - Available Now - 29 February 2024
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes: PC-themed Shou skin Digital Soundtrack Digital Comic and Artbook https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/36330/Slave_Zero_X_Digital_Deluxe_Edition/ Already own the game? Complete the set as DLC - found on the Slave Zero X gamepage. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903910/Slave_Zero_X/ Comic & Artbook Enjoy dozens of previously unreleased art pieces by Art Director Francine Bridge including concept art, in-game versions, and promotional art. PC-themed Shou Skin 'Blacksite' Color Palette for Shou Digital Soundtrack Features 21 songs from the original score composed by PROTODOME.
- Slave Zero X: Artist Focus - Kebby - 23 February 2024
Tell us about yourself! Hello, I'm Kebby from the United States and the 3D technical artist for Slave Zero X. I've always enjoyed drawing detailed schematics on paper and eventually got into computer technologies. I can create 2D and 3D animations, high or low poly models in Blender, paint textures, make maps and even some programming. I've been combining these interests to create mods for Quake and discovering it's unique engine limitations. It can be a challenging process to design new weapons or enemies, but it's very rewarding once it all works! How did you get started working on Slave Zero X or for Poppy Works? I was hired by Poppy Works thanks to Greenwood, he recommended me based on my work within the Quake community. When I first played Quake I really enjoyed it's moody atmosphere and fast gameplay. I tried out some overhaul mods like Alkaline and Arcane Dimensions, then wanted…
- Version S1.02 - 21 February 2024
This patch fixes a crash which could occur on stage 4-1 when dying in a particular way. The Steam build ID for the new version with this fix is 13522645.
- Get Original Slave Zero with Purchase of Slave Zero X - 21 February 2024
Play the game that inspired Slave Zero X. From now until February 28th, receive a free copy of the original Slave Zero with purchase of Slave Zero X. Slave Zero Originally published in 1999 by Infogrames and salvaged from the depths in partnership with Nightdive Studios, Slave Zero is a cyberpunk, 3rd-person mech shooter from the Dreamcast era. Stomp your way through a sprawling Megacity, ruled by the evil Sovkhan as you unleash bullets upon his mechanical minions. "It's 500 years in the future. Man and machine are virtually one, and the greatest megacity in the world is locked in a brutal war. Your mission: steal the largest, most sophisticated bio-mechanical attack weapon ever designed...and kick some serious ass!" Slave Zero X Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this cha…
- Check Out Daily Gameplay Streams Here on Steam - 15 February 2024
Check out gameplay from Slave Zero X - launching in full on February 21st! Streaming daily through launch, right here on Steam. https://steamcommunity.com/broadcast/watch/76561198136036271 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903910/Slave_Zero_X/?beta=1
- Last Chance to Play the Demo Before Launch! - 9 February 2024
Crunch those combos and practice those i-frame dodges cause the Slave Zero X demo is leaving the Steam storefront on Wednesday, February 14th at 11:59 pm PST. Then it'll be only ONE WEEK TILL SLAVE ZERO X IS OUT! We can't wait to see you explore the Megacity. Full game release on February 21st at 9 am EST.
- This free Quake mod is also a prequel to hack 'n' slash Slave Zero X, which is a prequel to a 1999 mech game - 17 January 2024
What's the most 90s way you can market your retro-styled prequel to a 90s mech shooter? Other than an Acclaim-style stunt where you offer people £500 to tattoo their baby's face with the game logo, I'd say perhaps releasing a Quake mod. So here's Episode Enyo, a prequel to upcoming "biopunk" hack 'n' slasher Slave Zero X , now available as a Bethesda-approved free add-on inside Quake. Read more
- New Slave Zero X Mod for Quake! - 16 January 2024
Brace yourselves for an adrenaline-pumping experience with Slave Zero X: Episode Enyo, an all-new, free Quake campaign set in the captivating world of Slave Zero. Play it now on PC, PlayStation, Switch or Xbox - found directly in Quake's downloadable content. 🌐 Journey into the Past: Slave Zero X: Episode Enyo serves as a riveting prequel to the 1999 Dreamcast and PC cult classic Slave Zero. Dive into the immersive narrative that unfolds before the events of Slave Zero X, experiencing the intense story from the perspective of one of the game’s main antagonists, the elite assassin Enyo. 🚀 The Warpath Unveiled: Armed to the teeth and fueled by vengeance, Enyo embarks on a warpath to bring down her most formidable target yet: the Sovereign Khan. Prepare for heart-pounding action and strategic gameplay as you navigate through six gripping levels of relentless combat. 🎮 Features That Pack…
- Slave Zero X Demo now on Daredrop - 10 January 2024
Calling all streamers! The Slave Zero X Demo is now on DareDrop. Slash your way through the Megacity and earn prizes for your combo skills as we countdown the days till launch. Check out our list of dares and see if you can take down the legendary Atavaka (we promise it IS possible), get a combo over 30, or play the demo using a DDR controller (omg please someone do this!). We can't wait to see the antics you get into. Full game coming February 21st, 2024. Drops end January 23rd. Sign up for DareDrop Here Not a streamer? Check out more gameplay on Twitch
- Japanese Voice Acting Support - 17 November 2023
We're pleased to announce that complete Japanese VO will be available in Slave Zero X~!
- Slave Zero X - Horror & Gore - 23 October 2023
Check out the gore and horror that populates the world of Slave Zero X.
