Melee Weapons and Hygiene Mechanics Added to Medieval Survival Sim "God Save Birmingham"

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The upcoming medieval survival game "God Save Birmingham" is adding new melee weapons like scythes, hammers, and even large hunks of meat that players can use to fight off the zombie hordes. The game is also introducing more detailed hygiene and health mechanics, allowing players to dunk their heads in horse troughs to get clean. The developers have announced two upcoming alpha tests for the game, which will give players a chance to try out the new features.

Why it matters

"God Save Birmingham" aims to provide a historically accurate, if zombie-infested, recreation of 14th century Birmingham. The addition of new combat options and survival mechanics adds depth to the gameplay and helps immerse players in the gritty medieval setting.

The details

The new weapons being added to "God Save Birmingham" include scythes, hammers, and even large pieces of meat that players can use to bludgeon zombies. The game is also improving weapon aim accuracy to allow for more precise limb-lopping. In addition, the game is introducing new systems for tracking stamina, hunger, injuries, and other survival metrics. Players will also be able to maintain their hygiene by dunking their heads in horse troughs, a common practice among medieval peasants.

• The first alpha test for "God Save Birmingham" will run from February 19 to February 23, 2026.
• The second alpha test will run from February 26 to March 2, 2026.

What’s next

Existing alpha testers can join the first test from February 19-23, while the second test from February 26-March 2 will be open to all players who sign up on Steam.