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Quarantine Zone: The Last Check Launches on PC With Surprise Game Pass Drop

A surprise PC Game Pass drop helped drive a strong launch with notable Steam activity.

Overview

  • The Papers Please–style checkpoint sim from Brigada Games and Devolver Digital released on Steam on January 12 with a 10% launch discount through January 26.
  • XboxEra reports the title appeared on PC Game Pass at launch as an unannounced addition.
  • PCGamesN observed roughly 27,000 concurrent Steam players during the early launch window.
  • Players screen survivors using upgradable tools like a portable X-ray, metiascope, reflex hammer, and lab analysis while managing base upgrades and defenses such as drones and turrets.
  • Early impressions highlight a compelling core loop with a campaign of about six hours plus an endless mode, alongside noted texture/loading issues and limited controller performance despite listed support.