God Save Birmingham’s Medieval Mayhem Gets Even More Gruesome in Latest Alpha Trailer

The latest trailer for God Save Birmingham, the darkly humorous medieval survival/crafting sim, is here to make your February a little bloodier. This time around, the developers are doubling down on the game’s signature blend of historical accuracy (well, mostly) and over-the-top zombie-slaying action. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to wield a giant haunch of meat as a weapon while battling undead hordes in 14th-century Birmingham, well, wonder no more.

A Sausage-Fueled Apocalypse

There’s something undeniably English about the slack-skinned medieval peasantry of God Save Birmingham. These folks look like they’ve spent their lives eating sausage sandwiches and dodging taxes. And now, in a twist of fate, food is fighting back. One of the new weapons being added to the game is a massive, meaty haunch—because why not? If you’re going to survive a zombie apocalypse, you might as well do it with a side of protein.

But the meat isn’t the only new addition. Scythes and hammers are also joining the arsenal, giving players even more ways to dismember the undead. The trailer showcases some delightfully gory limb-lopping, with variable framerates that add a touch of realism (or at least, as much realism as you can expect from a game where zombies roam medieval England).

Survival Just Got More Hardcore

The alpha tests, kicking off later this month, are bringing a host of new features to make survival even more challenging. A new guidance system will help you keep track of stamina, hunger, injuries, and goals, because let’s face it—when you’re knee-deep in zombies, it’s easy to forget whether you’ve eaten today. Durability, sharpening, and barricade-building are also getting a polish, complete with door and latch installation. Because nothing says “medieval survival” like crafting a sturdy door to keep the undead out.

Health and hygiene have also been tweaked, and in a nod to historical accuracy, players will be able to dunk their heads in horse troughs to get clean. Sure, it’s not exactly spa-level pampering, but when you’re covered in zombie guts, a horse trough is the next best thing.

A Historically Accurate (Sort Of) Birmingham

While God Save Birmingham takes some liberties with history—zombies weren’t exactly a thing in 14th-century England—it does nail the vibe of the era. The game’s depiction of medieval Birmingham is as grimy and gritty as you’d expect, with a dash of dark humor to keep things entertaining. And if you’re wondering about the local wildlife, fear not: the only real monster native to the region is the infamous Birmingham Piss Troll. (Yes, that’s a real thing. Look it up.)

How to Join the Mayhem

If you’re ready to dive into the chaos, there are two alpha tests coming up. Existing testers can join the first round from February 19 to February 23, while everyone else can sign up for the second round from February 26 to March 3. You can register for the alpha on Steam, where God Save Birmingham will eventually make its way to early access.

So, grab your meat, sharpen your scythe, and prepare to defend Birmingham from the undead. Just don’t forget to take a dip in the horse trough afterward—hygiene is important, even in the apocalypse.

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