From Press Release:
Dortmund, Germany –June 4, 2025– Independent development studio Z-Software GmbH announces the release of Dustwind: Resistance, a single-player tactical game, on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in Q2 2025.
The Dustwind Resistance demo has been available to all players on Steam since last Thursday. Players can therefore already test the game.
The demo will take place as part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest (9 – 16 June 2025).
Dustwind: Resistance is a real-time tactics game with pause functionality, set in a harsh post-apocalyptic world. Players command a squad of warriors and a loyal dog named Diesel to fight back against a ruthless raider army. Using a mix of combat tools and skills—including stealth, traps, heavy weapons, turrets, or a massive armored car—players complete high-stakes missions to defend their home and secure their people’s freedom.
The game introduces a brand-new campaign and refined single-player focus within the Dustwind universe, featuring updated gameplay mechanics, new and rebalanced weapons, character system enhancements, and a streamlined user interface. Environments are more varied, and quality-of-life improvements help deliver a smoother and more engaging experience.
Dustwind: Resistance follows the story of Jake, a former farmer whose peaceful life is shattered by a raider invasion. Driven by a desire for survival and justice, he and his team fight to reclaim their home. Additionally, players can design and share custom maps and campaigns using the integrated map editor with Steam Workshop support.
Features
- Tactical combat: Real-Time with Pause.
- Lead a squad and your dog, Diesel, against raiders.
- Use varied tactical tools and strategies: stealth, traps, turrets, and a big, angry armored car.
- Complete missions to protect and reclaim your homeland.
- A full-length single-player campaign.
- Updated character system and refined mechanics.
- Improved UI and gameplay flow.
- Expanded and rebalanced weapon selection.
- Rich, varied environments (urban ruins, farmland, snowy mountains)
- Create and share custom maps with the built-in editor.
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About Z-Software GmbH
Z-Software GmbH, founded in 2008 in Dortmund, Germany, is a multi-platform game development studio uniting bright minds in indie-esque working structures with the demand of industry-standard production values. With 19 released products, more than 40 employees, and successful releases on Windows-PC, MacOS, iOS, Android, Xbox360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PS4/PS5, the company has proven its expertise.
Headquartered near the stadium of the world-renowned Dortmundian football club „BVB“, Z-Software operates from the beating heart of the state of NRW in Germany.
Started as a teenage hobby project about 25 years ago, Z-Software released its first commercial title in 2008, which happened together with their move into their first office. This step took their company to the next level. In 2009, Z-Software was able to hire its first full-time employees. Several years later, the company ventured and became a shareholder of the Dustwind Studios UG and fully acquired it later. In 2021, Z-Software acquired Silver Seed Games team.
Learn more at www.z-software.net
