Update log
Full Gray Zone Warfare update
The complete published notes, normalized for clean reading and source attribution.
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Hey, everyone,
Extracted changes
- Gameplay
- Maps
- Balance
- UI and audio
If you’ve been thinking about getting Gray Zone Warfare or upgrading your edition, now is the perfect time. To celebrate the upcoming launch of Spearhead, the base game and all editions are available at a 33% discount from March 26, 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT, to April 9, 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT. The Spearhead update launches on March 31, with Supporter Edition owners gaining early access starting March 27. You can learn more about the Supporter Preview here.
Edition Upgrades
If you’d like to further support the development of Gray Zone Warfare, you can upgrade to one of the higher editions.
Each edition includes additional gear, weapons, and resources, giving PMCs a stronger starting point while offering extra value to those supporting the game’s continued development. Supporter Edition owners also receive exclusive morale patches. Learn more about the editions here.
What’s New in Spearhead
Spearhead brings sweeping changes across nearly every part of the game, including major reworks, core system rebalancing, improved clarity, and expanded sandbox features.
Key highlights include:
Redesigned the task system to create a replayable progression loop
100+ new Tasks and Contracts, plus 50+ updated tasks, bringing the total to more than 250
25+ new locations
Rebuilt and polished existing locations
Expanded lore
8 new weapons, 380+ weapon parts, and 150+ gear pieces
AI improvements
Revamped loot system
Redesigned Tactical Map
Reworked vendor stocks and economy
Rebalanced ballistics
Reworked core movement animations
Refactored sound design
Rebalanced health system
New onboarding area and tutorial
New Field Manual
New Player Statistics
HUD and controls improvements
Visual polish
Lighting improvements
Technical improvements
Learn more in the devlogs:
A Fresh Start for Everyone
This update includes a full progress wipe, giving all players a fresh start. It creates a level playing field and lets everyone experience the redesigned systems, tasks, and economy from the beginning.
Wipes are an important part of Early Access. They allow us to introduce major changes, rebalance the experience, gather player feedback, and iterate as we continue building the game together with the community.
We appreciate your support as we continue to grow and improve Gray Zone Warfare together.
Every Move Matters,
MADFINGER Games Team
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