Embark on dangerous scavenging expeditions, and dare to come back – solo or with a team. Or play as an alien monster that can only be killed with light, and make sure no mortal escapes alive.

Developed in Unreal Engine 5, Level Zero: Extraction is a multiplayer extraction horror, a unique take on survival experience which blends the heart-pounding tension of asymmetric horrors with the high-stakes showdowns of extraction shooters. Embark on a dangerous scavenging expedition where 3 teams of up to 3 mercenaries compete for loot, and dare to come back. Or take on the role of two deadly alien monsters and hunt for human prey.

Venture out solo or with a team, and extract as much valuable loot as you can: weapons, gadgets, research data, crafting resources, and more. Your expedition time and inventory space are limited. You will lose almost all of your loot if you die. There are other mercs competing for valuables and extraction points. And… Player-controlled aliens are lurking in the shadows, determined to hunt you all down.

Publisher tinyBuild and developer DogHowl Games have launched Level Zero: Extraction on Steam Early Access.

 

The Standard Edition of Level Zero: Extraction is available today for $19.99|€19.50|£16.75. Deluxe and Ultimate Editions are available, as well, offering a Supporter Pack containing in-game starter items, plus character outfits, a digital art book and the official soundtrack. All editions of the game will have a limited-time launch discount for the first two weeks.

“This is a very important day for our small yet extremely passionate team. We're equally excited and anxious to finally let players experience Level Zero: Extraction after years of hard work and pouring all our hearts into this project. Of course, this would not be possible without our community. I want to thank everyone who participated in our betas and playtests – your feedback has been and continues to be invaluable to us. Today the ship is leaving the harbor, and we look forward to evolving Level Zero: Extraction during the early access phase together with the community,” said Lex Pimenov, Game Director at DogHowl Games.

Early Access Launch Features:

• Two completely unique, team-based gameplay styles. Play as human mercenaries fighting over valuable loot – or as deadly alien monsters with out-of-this-world abilities who can only be killed by light
• Two maps inspired by sci-fi horror movies – ‘Research Facility’ and ‘Caves of Turion’
• Intense first-person firefights with immersive gunplay and melee mechanics
• A wide variety of customizable weapons, cutting-edge gadgets and deadly alien abilities
• Traders system where players can complete Contracts, increase their reputation and unlock new exciting items
• Even more content and features to come in regular updates driven by player feedback

Reach the maximum reputation level with all five traders to obtain the Hyper Pulse skin. This skin is only obtainable during this wipe.

Reach the maximum character level with your Alien Monster to obtain the Luminous skin. This skin is only obtainable during this wipe.

When we introduce the Steam marketplace and skin trading, you'll be able to sell these exclusive skins since they will be unique to each wipe. For example, earn a skin now and sell it in the next wipe when it's no longer obtainable through playing.

The first wipe will occur approximately one month from now, and new skins will become available for unlocking. The length of the current first wipe will depend on community feedback.

Level Zero: Extraction’s first major post-launch update and roadmap revision will be revealed soon!

TWITCH DROPS

1. Go to the Level Zero: Extraction Twitch Drops page

2. Log into your Twitch account and link your Steam and Twitch accounts

3. Watch any eligible Twitch stream from Aug 13 to Aug 20 and receive your rewards based on watch time

4. Important: Twitch drops will not be credited if there is no space in your stash. The Twitch drops will be credited once space becomes available in the stash. The rewards will be sent to your account within 24 hours.

Level Zero: Extraction features unique gunplay, melee, movement and health systems developed from the ground up to deliver an immersive survival experience. Devastate enemies with a vast arsenal of melee weapons like hammers, bats and machetes, or engage in tense shootouts using pistols, SMGs, shotguns, assault rifles, nail guns, flamethrowers, mines, grenades, and more.

Use the loot you’ve extracted to increase reputation with several traders and acquire better gear as well as unique items. Or you can collect resources to create new tools at the recycling/crafting station. Each of your firearms can be upgraded and customized with sights, stocks, grips and other attachments. Play as a human and as a monster to level up and unlock new perks to develop your own playstyle. Craft randomized modifications that can be implanted into your merc, or grow your monster to then sell its DNA for in-game currency and reset progress.

Survive no matter what. Cooperate, be a lone wolf, or betray other players. Use a vast variety of gadgets like motion sensors, light traps, or remote controls to your advantage, and craft useful tools on the go. Keep quiet and be aware of your heartbeat level which could be sensed by monsters. If you die, you can still help your team by controlling a small scout drone that can ping enemies, use light switches, and stun monsters.

Light is the only thing that can kill the aliens, making every illumination source both the ultimate weapon and safe haven against them. As a mercenary, strategically use flares, glowsticks, flashlights, and lume traps across the map to stave off monsters.

When playing as a monster, use powerful alien abilities and team up with another player-controlled beast. Stay in the shadows, scan through walls, deploy living traps, crawl through vents, and emit a high-frequency scream to temporarily shut down all light sources in the area. Make sure no mortal gets out alive. Level up your beast and then sell it to scientists to reset the progression and obtain in-game currency.

Key Features:

• Multiplayer extraction horror is a brand-new take on the genre to create a totally unique experience combining asymmetrical horror games with tactical extraction shooters
• Play as human mercenaries fighting over valuable loot – or as deadly alien monsters
• Intense first-person combat with immersive gunplay and melee mechanics
• A vast arsenal of weapons and gadgets to help humans survive
• Hunt humans with out-of-this-world alien abilities
• Deep progression system with a variety of items and perks to unlock
• Aliens can only be killed with light - this unique gameplay mechanic allows humans to strategically use light sources across the map to stave off monsters

Level Zero: Extraction is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).