What changed in Infestation: The New Z in 2024

133 updates · 13 main milestones · Jan 12, 2024 to Dec 30, 2024

  1. 1 event
    Free Premium Accessgameplay

    Enjoy free Premium access from December 30, 2024 to January 6, 2025.

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  2. 3 events
    Double Reputation Reminderquality of life

    Double Reputation is still active on PvP servers in Arcade game mode.

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    Xmas 2024 - Double GC Eventseasonal event

    Players can earn double GC during the Xmas event.

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    Xmas 2024 - Twitch Dropsseasonal event

    Twitch Drops event is active during the Xmas celebration.

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  3. 1 event
    Double Reputation PVPgameplay

    Earn double reputation on Officials servers in PVP from December 25 to 31, 2024.

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    Double Currency Dropsgameplay

    All earned currency drops will be doubled from December 23 to 30, 2024.

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  5. 2 events
    Christmas Event Liveseasonal event

    The festive season is here, and our Christmas Event is already live!

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    Twitch Drops Availablenew content

    Log in, tune in, and earn exclusive rewards as part of the celebration.

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    Double Experience Eventgameplay

    All earned character experience will be doubled from December 16 to 23, 2024.

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  7. 6 events
    Twitch Drops Scheduleui ux

    Earn Xmas-themed cosmetics and skinboxes by watching streamers on specified dates.

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    Xmas 2024 Event Announcementseasonal eventMilestone

    Celebrate the Xmas event with mini-events, unique skin box, Twitch drops, and free Premium access.

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    Xmas Clothing Availablenew content

    New Xmas-themed clothing will be available in the marketplace.

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    Double Reputation on Officialsgameplay

    Earn double reputation on Officials servers in Arcade and Survival from December 13 to 19, 2024.

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    Xmas 2024 Skinbox Availablenew content

    The Xmas 2024 Skinbox can be obtained through the marketplace, contracts, and Twitch drops.

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    Themed Rewards in Battle Royale and Competitive Modesgameplay

    Battle Royale and Competitive modes will feature themed rewards during the Xmas event.

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  8. 1 event
    Weekend Event - Double Reputation on PvP Serversseasonal event

    All reputation gained from killing enemies in all PVP Servers will be doubled during this weekend.

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  9. 1 event
    Cyber Monday 2x GC Premium Currency Saleseasonal event

    Exclusive sale offering double the value of GC Premium Currency for a limited time.

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  10. 1 event
    Christmas Advent Calendar Returnsseasonal event

    The Christmas Advent Calendar returns from December 1st to December 25th, 2024, with daily rewards for players.

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  11. 14 events
    Infection Chance Adjustmentsgameplay

    Chance of getting infected while bleeding decreased from 25% to 10%; chance while not bleeding remains at 2%.

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    Market Climb Fix in Clearviewbug fix

    Fixed the back on the market in Clearview where people could climb up.

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    Removed Empty Slot Item from Airdropbug fix

    Removed the 'Empty Slot' item which was supposed to represent currency, not supported by the current airdrop system.

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    Airdrop Location Fixesbug fix

    Fixed some locations where the airdrops landed in areas that were not accessible.

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    Fixed Item Disappearance Issuebug fixMilestone

    Resolved an issue where items would disappear if picked up with a full backpack.

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    Poultice Healing Buffbalance change

    Poultice now heals 30 instead of 20.

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    XP Increase for Regular and Night Zombiesbalance change

    Increased XP of regular Zombies from 5XP to 7.5XP and Night Zombies from 6.5XP to 10XP.

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    Location Loot Buffsgameplay

    Enhanced loot in the 5-story buildings in Frosty Pines and Whitestone Mountain, and improved loot at the medic center in Whitestone Mountain.

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    Night Zombie Spawn Chance Reducedbalance change

    Night Zombie spawn chance reduced from 100% to 25%.

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    Increased XP from Killing Night Zombiesbalance change

    Increased XP gained from killing night zombies.

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    Vehicle Spawn Count Increasedbalance change

    Spawn count increased from 22 to 63, and max number of spawned vehicles raised from 12 to 20.

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    Zombie Respawn Bug Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where Zombies and Super Zombies respawned instantly after a private server reset.

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    Helicopter Crash Loot Buffgameplay

    Slightly buffed loot; loot won’t respawn if you’re within the detection radius.

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    Backpack Spawn Updategameplay

    Camping backpack spawn removed and replaced with the Alice backpack.

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  12. 1 event
    Double Experience Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Celebrate the first weekend after the release of The New Beginning with Double Experience on all Survival Servers.

