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ASKED QUESTIONS

Visit arenazero.dev and click the download button. The game is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. No installation required — just download and play.

Yes, Arena Zero is completely free. There are no pay-to-win mechanics, no loot boxes affecting gameplay, and no premium subscriptions required for competitive fairness.

Arena Zero runs on Godot Engine 4.6 and is optimized to run on a wide range of hardware. Minimum: dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM, integrated graphics. Recommended: quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, dedicated GPU. See the System Requirements page for full details.

You can play as a guest, but we recommend creating a free account to track your stats, access ranked matchmaking, and sync your progress across devices.

Yes! Use the Friends system to add other players and form a party. You can also join our Discord server to find teammates and scrim partners.

Arena Zero uses an ELO-based matchmaking system. Win matches to climb the leaderboard. Your rank is displayed prominently and updates after every ranked match. Ranks reset at the start of each competitive season.

Competitive 5v5 Bomb Defusal (MR12 format with overtime) and Duel Mode (1v1, first to 11). Both modes are available in both casual and ranked variants.

Each round you earn money for kills, winning the round, and surviving. Spend your balance on weapons, armor, and utility. Manage your team's economy strategically — sometimes saving for a 'force buy' round is smarter than full-buying every round.

Yes, every ranked match is automatically recorded. You can access your match history and download demo files from your profile. Demos are useful for reviewing your gameplay and improving.

Yes, you can spectate ongoing matches from your friends list or match history. Spectator features include free-look camera, player following, and a minimap overview.

Yes. Our anti-cheat system runs during gameplay and validates inputs server-side. It detects unauthorized software modifications, aim assistance, and other exploits. We also use server-side rate limiting and input verification for added protection.

No. Our anti-cheat only monitors game-specific memory and inputs. It does not access your personal files, photos, documents, or any data outside the Arena Zero game directory.

If you believe you were wrongly banned, contact us at mail@pykez.com with your account details and a description of what happened. We review all disputed bans. Note: evading bans via alternate accounts (smurfing) is itself a violation.

Occasional disconnects are normal and won't result in penalties. However, consistently leaving matches — especially in competitive — affects your account's reliability rating. Too many disconnects may temporarily restrict ranked access.