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AGaming+ · Published by AGaming+
Very Positive — 84% positive (588 reviews) · 15 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Z.O.N.A: Origin is an immersive adventure in a harsh post-apocalyptic world. Dive into a captivating story, explore a stunning open world, avoid dangerous anomalies, and hunt for powerful artifacts. Every choice you make can be decisive in this unpredictable world.
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Action, Indie, RPG · 2025 · More £15 - £30 games
Embark on an immersive adventure in Z.O.N.A: Origin's harsh yet beautiful open world. Make choices that shape your journey as you explore, avoid threats, and uncover the mysteries of this unpredictable future.
About this game
MAIN FEATURES
🔸 Full weapon customization — paint your guns however you like using spray cans. This is the first VR game to feature such a system.
🔸 A large number of diverse locations and monsters to discover and face.
🔸 Over 30 hours of gameplay, offering a deep and fully immersive VR experience.
🔸 Next-generation graphics created using advanced VR technologies.
🔸 A blend of action, horror, survival and RPG elements set against the grim backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world.
🔸 An unparalleled atmosphere of solitude in a place where time seems to have stopped forever.
🔸 Realistic handling of a variety of classic and modern weapons.
🔸 Dangerous anomalies, valuable artifacts, a grim atmosphere, and dangerous bandits.
Welcome to the post-apocalyptic world of Z.O.N.A: Origin! Dive into the Zone – a mysterious area around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant filled with unexplained wonders and sinister threats. After the mysterious catastrophe of 2022, this already dangerous corner of the Earth became even more mystical and full of secrets. Here, anomalies hide priceless artifacts, and hungry mutants and gangs crave others' treasures. Stalkers seek new ways to get rich, creating the unique atmosphere of the Zone. Immerse yourself in this captivating world with Z.O.N.A: Origin!
STORYLINE
Imagine a world where, after a mysterious catastrophe, the relatively safest place is the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. In 2030, strange and inexplicable phenomena began occurring there. Witnesses claim to have seen powerful and bright flashes in the north of the Zone. The secret government O.S.Z sent a group of scientists under military protection to investigate, but they disappeared without a trace. Their fate remains a mystery.
After their disappearance, many stalkers tried to enter the northern part of the Zone but also vanished. Anomalous activity in the Zone increased, with strong psi-fields and new mutants appearing. Experienced stalkers believe that unexplained processes in the north of the Zone create anomalies and artifacts. However, confirming this is impossible due to the high radiation levels, especially after recent emissions.
It is believed that once the Zone accumulates enough psi-energy, it will destroy all life on Earth. Head to the most secure area in the north of the Zone and uncover this mystery, facing your fate head-on.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5-10400f/AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or greater
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 1070 / AMD equivalent or greater
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- VR Support: OpenXR required
- Additional Notes: VR Headset required
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.12
Changes and improvements:The VR player controller scripts have undergone extensive optimization. Overall CPU usage has been significantly reduced, which should noticeably improve gameplay stability, especially on lower-end PCs. These optimizations were brought over to Z.O.N.A Origin from the D.E.C.A.Y. project.Player physics processing has been improved.Fixed an issue where placing an item into the backpack could trigger several sound effects in quick succession.Fixed a similar issue with the backpack’s shoulder slot, which allows players to store items directly without removing the backpack. Previously, using this slot could also trigger several sound effects in quick succession.Fixed a rare issue where objects in the game world could repeatedly disappear directly in front of the player.Added a hit impact effect for the “Defender” monster. It is strange that I overlooked this earlier.Further optimized the “Defender” monster: tentacle physics processing has been improved and CPU usage has been reduced.Fixed an issue with the Sell button at the “Black Market.” Players previously reported that it could begin moving and jumping around chaotically. This should no longer happen.Increased the rendering distance of certain items.Read full article on Community Announcements (AGamingTeam)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.11
Changes and Improvements:Fixed crouch mode. Players can no longer run while crouching with the controllers. Yes, it looked pretty funny, but it was still unnatural.Fixed minor issues in the behavior of the “Guardian” AI and optimized its related scripts. Previously, its behavior could cause micro-stutters — this issue has now been resolved.Improved the doors at the “Dawn” base. Previously, they could trigger incorrectly when opening or closing, which could cause players to see empty space in front of them. This issue has now been fully fixed.Improved the monster death shader. Video memory usage has been reduced by approximately 460 MB.Improved the textures of collapsed stone walls: resolution has been increased from 2K to 4K.Slightly changed the color of the weapon slots at the “Free Stalkers” base.Graphics settings now have a stronger impact on game performance.Optimized some models.Additional optimization has been carried out on several levels.The leaderboard has been reset. Take first place — don’t miss your chance!Read full article on Community Announcements (AGamingTeam)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.10.11
Changes and Improvements:Magnetic and instant item grabbing has been improved. Previously, it could be difficult to grab the item you wanted if other loot was nearby. This issue should now be resolved.The AS “Val” sight rail is now attached only when a collimator sight is installed on the weapon. Many players asked for the ability to remove it for cleaner iron-sight aiming, and this is now possible. The rail can still be painted while a collimator sight is attached.The AK-74 sight rail for collimator or sniper scopes is now attached only when a sight is installed on the weapon.The AK-74M sight rail for collimator or sniper scopes is now attached only when a sight is installed on the weapon.The AKS-74 sight rail for collimator or sniper scopes is now attached only when a sight is installed on the weapon.The Valmet M78 sight rail for collimator or sniper scopes is now attached only when a sight is installed on the weapon.The AKS-74 “Survivor” sight rail for collimator or sniper scopes is now attached only when a sight is installed on the weapon.The item description script has been improved and optimized. It now performs fewer requests, resulting in lower CPU usage.Improvements have been made to the main menu and death screen. As one player pointed out, the “Continue” button did not slide to the right like the other buttons when selecting “New Game.” This has now been fixed. A small detail, but still :)The price of .50 AE ammunition has been adjusted from 5 to 4 coupons per round to better match the pricing of loaded magazines compared to ammo boxes. Also, for players who mentioned that ammo in boxes and magazines costs differently: please remember that the empty magazine itself has value, and each weapon uses a different magazine type. Empty magazines can also be sold separately.The price of the loaded magazine for the OTs-14 “Groza” has been adjusted.The “VR Sharpness” shader has been slightly optimized.Shadows from campfires and grills at the Free Stalkers base and ...Read full article on Community Announcements (AGamingTeam)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix 1.10.09
Changes and Improvements:In the bunker you visit during Shram’s quest, based on feedback from one of the players, two medkits (+44 health each) have been added to avoid situations where the player is poorly prepared and can no longer make it back to the “Free Stalkers” base.Some textures have been optimized.Read full article on Community Announcements (AGamingTeam)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix 1.10.08
Changes and Improvements:Fixed a bug that could make it impossible to complete the escort mission with the scientist at the Landfill. Thanks to player hungryiligy for reporting it.Slightly increased the health of the scientist who must be escorted at the Landfill.The scientist from the Dawn faction is now less aggressive during escort.Read full article on Community Announcements (AGamingTeam)
