Quarantine Zone: The Last Check vs Reanimal

• Exploration: Land & Sea (Boating)
• Main Mechanic: Shared Dynamic Camera Co-op
• Playtime: 3-5 Hours
• Protagonists: Brother & Sister (Voiced)

• Laboratory Scientist: Assists with organ analysis and provides information regarding camp-wide investigations.
  Human

• Second Sibling: Essential for co-op puzzles and distractions.
  Human

• Contraband Collectibles: Survivor Luggage / Internal (X-Ray)

• Collectible Masks: Hidden in optional island locations
• Lore Morsels: Environmental details discovered via boat

• Zombie Apocalypse
• Authoritarianism
• Biohazard
• Moral Dilemmas
• Survival Strategy

• Trauma
• Shared Survival
• Childhood Nightmares
• Redemption

• Service Pistol: Personal Defense
  Standard issue sidearm used to neutralize aggressive survivors and 'runners' in the booth.
• Armed Drone (Minigun/Cannon): Remote Defense
  A cycle-able weapon platform used during nighttime base defense sequences.

• Pliers: Tool/Combat
  Utility item used to open gates; used in combat for defense.
• Boat: Vehicle/Transport
  Enables non-linear travel between island fragments.

• None: Players focus on authoritiative screening; the only protection is proactive base defense and weapon proficiency.

• Foxhead Mask: Cosmetic / Pre-order bonus
• Muttonhead Mask: Cosmetic / Pre-order bonus

• Survivor Garb: Survivors wear randomized clothing which can hide bite marks and contraband, requiring specialized scanners.

• Broken Bunny Mask: Fixed iconic mask for The Girl.
• Sack Mask: Fixed iconic mask for The Boy.

Progression is tool-based (Metroidvania-lite). Players find items like pliers to unlock new paths. Combat is minimal but shifts toward tactical tool usage in later chapters.

The game takes place within a detailed 3D military base. Key areas include the Inspection Booth, the Quarantine Zone (Observation), the Laboratory (Research), and the Survivor Residential Block.

A fragmented world consisting of several islands. Key areas include the Mill, Trainyard, abandoned cinemas, and flooded hotels, reachable by foot or boat.

• Armed Drone: Combat Vehicle
  A remote-piloted aerial unit used to defend the base from zombie hordes.

• Rescue Boat: Maritime
  The primary way to navigate the hellish island archipelago.

• Base Rats: Rodent
  Small pests that can be shot for cash rewards and specific achievements (Rat Slayer).

• Grotesque Pelican: Monster
  A terrifying avian creature that stalks the siblings.
• Seagull Creatures: Monster
  Repetitive aerial threats found near the coast.

• Gatekeeper: Playable Protagonist
  A fresh recruit responsible for screening refugees and preventing a camp-wide outbreak.

• The Boy: Protagonist
  Resilient sibling wearing a sack head mask.
• The Girl: Protagonist
  Broken yet determined sibling wearing a bunny mask.
• David Mervik: Writer/Director
  The creative force behind the narrative and atmosphere.

• The Mill: Prologue
  Navigate the initial industrial zone and evade the first monster.
• Rescue the Friends: Main Quest
  Find and free the three companions trapped across the islands.

N/A - Strictly a single-player experience designed to emphasize the player's personal responsibility and emotional isolation.

Fully playable in single-player (AI partner), local co-op, or online co-op.

Standard Edition ($19.99). Frequently bundled with titles like 'Contraband Police' and 'Dead by Daylight' for a discount. Available on Day One for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

Standard Edition ($39.99), Digital Deluxe Edition (includes Season Pass), and Collector's Edition.

Includes an 'Endless Mode' for pure mechanical gameplay. Side quests like 'Wanted: Bruised Face' and rat-hunting provide additional cash rewards outside the main 12-hour campaign.

A 3-chapter expansion titled 'The Expanded World' is in development, with Chapter 1 releasing Summer 2026.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5. Blends Grotesque creature design with realistic environments to create a 'corrupted peaceful' aesthetic.

Atmospheric audio focused on tension and dread. Protagonists are voiced, which is a new direction for Tarsier Studios.

Minimalist and diegetic. Most information is conveyed through character animations and environmental cues.

Configurable difficulty for stealth/combat, 'Friend's Pass' system, and shared-camera prevents split-screen disorientation.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports DLSS, FSR, and XeSS; critical for maintaining 60 FPS at high resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Volumetric Fog and Shadow Quality have the highest performance impact.