The hardcore side-view co-op shooter BLACKOUT: Zero Point has launched its first playable demo on Steam as of July 31, developer Silo A/C Operation (CEO Kang Jun-an) announced.

Set in a dystopian near-future where the Earth Federation has collapsed due to a viral outbreak, BLACKOUT puts players in the shoes of elite operatives tasked with reclaiming quarantined zones in a tactical 1–4 player co-op shooter experience.

Demo Details

The demo features:

  • 3 unique campaign stages
  • Approx. 2 hours of gameplay
  • Single-player and online co-op (up to 4 players)

Players can experience:

  • Strategic gunplay
  • Objective-based missions such as base cleansing and data hacking
  • High-difficulty content that demands coordination and tactical planning

Award-Winning Indie Anticipated by Global Fans

Even in its early development, BLACKOUT has drawn notable attention:

  • 1st place at the 17th Gyeonggi Game Audition
  • Grand Prize in the university division at GIGDC 2023
  • Nominee for Best Student Game at the Unity Awards 2023
  • Nominations at BIC 2023 for Best Action and Best Multiplayer Game
  • Recently named a Finalist in the 2025 Global Game Dev Contest (GDWC) in the Best Student Game category

Developer’s Message

CEO Kang Jun-an stated:

“This demo marks our first opportunity to meet players worldwide ahead of the full release. We hope players enjoy the intense atmosphere and high-difficulty co-op combat of BLACKOUT. We look forward to your feedback, which will help us further polish the game.”


What’s Next for BLACKOUT

  • Scheduled to appear in Steam Next Fest in February 2026
  • Planned Early Access launch shortly after
  • Console releases are also under consideration

The demo is free to download on Steam for all registered users. For more details and to play the demo:

Steam Store Page – BLACKOUT: Zero Point

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