Developed by Nexon, the multiplayer survival experience blends PvPvE gameplay, realistic survival systems, and a grim post-apocalyptic setting, which many critics say resembles what a multiplayer version of The Last of Us might look like.
TL;DR
- Nakwon: Last Paradise has entered its Closed Alpha testing phase.
- Over 10,000 players joined early playtests.
- The zombie survival game features PvPvE gameplay set in post-apocalyptic Seoul.
- Players manage shelters by day and explore dangerous infected zones at night.
- No official release date has been announced yet.
Nakwon: Last Paradise Closed Alpha Playtests Have Started
The Closed Alpha Test for Nakwon: Last Paradise began on March 11, 2026, and will run until March 15. Participation is limited to selected players from North America, South America, and parts of Asia, with applications open until March 15 through Steam.
This early testing phase focuses on benchmarking the game’s systems and gathering feedback about its survival mechanics, combat, and world design. Despite the limited access, the playtest has already attracted more than 10,000 participants, signaling strong interest in the project.
To celebrate the testing phase, Nexon also released a new trailer showcasing the game’s atmosphere and gameplay systems.
A Zombie Survival Game Set in the Ruins of Seoul
Nakwon: Last Paradise is a third-person multiplayer survival game set in a devastated version of Seoul, South Korea.
The game follows a simple but brutal premise: only a small number of survivors remain in the city, and every day becomes a struggle for food, equipment, and safety.
Players begin as refugees living inside a safe haven created by the remaining population. During the day, they must maintain and improve their shelter. At night, they venture into the dangerous streets of the ruined city in search of resources.
However, zombies are not the only threat. Other survivors are equally desperate for supplies, turning each expedition into a tense PvPvE encounter where cooperation, betrayal, or stealth may determine who survives.
Survival, Strategy, and Simulation Mechanics
According to Nexon, Nakwon: Last Paradise focuses on three main gameplay pillars:
- Scavenge – explore the city to gather resources and supplies
- Survive – manage health, injuries, and limited equipment
- Fight – defend yourself against infected enemies and hostile players
The game also emphasizes realism and immersion. Small injuries can become deadly if untreated, and everyday objects can become improvised weapons.
Players must constantly decide how to approach each situation. Combat is only one option — hiding, running away, cooperating with other players, or betraying them may sometimes be the safer choice.
Expeditions Into the City
One of the central gameplay systems is night expeditions.
During these missions, players leave the safety of their shelter and enter infected zones across the ruined city. These areas are filled with zombies, environmental dangers, and other players searching for resources.
Because of the unpredictable PvPvE design, every expedition can play out differently. One moment players might cooperate with strangers, and the next they might find themselves competing for the same valuable loot.
Building and Maintaining Your Shelter
Between expeditions, players return to their base where they can:
- upgrade their shelter
- craft new equipment
- manage resources
- customize their living space
These simulation elements are designed to create a sense of routine survival: explore at night, rebuild during the day.
PC System Requirements
Nexon has also revealed the PC requirements for Nakwon: Last Paradise.
The game supports DLSS and FSR, which should help improve performance across a range of systems.
No Release Date Yet
Despite the start of testing, Nakwon: Last Paradise does not yet have a confirmed release date. Nexon says the game remains in development, with the current Closed Alpha focused on testing core systems and gathering feedback from players.
With its blend of zombie survival, PvPvE tension, and a realistic post-apocalyptic setting, Nakwon: Last Paradise is already drawing comparisons to survival horror classics and Korean zombie dramas like All of Us Are Dead or Sweet Home.
If the early player interest continues to grow, the title could become one of Nexon’s most intriguing upcoming multiplayer survival games.