ZEROAD ver1.0.1: Checkpoints & Cycles

Version 1.0.1 introduces fundamental changes to how you progress through the road. I've reworked the entire progression system to be more rewarding and less punishing.

Checkpoints

• AddedNew Checkpoint SystemEvery fifth road (5, 10, 15, and so on up to 45) now acts as a checkpoint. When starting a new run, you can choose to begin from any checkpoint you've unlocked.

• No more grinding through the early roads every single time. Your progress now respects your time.

Cyclic Road Levels

• The road now works in cycles. After completing road 15, you begin a new cycle starting at road 1+, then 15+, then 1++, and so on.

• Each cycle increases difficulty while reusing the same 15 road templates. This keeps content fresh and intense without endless linear scaling.

• Enemy parameters and overall difficulty have been completely rebalanced around this new cyclic structure.

Stats & UI Improvements

• Greater Stat Impact: Character stats now have a stronger influence on effects. Stat distribution is more meaningful and satisfying.

• Min/Max Tooltips: Effects now show their minimum and maximum possible values in tooltips, so you know exactly how much to invest.

• AddedJoypad SupportAdded ABXY button controls for Steam Deck and controller players. You can now switch button hint display in the options.

• Zombie Wall on Progress Bar: The pursuing horde is now visible on the mission progress bar, adding pressure and letting you plan your moves.

• Gun Cabinet Reroll Text: The gun cabinet now shows remaining rerolls, even after you've picked up a weapon.

• Save After Selection: Your character is now saved immediately after choosing a weapon from a gun cabinet, so you can quit without losing your choice.

Fixes

• Fixed gas can explosion damage delay: damage now applies in a single frame at the moment of explosion, making it predictable.

• Attempted fix for ambush end synchronization rare random issues reported by some players.

• Fixed effect recalculation when bonuses expire.

• Fixed cursor reacting to ambush arrows at screen edges.

The road just got more forgiving and more intense at the same time. See you on the asphalt.