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Generation Zero’s Free New “Base Assault” Update Adds Bonus Story Content, Base Challenges & More

STOCKHOLM April 7, 2022 — Systemic Reaction has released the free “Base Assault” update for the open-world co-op action game Generation Zero on Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. It is also free for Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass subscribers. “Base Assault” brings a new system of procedurally generated FNIX bases to the Forest Region, with evolving difficulty levels, layouts and challenges to ensure every encounter is a unique experience.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/fRParVorPfI

Assets: Generation Zero Press Kit

“Base Assault” Features:

  • Groundbreaking Base Assaults: Take on fully destructible, procedurally generated FNIX bases filled with deadly turrets, mines and reinforcements, plus plenty of prime loot opportunities.
  • New Control Points: Conquer FNIX bases to earn Command Tokens and convert control points to the Resistance, opening new locations to build (and defend) your own additional bases.
  • New Story Missions: Play new missions to expand on the storylines introduced earlier this year and uncover the secrets behind the latest threat.
  • Free Base Building Pack: All players get a bonus pack filled with a variety of base-building items.
  • Map Revamps & UI Improvements: The Marshland region has been redesigned for greater environmental storytelling, along with a new inventory sorting system and map icon filtering.

Generation Zero puts players on the front line of the battle against the machines in an alternate history Sweden. More than one million players have experienced the game since launch alongside numerous updates and story-driven expansions continuing to drive the adventure, with even more still to come.

For more on Generation Zero, visit www.GenerationZero.com, and follow @GenZeroGame on Twitter.



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We Are Systemic Reaction

Small but fierce, we started as a group of veterans from within Avalanche Studios Group. Based in Stockholm and Malmö, we focus on crafting new and empowering games with unique settings. Drawing from our experiences within the industry, we want to create games that appeal both to us, and to you — our players. We want to play in a sandbox that lets your creativity thrive.

Our focus is freedom, exploration, and a drive to create games like the ones that kept us up at night as kids. We've got Generation Zero launched and Second Extinction on Xbox Game Preview and PC early access — with even more to come. Join us in the sandbox!



About Avalanche Studios Group

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company, offering a rich portfolio of games from its divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction, including the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, and the recently announced Contraband. Avalanche Studios Group is committed to being a truly inclusive and sustainable workplace that creates innovative games through the power of our people’s creativity. All Avalanche Studios Group games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/

Contacts

Amanda Kirby

Press contact PR & Player Relations Manager Systemic Reaction +46 (0)721 460 697