What changed in Infestation: The New Z in 2026
90 updates · 8 main milestones · Jan 16, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
- 2 eventsDouble GC Sale Durationshop
The sale runs from October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM CET to November 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM CET.
SteamDouble GC Sale AnnouncementshopStarting October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM CET, every GC package purchased through the official website store will grant double the amount of Gold Coins.
Steam - 1 eventFree Premium Week for Halloweenseasonal event
Enjoy a full week of Premium benefits in Infestation, completely free for everyone who doesn't currently have Premium.
Steam - 3 eventsTemporary Fix for Market Security Issuesbug fixMilestone
Addressed security issues affecting the in-game Market, preventing items from being listed by banned accounts.
SteamDisabling GC Transactions in MarketgameplayMilestoneBuying and selling items for GC has been disabled until further notice to prevent unauthorized currency transfers.
SteamMarket Offers Expiration Noticequality of lifeExisting Market offers have expired or are inactive; players can retrieve items via the Market Dashboard.
Steam - 9 eventsHalloween-themed Locations and Lootgameplay
Hidden Halloween-themed locations and loot across Arcade and Survival maps.
SteamHalloween 2026 Exclusive Skin Setnew contentA new skin set available only during the Halloween event.
SteamSpecial Halloween Contracts and MissionsgameplayComplete Halloween contracts in Arcade and missions in Survival.
SteamFree Premium Weekseasonal eventEnjoy a week of Premium benefits for free from October 23 to October 30, 2026.
SteamHalloween Seasonal Leaderboardsseasonal eventCompete in various categories throughout the event for leaderboard rewards.
SteamDouble Experience, Currency, and Reputationbalance changeIncreased rewards active in both Arcade and Survival from October 16 to November 9, 2026.
SteamTwitch Drops During Halloween EventnetworkEarn rewards by watching participating Twitch streams from October 16 to November 9, 2026.
SteamSpecial Halloween Login Rewardnew contentLog in on October 31, 2026, to receive the exclusive Mauser SP66 Halloween 2026 skin.
SteamHalloween 2026 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneThree weeks of Halloween-themed activities, exclusive rewards, and special events.
Steam - 1 eventIn-game Market Temporarily Disablednetwork
The Flea Market has been disabled due to a security issue that requires further investigation.
Steam - 1 eventSurvival Double Currency Weekendseasonal event
Earn double currency in Survival Mode this weekend.
Steam - 1 eventUpdated Terms of Service and Game Ruleschanges
The Terms of Service and Game Rules have been reorganized and rewritten for clarity, covering fair play, account security, cheating, ban evasion, and player conduct.
Steam - 1 eventSniper Only Weekend Eventseasonal event
The popular Sniper Only event is back in Battle Royale, focusing on sniper rifles, melee weapons, and handguns.
Steam - 1 eventZombie Leaderboard Eventseasonal event
Compete for the top spot by achieving the most zombie kills in Arcade and Survival modes. Rewards include subscription time.
Steam - 1 eventStream Invasion Eventseasonal event
Earn 3,500 GC by streaming Infestation: The New Z for 15 total hours during the event period.
Steam - 1 eventSkinbox Hunt Eventseasonal event
Super Zombies and Alien Super Zombies in Arcade mode will drop Skinboxes during the event.
Steam - 6 eventsDouble Reputation Activegameplay
Players will earn double reputation on the Central PvP map during the event.
SteamCentral Chaos Weekend Eventseasonal eventBringing back Central map with special perks for PvP servers.
SteamInstant Reload FeaturegameplayInstant Reload will be active on the Central PvP map during the event.
SteamSeason Pass 22: Dynasty Launcheddlc releaseMilestoneSeason Pass 22 is now live, offering a collection of rewards including exclusive items and gear.
Steam - 7 eventsReworked Satan Cup reward spraysgameplaySteamAdded Season Pass 22 with Dynasty skin setnew contentMilestoneSteamFixed misplaced player spawns on Colorado V2bug fixSteamFixed inaccessible areas in Caliwood building modelsbug fixSteamReverted changes to Wooden Shield Barricadesbalance changeSteamFixed missing physics on concrete objects in Caliwoodbug fixSteamAdded GOSU Wooden Shield Barricade as Satan Cup rewardnew contentSteam
- 1 eventWeekend Event – Sniper Only Returnsseasonal event
Battle Royale mode featuring only sniper rifles, melee weapons, and handguns.
Steam - 10 eventsExclusive Twitch Dropsnew content
Earn exclusive Twitch Drops, including Medieval 2026 Skinboxes and character clothing, by watching streams.
SteamMedieval 2026 Skinboxnew contentA new Skinbox featuring unique medieval-themed skins is now available.
SteamThemed Trading Loungenew contentA medieval-themed Trading Lounge is now available for players to trade with others.
SteamCommunity Favorite Bonusesquality of lifeDuring the event, players will enjoy double currency, experience, and reputation bonuses.
SteamMedieval Character Clothingnew contentNew and returning medieval-themed character outfits are available in the in-game store for a limited time.
SteamMedieval 2026 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneThe Medieval 2026 event runs from July 10, 2026 to August 3, 2026, featuring medieval-themed content and exclusive rewards.
