Aground Zero started with a simple idea: What if I made a 3D spinoff of Aground focusing on base building and automation? I teased this idea with an April Fools joke that turned out to be very real:
Now, four years later, weve shared another April Fools joke and Aground Zero is finally released! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3rN1CkJEcI

What is Aground Zero?

Imagine you wake up underground having missed the Apocalypse. At first, it takes all your energy just to survive, but after setting up a semi-automated base and waking up other survivors to help you operate machinery, you can focus your attention on returning to the surface and learning more about what happened to Earth while you were sleeping. The story has several revelations and takes place during the events of the original Aground game, but you do not need to have played Aground to enjoy Aground Zero. [previewyoutube=2gHgCtvtSLs;full][/previewyoutube] As you unlock and upgrade new technologies and improve your base, youll be able to take on projects like returning to space, finding survivors across the galaxy and even confronting the threat that destroyed Earth in the first place. And if that wasnt cool enough, you can even learn the secrets of magic and ride your own dragon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZBzHsZscfo

What was added during Early Access?

We entered Early Access a little over a year ago, after finishing the core gameplay concept (base building and reaching the surface). During that year, we added a ton of content and features, including:

• Multiplayer (couch, local and online)
• 2 story endings
• Spaceships! 2 types to build, customize and fly
• Dragons! Raise, evolve and fly them
• Magic path - spellbooks, magic lab and more
• Science path - auto-builder, fleet battle, and more
• The Shattered Moon - moon base anyone?
• Space stations & new planets to visit, explore, and build on

You can see a bunch of these features and updates highlighted in this video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcopWutJE4txCWk3PwS_MPsFZLp6patQe

Should I buy Aground Zero?

Obviously I think it's a great buy, especially if you enjoyed the original Aground, colony simulation, automation and base building type games. There's lots of areas to explore, secrets to find, and ample opportunity to flex your creativity. It's also really fun to play multiplayer with family or friends. If youre undecided, try the free Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2255750/Aground_Zero_Demo/
The demo has about an hour of content and includes a lot of the underground base building elements - including waking up and managing survivors.

Will there be post-launch updates?

Maybe! Ive finished what I wanted to do story-wise, and Im not currently planning any major content updates, but feel free to make suggestions on our discord!
Weve made a lot of improvements and taken a lot of fan suggestions while in Early Access, and were always willing to hear you out!

[ 2025-04-04 14:54:22 CET ] [ Original post ]