"Los Angeles is overrun by a million zombies, perhaps more." The Nexus, the hive mind that controls them, picks targets: convoys, roads, bases and stranded units. Official
The Nexus: what it does
- Ambushes convoys. Official
- Cuts roads. Official
- Besieges bases. Official
- Hunts stranded units. Official
The counter-play the store promises: "You always get a warning before an attack: reroute, retreat or call in fire support from the map." Official
In the world campaign you "hunt the Nexus's hidden command nodes" and track the Nexus down. What the Nexus physically is has not been shown. Official
Horde behavior on the battlefield
| Behavior | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Zombies pile up to climb walls and rooftops | Walls slow them; rooftops are not safe (two official videos are titled around this) |
| They cling to helicopters hovering low | Rooftop landings and slow insertions are risky |
| Soldiers killed by the horde rise again | Losses add to the enemy |
| Only hordes in line of sight are visible | Scouting and coverage matter on the map |
Behaviors from the store description. Official Video titles from the official channel. Dev
Infection and civilians
The developer's content notice says "soldiers and civilians can be killed or infected," and that "during quarantine screening, the player can order civilians suspected of infection to be executed." Official That hints at a screening step for evacuees, but how it works has not been shown.
Not announced yet
- Zombie types or special infected: none named.
- Exact horde numbers per district, spawn rules or difficulty settings.
- How zombies damage armored vehicles (a question players have asked on Steam).
FAQ
What is the Nexus in Ebbtide?
The hive mind that controls the zombie horde. It ambushes convoys, cuts roads, besieges bases and hunts stranded units. In the world campaign you hunt the Nexus's hidden command nodes.
How many zombies are in Ebbtide?
The store says Los Angeles is overrun by "a million zombies, perhaps more". Only hordes inside your forces' line of sight are shown on the map.
Can zombies climb in Ebbtide?
Yes. Zombies pile up to climb walls and rooftops, and cling to helicopters hovering close to the ground.
Do dead soldiers become zombies in Ebbtide?
Yes. Soldiers killed by the horde rise again as zombies. Civilians can also be infected.
Sources
Labels: Official Steam store page · Dev developer announcement, post or video · Players community discussion, not confirmed by the developer · Press media coverage.
- Official Ebbtide — Steam store page (app 4915700): description, tags, languages, system requirements — 2026-10-29
- Dev Ebbtide — official YouTube channel (@EbbtideGame) — 2026-10-29
- Dev Steam announcement: "100,000 wishlists in 3 days! Thank you + FAQ" — 2026-10-23
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