Generation Zero beginner’s guide: six indispensable tips to help you survive the robot revolution (2024)

Anyone who has seen almost any sci-fi movie knows that we’ve got our work cut out for us if the machines ever do rise up. In open-world survival game Generation Zero, there’s a whole bunch of killer metal monsters roaming around baying for blood. They range from dog-sized machines, to the general shape and tonnage of an industrial harvester.But it’s not onions and beetroot they want to scoop up from the fields. It’s you.

Don’t worry, however, because we’re here to help. This handy beginner’s guide will show you where to get some powerful weapons early on, how best to take down the heartless bits of hardware making your life a misery, and offer a few general tips on what to do to get off to an amazing start.

Before we talk tactics, however, remember that while you can get together with up to three people online, you can also play the game solo. Forming a squad isn’t mandatory, then, but bear in mind that most activities in life are better with friends – even surviving a robot uprising.

Whether you buddy up or not, your aim is to run around Avalanche Studio's lovingly reimagined '80s Sweden, looting gear while trying to avoid eradication. It’s all pleasantly streamlined, with no NPCs tohand out missions, and no hunger or thirst meters to worry about. Right then, let’s cut the chatter and get out there – we believe in you.

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Where to find the hunter’s rifle

The hunter’s rifle is incredibly effective in Generation Zero. It lets you take out enemies at range, and that’s going to prove particularly useful in the rolling hills of Sweden. It’s also very easy to miss, however.

To get your hands on it, you have to follow the road from the starting area until you come to an abandoned car. It’s between the first house and the church – just stick to the road and you’ll spot it. Search the car for a note, and it’ll point you to a house located north-west of Björknäs-skogen, on the coast.

Head into the house to find the rifle and various ammo boxes scattered around, and then dip inside the garage for a high-powered scope. Make sure to watch out for prowling robots outside, though.

Don’t miss the hidden shotgun

The second weapon you really can’t afford to miss is the shotgun. It’s located in the Iboholmen church, which you’ll come across naturally during the tutorial mission. There’s a note in the church alluding to a ‘hiding place’, which is fun to try and find for yourself – but hey, if you’re reading this you want answers. We get it.

So, to claim your prize, make your way through the gloom to the wooden staircase at the back and ascend all the way to the bell tower. The shotgun should be right in front of you,along with someshells for it. Now you have a shotgun and sniper rifle, letting you take on enemies at both close and long range – not to mention look pretty cool with those tools slung over your shoulder.

Dismantleearly enemies

As we’ve mentioned once or twice already, the world is full of robots waiting to kill you.Your crime? Having skin, apparently. We suspect it’s down to jealousy, but fret not – there are several ways you can combat the machines’waron dermis. Firstly, depending on where you shoot them, they’ll break apart in different ways – remember to account for bullet drop if engaging at range – and, brilliantly, any damage you inflict will remain indefinitely.

If your aim’s good enough, the early dog-shaped robots are easily felled with a single, explosive shot to the fuel tank on their backs. You can also shoot off their mounted gunand forcethem into melee mode –upon which they’lladopta kicking strategy.

It’s also worth noting that there’s no difficulty scaling in the game. Instead, the further you travel into the island, the bigger the robots get. So don’t go too far inland until you have some good gear and character upgrades under you belt. Speaking of which…

give robots the slip

Let’s talk stealth. The first character upgrade we recommend grabbing is ‘spotting’. This lets you scan enemies to see their health bar.It’sreally useful because itallows you to make an educated callonwhether you should try engaginga robot or not. Deciding when to head into battle and when to avoid combat is central to Generation Zero, and much of the time being sneaky is your best option.

If you need to make yourself scarce, a good option is using a boombox. Yes, making a lot of noisefeels counter-intuitive, but bear with us here. You can find boomboxes quite easily around the world, and if you drop one and hit the play button, it’ll lure enemies overlike a synth-pop siren. This is useful both for distracting them while you scarper,orto bait them into traps. If you don’t have a music system to hand, then you could use fireworks instead. They operate slightly differently, stunning robots so that you can get away.

Also, remember that rain is your friend in Generation Zero. The sound of raindrops hitting the ground will actually mask your footsteps. And don’t forget that foliage conceals you too, so make sure to duck inside a bit of shrubbery when enemies are nearby.

