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Hero Games’ CrisisX Unveils 1,200 km² Zombie Sandbox with Cross-Platform Demo at Gamescom

Players can test a playable build in Cologne before its Q2 2026 release on PC and mobile.

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Zombie game CrisisX is giving me a stitch just from looking at its massive map
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Overview

  • The reveal trailer claims a sprawling 1,200 km² map divided into 12 unique biomes and support for up to 5,000 players on a single server.
  • Gamescom attendees can access a hands-on demo at Hall 9.1, Booth B059 to evaluate the game’s scale and systems.
  • CrisisX is slated to launch in Q2 2026 on PC via Steam and on Android and iOS devices, and is available for wishlisting.
  • Core survival mechanics include mining, hunting, building, scavenging and the ability to fortify homes that other players can raid.
  • Combat encounters feature common mutants and larger “titan” foes, with weapons from machetes to RPGs and traversal options ranging from horseback to tanks and Chinooks.