Zero-K Announces Major Update with Enhanced Status Effects and Bug Fixes
September 14, 2025
Zero-K, the critically acclaimed real-time strategy game developed by Spring Engine, has announced a significant update introducing new features and bug fixes to enhance gameplay. This update focuses on refining the status effect system with the introduction of EMP and Disarm mechanics, offering players more strategic depth and control.
Enhanced Status Effects:
- Zero-K now features a comprehensive status effect system with EMP and Disarm mechanics. Players can utilize these effects to strategically disrupt opponents, creating new opportunities for tactical gameplay.
- EMP damage accumulates on targets and stuns units when it exceeds their health, providing a powerful tool for controlling the battlefield.
- The Disarm mechanic allows disarmed units to move and self-destruct, adding an extra layer of strategy to engagements. This weaker alternative to full stuns opens up new possibilities for players seeking more nuanced control over battles.
New Features:
- The Overstun mechanic reduces the cost of overlapping stuns for sustained fire weapons, streamlining gameplay and offering smoother transitions between actions.
- Disarm damage floats on top of EMP damage, allowing units to be disarmed if their combined damage exceeds health. This feature encourages players to carefully manage their attacks to maximize their impact.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed issues with the inbuilt Spring engine's EMP systems by scaling EMP damage based on changes in health, ensuring consistent and effective gameplay.
- Resolved problems where stunned units retained long stuns even after taking damage, providing a more realistic and responsive battle experience.
- Addressed UI issues related to staggering shots for sustained fire weapons, improving the visual clarity and user experience during intense battles.
About Zero-K:
Zero-K is a real-time strategy game that offers over 100 unique units, allowing players to create and experiment with custom strategies. The game features an extensive campaign mode for solo or co-op play and supports epic online battles for up to 32 players or fast-paced 1v1 matches on hundreds of maps.
For More Information:
Visit the official Steam announcement page here: Steam Community Announcement.
