The day has finally come!
(after how long? Five decades, perchance?)
GROUND ZERO is finally receiving a HUGE update! In summary, it got a bunch of gameplay and quality of life improvements, as well as new weapons and gamemodes. Here’s a list including most of the changes and additions:
GROUND ZERO BETA VERSION 2.0 - 11.07.2025
[New Maps]
- de_cheeze2:
A remake of de_cheeze with layout changes. Expect more detail in the future. - de_vertigo:
A completely new map based on de_vertigo from Counter-Strike 2. Expect more detail in the future. - de_seaside:
A new map based on de_seaside from CS:GO, but with layout, gameplay and visual changes. - dm_east:
An original, experimental map which is currently deathmatch and arms race only. - dm_forest:
An original, experimental map which is currently deathmatch and arms race only.
[New Weapons]
- Kar98K:
A bolt action rifle with an attached, usable bayonet - P90:
An automatic submachine gun, useful for rushing due to its high running speed and magazine capacity. - AUG:
A CT-Sided automatic rifle with a usable scope for mid-far range combat. - Model 1911:
The new default T-Sided pistol, replacing the previous one due to potential copyright issues
[New GAMEMODES]
- Deathmatch:
A new free-for-all gamemode with no objectives, where you can buy any weapon and respawn after death. - Arms Race:
A gamemode where you get a new weapon after each kill. Kill someone with the final weapon - the knife - and win.
[Map Changes]
de_cheeze:
- Various balance changes, such as blocking off overpowered angles in Apartment
- Performance improvements
[Misc]
- Added a matchmaking menu for automatic server searching and joining (“PLAY” Button in Main Menu)
- Added a Server browser for manual server searching and joining
- Added a fully voiced tutorial for new players (accessible on first time join or in “OTHER” tab in Main Menu)
- Added a “TRAINING” mode (accessible in “OTHER” tab in Main Menu)
If you think this is small, then go ahead and join the game! The entire game has been remastered and rebuilt from the ground up. It feels smoother and more refinded, while still retaining the feel of the previous pre-revamp version. We tried to polish the game as much as possible while keeping the release date as early as we could.
Remember: The game is still in a beta phase, so if you encounter any bugs or glitches, make sure to message us on any platform and we’ll fix them as soon as possible.
We hope you have the most fun possible playing our games!
Thanks for the support, and see y’all next time!
— ByteSized Studios, 11.07.2025