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  13. 1 event
    Halloween 2024 - Double Gold Coin Eventseasonal event

    Earn 2x the Gold Coins on every purchase or in-game action that rewards premium currency.

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  14. 10 events
    Free Premium Accessgameplay

    Enjoy free Premium access from November 1 to November 7, 2024.

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    Halloween 2024 Event Announcementseasonal eventMilestone

    Celebrate Halloween with mini-events, unique skin box, Twitch drops, and free Premium access.

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    Double Reputation on PVP Serversgameplay

    Earn double reputation on PVP servers from October 31 to November 4, 2024.

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    Halloween-themed PvP Map in Arcade Modenew content

    A new Halloween-themed PvP map will be introduced in Arcade mode.

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    Halloween Clothing Availablenew content

    New Halloween-themed clothing will be available in the marketplace.

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    Double Currency and Experiencegameplay

    Earn double currency and character experience from October 24 to October 28, 2024.

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    Patch 7.9 Bug Fixesbug fix
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    Halloween Content Added for Eventseasonal eventMilestone
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    Contract Changes in Patch 7.9changes
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    Halloween 2024 Skinbox Availablenew content

    The Halloween 2024 Skinbox can be obtained through the marketplace, contracts, and Twitch drops.

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  15. 1 event
    Weekend Event - Snipers Only (Battle Royale)seasonal event

    A special event where only sniper weapons are available in Battle Royale, with melee weapons and utility items still present.

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  16. 1 event
    Double Reputation Weekend Eventseasonal event

    All reputation gained from killing enemies in PVP Servers will be doubled this weekend.

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  17. 1 event
    Weekend Event - GD Skinboxesseasonal event

    Find Skinboxes among your loot from all Super Zombies this weekend.

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  18. 10 events
    Fixed Floating Itemsbug fix

    Dropped items will no longer float, improving visibility for players.

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    Removal of Shadow Disable Optionquality of life

    Shadows can no longer be disabled to maintain gameplay challenge.

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    Skin Visibility Optionquality of life

    Players can disable all item skins in their game for a cleaner experience.

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    Overgrowth Fix on Buildingsbug fix

    Redone overgrowth in certain areas to prevent abusive behavior.

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    Loot System ReversiongameplayMilestone

    Returning to the original loot system with changes to rarity and placement.

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    Introduction of Seasonal Structuregameplay

    Seasons will last 6 to 9 months with wipes at set intervals to keep the game fresh.

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    Single Map Availabilitygameplay

    Only one map will be available at all times, used across both Official and Private Servers.

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    New Loot Spawn Systemgameplay

    More players connected to a server will increase loot spawn rates.

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    Zombie Mechanics OverhaulgameplayMilestone

    Super Zombies will spawn only at certain times, with new variations at night granting more EXP.

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    Reboot of Survival Game ModegameplayMilestone

    Returning to basics with a focus on community feedback and nostalgia from previous versions.

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  19. 1 event
    Assault Rifles Only Battle Royale Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Participate in a Battle Royale event featuring only Assault Rifles and some Snipers. No SMGs, Pistols, or low-tier guns allowed.

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  20. 1 event
    Cliffside PvP Weekend Eventseasonal event

    A special PvP event in Cliffside for Survival players before the game mode rework.

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  21. 2 events
    Weekend Event - Characters Saleshop

    All available characters and character skins will have a 25% Discount.

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    Season Pass 17 - Sapphire Style Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    Introducing a new unique skin set called Sapphire available through the Season Pass.

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  22. 11 events
    Updated launcher to newest security levelsystem

    The game launcher has been updated to enhance security.

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    Removed background sounds from character menu levelaudio

    Background sounds in the character menu have been removed for a better user experience.

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    Added option to disable item cosmeticsquality of life

    Players can now disable item cosmetics for a cleaner interface.

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    Fixed Viking 2024 skin attachment issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where a skin from the Viking 2024 collection wasn't showing some attachments.

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    Reworked icons of the BluBorg collectionvisuals

    Updated the visual design of the icons for the BluBorg collection.

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    Decreased health of clan territoriesbalance change

    The health of clan territories has been reduced to balance gameplay.

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    Changed Lounge back to summer-themed versionseasonal event

    The Lounge has been reverted to its summer theme.

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    Adjusted damage time for conquering clan territoriesbalance change

    Decreased the time it takes to deal damage while conquering clan territories.

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    Fixed interiors with collision issues affecting zombie pathsbug fix

    Resolved issues with interiors that lacked collisions, causing problems with zombie navigation.

