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H1Z1 | |
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Developer(s) | Sony Online Entertainment |
Publisher(s) | Sony Online Entertainment |
Engine | Forgelight Engine |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 Microsoft Windows |
Release | Microsoft Windows January 15, 2015 (Early Access) PlayStation 4 2015[citation needed] |
Genre(s) | Massively multiplayer online game |
H1Z1 is an upcoming survival MMO sandbox video game in development by Sony Online Entertainment. H1Z1 is currently being developed for Early Access Alpha release for Microsoft Windows on Steam, and due to for full release on both Windows and PlayStation 4 later on.[1]
The game, is set a short while after a zombie apocalypse, in rural United States, in which players will have to survive against the elements, hordes of undead, and thousands of potentially hostile survivors through interaction scavenging for resources, build shelters and crafting.
The game, announced in April 2014. It will be free-to-play through micropayments,[2] though as of October 2014, the way the game will be monetized has not been clearly defined; a public discussion regarding the matter has been initiated by SOE's president on Reddit,[3][4] alongside another regarding the inclusion of custom servers.[5] H1Z1 will be available for early access on Steam, the 15th of January 2015.
Gameplay
Gameplay emphasizes multi-player cooperation, trading, and team-building.[6] In an interview with Adam Clegg from SOE it was made clear that unlike other zombie MMO games, the main focus will be on surviving against the zombies through team-work with other players, instead of being a player versus player "PVP" environment with a zombie backdrop.[7]
References
- ^ Pitcher, Jenna (9 April 2014). "SOE spills details on post-apocalyptic MMO H1Z1 heading to PC, PS4". Polygon. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ^ Te, Zorine (9 April 2014). "Sony reveals new post-apocalyptic MMO game H1Z1". Gamespot. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ^ Smedley, John (11 April 2014). "Monetization in H1Z1". Reddit. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ Ray Corriea, Alexa (11 April 2014). "H1Z1's monetization will be based on community feedback". Polygon. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ Carlson, Patrick (April 18, 2014). "H1Z1 survivalists can vote to create custom servers". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ "First footage of H1Z1 Sony's zombie apocalypse MMO". MetroUK. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ^ "H1Z1 Developer Interview with Adam "The Zombie" Clegg". MMO Attack. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.