The 2000s are widely considered the golden age of FPS games and rightfully so. It was during this time that games like "Halo: Combat Evolved," "Halo 2," and "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" were released.
It may feel like that time is all in the past, but if you happen to miss 2000s-style FPS game, an upcoming game set to release very soon is heavily inspired by this golden age.
Here's what you have to know about "Sprawl Zero" before its release.
'Sprawl Zero'
"Sprawl Zero" is a prequel to 2023's "Sprawl," set in the same dystopian cyberpunk world. According to the game's official Steam page, players take control of FIVE, a cybernetically enhanced supersoldier working under the Junta. FIVE is ordered to eliminate SILAS, the leader of the radical techno-religious group IMAGO-DEI, as the city descends into chaos.
The story explores a city caught between military rule, religious fanaticism, and competing factions fighting for control. "Sprawl Zero" is developed by MAETH, the indie studio behind the original "Sprawl," and published by Kwalee. PC Gamer also describes the game as a shift from the original's '90s-inspired style toward the Golden Age of 2000s FPS games.
Release Date and Platforms
"Sprawl Zero" is scheduled to be released on September 8, 2026.
The game will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The PC version will be available through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
System Requirements
For the PC version of "Sprawl Zero," these are the minimum system requirements to run the game:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 570
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
The recommended system requirements are as follows:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Gameplay
"Sprawl Zero" is a fast-paced first-person shooter inspired by 2000s FPS games. According to the official Steam page, players use more than 40 weapons alongside FIVE's cybernetic abilities, including Gravity Gloves, Bullet-Time, and the Gravity Shield. These tools let players attack enemies directly or manipulate the environment during combat.
Combat also rewards movement and experimentation, with enemies using flanking, covering fire, and grenades to pressure players. The game's handcrafted levels feature multiple routes and vertical spaces, allowing players to approach encounters aggressively, tactically, or through physics-based solutions.
Editions and Pricing
"Sprawl Zero" will only have one standard edition. No deluxe or other premium editions have been announced as of press time.
Current retail listings show an MSRP of $24.99.
Official Release Date Reveal Trailer
Below is the official release date reveal trailer for "Sprawl Zero."
