- Steam pricePrice
- $24.99
- Release
- March 26, 2019
- Modes
- Platforms
How co-op works
One to four players share a persistent open-world campaign, scouting machines, setting ambushes, exploiting damageable components, reviving allies, and sharing loot. Each keeps character equipment and skills when moving between solo and co-op; mission progress follows host compatibility, with optional group-size difficulty scaling.
About this game
Generation Zero drops you into an alternate 1980s Sweden overrun by hostile machines. This stealth-action shooter blends exploration, scavenging, and tactical combat as you and your squad wage guerilla warfare across a vast open world inspired by the Swedish Cold War era. It plays as true co-op, supporting up to four players working together to survive and push back the mechanical threat.
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Gameplay revolves around scouting enemy patrol routes, looting abandoned towns for weapons and supplies, and coordinating ambushes on robotic adversaries ranging from human-sized scouts to towering battle mechs. Stealth and infiltration are central: rushing in guns blazing often ends badly, so communication and planning pay off. Sharing ammo, flanking entrenched machines, and calling out weak points make every fight feel like a team effort.
Online co-op supports seamless drop-in and drop-out play across the entire campaign. Sessions emphasize communication-heavy teamwork, especially when coordinating stealth approaches or managing hectic firefights. The open-ended map and persistent progression keep squads returning for long-term campaigns against increasingly dangerous machines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in co-op?
Generation Zero supports up to four players in online co-op. You can play the entire campaign with friends using seamless drop-in, drop-out matchmaking.
Does this game require good communication and teamwork?
Yes, communication is very important. The game heavily emphasizes stealth and tactical planning-rushing in usually ends badly. Coordinating ambushes, calling out weak points, sharing ammo, and flanking enemies together makes a huge difference, especially against the larger mechs.
Can I play this solo, or is it designed for co-op?
You can play solo, but the game is designed as a true co-op experience. Many encounters favor teamwork and coordinated tactics, so while solo is possible, playing with friends makes the stealth and combat much more manageable and rewarding.
Is progression shared across co-op sessions?
Yes, the game features persistent progression, so your character development and loot carry over between sessions. This makes it great for long-term campaigns with your squad.