What changed in Infestation: The New Z in 2022

All received reputation counts twice in Arcade and Survival modes.

All GC purchased through Steam or the website will be doubled during the Xmas event.

Xmas trees placed randomly on all maps in Arcade and Survival containing presents for players.

Xmas-themed missions will spawn at the Xmas trees.

Announcement of the Xmas event featuring Xmas trees, unique skins, cosmetics, and missions.

Introduction of a unique skin set and cosmetics available through contracts, Twitch Drops, or in-store purchases.

Double reputation starts on 29.12.2022.

Earn Xmas-based cosmetics by watching streams and linking Twitch to the game.

Players can earn double experience during the Xmas event.

Players can earn double currency during the Xmas event until 02.01.2023.

Earn double rewards in Battle Royale, including tokens, winners, and random skinboxes.

Players can earn daily rewards from December 3 to December 25, 2022.

A special event in the Battle Royale mode where snipers will spawn more frequently along with off-hand weapons for combat against zombies.

All Halloween content in the in-game store will have a discount of 50%.

All earned reputations will be doubled in all game modes during the event.

Players can preview the rewards of the Season Pass before purchase by clicking on the screen.

Double Game Dollars, Survival Dollars, Battle Royale Tokens, and Competitive Tokens from 04.11.2022 to 09.11.2022.

Players can reset the Season Pass after completion for a low amount of Gold Coins.

Season Pass 12 is now available for purchase in the in-game store, featuring a unique skin set and themed lockers as rewards.

Players can submit in-game photos related to the Halloween Event until November 8th for a chance to win rewards.

Players will receive double the amount of Gold Coins from October 31 to November 5, 2022.

Halloween 2022 Skinbox and cosmetics available through Twitch drops.

Loot will spawn in secret Halloween locations including contracts and mission items.

Announcement of the Halloween 2022 event starting on 28.10.2022 with various activities.

A new PVP map themed in Halloween style with Double Reputation enabled.

Halloween 2022 Skinbox and cosmetics available for purchase in the store for GC.

New character clothes themed for Halloween 2022.

New Halloween 2022 Skinbox available as part of the event.

The Halloween 2022 Skinbox will be a reward in Battle Royale and Competitive modes.

Enable +100% character XP in Arcade and Survival modes for the weekend.

A limited-time event where players will primarily find sniper weapons in Battle Royale mode.

The map for the Battle Royale mode has been changed back to Arena.

Introduction of over 50 new PVE+PVP contracts with significant rewards including skin recipes and specialist coins.

Earn skinboxes by watching The New Z streams on Twitch.

Another Twitch Drop event is scheduled to start tomorrow.

All Police 2022 event items in the store will have a discount of 50% from 29.09.2022 to 03.10.2022.

Earn Police 2022 skinboxes by watching live streams on Twitch.

Double Reputation enabled in Arcade and Survival on the official server.

Earn double the amount of currency based on the game mode you are playing.

All earned character XP will be doubled during the event.

Police Skinbox available as premium and winner rewards in Battle Royale and Competitive modes.

Introduction of a custom Prison map for Battle Royale and Police Skinbox rewards.

A new small map designed for Battle Royale gameplay, available for at least 3 days.

The Police 2022 Event has started, featuring various mini-events and content.

A themed PVP map will be available with a special perk until the end of the event.

New contracts available through zombie loot drops during the event.

A new vehicle called SWAT will spawn in Arcade and Survival modes.

New unique skin set available during the event through various means.

A leaderboard running during the event where the top 5 players will receive prizes.

Fixed and updated character name rules to prevent 'invisible' character names.

Major changes made to the recoil and spread of assault rifles.

Resolved a miscalculation of the dynamic envmap that could cause crashes.

Rewards for Specialist contracts have been changed, including currency adjustments and added XP.

Updated the names of contracts for clarity regarding PVP or PVE.

The speed of the Tropico radiation zone has been reduced based on player feedback.

Players can now complete Specialist Contracts in Survival mode for rewards including XP, currency, and Specialist Coins.

Added a warning on account registration that usernames are permanent and cannot be changed.

Special perks enabled during the Mega PVP event including No Reload, Double Speed, No Recoil, and Double Reputation.

Discount on the 20 Euro GC package with double amount of GC for free during the event period.

A special Battle Royale event allowing players to earn previous years' skinboxes.

Players can earn double Game Dollars in Arcade mode from 19.08.2022, 12:00 PM CEST to 22.08.2022, 12:00 PM CEST.

Earn FREE GC by checking the article linked in the announcement.

Get the Xsolla Skinbox by purchasing packages on the website, available for a limited time.

