Demo and Patch 1.0.6 available, new game mode announced
2010-01-22

We have just released a demo of Zombie Driver for all those that haven't had their chance to drive through the masses of brainless undead. The demo features the first 3 levels of the story mode.

We have also started work on a new Survival game mode that will soon be released as free DLC. Players' skills will be tested against waves of zombies on a new set of specially crafted arenas. The new game mode will be accompanied with Steam online leaderboards and achievements. Further game play details will be revealed soon.

Along with the demo we have released a new patch that fixes several technical issues.
Change log for version 1.0.6
- updated shaders to support most Intel 900 & 950 series graphics cards
- fixed problems with some unique combinations of special characters for user installation path in Windows

Change log for version 1.0.5
- fixed startup crash bug with diacritical signs (special characters) for user installation path in Windows
- added memory dump logging after each crash

Patch 1.0.5 progress
2009-12-29

Today we would like to inform that we are working on the next patch that will fix the problems with Sound Blaster sound cards that some users are experiencing. The previous patch unfortunately didn't fix all of the problems. This is the main thing that we are focusing now and we will deliver a fix as soon as possible. Until the patch is available you may try to switch to a different sound card if possible.

The other issue that was discovered is the use of diacritical signs (special characters) for user names in Windows. If your Windows account uses special characters like umlauts or acute accents you can temporalily switch to a different Windows account to play the game. This problem is also being fixed and will be available in the next patch.

As soon as the fixes are available we will be working on the new game modes that will be available as a free downloadable content. Thank you for all the feedback on our forums! We are reading the posts and we will try to incorporate your ideas into the game.

Patch 1.0.4 released
2009-12-22

The first patch for the game has just been released on Steam and is also available in the downloads section. Steam users will get the update automatically and all others can use the installer.

Change log for version 1.0.4
- Added game pad support
- Added two new camera modes - "static" and "free look"
- Added Pixel Shader 2.0 support (fixed white textures problem)
- Improved performance on low end graphics cards
- New graphics options for low end systems
- Fixed a few misc start up crashes
- Fixed some sound card compatibility issues

Please let us know what you think about the new camera modes on the forums. We hope that it will fix some motion sickness that some users are experiencing.

Along with the patch update here is a new video to enjoy for the ones that still haven't played the game:

 

Darkness Mod
2009-12-11

While we are working on the patch (which should be available very soon now) you can check out the new darkness mod along with the basic modding guide available in our modding section. Here are some screens from the mod:



       

 

 

As you can see the lighting hes been completely changed. It gives a quite different feel to the game and makes it much more difficult. It is also an example of how you can create and distribute your own mods. The zip file with a mod simply needs to be placed in the Packs folder and you just have to edit one line in the config file as explained in the mods section.

In the near future we will add even better support for mods so you will be able to choose a mod from the menu without editing any files! We will be expanding the mods section with new mods, guides and examples so stay tuned!

We have already noticed some cool mods from the community! Keep up the good work!

Post release support
2009-12-07

We have started to work on the issues that have been reported on our forums or sent to our support email (support@zombiedriver.com). The main things that we are currently working on are:

- camera movement to eliminate motion sickness that some people are experiencing
- customizable controls including support for gaming pads
- graphics options to improve performance on low end machines (soft shadows, clouds, bloom etc.)
- pixel shader 2.0 support to eliminate the so called "white texture problem" or "brightness problem"
- fixing problems with running the game on some rare hardware configurations
- some startup crash problems

We are working hard and will try to deliver a patch as soon as possible so everyone can enjoy the game to its fullest.

We have already noticed that some people are modding Zombie Driver. In the upcoming days you can expect some guides to help you with that. We will try to explain what you can do, where to find things and how to easily mod Zombie Driver so stay tuned!

 

Zombie Driver is now available!
2009-12-04

Today the long wait has ended and finally you can get Zombie Driver and start playing. Here are some screenshots below on which you can see the bus, double railguns and some heavy rocket launcher action:

 

         

 

        

Zombie Driver available for pre-purchase.
2009-11-28

If you want to save some money pre-purchase Zombie Driver now and it will cost you 10% less! You can already do that on Steam and GamersGate. We hope that we can add more partners in the near future so you can download it from your favourite location. The Steam version comes with 12 achievements so head on there now if you like collecting them :)

If you still aren't sure about pre-purchasing check out this new gameplay video.

 

 

Zombie Driver is coming on 4th of December
2009-11-18

We have partnered with Steam, GamersGate and Akella to bring the game to the players worldwide. We hope that with its unique, oldschool, car driving gameplay style it will be an alternative for all other zombie themed games. We have taken into account regional differences (which has been mentioned on the forums many times) and the game will be priced accordingly: 9.95 dollars, 8.95 euro and 7.95 pounds in digital distribution.

Retail distribution in Russia and surrounding territories will be handled by Akella. The game will be localized and released with prices appropriate for players in this region. Further retail distribution partners and other territories will be announced soon. Below you can find some new screenshots featuring the police car, double rocket luncher, combo system and some mission dialogs.

       

       

Zombie Driver announced!
2009-09-30

Today we are proud to announce that for some time we have been working in our secret lab on a new game. As you might have already noticed the big header above, the game is called Zombie Driver. As the name suggests there are zombies and there is driving in the game. The goal is to rescue survivors from a zombie infested city... No it's not just an excuse for killing innocent zombies! Well... maybe it is... :) but they are not innocent, they are zombies and they are evil!!!

To help you with the task you will have a number of fully upgradeable and totally different vehicles to choose from, plus a variety of weapons from miniguns to double mounted railguns. You can check out the screenshots in our media gallery and watch this short debut trailer featuring a zombie city "rescue mission" :)



A bit more info about Zombie Driver can be found in the about section and we would be more then happy to hear what you think about the game, please let us know at our forums. We are reading all comments so if you have some ideas or things that you would want to see in the game please let us know!

More info and media will be coming soon...


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