SteamStore Offers for Medieval 2026 SkinboxshopThe Medieval 2026 Skinbox is available for purchase in the store, both individually and in bundles.
SteamBattle Royale & Competitive RewardsgameplayMedieval 2026 Skinboxes can be earned as rewards in Battle Royale and Competitive modes.
SteamSeasonal LeaderboardsgameplayCompete in seasonal leaderboards during the event, with exclusive rewards for the top players.
SteamFind Skinboxes in the Worldnew contentMedieval 2026 Skinboxes can be found while looting in Arcade and Survival modes, especially at special medieval locations.
Steam - 5 eventsNew USA-themed Character Cosmeticsnew content
New outfits for The Mechanic and Walter are now available in the Cosmetic Store.
SteamTwitch Drops RewardsgameplayEarn rewards by watching participating Infestation streams on Twitch, including body parts from new outfits.
SteamSeason Leaderboard CompetitiongameplayCompete on the Arcade PvP servers for kills to earn special rewards at the end of the event.
SteamUSA Skinbox with New Skinsnew contentThe USA Skinbox has returned with 13 brand-new skins added to its collection.
Steam4th of July Celebration Weekendseasonal eventCelebrate Independence Day with exclusive cosmetics, Twitch Drops, and competitive rewards.
Steam - 1 eventWeekend XP Challenge Eventseasonal event
Compete to earn as much XP as possible in Arcade for rewards including Gold Coins, Subscription Time, and Cosmetic Items.
Steam - 1 eventMirror Field Double Reputation Weekendseasonal event
Earn Double Reputation in the Mirror Field PvP map during this weekend event.
Steam - 1 eventSniper Only Weekend Returnsseasonal event
A special Battle Royale event focusing on sniper rifles with limited loot of other firearms.
Steam - 1 eventCaliwood Weekend Event with Boosted Rewardsseasonal event
Enjoy double currency and double experience on the Official Caliwood server in Arcade mode.
Steam - 1 eventLong Weekend PvP Event – Warehouseseasonal event
Enjoy Double Reputation on the Warehouse PvP map located in the Arcade game mode.
Steam - 1 eventBattle Royale Reward Weekendseasonal event
Boosting premium rewards in Battle Royale with random premium skinbox rewards containing all previous Battle Royale reward Skinboxes.
Steam - 1 eventSuper Zombie Hunt Event Liveseasonal event
Kill Super Zombies for a chance to obtain valuable Skinboxes during this special event.
Steam - 1 eventLong Weekend Event – West Oaks PvPseasonal event
Enjoy Double Reputation on the PvP map during the event.
Steam - 1 eventSniper Only – Battle Royale Event Liveseasonal event
The Sniper Only event is now live in Battle Royale, featuring only sniper rifles, pistols, and melee weapons.
Steam - 8 eventsEaster Missions Availablenew content
Themed missions/contracts are available in Arcade and Survival modes during the Easter event.
SteamEvent Bonuses: Double RewardsgameplayDuring the event, players will enjoy Double Reputation, Double Experience, and Double Currency in Survival & Arcade modes.
SteamBattle Royale & Competitive RewardsgameplayEarn Double Tokens and compete for exclusive Easter 2026 Skinboxes as seasonal rewards in Battle Royale and Competitive modes.
SteamEgg Surprise: Event Item DropsgameplaySuper Zombies and regular zombies now drop event items, including contracts, mission items, and Bunny Cookies.
SteamTwitch Drops for Easter 2026gameplayWatch streams in the Infestation: The New Z category on Twitch to earn FREE Skinboxes and Cosmetics.
SteamEaster 2026 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneThe Easter 2026 Event begins on March 27th and runs until April 13th, 2026, featuring special missions and limited-time skins.
SteamFREE Premium Week Announcementnew contentFrom April 6 to 13, all players without an active Premium subscription will receive FREE Premium access for one week.
SteamHoliday Store & New Cosmeticsnew contentThe in-game store features NEW Easter 2026 outfits and the return of previous years’ Easter cosmetics.
Steam - 1 eventNew Season Pass: DISAR Availabledlc releaseMilestone
The latest Season Pass features a bold and electrifying new style with exclusive rewards.
Steam - 1 eventVictory Rewards Weekend in Battle Royaleseasonal event
Claim your Battle Royale Skinbox for every victory, with doubled rewards and chances for premium skinbox drops.
Steam - 1 eventNew Battle Royale Reward Skinbox Introducednew content
Earn this special skinbox by winning a Battle Royale round or as a random premium reward during a match.
Steam - 3 events18 New Specialist Contracts Addednew content
A total of 18 new Specialist Contracts have been added to the Contract Box in the Arcade game mode, including 9 PvP and 9 PvE contracts.
SteamReward for Active Players: 10 Extra Contract BoxesotherAll players who were active this year have received 10 extra Contract Boxes as a thank-you reward.
SteamNew Weapons Linked to Specialist Contractsnew contentNew contracts are linked to the following weapons: Sig Sauer 556, B93R, Katana, Tactical Knife, L85, M4 Semi, FN M249, Sig Sauer P226, Saiga.
Steam - 1 eventSniper Only Battle Royale Event Liveseasonal event
A specialized Sniper Only Battle Royale mode is now active until January 19, 2026.
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