Introducing Story Quests – thrilling missions that let you dive deep into the gripping storyline of Island Zero!
Story Quests will be released over time, which means that not all Story Quests are available right now. However, with each update, more quests will be added.
UPDATED PRE-GAME LOBBY
The pre-game lobby has been completely revamped! Players now spawn in a mysterious bunker filled with screens showcasing game info, making it easier than ever for newcomers to understand the mechanics and dive into the action!
UNVAULTS
Shockwave Grenades and the Grapple Glider have both been added to Island Zero as compensation, since both the Quadcrasher and the Nitro Drifter were vaulted earlier this season. Hopefully, these utility items will help you navigate and escape from fights while playing!
IMPROVEMENTS
Added VFX to the Minimap to make it more immersive.
Removed unused files & materials.
Re-built the HLOD and tweaking it’s settings to make the download size smaller.
BUG FIXES
Fixed an issue where the drop-out sound would not play when jumping out of the Battle Helicopter.
Fixed an issue where the HUD overlay for thanking the pilot would not disappear after pressing the button.
The Sharp Tooth Shotgun has been added to the loot pool! This pump-action weapon is similar to the Combat Shotgun, but has a slower fire rate and deals more damage to opponents. It can be found in chests across the island.
The summer is blooming around the world, and Island Zero is no exception! 🌴🌺 Dive into the fun at the floating beach party location in Splendid Streets and discover all the exciting new summer-themed items! 🏖️
Summer Beach Party!
The fun doesn’t end there! The construction of the restaurant is complete, and Durrr Burger has officially moved in! Explore this futuristic-styled eatery right in the heart of Splendid Streets! 🍔🌟
The newly opened Durrr Burger restaurant at Splendid Streets
WEAPONS & ITEMS
Summer is here, bringing both chills and thrills! 💥🍦
Discover the Firework Flare Guns and Lil’ Whip’s Special Serve! 🎇 The Firework Flare Gun launches a flare that marks nearby players, making them easier to track down. 🔍
Meanwhile, Lil’ Whip’s Special Serve is the ultimate ice cream to regenerate lost health and shield! 🍨
Firework Flare GunLil’ Whip’s Special Serve
But that’s not all! Alongside the new summer items, the Business Turret has been added to the island! 🤖
This agent-themed weapon deploys a powerful turret when thrown, eliminating any opponents in its vicinity. Get ready to dominate the battlefield with this formidable addition! 🏝️🔥💼
BATTLE HELICOPTER IMPROVEMENTS
You can now thank the Pilot by pressing the interact button when inside the Battle Helicopter at the beginning of a round.
The volume for the Battle Helicopter music have been turned up to increase the “Well I’m about to drop out of this and eliminate all the way to victory”-feeling!
OVERALL IMPROVEMENTS
You can now join matches that have already started! This will make it so you won’t have to wait until the next round to begin playing.
The Battle Helicopter now work and look as intended. Players won’t get stuck inside the bus anymore and no longer will you get kicked out of the bus if another player jumps out of it.
Shhh! Be silent!
The Assault Rifle that doesn’t give off a sound has been unvaulted! You can now find the Suppressed Assault Rifle scattered around the island. It can be found in chests and by defeating guards at Nexus Nest.
Preface: This season was originally announced as Chapter 2 Season 3, but has been renamed to Chapter 2 Season 2 following the unavailability of the original season.
GENERAL CHANGES
The future is here and many of the island’s buildings have been upgraded, transforming the island into a futuristic wonder. Now, the area is filled with high-tech spots that have completely reshaped its atmosphere:
NEXUS NEST
Nexus Nest is a high-tech military outpost located on a mountain at the island’s center. Compared to The Outpost, its less upgraded predecessor from previous seasons, Nexus Nest is larger and features air vents scattered throughout the POI, allowing for easy escapes from enemies.
SODA INCORPORATED
Soda Incorporated is the island’s premier laboratory, where you can discover new inventions and other cool innovations. From cutting-edge technology to unique products like Slap Juice, this company is at the forefront of scientific advancements on the island.
DANT INDUSTRIES
The old depot has been transformed into a high-tech workspace, now home to Dant Industries’ offices and storage hall.
There’s of course more to discover in this new season, including new futuristic buildings around the island and a huge map expansion.
MINIMAP EXPANSION OVERVIEW
This image illustrates the difference in scale between the map of Season 1 compared to the map of Season 2.
Weapons & Items
Futuristic Weapons
Modern Submachine Guns
Detailed look of the loot pool
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Here’s a list of all available weapons this season
Short range:
Combat Shotgun
Tactical Shotgun
Drum Gun
Submachine Gun
Scoped Burst SMG
Medium range:
Assault Rifle
Pulse Rifle
Tactical Assault Rifle
Suppressed Assault Rifle (added in mid-season)
Combat Pistol
Dual Suppressed Pistols
Long range:
Hand Cannon
Rail Gun
Suppressed Sniper Rifle
Items & Healing
Cluster Clinger
Storm Flip
Proximity Mines
Shield Bubble Jr.
