What changed in Infestation: The New Z in 2026

90 updates · 8 main milestones · Jan 16, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026

  1. 2 events
    Double GC Sale Durationshop

    The sale runs from October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM CET to November 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM CET.

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    Double GC Sale Announcementshop

    Starting 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.

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  2. 1 event
    Free Premium Week for Halloweenseasonal event

    Enjoy a full week of Premium benefits in Infestation, completely free for everyone who doesn't currently have Premium.

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  3. 3 events
    Temporary Fix for Market Security Issuesbug fixMilestone

    Addressed security issues affecting the in-game Market, preventing items from being listed by banned accounts.

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    Disabling GC Transactions in MarketgameplayMilestone

    Buying and selling items for GC has been disabled until further notice to prevent unauthorized currency transfers.

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    Market Offers Expiration Noticequality of life

    Existing Market offers have expired or are inactive; players can retrieve items via the Market Dashboard.

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  4. 9 events
    Halloween-themed Locations and Lootgameplay

    Hidden Halloween-themed locations and loot across Arcade and Survival maps.

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    Halloween 2026 Exclusive Skin Setnew content

    A new skin set available only during the Halloween event.

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    Special Halloween Contracts and Missionsgameplay

    Complete Halloween contracts in Arcade and missions in Survival.

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    Free Premium Weekseasonal event

    Enjoy a week of Premium benefits for free from October 23 to October 30, 2026.

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    Halloween Seasonal Leaderboardsseasonal event

    Compete in various categories throughout the event for leaderboard rewards.

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    Double Experience, Currency, and Reputationbalance change

    Increased rewards active in both Arcade and Survival from October 16 to November 9, 2026.

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    Twitch Drops During Halloween Eventnetwork

    Earn rewards by watching participating Twitch streams from October 16 to November 9, 2026.

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    Special Halloween Login Rewardnew content

    Log in on October 31, 2026, to receive the exclusive Mauser SP66 Halloween 2026 skin.

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    Halloween 2026 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    Three weeks of Halloween-themed activities, exclusive rewards, and special events.

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  5. 1 event
    In-game Market Temporarily Disablednetwork

    The Flea Market has been disabled due to a security issue that requires further investigation.

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  6. 1 event
    Survival Double Currency Weekendseasonal event

    Earn double currency in Survival Mode this weekend.

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  7. 1 event
    Updated 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.

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  8. 2 events
    Test Run Server Settings for Caliwood Eventnetwork

    Improved Netcode will be disabled and a 250ms maximum ping limit will be enabled during the event.

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    Caliwood Weekend Event with Double Reputationseasonal event

    Double Reputation active on official Caliwood servers during the event.

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  9. 3 events
    Clearview PvP Map Introducedworld

    The Clearview map is now available for PvP during the event.

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    Double Reputation Activegameplay

    Players can earn double reputation during the Clearview PvP Weekend.

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    Clearview PvP Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Clearview replaces Mirror Fields in PvP Servers with Double Reputation active.

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  10. 1 event
    Sniper Only Weekend Eventseasonal event

    The popular Sniper Only event is back in Battle Royale, focusing on sniper rifles, melee weapons, and handguns.

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  11. 1 event
    Zombie Leaderboard Eventseasonal event

    Compete for the top spot by achieving the most zombie kills in Arcade and Survival modes. Rewards include subscription time.

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  12. 1 event
    Stream Invasion Eventseasonal event

    Earn 3,500 GC by streaming Infestation: The New Z for 15 total hours during the event period.

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  13. 1 event
    Skinbox Hunt Eventseasonal event

    Super Zombies and Alien Super Zombies in Arcade mode will drop Skinboxes during the event.

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  14. 6 events
    Double Reputation Activegameplay

    Players will earn double reputation on the Central PvP map during the event.

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    Central Chaos Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Bringing back Central map with special perks for PvP servers.

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    Season Pass 22 Durationseasonal event

    Season Pass 22 will end on January 11, 2027.

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    Clan & Group Limit Increasedgameplay

    Clan & Group Limit increased to 10 during the event.

