Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio have released a third dev update video for God Save Birmingham, detailing a wave of changes coming to the medieval zombie survival game just as its closed beta goes live on PC via Steam.
Probably the biggest change is Combat, as it has seen a significant overhaul since the Closed Alpha back in February. Attack animations are faster, controls feel more responsive, and enemies have been made tougher overall, adding more weight to encounters. Spears, one-handed swords, and halberds have also been added to the weapon roster, with further medieval melee weapons planned down the line. Players can now also shout to lure zombies toward them, opening up new tactical options for engaging in or avoiding fights.
Survival mechanics have been expanded, too. Chickens can now be kept as livestock for a steady supply of eggs, while fruits and vegetables can be gathered from garden plots or the surrounding forest. Drinking water can be collected from the town’s river, though its poor quality risks giving players an upset stomach. Period-accurate beverages like ale have also been added; for example, alcohol helps quench thirst and ease mental stress, but drinking too much leads to intoxication, making survival noticeably harder.
The weather system has also been reworked to carry real consequences. Fog now reduces zombie vision, allowing players to stay hidden, while rain brings colder temperatures that can chip away at player health over time. Lighting an indoor fire helps players warm up, but it comes with a risk. Flames can spread to nearby wooden objects, and getting too close can result in burns.
The update also covers an improved Journal system aimed at making the game easier for new players to pick up, along with physics improvements and an enhanced sleep system. Production director Soonook Shin said the team is prioritizing quality over quantity, noting that “making things well is more important than making a lot,” and that the studio intends to keep refining the game through continuous development and testing rather than rushing out features.
God Save Birmingham is slated for an Early Access release on PC via Steam soon; however, players interested in testing it out can apply for its closed beta, which is currently live until June 29, 2026. Additional details about the game will be announced at a later stage.
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