Use the environment to your advantage

It’s not just guns that help you kill enemies. In Generation Zero, you can use the world itself. For instance, electrical boxes explode when damaged, emitting a devastating burst of electricity and zapping any unfortunate robot that happens to be standing nearby. Bait foes over tothese boxes, using flaresor the tactics described above, and have yourself a good old fry up.A nice bonus of using this strategyis that electricitywon’t damage the parts robots drop, so you can use it to get better loot.

If you’rehappy with charred spoils, however, you can take enemies out quickly with a car explosion. It may destroy some ofthe loot you would otherwise have bagged, but it also looks incredibly cool. One shot to any vehicle’s engine will do it. Time it right and you’ll take out several bots in one awesome fireball.

How doesmultiplayer work?

In Generation Zero, you can easily jump in and out of people’s games. The host of a game you join will always save mission progress, and the state of the world is based on where the host is in their story. However, if you’re a guest, your progress will still save as long asyou’re atroughly the same point in the story– don’t expect to leapfrog a chunk of the experience by joining someone who is much further along than you, however!

In every scenario, loot and experience will always be saved. So you can jump into someone’s game, let them guide you to some good loot, and then take that loot back to your own game. It’s easier said than done with all those robots, but hopefullysome experienced close protection will help even the odds a little. Right, we’ve done all we can for you. Best of luck out there!

Generation Zero beginner’s guide: six indispensable tips to help you survive the robot revolution (2024)

FAQs

What is the biggest robot 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.

How to survive in Generation Zero? ›

A Generation Zero Survival Guide
  1. Weapon Quality. Every weapon in the game has an associated quality level, indicating how well it was originally made. ...
  2. Explore and Scavenge. ...
  3. Use the Right Tools. ...
  4. Some Skills Require Tools. ...
  5. Take Your Time. ...
  6. If in Doubt, Hide. ...
  7. Environmental Hazards. ...
  8. Take a Friend.

What is robots weakness? ›

Although robots can be superior to humans in some ways, they are less dextrous than humans, they don't have such powerful brains, and cannot compete with a human's ability to understand what they can see.

What is the max level in Generation Zero? ›

How come after a certain point, you don't earn anymore skill points? Apparently, the max level is 10,000, according to Steam yet the skill level cap is at 31.

What is the strongest boss in Generation Zero? ›

Reapers are undoubtedly the most dangerous Machine in the game, using a slew of Apocalypse-type weapons, an impenetrable shield system, a large health pool, and a destructive signature attack - The Thermobaric Explosion - that deals a large amount of damage, instantly killing players and small Machines in a 150 meter ...

Who is the bad guy 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.

Why are robots fighting each other in Generation Zero? ›

There are two primary factions controlling of machines: FNIX, and the Soviet Union. Neither faction is friendly to the player and their machines consequently perceive him/her as a threat. Machines of different factions will attack each other nonetheless.

Is there a penalty for dying in Generation Zero? ›

To offset some of the game's difficulty, death is not the end for the player character. Upon dying, the player can use an adrenaline shot to get back up, or if they are without any they can respawn at a nearby safe house, ready to re-enter the fight.

Is Generation Zero kid friendly? ›

Parents: According to the ESRB, this game is rated T, and contains Violence and Language.

What is the weakness of the tank in Generation Zero? ›

Damaging the hinge located near the model number can cripple the Tank. A High voltage sign beneath the top left hinge is also a critical hit point. There is a bolted square above the "knee pads" armor on the Tank's legs known as the frame support component.

Does Generation Zero have cheats? ›

After the game loads and once you're in-game, you can start enabling different cheats! WeMod uses advanced technology to detect the game version you're running and will let you know if it's supported. If it's not, you will still have the option of giving it a try or requesting an update!

How long does it take to finish Generation Zero? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, Generation Zero is about 19½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 87½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Can you complete Generation Zero solo? ›

Generation Zero is designed to be played in any combination of one to four players. You can join up with friends, jump in to public games that others have setup, or play solo. It's up to you! You can also drop in/out at any time with the same character, all equipment/skill-ups is carried over between group/solo play.

What is the weak spot on Hunter Generation Zero? ›

Weak Points

Hunters can be damaged when shot in the head, but higher classes are more resilient due to armor. The boxes located in the "shoulders" on the left and right of the head can be shot multiple times, depending on the level of armor to shred it and expose the components.

What are the weak points of AI? ›

The advantages range from streamlining, saving time, eliminating biases, and automating repetitive tasks, just to name a few. The disadvantages are things like costly implementation, potential human job loss, and lack of emotion and creativity.

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