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Sudden Attack Zero Point FAQ
This Sudden Attack Zero Point FAQ answers the questions players ask most about Nexon's free-to-play tactical FPS, a remaster of the 2005 Korean shooter Sudden Attack (서든어택) built by NEXON Games. It covers the price, the 2026 release window, the Final Closed Beta running July 9-13, 2026, platform support, the Korea region-lock, weapon customization with its 200+ parts, the Black Market trading hub, whether any redemption codes exist, and the modes, maps, and characters you can play in the beta. Answers stick to what Nexon and press coverage have confirmed.
Is Sudden Attack Zero Point free to play?
Yes. Sudden Attack Zero Point is a free-to-play tactical FPS on Steam (app 3576070), listed under the Free To Play and Action genres. It funds itself through in-app purchases, including chance-based crate mechanics, so you can download and play the core game without paying anything upfront.
When does Sudden Attack Zero Point release?
Full launch is expected in 2026, with no exact date confirmed after an earlier 2025 target slipped. Before launch, Nexon is running a Final Closed Beta from July 9 to July 13, 2026 (some outlets list July 8), following a Steam Next Fest demo in October 2025.
Is this Sudden Attack 2?
No. Sudden Attack Zero Point is a remaster of the original 2005 Korean FPS Sudden Attack (서든어택), not a numbered sequel. Nexon markets it with the tagline "beloved for 20 years," rebuilding the classic bomb-defusal shooter for a global audience rather than continuing the discontinued Sudden Attack 2 line.
Can I play Sudden Attack Zero Point in Korea, and is there Korean language support?
No. Despite reviving a Korean franchise, Sudden Attack Zero Point is global-targeted and is not released in Korea: the Steam page and betas are region-locked out of Korea, and there is no Korean language support. The seven Steam interface languages are English, Portuguese-Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish-Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Thai, and Japanese.
What platforms is Sudden Attack Zero Point on?
Sudden Attack Zero Point is a PC-only game on Windows, distributed through Steam. No console or mobile versions have been announced. It uses kernel-level anti-cheat called Nexon Game Security, and the store page supports Family Sharing alongside its multiplayer PvP and in-app purchase features.
Is there weapon customization in Sudden Attack Zero Point?
Yes, and it is the signature feature. The parts system offers 200+ exclusive primary parts plus 36 shared parts, fitted across eight primary slots (scope, grip, magazine, underbarrel, muzzle, barrel, handguard, stock), five secondary slots, and two melee slots. Parts change recoil, reload speed, and appearance, so the same gun feels different per build. See weapon customization for the full breakdown.
What is the Black Market?
The Black Market is a player-to-player trading hub where you exchange earned weapon skins, parts, attachments, and items. Because functional parts are tradeable, it affects loadouts and not just cosmetics. The beta ran a Black Market Event using Event Tokens earned from missions, though all beta items were wiped afterward. More at Black Market.
Are there any codes for Sudden Attack Zero Point?
No. Because the game is pre-launch, no redeem or coupon codes exist yet, and there is no code-entry system. Rewards during the beta are earned inside the client through events and missions, not through code redemption. Check the codes page for updates once any launch.
Is Sudden Attack Zero Point pay-to-win?
Nexon has not published a stance on this, and the store page discloses in-app purchases plus chance-based (loot-box) purchases. Because weapon parts change recoil and reload speed and are tradeable on the Black Market, they are functional rather than cosmetic-only. Skins, by contrast, are described as cosmetic-only, so the customization system has real gameplay weight.
What modes, maps, and characters are in the Final Closed Beta?
The FCBT includes Bomb Defusal (5v5, Attack vs Defense, two bomb sites), Team Deathmatch on close-quarters maps, Practice, and Bot TDM. It ships 13 primary and 4 secondary weapons, 200+ parts, 10 playable characters, and six maps: two CQB maps for TDM plus four Bomb Defusal maps. Individual map names have not been published yet.
How is Sudden Attack Zero Point different from the 2005 original?
The remaster keeps the round-based Bomb Defusal identity but adds a deep weapon-parts system with 200+ parts across the arsenal, the Black Market trading economy, and "Prime Funny Characters" that bundle passive utility functions like footstep-volume reduction and grenade-radius warnings rather than Valorant-style hero abilities. It also targets a global PC audience on Steam instead of Korea.
Are the characters like Valorant agents with abilities?
No. Sudden Attack Zero Point's 10 characters are not hero or agent classes with active abilities. Confirmed base characters include Berek (베렉) on the Red side and Raven (레이븐) on the Blue side. Premium "Prime Funny Characters" bundle passive utility functions such as jump-sound mute, hit markers, and minimap enhancement, defining each character's traits.