Participate in a Twitch event to earn 2000 FREE GC by streaming Infestation for at least 10 hours.

Camo, Killer, Modern Black, World, Dreadnought, Skully Pink Skinboxes (medium) and a rare Mystery Skinbox can be found.

Normal skinboxes and a chance for a Mystery Skinbox available from Super Zombie loot in Arcade and Survival.

A special weekend event where only snipers will spawn in Battle Royale mode.

A new challenge mode focusing on player kills will run from July 15 to July 25, 2022, with rewards for the top 3 players.

Final weekend activities for the Viking event including Twitch drops, double reputation, and discounts.

Season Pass 11 content has been released with a Space theme and new skin set.

Plans to add more ways to earn XP for the Season Pass are forthcoming.

The maximum level for the Season Pass has been increased to 60 with the addition of 2 more levels.

During this event, all server-generated currency will be doubled, including Game Dollar, Survival Dollar, and Tokens.

Event gives double Gold Coins for purchasing packages on the website or Steam.

Second part of the Twitch Drops event offering skinboxes and character clothes for free.

Double Reputation enabled on all PVP servers in Arcade game mode from July 1 to July 5, 2022.

Earn double Experience in Arcade and Survival modes, and double rewards in Battle Royale and Competitive modes.

Enjoy free premium access from June 27 to July 4, 2022.

Running from June 24 to July 11, 2022, featuring missions, Twitch Drops, and seasonal leaderboards.

Available on Competitive and Battle Royale.

Players can level up their characters faster with Double EXP enabled during the event.

A weekend where all players will have Premium access on their accounts.

Complete missions/contracts to earn the exclusive Viking 2022 Skinbox.

The Viking 2022 Event is starting today with various activities and rewards.

Battle Royale and Competitive modes will grant double rewards during the event.

Players will earn double currency in all game modes during the event.

Bringing back cosmetics from the previous Viking Event, which will not return again.

Corrected a material error with the Easter 2022 Egg armor.

Resolved an issue that occurred with the ZK Bus Vehicle.

Corrected spelling mistakes in some recipe descriptions.

The owned character clothes will now show up first to reduce confusion.

Corrected various spelling mistakes in the English localization.

The speed of the radiation zone on Tropico has increased by 35%.

Resolved various small map bugs on Colorado v2 in Arcade mode.

The damage of the 'Sword of the King' has been increased.

A new Skinset, items, clothes, and more are coming with this event, lasting from 24.06.2022 to 11.07.2022.

Resolved issues with the Ford Truck back seats.

New Skinbox available as part of the Viking Event.

Kill 50,000 Zombies in Arcade to earn 5,000,000 Game Dollars.

The Springvalley map will have an extra speed-up feature during the PVP event.

All current PVP maps will have High Jump and No Reload perks enabled during the event.

Double Experience will be active in Survival mode to help players farm for the skill tree.

Players can connect their Twitch account to receive drops by watching streams of the game.

The Pink Graffiti skinbox has been updated.

100% extra GC from the 20 Euro package on the website, valid from 27.05.2022 to 31.05.2022.

Earn previous skinboxes from random premium drops or by winning a match. All skinbox rewards are doubled, with the Lightning Skinbox tripled.

Earn double reputation on the Caliwood map during the weekend event.

Account/Season XP gained from Weekend Contracts has been increased significantly.

Fixed the Alien IBA skin which didn't glow like the other skins on the set.

Fixed a bug with a sound that was caused by joining a server when someone nearby was in a vehicle.

A new Truck with 8 seats and 10 slots in the trunk for storing items has been added.

The Sheriff Dragster has been reworked.

Fixed a miscalculation of the gained XP in Battle Royale. The multiplier per minute now works properly.

Updated the Iraq and Saudi Arabia Riot Shields to remove offensive texts.

Fixed a bug that caused vehicles to act weird when a player sat in the driver seat while passengers were inside.

Easter 2022 Skinboxes and skins have been marked as Legacy.

The Ambulance has been added, featuring 4 seats and 12 slots in the trunk for storing items.

Valentine 2022 Missions and Contracts will stop working starting on Patch 5.9.

Currency rewards for several Weekend Contracts have been increased.

Police, Sheriff Dragstar, and the Ambulance will now have their horns sound.

Fixed a problem that caused players to appear sitting next to the vehicle after rejoining the server.

A lot of new contracts will be released throughout this period.

Fixed the PVP Map Contracts.

Fixed a desync of players sitting inside a vehicle after someone joins the server.

Lowered the timer of Radiation Zone on Private Servers.

Fixed the eye on a character that would show the wrong texture.

