SPRAWL zero FAQ
All Questions
What is SPRAWL zero?
SPRAWL zero is a single-player first-person shooter by MAETH, published by Kwalee on 8 September 2026. It is built as a homage to 2000s console shooters: disposable guns, Gravity Gloves, Bullet Time and a squad AI that flanks and throws grenades. The campaign has 11 levels.
Is it SPRAWL zero, Sprawl Zero or Sprawl 0?
The official title is written SPRAWL zero, with 'zero' in lower case. People also search for Sprawl 0, sprawlzero and spawl zero; they all mean the same game, the 2026 prequel to SPRAWL.
Do I need to play SPRAWL before SPRAWL zero?
No. SPRAWL zero is a prequel set before the first game: you play FIVE, and the first game's hero is SEVEN. The two play very differently (the first is a wall-running movement shooter), so you can start with either. Our SPRAWL vs SPRAWL zero guide explains the differences.
How long is SPRAWL zero?
About 8 to 10 hours, according to a Kwalee developer on the Steam forum. Players report around 5 hours on normal and 10 on Martyr; one reviewer timed levels at 30 to 50 minutes each.
Does SPRAWL zero have multiplayer or co-op?
No. It is single-player only. A MAETH developer said on the Steam forum that multiplayer was outside the scope of this title. Players have asked for a horde mode; it has not been announced.
Is SPRAWL zero on PS5, Xbox and Switch?
Yes: PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 all launched on 8 September 2026 alongside PC on Steam and Epic. It is not on the original Switch or on mobile.
Is SPRAWL zero coming to GOG?
Not currently. A Kwalee representative answered on the Steam forum: 'Not currently but will let yall know if this changes.' The first SPRAWL is on GOG.
Why can't I reload?
Every weapon in SPRAWL zero is single-use by design. When a gun is empty you throw it (which staggers whoever it hits) and pull a new one to your hand with the Gravity Gloves. Director Carlos Lizarraga explained that limiting ammo lets every gun be powerful.
Can I turn off the aim assist and the wall hack outlines?
The enemy outlines that appear after you kill a squad captain can be turned off in the options (the setting is called wall hack). The general aim assist, especially on mouse and keyboard, cannot be switched off yet; it is one of the most requested toggles on the Steam forum.
What engine does SPRAWL zero use?
A custom build of Unreal Engine 5 with Nanite and Lumen removed, baked lighting, and MSAA instead of TAA, according to MAETH developer Markie Music on the Steam forum. It is tuned to look like a sixth-generation console game.
Does SPRAWL zero have a New Game Plus?
Yes. After the campaign you can replay with your powers, pick any level, and use the modifiers bought with Relic Fragments. Reviewers report that New Game Plus changes enemy placement and adds fights.
Is SPRAWL zero related to Count Zero or Gibson's Sprawl trilogy?
No. Count Zero is the second novel in William Gibson's Sprawl trilogy (with Neuromancer and Mona Lisa Overdrive). SPRAWL zero is a video game by MAETH set in its own city-state called the Sprawl. The shared words are a coincidence of genre.
Where is the official SPRAWL zero Discord?
The invite on the Steam store page is discord.com/invite/4kVen5XDfn. MAETH's developers say they answer questions there daily.
Is there a SPRAWL zero subreddit?
There is no dedicated subreddit linked by MAETH. Discussion happens in r/boomershooters and r/Games threads, on the Steam forum and on the official Discord.
Is there still a demo?
The free Steam demo (app 4247830) with the first two levels, The Graveyard and Buried, was released on 9 June 2026. Whether console demos exist has not been confirmed by MAETH.
Still stuck? Try the guides or contact us.