Pick fruit, light fires, and drink alcohol in the Closed Beta Test, beginning next week
El Segundo, California — June 19, 2026 | Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio have released the third God Save Birmingham Developer Update video, which highlights many of the new features players will be able to experience during the upcoming Closed Beta Test that begins on 22 June.
Watch God Save Birmingham Dev Update 3 video below:
This new Developer Update video shows the many additions and improvements made to God Save Birmingham’s combat since February’s Closed Alpha Test. Attack animations are quicker, controls are more responsive, and enemies are a little more durable, leading to a more dynamic and challenging combat experience. Additionally, spears, one-handed swords and halberds have been added to the game — with more medieval melee tools planned for the future — and players can now shout at zombies to lure them in their direction for a fight.
A significant amount of survival-related content has been added to the game, too. Chickens are now available as livestock and will provide eggs at regular intervals, while fruits and vegetables can now be picked from garden plots or the nearby forest. Drinking water can be collected from the river flowing through town, however the poor quality can lead to an upset stomach. Various historically accurate medieval beverages have also been added to God Save Birmingham, such as ale. While alcohol can quench the player character’s thirst and reduce their mental stress, excessive consumption can result in intoxication, making survival more difficult.
Huge changes have been made to the weather system, with conditions heavily impacting a player’s chance of survival. For example, fog impairs the vision of zombies, aiding players looking to remain hidden, while colder temperatures that come with rain can negatively affect a player’s health. To warm up, players can light an indoor fire, but they must exercise caution: flames can now spread to wooden objects, and players can get burned if they get too close.
All this, plus numerous other additions, such as an improved Journal system to onboard new players, advancements to in-game physics, and an enhanced sleep system, are all detailed in the Dev Update 3 video.
“While the team would love to include and showcase more features in the game, we believe that making things well is more important than making a lot,” said production director Soonook Shin. “Therefore we intend to focus on creating a great game by continuously developing, testing and refining content.”
Players can register their interest in the God Save Birmingham Closed Beta Test, which begins on 22 June and ends on 29 June, by following the steps outlined on the game’s Steam page.
About Kakao Games
Kakao Games (CEO Sang-Woo Han) is the gaming subsidiary of Kakao, specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and Kakao Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.
About Ocean Drive Studio
Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they have released the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13. Upcoming games include the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres.
