The launch date for Sudden Attack Zero Point (SAZ) has been set for Thursday, July 30, 2026. Nexon announced it in an official press release on July 13, 2026 — the final day of the Final CBT — confirming that the game will launch for PC (Steam) as free-to-play Early Access. Alongside the date, Nexon also published the 2026 roadmap, covering Seasons 1 through 3 and the addition of Vampire Mode.
SAZ Release date set for July 30, 2026 | Steam Early Access launch and the 2026 roadmap revealed
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Release date is Thursday, July 30 | Early Access on Steam
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch date | Thursday, July 30, 2026 |
| Release format | Early Access |
| Platform | PC (Steam) |
| Price | Free-to-play |
| Japanese support | The in-game UI supports Japanese |
The exact launch time has not been announced yet. We will update this article as soon as it is confirmed.
What you can play in Early Access
According to the official announcement, the following content will be available when Early Access begins on July 30. The volume is roughly the same as the Final CBT, with the trading system fully opened up on top of it.
| Content | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Weapons | 13 weapons (weapon list and best weapons) |
| Secondary Weapons | 4 weapons (secondary, melee, and throwing weapon list) |
| Weapon parts | Over 200 weapon-exclusive parts plus 36 shared parts (weapon customization guide) |
| Characters | 10 characters with distinct traits (character list) |
| Maps | 2 close-quarters battle (CQB) maps plus 4 Bomb Defusal maps (map guide) |
| Modes | Bomb Defusal, Team Deathmatch, Practice mode, and Bot Team Deathmatch (TDM) |
| Black Market | The system that lets players freely trade items with each other opens up |
| Crates | "Open Weapon Parts Crates" containing weapon parts and skin parts (crate guide) |
2026 roadmap | Vampire Mode arrives in Season 2
Together with the Early Access launch date, Nexon also unveiled its roadmap for 2026.
- Pre-season: begins after the Early Access launch
- Seasons 1–3: content rolls out season by season, with each season bringing a new clan system, a variety of character skins, and new weapons and new maps
- Vampire Mode: the fan-favorite mode from the original Sudden Attack is planned for Season 2
This is the first time the return of Vampire Mode — a familiar favorite for veterans of the original — has been explicitly stated on an official roadmap. We will update this article as the start dates and details of each season are revealed.
How does "Early Access" differ from a full release?
Steam Early Access is a release format where a game is made playable ahead of its full version while development continues. For free-to-play titles, the start of Early Access typically serves as the de facto service launch, with subsequent updates following the roadmap. The timing of the transition from Early Access to the full release has not been announced yet.
Note that Nexon has not officially stated whether items and currency earned in the Final CBT will carry over to the Early Access version. We will update this article as soon as that is clarified.
How to prepare before launch
- Wishlist the game on its Steam store page (you'll be notified when it goes live)
- Check your PC specs and settings in advance with our best settings, sensitivity, and system requirements guide
- Brush up on the basic rules with the beginner's guide
- Get your mouse, monitor, and other gear ready