The Police Dragster has been reworked.

A weekend event on PVP servers featuring the Hospital map with 'Only Headshot' and 'No Reload' rules.

Participate in a weekend event featuring only handguns in Battle Royale mode.

All characters can be purchased for game currency during the weekend event.

Earn double reputation in Arcade and Survival modes.

Earn skinboxes by watching streams in specific game categories.

Double Gold Coins (GC) sale on the website and Steam.

Free Premium subscription for 3 days for all players without one.

All the currency you obtain from the server will count twice.

All character experience will be doubled.

Obtain Spectator and Easter 2022 skinboxes by watching any Infestation stream.

The team is aware of the 'Failed to update....' error and is in communication with the CDN service to resolve it.

New Easter 2022 Skinbox and character clothes can be purchased from the in-game store.

Earn double rewards in Battle Royale and Competitive modes from April 13 to April 15, 2022.

A new Skinbox featuring a new skinset and backpack skins can be obtained through various methods.

New event-specific contracts can be obtained by killing zombies, farming markets, or medic buildings.

A login reward on April 17, 2022, will grant players a funny Easter Egg Armor.

A new Easter Backpack, sized between Medium and Large, can be obtained by killing Super Zombies.

A new item box (metal bucket) can be obtained from normal zombies to collect items for event missions.

The Easter 2022 event starts on April 12, 2022, featuring new ways to participate and obtain rewards.

Fixed some map errors on the Tutorial map.

Fixed a bug where you could get kicked after getting off a vehicle.

Picking up mission items in stacks should now properly count.

Added an option to enable your crosshair in First Person.

Added a new indicator if you shoot an enemy that has spawn protection. You will now get a light-blue hitmarker.

Fixed some players spawn in Caliwood and Colorado on Arcade.

Grabbing required items from your stash or item boxes will also progress properly for the missions.

New set of Easter-themed missions and activities including exclusive PvP missions and themed rewards.

A new backpack with some skin variations to celebrate Easter.

During Easter month (12.04.2022 - 25.04.2022) special events will be held including Double XP/currency/reputation and Twitch Stream Events.

Fixed the model of the Competitive v2 skinbox.

Fixed an issue with the Auto Skin system that happened in Battle Royale when picking up a K. Style Helmet during the round or the Warmup lobby.

A special event where snipers will spawn everywhere in Battle Royale, along with melee weapons to fight zombies.

All skinboxes will be available at a 25% discount during the weekend event.

Airdrop will contain various skinboxes for players to farm during the event.

Includes Skully Pink, Dreadnought, Modern Black, Camo, and Killer Skinboxes.

Earn double reputation on all MIXED PVP servers in all regions from March 25 to March 29, 2022.

Double reputation will be enabled on selected Survival servers this weekend.

The Xsolla v2 skinbox will be available in store packages, offering different quantities based on the package purchased.

Renamed Airdrop Caller GD to Airdrop Caller Normal, now purchasable with other game mode currencies.

Players can now craft rope out of cloth.

Zombie kills did not properly count in Weekend Contract 3.

Removed some undesired objects left over from the Xmas event.

Fixed some loot crates that had no loot inside.

Fixed a bug in the animation that gave players an unfair advantage when throwing grenades.

Rank 1 and Rank 2-10 Skins for the leaderboards are now working.

Adjusted the physics of the garage building in all maps and game modes.

Fixed a bug where players would keep buffs after ending a match and starting a new one.

Cooldown of wood shield barricades has been decreased.

Adjusted the XP gained in some unbalanced contracts.

Added more cover around the airport for safer player engagement.

The Trading Lounge has been updated to the Summer version.

The Arena map is now only available during the daytime.

Valentine contract exchange is possible again on the Trading Lounge.

Added areas around the hangers for better player navigation.

Added a legacy icon on items or contracts from previous events indicating they may not work anymore.

Completely removed the middle of the Airport Tower to prevent player abuse.

Fixed a crash that occurred while moving and hovering over long item names.

Poll about the Moto Helmet becoming an item on its own; players received 1,000,000 GD for each recipe.

Fixed desync issues when receiving Airdrop Caller Normal in both game modes simultaneously.

Added more openings on the south side of the Airport for better access.

Mission system overview now shows in proper order.

Fixed some spawns around Colorado that caused players to spawn inside objects.

New Battle Royale Reward Skinbox called Lightning available for players.

Players can now earn XP for the Season Pass from contracts in addition to general mission complete XP.

The newest Season Pass 10 is now available for players.

More items, including weapons and usable items, have been added to the reward list.

Weekend/week contracts will be released weekly, starting with 20 contracts on the Season Pass release date.