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    Instant Reload Featuregameplay

    Instant Reload will be active on the Central PvP map during the event.

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    Season Pass 22: Dynasty Launcheddlc releaseMilestone

    Season Pass 22 is now live, offering a collection of rewards including exclusive items and gear.

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  15. 7 events
    Reworked Satan Cup reward spraysgameplay
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    Added Season Pass 22 with Dynasty skin setnew contentMilestone
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    Fixed misplaced player spawns on Colorado V2bug fix
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    Fixed inaccessible areas in Caliwood building modelsbug fix
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    Reverted changes to Wooden Shield Barricadesbalance change
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    Fixed missing physics on concrete objects in Caliwoodbug fix
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    Added GOSU Wooden Shield Barricade as Satan Cup rewardnew content
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  16. 1 event
    Weekend Event – Sniper Only Returnsseasonal event

    Battle Royale mode featuring only sniper rifles, melee weapons, and handguns.

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  17. 10 events
    Exclusive Twitch Dropsnew content

    Earn exclusive Twitch Drops, including Medieval 2026 Skinboxes and character clothing, by watching streams.

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    Medieval 2026 Skinboxnew content

    A new Skinbox featuring unique medieval-themed skins is now available.

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    Themed Trading Loungenew content

    A medieval-themed Trading Lounge is now available for players to trade with others.

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    Community Favorite Bonusesquality of life

    During the event, players will enjoy double currency, experience, and reputation bonuses.

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    Medieval Character Clothingnew content

    New and returning medieval-themed character outfits are available in the in-game store for a limited time.

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    Medieval 2026 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    The Medieval 2026 event runs from July 10, 2026 to August 3, 2026, featuring medieval-themed content and exclusive rewards.

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    Store Offers for Medieval 2026 Skinboxshop

    The Medieval 2026 Skinbox is available for purchase in the store, both individually and in bundles.

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    Battle Royale & Competitive Rewardsgameplay

    Medieval 2026 Skinboxes can be earned as rewards in Battle Royale and Competitive modes.

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    Seasonal Leaderboardsgameplay

    Compete in seasonal leaderboards during the event, with exclusive rewards for the top players.

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    Find Skinboxes in the Worldnew content

    Medieval 2026 Skinboxes can be found while looting in Arcade and Survival modes, especially at special medieval locations.

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  18. 5 events
    New USA-themed Character Cosmeticsnew content

    New outfits for The Mechanic and Walter are now available in the Cosmetic Store.

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    Twitch Drops Rewardsgameplay

    Earn rewards by watching participating Infestation streams on Twitch, including body parts from new outfits.

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    Season Leaderboard Competitiongameplay

    Compete on the Arcade PvP servers for kills to earn special rewards at the end of the event.

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    USA Skinbox with New Skinsnew content

    The USA Skinbox has returned with 13 brand-new skins added to its collection.

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    4th of July Celebration Weekendseasonal event

    Celebrate Independence Day with exclusive cosmetics, Twitch Drops, and competitive rewards.

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  19. 1 event
    Weekend XP Challenge Eventseasonal event

    Compete to earn as much XP as possible in Arcade for rewards including Gold Coins, Subscription Time, and Cosmetic Items.

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  20. 1 event
    Mirror Field Double Reputation Weekendseasonal event

    Earn Double Reputation in the Mirror Field PvP map during this weekend event.

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  21. 3 events
    Xsolla V3 Skinbox Availabledlc release

    The Xsolla V3 Skinbox is now available for purchase with exclusive packages.

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    Xsolla V3 Skinbox Sale Datesseasonal event

    Available from 13.06.2026 to 18.06.2026, 2PM CEST.

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    Exclusive Package Pricing for Skinboxshop

    Packages include €5 for 2 boxes, €20 for 10 boxes, and €100 for 60 boxes.

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  22. 1 event
    Sniper Only Weekend Returnsseasonal event

    A special Battle Royale event focusing on sniper rifles with limited loot of other firearms.

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  23. 1 event
    Caliwood Weekend Event with Boosted Rewardsseasonal event

    Enjoy double currency and double experience on the Official Caliwood server in Arcade mode.

