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Steam News22 January 20265mo ago

Major Content Overhaul, Reporting For Duty, Sir!

This update represents the largest gameplay expansion to date. New maps, abilities, units, progression systems and major reworks to defences and AI behaviour.

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addedThis update represents the largest gameplay expansion to date. New maps, abilities, units, progression systems and major reworks to defences and AI behaviour. New human unit types and evacuation mechanics raise the stakes of each mission. The World Map has grown with additional maps and improved visuals. Core systems such as panic, cowering, unlock progression, UI, controls, and balance have all been refined.
addedA Bigger, Deadlier WorldTwo new maps added
addedA Bigger, Deadlier WorldThe World Map has been expanded with new visuals, environments, and more accurate population scaling
changedA Bigger, Deadlier WorldCheckpoint maps have been reworked to better reflect campaign progression
changedA Bigger, Deadlier WorldLevels across the game have received geometry, flow, and navigation improvements
addedNew Abilities & Stronger ZombiesSix new abilities added, dramatically expanding player strategy: Vortex, Repulse, Virulence, Frenzy, Fusion, and Reinfest

Zombie God changes

addedThis update represents the largest gameplay expansion to date. New maps, abilities, units, progression systems and major reworks to defences and AI behaviour. New human unit types and evacuation mechanics raise the stakes of each mission. The World Map has grown with additional maps and improved visuals. Core systems such as panic, cowering, unlock progression, UI, controls, and balance have all been refined.
addedTwo new maps added
addedThe World Map has been expanded with new visuals, environments, and more accurate population scaling
changedCheckpoint maps have been reworked to better reflect campaign progression
changedLevels across the game have received geometry, flow, and navigation improvements

This update represents the largest gameplay expansion to date. New maps, abilities, units, progression systems and major reworks to defences and AI behaviour. New human unit types and evacuation mechanics raise the stakes of each mission. The World Map has grown with additional maps and improved visuals. Core systems such as panic, cowering, unlock progression, UI, controls, and balance have all been refined.

A Bigger, Deadlier World

  • Two new maps added

  • The World Map has been expanded with new visuals, environments, and more accurate population scaling

  • Checkpoint maps have been reworked to better reflect campaign progression

  • Levels across the game have received geometry, flow, and navigation improvements

New Abilities & Stronger Zombies

  • Six new abilities added, dramatically expanding player strategy: Vortex, Repulse, Virulence, Frenzy, Fusion, and Reinfest

  • Special Zombies have been significantly buffed to feel truly powerful

  • New human enemies introduced, including Flamers and Juggernauts

  • Humans can now panic, cower, call for backup, and attempt evacuation

Smarter Defences & Escalating Threats

  • New city defences such as Parachuters, Armoured Cars, and Jeep Evacs

  • Helicopter and patrol behaviour reworked for greater challenge

  • Evac Zones added: if too many humans escape, the mission is lost

  • Defence compositions now scale more clearly with difficulty

Deeper Progression & Unlocks

  • All Zombies, Abilities, and Blessings now unlock through progression

  • Blessings feature tiered upgrades and can be purchased from the shop

  • New Scientist enemies drop guaranteed research rewards

  • Rewards and progression tracking have been streamlined and clarified

Better Controls & Interface

  • New command hotbar with advanced unit controls

  • Improved HUD feedback including Victory Bar and Mission Reports

  • Reworked tutorials, run setup screens, and unlock notifications

  • Added Steam Achievements and expanded sound effects

Thanks for reading, now go out there and destroy humanity...!

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Steam News / 22 January 2026

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