Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio have released the third development video for God Save Birmingham, a medieval survival game where players will try to stay alive in a city full of zombies. The new video mainly focuses on the changes that players will be able to try out in the closed beta testing, which runs from June 22 to June 29, 2026.
The biggest changes relate to combat, which has been further accelerated and refined compared to the closed alpha testing held in February. Attack animations are now faster, controls should be more responsive, and enemies are tougher. The goal is to create more intense and challenging combat encounters, where players will need to choose their moments for attack and retreat more carefully.
New medieval weapons have also been added to the game, including spears, one-handed swords, and halberds. The development team announces that the arsenal will expand over time, and an interesting addition is the ability to shout at zombies to attract them towards the player.
The new video also showcases a significant expansion of the survival system. Players will be able to keep chickens that will regularly lay eggs, harvest fruits and vegetables from gardens or nearby forests, and collect water from the river that runs through the city. However, river water is not always safe to drink and can cause digestive issues.
Special attention has also been paid to historically appropriate drinks, such as beer. Alcohol can quench thirst and reduce the character's mental stress, but excessive consumption leads to drunkenness, making survival significantly harder.
The weather system has also undergone major changes. Fog will reduce visibility for zombies and help players who want to hide, while cold and rain can negatively affect the character's health. To warm up, players will be able to light a fire indoors, but there is a risk involved. The flames can spread to wooden objects, and the character can get burned if they get too close to the fire.
The development video also showcases an improved Journal system, advanced physics, and a refined sleeping system. Production director Soonook Shin emphasized that the team does not want to just pile on features but focus on ensuring that existing systems are well-made, tested, and further polished.
The closed beta testing for God Save Birmingham begins on June 22 and ends on June 29, 2026. Players can apply to participate through the game's Steam page.
