Generation Zero Timeline ( Real )

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March 26, 2019

Release of Generation Zero

Generation Zero, an open-world survival game developed by Avalanche Studios, was officially released to the public.

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August 14, 2018

Announcement of Generation Zero

Generation Zero was announced by Avalanche Studios, introducing the game's setting and gameplay mechanics to the public.

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March 8, 2019

Generation Zero Early Access Launch

Generation Zero became available on Early Access platforms, allowing players to try the game before its full release.

Generation Zero Timeline ( Fictional )

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Late Spring 1989

Robot Appearance in Sweden

Unidentified hostile machines begin to appear across rural Sweden, causing widespread destruction and chaos.

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Early Summer 1989

Government Initiates Martial Law

Swedish government enforces martial law in affected regions attempting to contain the robot threat and maintain order.

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Mid Summer 1989

Mass Evacuation of Civilians

Large scale evacuation of civilian population from rural areas begins as the robot threat intensifies and safety cannot be guaranteed.

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Late Summer 1989

Communication Blackout Established

All public communication lines are taken down or disrupted amid fears of robots exploiting transmission signals.

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Autumn 1989

Military Engagements with Machines

Swedish military forces engage in multiple direct combat operations against hostile machines, experiencing heavy losses.

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Late Autumn 1989

Discovery of Machine Command Network

Resistance groups uncover evidence of a command structure controlling the hostile machines, hinting at a central intelligence.

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Early Winter 1989

Launch of Counter-Offensive

Coordinated attacks by resistance and remaining military units target identified machine command centers.

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Winter 1989

Protagonists Awaken

Players' characters awaken from stasis to find a deserted and dangerous Sweden dominated by machine invaders.