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    Fixed client crash on clan territoriesbug fixMilestone

    Resolved a client crash issue occurring on clan territories.

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    Fixed missing collisions at Hospital PVP mapbug fix

    Resolved issues with objects that had missing collisions in the Hospital PVP map in Arcade.

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  23. 1 event
    Weekend Event - Snipers Drop Increased in Arcadeseasonal event

    Sniper drops are boosted in Arcade on every map for the weekend.

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  24. 1 event
    Double Rewards Weekend for Battle Royaleseasonal event

    Earn double rewards in Battle Royale from 30.08.2024, 1:00 PM CET to 02.09.2024, 1:00 PM CET.

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  25. 1 event
    Mystery Skinboxes Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Chance to find Mystery Skinboxes in random general Airdrops in Arcade and Survival from 23.08. to 26.08.2024.

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  26. 1 event
    FPS-only Warehouse Weekend Eventseasonal event

    A special PvP event where players can only use first-person perspective in the Warehouse.

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  27. 1 event
    Weekend Event - GD Skinboxesseasonal event

    Skinboxes can be found among your loot from all Super Zombies this weekend.

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  28. 1 event
    Weekend Event - Snipers Only for Battle Royaleseasonal event

    A special event where only sniper weapons are available in Battle Royale, with melee weapons and utility items still accessible.

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  29. 1 event
    Double Experience Eventgameplay

    From July 24 to July 29, 2024, any character XP earned will be doubled.

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  30. 1 event
    Double Currency Eventgameplay

    From July 18 to July 22, 2024, all earned currency from the server will be doubled.

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  31. 1 event
    Free Premium Accessgameplay

    From July 12 to July 16, 2024, players can access Premium features for free.

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  32. 1 event
    Double Reputation Eventgameplay

    From July 10 to July 17, 2024, all earned reputations will be doubled on PVP servers.

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  33. 4 events
    Vikings Event 2024 Announcementseasonal eventMilestone

    The Vikings event will run from June 28, 2024, to July 29, 2024, featuring various themed activities and rewards.

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    Themed Rewards in Battle Royale and Competitive Modesgameplay

    Players can earn themed rewards by participating in Battle Royale and Competitive modes during the event.

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    Viking Clothes in Marketplacenew content

    Viking-themed clothing will be available for purchase in the marketplace.

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    Viking 2024 Skinbox Availablenew content

    A unique Viking skinbox will be available through the marketplace, contracts, and Twitch drops.

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  34. 1 event
    Weekend Event - GD Skinboxesseasonal event

    Find Skinboxes among your loot from all Super Zombies this weekend.

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    Double Reputation Weekend on PVP Serversseasonal event

    All reputation gained from killing enemies in PVP Servers will be doubled this weekend.

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    Weekend Event - Extra Luck on Lootseasonal event

    Boosting the loot from all Super Zombies and variations on both Survival and Arcade, increasing chances of finding good and rare items.

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  37. 1 event
    Xsolla v1 Skin Event Launchdlc release

    Exclusive Xsolla skins available in three packages for purchase.

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    Weekend Event - No Meds/Barricades on PvP Serversseasonal event

    A challenge event focusing on shooting skills with no Meds or Shields available on PvP servers.

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  39. 1 event
    High-End Battle Royale Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Special event featuring high-end gear in Battle Royale, including Imi Tars, Sig Sauer 556s, AUGs, AK47s, and snipers.

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  40. 2 events
    New Character Clothes for Park Ranger and The Mechanicnew content

    New character clothes in the same style have been added for the Park Ranger and The Mechanic.

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    2024 Battle Royale Skinbox Releasenew content

    A new Skinbox is available as a reward in the Battle Royale game mode, obtainable by winning a round or from a random premium drop.

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    Weekend Event - GD Skinboxesseasonal event

    Skinboxes will be available among loot and from boss Zombies during the weekend event.

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  42. 1 event
    Season Pass 16 - Disco Style Announcementseasonal event

    Introducing a new unique skin set called Disco available through leveling the Season Pass.

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  43. 1 event
    Two-Week Leaderboard Competitionseasonal event

    A leaderboard competition rewarding the top 5 players across all game modes.

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    Snipers-Only Battle Royale Eventseasonal event

    A limited-time event where players can only use sniper rifles in Battle Royale.

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  45. 1 event
    Double Experience Eventseasonal event

    Earn double XP from April 5 to April 8, 2024.

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  46. 1 event
    Free Premium Daysseasonal event

    Players can test Premium for free from April 2 to April 5, 2024.

