H1Z1 News Blowout: Lore, Crafting, Zombies, Weather & More

Sony Online Entertainment's open world zombie game H1Z1 was demonstrated in two recent Geekdomo Twitch streams and a host of new information about the game has been relayed through Reddit. 

Lore

• The source of the zombie outbreak will be an infection.
• It is possible for players to become infected.
• H1Z1's lore may be crafted by the community after launch. 
• Players might be able to train infected animals and pets. 
• There may be electricity generated by a dam in the game but this won't feature in Early Access. 

Crafting

• Foundations of the system will be in Early Access.
• It's possible to gather resources from buildings that another person has built and left.
• Building a fortress/house means more players and zombies will be attracted to it.
• Campfires and torches act as a light source, presumably drawing further attention.
• You can add light sources to buildings or other objects.
• Player can create clothes that provide less heat.
• After death, another gamer can claim/raid your house.

Zombies

• You can take on one zombie by yourself but you'll need help to tackle larger groups.
• Zombies can become stronger as a result of eating animals and people.
• Zombies can't walk through walls like in Day-Z.
• The infected are attracted to heat. 

Weather

• There will be no natural disasters in Early Access.
• Rain will effect buildings and the environment (Ex: If there is rain, this building will change texture).
• Players can become ill due to the weather.

UI

• The HUD will have hidden health/energy/hydration indicators that will pulse when affected and then fade away.
• When you group up with friendly players it's possible to see name plates.

Misc

• No digging holes.
• Traps in game currently.
• You can lock people in rooms.
• VOIP – will have proximity chat.
• The game might introduce PvE Servers if players vote for the server type.
• Nothing that can be bought will effect gameplay. For example, purchased cosmetic clothes will give you an advantage in game).