Generation Zero - PCGamingWiki PCGW (2024)

Generation Zero
Developers
Systemic Reaction
Engines
Apex Engine[1]
Release dates
WindowsMarch 26, 2019
Reception
Metacritic51
OpenCritic49
IGDB53
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC
ModesSingleplayer, Multiplayer
PacingReal-time
PerspectivesFirst-person
Controls Direct control
GenresShooter, Survival
Art stylesRealistic
Themes Sci-fi

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Contents

  • 1 Availability
    • 1.1 DLC and expansion packs
  • 2 Game data
    • 2.1 Configuration file(s) location
    • 2.2 Save game data location
    • 2.3 Save game cloud syncing
  • 3 Video
    • 3.1 Anti-aliasing (AA)
  • 4 Input
  • 5 Audio
    • 5.1 Localizations
  • 6 Network
    • 6.1 Multiplayer types
    • 6.2 Connection types
  • 7 Issues unresolved
    • 7.1 Game session ends abruptly when connection to Steam is lost
    • 7.2 Movement speed differs in cooperative mode
  • 8 Issues fixed
    • 8.1 Game does not save properly
  • 9 Other information
    • 9.1 API
    • 9.2 Modding Tools
  • 10 System requirements
  • 11 Notes
  • 12 References

General information

Official forum
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

SourceDRMNotesKeysOS
Official website

Green Man Gaming

Humble Store

Microsoft Store

Xbox Play Anywhere. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Steam

Resistance Bundle also available.

All versions require Steam DRM.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Alpine Unrest Expansion, included with Resistance Bundle

FNIX Rising Expansion, included with Resistance Bundle

Schweet Vanity Pack Cosmetic pack

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

SystemLocation
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Avalanche Studios\GenerationZero\Saves\settings\<user-id>\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux)<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/704270/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

SystemLocation
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Avalanche Studios\GenerationZero\Saves\<user-id>\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux)<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/704270/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

SystemNativeNotes
OneDriveRequires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

In-game display settings.

In-game graphics settings.

Graphics featureStateNotes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)Limited to 80 degrees
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)Off, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16
Anti-aliasing (AA)FXAA, FXAA+TAA. See Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

The settings limits the choice of anti-aliasing to FXAA or FXAA+TAA, with no other option. Manually tweaking the config file is necessary to disable FXAA.
See this comparison image of the effect GraphicsAA has on aliasing in the game.
Manually tweak the configuration file[2]
  1. Go to the Configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open settings.json in a text editor.
  3. Locate the row "GraphicsAA": #, where # is a digit of 0 to 3.
  4. Change the digit to the desired value:
    • 0 disables FXAA.
    • 1 enables FXAA.
    • 3 enables FXAA+TAA.
  5. Save and close the file.

Notes

2 causes the world to look blue, or red while using a scope.

Input

In-game keyboard/mouse settings.

In-game gamepad settings.

Keyboard and mouseStateNotes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivityMouse sensitivity is increased while sprinting/crouching.[3][4]
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remappingSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllersSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllersSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection
  • In-game keybindings settings.

Audio

In-game audio settings.

Audio featureStateNotes
Separate volume controlsSFX, Music, Dialogue
Surround sound7.1
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

LanguageUIAudioSubNotes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Swedish

Network

Multiplayer types

TypeNativePlayersNotes
Local play4Co-op
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
Online play4Co-op

Connection types

TypeNativeNotes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues unresolved

Check out the official known issues thread to find unresolved issues currently being worked on.

Game session ends abruptly when connection to Steam is lost

This is a bug actively being worked on by the development team.[5]

Movement speed differs in cooperative mode

The movement speed of the player is based on various factors such as the weapon currently selected. Part of the movement speed seems tied to the frame rate of the player, meaning people with low frame rate will move slower than those with a higher frame rate.[6]
The user affected by the slower movement speed can try and lower the graphical settings in an attempt to increase the frame rate to where the movement speed more matches the other players.

Issues fixed

The official known issues thread might also include instructions on how to fix commonly known issues.

Game does not save properly

Whitelist the game executable in the anti-virus suite running on the computer[7]

Other information

In-game privacy settings.

API

Technical specsSupportedNotes
Direct3D11
Executable32-bit64-bitNotes
Windows

Modding Tools

deca: A basic python based tool (Windows and Linux) for extracting game archive files and minimal functionality to modify game functionality

System requirements

Windows
MinimumRecommended
Operating system (OS)7 SP110
Processor (CPU)Intel Core i5Intel Core i7
System memory (RAM)8 GB16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)35 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
AMD Radeon R9 280
4 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
    • File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
    • Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/704270/.
    • Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
    • The app ID (704270) may differ in some cases.
    • Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
    • See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