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  24. 1 event
    Long Weekend PvP Event – Warehouseseasonal event

    Enjoy Double Reputation on the Warehouse PvP map located in the Arcade game mode.

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  25. 1 event
    Battle Royale Reward Weekendseasonal event

    Boosting premium rewards in Battle Royale with random premium skinbox rewards containing all previous Battle Royale reward Skinboxes.

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  26. 1 event
    Super Zombie Hunt Event Liveseasonal event

    Kill Super Zombies for a chance to obtain valuable Skinboxes during this special event.

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  27. 3 events
    Caliwood Building Accessibility Updatequality of life

    Opened a building located in the middle of Caliwood with interiors and loot.

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    Memorial Frames Addedvisuals

    Added 2 frames to the Clearview interiors for former players/streamers who have passed away.

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    Blacklist Updatechanges

    Added more reported words to the blacklist.

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  28. 1 event
    Long Weekend Event – West Oaks PvPseasonal event

    Enjoy Double Reputation on the PvP map during the event.

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  29. 1 event
    Sniper Only – Battle Royale Event Liveseasonal event

    The Sniper Only event is now live in Battle Royale, featuring only sniper rifles, pistols, and melee weapons.

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  30. 8 events
    Easter Missions Availablenew content

    Themed missions/contracts are available in Arcade and Survival modes during the Easter event.

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    Event Bonuses: Double Rewardsgameplay

    During the event, players will enjoy Double Reputation, Double Experience, and Double Currency in Survival & Arcade modes.

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    Battle Royale & Competitive Rewardsgameplay

    Earn Double Tokens and compete for exclusive Easter 2026 Skinboxes as seasonal rewards in Battle Royale and Competitive modes.

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    Egg Surprise: Event Item Dropsgameplay

    Super Zombies and regular zombies now drop event items, including contracts, mission items, and Bunny Cookies.

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    Twitch Drops for Easter 2026gameplay

    Watch streams in the Infestation: The New Z category on Twitch to earn FREE Skinboxes and Cosmetics.

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    Easter 2026 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    The Easter 2026 Event begins on March 27th and runs until April 13th, 2026, featuring special missions and limited-time skins.

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    FREE Premium Week Announcementnew content

    From April 6 to 13, all players without an active Premium subscription will receive FREE Premium access for one week.

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    Holiday Store & New Cosmeticsnew content

    The in-game store features NEW Easter 2026 outfits and the return of previous years’ Easter cosmetics.

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  31. 1 event
    New Season Pass: DISAR Availabledlc releaseMilestone

    The latest Season Pass features a bold and electrifying new style with exclusive rewards.

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  32. 1 event
    Victory Rewards Weekend in Battle Royaleseasonal event

    Claim your Battle Royale Skinbox for every victory, with doubled rewards and chances for premium skinbox drops.

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  33. 1 event
    New 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.

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  34. 2 events
    Arcade Zombie Drop Weekendseasonal event

    Super Zombies and Alien Super Zombies in Arcade mode have a chance to drop GD Skinboxes.

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    Limited Xsolla V1 Skinbox Saleshop

    A sale on the website for the limited Xsolla V1 Skinbox by purchasing special packages.

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  35. 2 events
    Mirror Fields Massacre Eventseasonal event

    Special event in PvP server section of Arcade mode on Mirror Fields with no restrictions and Double Reputation.

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    Skuin Skinbox Releasedshop

    Recently released Skuin Skinbox now available in the in-game store.

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  36. 3 events
    18 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.

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    Reward for Active Players: 10 Extra Contract Boxesother

    All players who were active this year have received 10 extra Contract Boxes as a thank-you reward.

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    New Weapons Linked to Specialist Contractsnew content

    New contracts are linked to the following weapons: Sig Sauer 556, B93R, Katana, Tactical Knife, L85, M4 Semi, FN M249, Sig Sauer P226, Saiga.

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  37. 1 event
    Sniper Only Battle Royale Event Liveseasonal event

    A specialized Sniper Only Battle Royale mode is now active until January 19, 2026.

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