Last Updated on Jun 19, 2026 @ 15:07:40 PM.
God Save Birmingham, which was almost God Save London, has announced some new additions and mechanics ahead of the game’s Closed Beta Test, starting June 22nd. Some survival staples are included, like collecting food from animals or foraging for fruits, but collecting water includes the unique aspect it can affect the player’s stomach, inhibiting their abilities. All that whilst being surrounded by zombies that just don’t stop, be it day or night.
Per Kakao Games:
Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio have released the third God Save Birmingham Developer Update video, which highlights many of the new features players will be able to experience during the upcoming Closed Beta Test that begins on 22 June.
This new Developer Update video shows the many additions and improvements made to God Save Birmingham’s combat since February’s Closed Alpha Test. Attack animations are quicker, controls are more responsive, and enemies are a little more durable, leading to a more dynamic and challenging combat experience. Additionally, spears, one-handed swords and halberds have been added to the game — with more medieval melee tools planned for the future — and players can now shout at zombies to lure them in their direction for a fight.
A significant amount of survival-related content has been added to the game, too. Chickens are now available as livestock and will provide eggs at regular intervals, while fruits and vegetables can now be picked from garden plots or the nearby forest. Drinking water can be collected from the river flowing through town, however the poor quality can lead to an upset stomach. Various historically accurate medieval beverages have also been added to God Save Birmingham, such as ale. While alcohol can quench the player character’s thirst and reduce their mental stress, excessive consumption can result in intoxication, making survival more difficult.
Huge changes have been made to the weather system, with conditions heavily impacting a player’s chance of survival. For example, fog impairs the vision of zombies, aiding players looking to remain hidden, while colder temperatures that come with rain can negatively affect a player’s health. To warm up, players can light an indoor fire, but they must exercise caution: flames can now spread to wooden objects, and players can get burned if they get too close.
All this, plus numerous other additions, such as an improved Journal system to onboard new players, advancements to in-game physics, and an enhanced sleep system, are all detailed in the Dev Update 3 video.
“While the team would love to include and showcase more features in the game, we believe that making things well is more important than making a lot,” said production director Soonook Shin. “Therefore we intend to focus on creating a great game by continuously developing, testing and refining content.”
Players can register their interest in the God Save Birmingham Closed Beta Test, which begins on 22 June and ends on 29 June, by following the steps outlined on the game’s Steam page.
As well as the rest of the changes above, the weather system especially sounds fun, with it affecting not only the environment around you, but your gameplay style. Fog obscuring zombies vision may be a first, and may have you wishing for terrible weather, rather than glorious sunshine, something the residents of Birmingham definitely don’t do.
Are you playing God Save Birmingham Closed Beta Test? What do you think of the additions to the game? Let us know in the comments below!
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