  1. Avalanche Studios - News - ANNOUNCING GENERATION ZERO - last accessed on 2018-06-13
  2. Steam Community - AA options in settings file. - last accessed on 2019-03-29
  3. Steam Community - Mouse acceleration - last accessed on 2019-03-28
  4. Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-03-27
  5. Steam Community - This game is steam server dependant? - last accessed on 2019-03-28
  6. Steam Community - Run speed different in Coop - last accessed on 2019-04-01
  7. Steam Community - Generation Zero - Problem Saving? Please Check Here - last accessed on 2019-03-28

Categories:

  • Windows
  • DLC
  • Singleplayer
  • Multiplayer
  • Real-time
  • First-person
  • Direct control
  • Shooter
  • Survival
  • Realistic
  • Sci-fi
  • Games
  • Local multiplayer games
Generation Zero - PCGamingWiki PCGW (2024)

FAQs

How do I turn off anti aliasing in Generation Zero? ›

Change your game settings file.

It's possible to give it a boost by disabling Anti-aliasing. Go to Documents\Avalanche Studios\GenerationZero\Saves\settings\(Steam ID)\ and open the json file. Scroll down to 'GraphicsAA' and set the value to 0.

Where is the save file for Generation Zero? ›

You can copy your save to the new folder after you switch by locating your savegame (Documents -> Avalanche Studio -> Generation Zero -> Saves -> Your Steam ID and copying the file in there called savegame (CTRL C).

How do you change the language in Generation Zero? ›

Right click your Zero game in Steam and go to properties, there you find a tab named language. There is an ingame setting for that. There is a place for audio and for writing. One is in audio, the other is in multiplayer.

Is Generation Zero Moddable? ›

Contents. Generation Zero does not officially have any modding tools to create user modifications, at the current time to do so you'd have to download a tool called DECA (short for DE Constructor for Apps). Any user mods listed here have to abide by certain rules and are deemed as non-cheat modifications.

Is it better to turn off anti-aliasing? ›

Should I turn anti-aliasing on or off? For the most part, if you want better graphics while you game and without jagged lines, you should turn anti-aliasing on and keep it on.

Can aliasing be removed? ›

Aliasing can be prevented with the help of Nyquist rate, Anti-aliasing filters and Oversampling. Aliasing is a big problem in digital signals which can cause the corruption and damage of any signal, It is still being heavily studied by scientists all around the world.

How do you revive an extinct language? ›

Factors in successful language revitalization
  1. increase the language's prestige within the dominant community;
  2. increase their wealth and income;
  3. increase their legitimate power in the eyes of the dominant community;
  4. have a strong presence in the education system;
  5. can write down the language;

How to switch your language? ›

Change your web language settings
  1. On your Android device, tap Settings Google. ...
  2. At the top, tap Personal info.
  3. Scroll to "General preferences for the web."
  4. Tap Language Edit .
  5. Search for and select your preferred language.
  6. At the bottom, tap Select.
  7. If you understand multiple languages, tap + Add another language.

How to change default language? ›

Manage display language settings in Windows
  1. Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region.
  2. Choose a language from the Windows display language menu, or, next to Preferred languages, select Add a language to install the one you want if it isn't listed.

What is the biggest mech in Generation Zero? ›

Tank. The largest robots in Generation Zero, Tanks are a huge menace and a true test of a player's combat abilities. Armed with a myriad of weapons and standing tall over players and buildings alike, they are to be treated with maximum caution and only engaged when a solid plan of attack is in place.

What does FNIX mean in Generation Zero? ›

The FOA Unix System (FNIX) is a Unix-based artificial intelligence developed by FOA 53 for the Swedish military. "He" is the main antagonist of Generation Zero and is responsible for the machine uprising, having gained control over them and is using them to exterminate humanity.

Is there a max level in Generation Zero? ›

Apparently, the max level is 10,000, according to Steam yet the skill level cap is at 31.

Where do I turn off antialiasing? ›

How to disable font smoothing / anti-aliasing in Windows 10?
  1. Press Win + R keys to open Run, type SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe into Run, and click/tap on OK to directly open to the Visual Effects tab in Performance Options.
  2. Uncheck (disable) Smooth edges of screen fonts and click/tap on OK.
Jan 12, 2023

How to remove aliasing? ›

Try stopping down your lens to its smallest aperture. Small apertures encounter diffraction, which will slightly soften the image and can get rid of aliasing. Move closer or change angles. Another way to remove aliasing if you see it in your original image is to get closer to your subject or change your angle.

Does turning off anti-aliasing increase FPS? ›

Turning it off can help improve FPS. Anti-aliasing: This eliminates jagged edges from different objects in a game. The edges can be in shadows, objects and even the playable characters. Some games offer advanced anti-aliasing, such as MSAA and FXAA.

What can eliminate aliasing? ›

Ways to fix aliasing during a shoot.
  • An anti-aliasing filter in your camera. Some cameras include a physical anti-aliasing filter, also known as an OLPF, or optical low pass filter. ...
  • Stop down your lens. ...
  • Move closer or change angles.

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