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Free Apophis Expansion (Zone 4) is LIVE!

Free Apophis Expansion is Out Now, December 17 Enjoy a new forging system for weapon progression, 8 Missions, the powerful Radiation element, new enemies, environments, bosses, and more as part of the free "Apophis" Zon

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addedFree Apophis Expansion is Out Now, December 17Enjoy a new forging system for weapon progression, 8 Missions, the powerful Radiation element, new enemies, environments, bosses, and more as part of the free "Apophis" Zone 4 Expansion!
changedPlus, Deadzone is 30% Off Starting December 18!This discount is for the base Deadzone game, Operative pack, and Original Sound Track
addedPlus, Deadzone is 30% Off Starting December 18!For new players, we recommend waiting until the 18th to get Deadzone at a nice discount!
changedUpgrade Weapons at Forges in Apophis Safe RoomsThe max power level for forged weapons can go up to +3 max, increasing max weapon level to 13
changedUpgrade Weapons at Forges in Apophis Safe RoomsWeapons gain 10% additional damage for each additional power level
changed3 New Story MissionsPrelude

Deadzone: Rogue changes

addedEnjoy a new forging system for weapon progression, 8 Missions, the powerful Radiation element, new enemies, environments, bosses, and more as part of the free "Apophis" Zone 4 Expansion!
changedThis discount is for the base Deadzone game, Operative pack, and Original Sound Track
addedFor new players, we recommend waiting until the 18th to get Deadzone at a nice discount!
changedThe max power level for forged weapons can go up to +3 max, increasing max weapon level to 13
changedWeapons gain 10% additional damage for each additional power level

Free Apophis Expansion is Out Now, December 17

Enjoy a new forging system for weapon progression, 8 Missions, the powerful Radiation element, new enemies, environments, bosses, and more as part of the free "Apophis" Zone 4 Expansion!

Plus, Deadzone is 30% Off Starting December 18!

  • Deadzone: Rogue is 30% off on Steam from December 18 - January 5, as part of Winter Fest

  • This discount is for the base Deadzone game, Operative pack, and Original Sound Track

  • For new players, we recommend waiting until the 18th to get Deadzone at a nice discount!

  • Apophis (Zone 4) is a free major content expansion, released for the game on December 17th

  • Apophis is part of the Deadzone: Rogue base game, no additional download of DLC is needed

What's New - Free Apophis Update (Zone 4)

Upgrade Weapons at Forges in Apophis Safe Rooms

  • Weapons can be modified in safe room nanite forges to receive 'Blessed Traits'

  • Weapons with blessed traits gain unique and powerful effects, which last during that specific run

  • Weapons that are 'blessed' also receive a permanent power level increase that carries to all zones

  • The max power level for forged weapons can go up to +3 max, increasing max weapon level to 13

  • Weapons gain 10% additional damage for each additional power level

  • Forging requires tech + nanite vials (a rare currency earned by defeating enemies or using tech)

Conquer 8 New Missions

3 New Story Missions

  • Prelude

  • Distress Call

  • Getting Answers

3 New Specialty Missions

  • Passage

  • Vector Danger

  • Battleline

2 New Challenge Missions

  • Uniform Chaos IV

  • Ultra Nightmare

Harness New Radiation Element

  • Pierce enemies by directing powerful Gamma Ray laser beams at them

  • Irradiate foes in a glowing and deadly color burst, debuffing them to boost weakpoint damage

  • Activate a nuclear nova to emit a large energy pulse explosion that deals punishing damage

  • New perk tree - Radiation ('Weakpoint Slayer')

  • New Synergy - Mantle of Decay ('AOE Destroyer')

Blast Through New Bosses & Enemies

Possessed miners, cybernetic witches, hulking robots, sword bearers, drones, cultists, and more await you in Apophis. Can you conquer it?

Explore Apophis, a Mysterious Asteroid Base

Fight through a hostile asteroid base filled with a variety of underground tunnels, large cavern spaces, precious crystalline minerals and combat threats. Head deeper into the dark heart of Apophis to uncover more about your origin.

New Engine Upgrade, Improvements, and Fixes!

  • Updated to Unreal Engine 5.6

  • Various performance optimizations

  • Tackled and slayed some pesky bugs

Added Save Files, Co-Op Stats, Rerolls, and More!

  • Multiple Save Files added - you can now have up to 3, accessed from the main menu

  • End of Run screen now shows co-op players' damage, kills, and equipment

  • Wield the Crossbow in combat to dominate enemies at close range or afar!

  • Fabricator and loot orb rerolls added as mission rewards (can activate in runs by using tech)

  • Uncover your truth in Aphopis - an asteroid with a history that doesn’t want to be found

  • Updated Co-Op Game Browser

  • Finding lore logs will grant tech

  • New weapon skins earnable in-game

  • Twitch drops active - summer burst and hexed weapon skins

New MARK II Pack DLC Available Now for PC (20% Off)

Totally optional pure cosmetic joy and available with a 20% launch discount, this DLC includes:

  • ‘MARK II’ Suit Skins: Wear a unique full-body suit and helmet as a MARK II Pilot, in solo or co-op. Brain is optional!

  • ‘MARK II’ Weapon Skin SetAccess the battle-tested ‘MARK II’ line of weapon cosmetics, available for every gun.
  • Fortune Teller Upgrade: See into the near future with sage advice. "Will I survive my next run?" Maybe...

  • Cyber Hoop Upgrade: Toss an explosion-prone cybernetic ball into a convenient hoop, or at friends.

  • Player Name Style PackElevate your name with 5 new styles - Azure, Jade, Crimson, Epic, and Lovely.
  • 'MARK II' Pilot Emblems: Show off your fighting spirit with these elite badges, in cascading RGB tones.

  • Note: Deluxe Edition players can automatically save an additional 10% by 'completing the set'

Thanks For Your Support, Happy Holidays!

As always, let us know any feedback so we can make Deadzone even better for you. We wanted to ship something special out for the holidays as a thank you, and hope everyone has a blast in Apophis!

  • Prophecy Team

  • Troubleshooting: Check this out if you're experiencing crashes or performance issues

  • Discord: Great for sharing feedback and getting help on issues, or just hanging out

  • Twitch Drops FAQ: Check out the action with your favorite streamers and earn rewards

  • Reddit: Another nice place for the community to gather, and for more info

  • QQ: Great spot for Chinese users to share feedback and get help, or hang out

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Steam News / 17 December 2025

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