Gliders
Med Mist
Slap Juice
Slap Splashes
Bosses & Guards
At Nexus Nest you will now find patrolling guards and a boss. When defeating the boss you’ll be awarded with an exclusive mythic weapon that’s one of it’s kind (that weapon can’t be found in any chest on the island), and also a key card.
VAULTS
A vault has been added in Nexus Nest containing a luxorous amount of chests and loot. You can enter the vault using the key card you get from eliminating the boss.
Chests & Ammo Boxes
In season 2 the amount of available chests have been reduced drastically. This is due to the high cost of pumping away all the water that flooded the island in the previous season. Jokes aside, to complement the reduction in the number of chests, ammo crates have been added to give players more ammo.
Battle Helicopter
Wohoo! New battle bus! The old bus have had it’s time to shine, but now it’s time for the real deal. The Battle Helicopter will serve! The new Battle Bus works almost identical to the Fortnite Battle Royale Battle Bus, but instead of being a bus it’s a helicopter.
We decided to make this change to the bus to improve the quality and simplification of playing the game. We felt it would be easier for new players to understand how to play the game properly.
Bug fixes
Fixed an issue causing players being able to walk under the map at its most north-east point (previously known as Cargo Corner).
Fixed an issue causing players being able to glitch under the map while driving under the water with certain vehicles.
Fixed an issue causing some chests to have an increased searching time (all chests on the island now has a search time of 1 second).
Fixed an issue causing fire to not work as intended.
Fixed an issue causing players to sometime glitch out of the Battle Bus at the beginning of the flight.
Removed access to a debug portal that never was inteded to be shown to the public.
Resolved a vast number of HLOD rendering issues, significantly enhancing performance and visual quality.
Fixed an issue causing some indestructable tiles to be destructable resulting in players being able to glitch under the map.
Fixed an issue causing slip streams to make players get stuck in them.
Fixed an issue causing some chests to not be searchable.
Fixed an issue regarding the landscape material causing the landscape grass to not be visible.
Fixed an issue allowing players to dive under the map and drown.
Fixed an issue causing the Battle Bus to sometimes not disappear when done flying over the island.
The construction is complete! The island’s cargo dock has just opened to the public. Explore the evolved cargo site and hide among the contai- is that a ship on the horizon?
Also, dont forget to witness the vibrant rebirth of the spawn island! The spawn island has undergone a stunning transformation! Walk around trees, rocks, cliffs, and enter two buildings with complete interiors – all before the game starts!
3D Minimap
Another quality of live change is here! You can now toggle between a 2D- and a 3D-minimap when playing Island Zero.
Weapons + Items
Changed the spawn rate of uncommon Rocket Launchers.
Exciting news, loopers! The island’s snow has melted, unveiling the fresh grass for your in-game exploration. That means, that you now can touch grass without going outdoors!
Super Slurp has made a return – but this time Gnom isn’t involved! The Gnomes have been working on constructing some type of building, but no one has really understood what it was going to be in the end – until now! The building is officially complete (at least according to the prime minister Gnome) and inside there’s a vault, and inside the vault there’s Super Slurp Juice!
Although, be aware when slurping up the new interesting Slurp, there have been incidents before since it was proven to be a little explosive…
Weapons + Items
Below you’ll find a list of everything that changed in the loot pool:
Vaulted:
Snowball Launcher (Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary variants)
Sneaky Snowman
Chiller Grenade
Frozen Ice Cream Cone
Unvaulted:
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary variants)
Harpoon Gun
Armored Wall
Chug Cannon
Bug fixes
Fixed an issue when sound appeared when opening chests close to Splendid Streets
Fixed an issue causing the minimap not to be updated
Fixed an issue causing the Burst Assault Rifle to be a lot more difficult to find – it now has the correct chance of appearing in Loot Chests
Fixed an issue where you could walk under the water west of Rustic Remnants
Fixed an issue where some props didn’t show up in HLOD
“The snow is snowier than before,” said a wise man before Christmas. But now, with Christmas over, the snow has started to melt, and the green grass underneath is beginning to see the sunlight!
The Gnomes
The little creatures’ adventures continue! The construction is almost done now, and they seem to be building some sort of store? Or something? Honestly, not even I, who’s developing the map, know what they are building. Perhaps they’ll be done in the next update, and then we’ll hopefully find out!
The gnomes at the lake do have something in mind—but what? The first week, they traveled by boat, then they wandered across the ice lake, and now they have started constructing something. We’ll see where this story goes!
Quality of Life changes
Updated time of day
In v2.01, the time was locked to night to enhance the winter atmosphere. However, this made visibility difficult, and the overall brightness was too low.
In v2.10, we have changed the time to permanent daylight, allowing you to navigate easily and ensuring you don’t miss any hidden secrets!
Lumen support
Island Zero now supports Lumen! Lumen global illumination makes lighting more realistic (in most cases), and with Christmas around the corner, it adds a festive touch to virtual environments, enhancing the overall visual experience.
Removed Landmark HUD pop-ups
To make it easier to avoid confusion about what is and what is not a landmark (or POI), we have removed the HUD pop-up when it comes to landmarks. From now on, you’ll only get notified when entering a POI.
Updated Minimap
The minimap has been updated from using an auto-generated image to improve quality of the map.
