God Save Birmingham has been quiet for some time, but the latest update shows the medieval zombie survival game is still moving forward with a strong focus on realism, while the developers are continuing to refine the systems that shape how the game feels moment to moment.

A big part of the work centers on small actions that might seem simple at first, but become difficult once they have to behave like real objects in a real world. The studio pointed to food, item handling, and basic movement as some of the most time consuming parts of development. Even something as ordinary as eating an apple needs to look natural in the player character’s hands, and that same level of care has to be repeated across many items and interactions.

That approach is also shaping the game’s broader survival systems. God Save Birmingham is being built as a medieval zombie game grounded in physics, which means actions such as throwing, dropping, carrying, and swinging objects all need to make sense based on the situation. The developers said they are still spending a lot of time on animation and collision work, with the hope that the realism will feel invisible once the game reaches Early Access.

Ladder climbing is now part of the game, and players can move ladders around freely before climbing them. That sounds useful, but the studio noted that climbing is not a safe activity when zombies are nearby, and even the ladder itself can become a problem if physics gets involved. Window entry has also been added, giving players another way into buildings when doors are not the best option.

Water plays a bigger role too, and players can now drink from the creek and wash off sweat, dirt, and blood, which adds another layer to everyday survival in the town. The team also mentioned chickens, which now have their own behavior set, including fleeing, laying eggs, and being grabbed. It is a small detail, but one that fits the game’s larger goal of making the world feel lived in rather than scripted.

Weather is shaping up to be another major feature, where rain, fog, and temperature all affect both the look of the town and the way players move through it. Heavy weather can reduce visibility and make encounters more dangerous, while colder conditions can make illness set in faster. In a game where scouting and resource use already matter, that kind of change can affect every decision. The team said some of this weather work is still in progress, but it is clearly meant to be one of the systems that gives each session its own pace and pressure.

God Save Birmingham is still deep in development, but the update makes one thing clear. The game is not only trying to survive on its setting or premise. It is building its identity around the small physical details to create a more realistic zombie survival experience.