Currency rewards in Battle Royale, Competitive, and Survival modes have been increased by 100%.

New kinds of contracts will be added to the contract boxes, with distinctions for PVE and PVP.

A unique skin set called Crystal is now available in Season Pass 10.

Participate in the Valentine's 2022 event with Twitch drops, featuring Valentine 2022 Skinboxes and Spectator Skinboxes.

Spectator Skinbox drop starts on 26.02.2022 at 12:00 PM CET and ends on 28.02.2022 at 12:00 PM CET.

Skinbox drop starts on 24.02.2022 at 12:00 PM CET and ends on 26.02.2022 at 12:00 PM CET.

Double rewards for cosmetic items in Battle Royale and Competitive modes, including random premium drops.

Double XP and Double Currency rewards active in all game modes.

Everyone will receive 7 days of premium for FREE! Note: This does not include features like free renames, etc.

Receive double the amount of Gold Coins on all packages during the event.

Double Reputation on Survival game mode for 24 hours on all Official game servers.

Double Reputation on all Official game servers for 24 hours in Arcade game mode.

Double Reputation on PVP servers for 24 hours starting from 15.02.2022, 12:00pm CET.

Classic events like Double EXP and Double Currency will be available during the Valentine's event.

New mission contracts will be introduced, including PvP-related missions.

Exclusive Small Backpack skin available for players logging in on February 14th.

Announcing the Valentine's 2022 event with vintage content and classic events.

Introduction of the new Valentine 2022 Skinbox featuring unique skins.

Fixed an issue with Ridgeway Airport walls and its physics where players could exploit them.

Fixed a bug where Bus Stops wouldn't work properly in Beginner Servers.

Changed one Official Server to PvE (Both Arcade and Survival) due to poll results.

Reworked the SWAT Armor to address performance problems for some players.

A completely new and reworked Battle Royale skinset has been introduced.

Removed all the Christmas Event content from the Trading Lounge.

An in-game poll about making the Moto Helmet an item on its own is planned for Patch 5.6.

Fixed a building model in Campos City and other towns around Colorado.

Improved the icons for the Crossbow.

Fixed a bug that could cause the kill count to be reset when revived.

Fixed the Store Icon for the G36 Battle Royale Skin.

Reworked the Hunter Backpack to fit the character model better.

Fixed an issue that caused a Disconnect during the Warmup in Competitive.

Moved around the walls around Ridgeway Airport to prevent glitching.

Fixed a visual bug where an item could persist from the Warmup to the Match.

Reworked the icons for the B92 and all of its skins.

Fixed issues in the Polish localization of the game.

Fixed an issue with Halloween contracts not giving the intended amount of rewards.

Improved the models for Heavy Armor Cupido, Solari, and Unicorn.

Fixed some player spawns in Colorado that could cause players to spawn inside objects.

Added a visual update to show when players receive EXP and Season Pass XP.

Fixed the LOD of the Airport Towers to render properly.

Players can obtain the new Spectator Skinbox by watching Infestation streams on Twitch.

A new Competitive V2 Skinbox can now be obtained by winning a Competitive match.

A new event featuring a Sniper Only mode in Battle Royale with the Arizona V2 map.

The PVP map has been changed from Hangar to School.

The Xsolla Skinbox has been added to the 10 and 20 Euro packages on the website, containing 3 and 7 skinboxes respectively.

The basic prices for renting private servers have been lowered by approximately 40%.

A new button has been added to the account management page allowing players to unlink their Twitch accounts without needing to contact support.

Players can now buy and sell items using Gold Coins (GC) in addition to Game Dollars (GD) and Survival Dollars (SD) on the flea market.

New events may start on various days and run for longer periods, allowing more players to participate.

No Weekend Events will be held this weekend as part of the rework.

Weekend Events will be restructured to allow for more complex and overlapping events, rather than fixed schedules.

Certain mission items have been removed from the game.

Fixed a bug allowing players to bring weapons from the Battle Royale lobby into matches.

Corrected the display of match history details in Battle Royale.

Resolved an issue causing 'Unknown Error' when using bus stops in Beginner Servers.

Corrected the model of the airport tower.

Removal of Christmas missions from the game.

Fixed a building where players could glitch inside in Battle Royale Arena.

Adjusted some player spawn points in Colorado Arcade.

Legacy skinboxes have been removed from missions.

Removal of all Christmas-themed content from the game.

All Xmas 2021 content available in the store will have a 50% discount.

All 3 Infestation categories available for Twitch Drops.

Double Competitive Reward event, ends on January 7th.

Double Reputation event on official servers, ends on January 8th.