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  47. 1 event
    Double Reputation Eventseasonal event

    Earn double reputation on PVP servers from April 1 to April 4, 2024.

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  48. 1 event
    Login Reward for Easter 2024 Skinboxseasonal event

    Receive 20x Easter 2024 Skinbox by logging in on March 31, 2024.

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  49. 1 event
    Double Currency Eventseasonal event

    Earn double currency from March 29 to April 2, 2024.

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  50. 1 event
    Easter 2024 - Double Gold Coins Eventseasonal event

    All purchases through the website or Steam will give double the amount of Gold Coins.

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  51. 1 event
    Twitch Drops for Easter 2024 Skinboxseasonal event

    Earn Easter 2024 Skinbox by watching content creators on Twitch from March 27 to April 8, 2024.

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  52. 5 events
    Easter 2024 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    The Easter 2024 event has started with various activities and rewards.

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    New Contracts for Survival and Arcadenew content

    Five new contracts are available in Survival and Arcade modes.

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    Easter 2024 Skinbox Availablenew content

    Easter 2024 Skinbox can be obtained through the marketplace, contracts, and Twitch drops.

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    Easter 2024 Skinbox in Battle Royale and Competitivenew content

    Easter 2024 Skinbox will be a reward in Battle Royale and Competitive modes.

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    Easter Clothes for Purchasenew content

    Easter-themed clothing is now available in the character cosmetic menu.

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  53. 4 events
    Skin Attach Menu Sorted Alphabeticallyui ux

    The skin attach menu is now sorted by alphabet for easier navigation.

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    Character Position Fix After Resolution Changeui ux

    Fixed the position of the character after changing the resolution.

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    Easter 2024 Content Addednew contentMilestone

    New content related to the Easter 2024 event has been introduced.

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    Mission Adjustments on the Trading Loungegameplay

    Adjustments have been made to missions in the Trading Lounge.

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  54. 1 event
    Weekend Skinbox Sale - 25% Offshop

    Major sale on all Skinboxes and other items in the ingame Store with discounts of 25% for Skinboxes.

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  55. 1 event
    Weekend Event - GD Skinboxesseasonal event

    Skinboxes can be found among your loot, including from Alien Super Zombies.

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  56. 1 event
    First Person Only PvP Servers Eventseasonal event

    A weekend event featuring First Person Only PvP Servers in Hardcore mode.

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  57. 1 event
    Double Rewards Weekend for Battle Royaleseasonal event

    Earn double rewards for Battle Royale during the weekend event.

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  58. 1 event
    Double Currency Eventgameplay

    All earned currency doubled from Feb 21 to Feb 26.

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  59. 1 event
    Valentine 2024 Event - Double GCseasonal event

    During this event, all purchased GC will be doubled. Event starts on 15.02.2024 at 12:00 PM CET and ends on 20.02.2024 at 12:00 PM CET.

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    Login Reward on Valentine's Daygameplay

    Receive 20x Valentine's Day Skinbox for logging in on Feb 14.

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  61. 1 event
    Double Experience Eventgameplay

    Double XP for characters from Feb 12 to Feb 17.

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  62. 7 events
    Valentine's Day Skinbox in Battle Royale and Competitivenew content

    Skinbox available as a reward in Battle Royale and Competitive modes.

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    Free Premium Daysquality of life

    Free Premium subscription available from Feb 9 to Feb 13.

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    Valentine's Day Event Startseasonal event

    Event starts with loot spawning and special items available.

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    New Contracts for Arcade and Survivalnew content

    Four new contracts added for Arcade and four for Survival.

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    Twitch Drops for Valentine's Day Skinboxnew content

    Earn Skinbox by watching content creators on Twitch during the event.

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    Valentine's Day Skinbox Availablenew content

    Skinbox available through marketplace, contracts, and Twitch drops.

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    Valentine's Day Clothes for Purchasenew content

    New Valentine's Day themed clothes available in the cosmetic menu.

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  63. 1 event
    Double Currency Weekend Eventseasonal event

    All GD, SD, BT, and CT earned in-game will be doubled, stacking with account subscription multipliers.

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  64. 1 event
    Double Reputation Weekend Event in Caliwoodseasonal event

    This weekend, Double Reputation is enabled on all Caliwood Servers in Arcade mode.

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  65. 1 event
    First Person Only PvP Servers Eventseasonal event

    A weekend event featuring PvP servers that allow only first-person gameplay, available on each map in each region.

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  66. 1 event
    Weekend Event - Battle Royale [DOUBLE REWARDS]seasonal event

    Special event in Battle Royale where every Skinbox won as a reward will be doubled.

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