STALZONE — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Assault on the Reichstag progression | 2026-05-02 | In the heat of the Reichstag assault, every battle strengthens your class and unlocks new weaponry. These weapons grant no direct advantage but expand your arsenal, allowing you to tailor your combat style to your preferences.Did you spot the hidden weapon in the blueprint? |
| Class system | 2026-04-30 | The rumble of tank treads is getting louder — time to start sharing details about the Assault on the Reichstag event. The mode will feature a class system, with each class getting its own loadout, including unique gadgets that can turn the tide of battle. Let’s break them down. ✍️ Drop a comment and tell us which class you’re picking. |
| Game servers online | 2026-04-29 | Server maintenance is completed, game servers are back online.Good luck hunting in the Zone!Respectfully, EXBO Team |
| Subdivision Battles, Wild North and Session modes: answers to your questions | 2026-04-28 | Clan ContentWhat happened to the “Industrial Zone” map after OTS?After testing, we concluded that the map's concept is solid, but we still have serious work ahead on routes to objectives and building placement. Also, we're currently facing LD and LA team workload.Are there plans to introduce new maps or rework old ones?Recently, we made small adjustments to Coniferous that fixed a number of unpleasant gameplay situations.Right now, significant reworks are underway for the Malya Berdovka map. We want to reduce the influence of sniper rifles on this map, create more opportunities to flush out some difficult positions, and make the map more symm |
| Heavy steel moves in | 2026-04-27 | We burned the midnight oil pulling all the intel together and now it’s clear: all roads lead to the Reichstag. Looks like this is it, the “final stronghold” we’re about to storm. Step into one of the fiercest battles — the assault on the Reichstag is coming this May.More details very soon. Stay tuned! |
| Photos from the past | 2026-04-25 | Along with the documents found earlier, old photographs depicting 1940s architecture were also discovered. We have never seen places like these in the Zone before, yet they somehow feel vaguely familiar...Perhaps some of you recognize them? |
| Artefacts, they're everywhere! | 2026-04-25 | Until April 27, 05:00 (server time), artefact spawn rates across all locations after eruptions will be increased by 50%. Grab your detectors and head out to hunt. |
| Hotfix [24.04.2026] | 2026-04-24 | The following changes have been made to the game without stopping the game servers:• Added 3 additional Centrifuges to the Transmuter event on Forge-11.This change will be applied on new instances of the location.Respectfully, EXBO Team |
| Increase in number of winners | 2026-04-24 | After reviewing all cosplay contest submissions, we realized there are simply too many amazing entries to stick to the previous number of prizes!The contest rules have been updated as follows:• Increased the maximum number of winners in Rank B main categories to 6 (previously 3);• Increased the maximum number of winners in the Frame Master category to 6 (previously 3).The contest results will be announced very soon. This year, you’ve truly raised the bar — the judges won’t have it easy! |
| The lost report | 2026-04-23 | Diggers at Scrapyard dug up a box filled with some documents. It’s unlikely to mean anything, so many years have passed... |
| Chain of Decay — the search begins | 2026-04-22 | The Zone holds many secrets, however, not everyone will be able to uncover them. Are you worthy of understanding the Caretaker's design and capable of following in his footsteps?Only you can answer this question.In connection with the release of the Chain of Decay questline, we are announcing a contest for the most active Seekers.The first person who can unravel the mystery of the new quest and obtain the KIM-X Nocturne blueprint will receive:• Unique motif for Albatross Assault;• Zone Explorers Society achievement;• Rune in-game charm.The most active community members who make an effort to solve the mysteries but cannot take first place will |
| Rubik is already in the game! | 2026-04-22 | It's back… and now it’s up to you how to get it. Take the path of persistence — collect Rubik piece by piece and get a guaranteed reward? Or trust the Zone and try to hit the jackpot? The choice is yours. For more details on how to obtain Rubik, read more in the article. |
| Game servers online | 2026-04-22 | Server maintenance is completed, game servers are back online.Good luck hunting in the Zone!Respectfully, EXBO Team |
| Patch Notes [22.04.2026] | 2026-04-22 | ContentsRubik returnsSeason Pass introductionPersonal shopSession Battles changesProto-Discharge adjustmentsOperations updates and fixesBalance changesOtherRubik returnsWe conducted a player survey to determine the fate of Rubik. Over 40 000 players participated in it! Based on the results, we combined two methods to accommodate different preferences and make the system more flexible.Rubik can now be obtained in the following ways:Collect Rubik fragments, Anomalous Suspension, and exchange them for a complete Rubik using Burnt Onyx.Anomalous Suspension can be obtained from anomalies after eruptions in Inside Out areas, as well as from Transmu |
| Server Maintenance | 2026-04-21 | We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 22 April, 2026 08:00 - 12:00 (CET) 02:00 AM - 06:00 AM (EST) 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM (GMT+8) 03:00 PM- 07:00 PM (KST) Schedules may change due to unexpected problems. STALCRAFT: X servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, EXBO Team |
| What is hidden in the signal? | 2026-04-21 | |
| Rubik Returns | 2026-04-20 | The poll results are in. Statistics across all regions broke down as follows:• Guaranteed acquisition method — 47%;• Similar to other Inside Out artefacts — 37%;• Do not add Rubik — 16%.Statistics for individual regions align with the overall results, with only minor percentage differences. In total, over 40 000 players participated in the poll.We see that the choice wasn't clear-cut: opinions were mostly split between two acquisition methods for Rubik. Therefore, we've decided to combine both approaches.Rubik can now be obtained through the following methods:• Rubik fragments drop from Сentrifuges and can also be found in the Open World afte |
| Boosted Season Pass farming! | 2026-04-18 | From April 18 05:00 (server time) to April 20 05:00 (server time) completing daily tasks and using Overdrives will grant 50% more Season Pass points.The event with special hub challenges is now live in-game — a great chance to speed up your progress.Don't miss out — grab max levels! |
| Melted cosmetics | 2026-04-17 | Touch the essence of heavy steel by trying on unique gear tempered by an anomalous inferno. |
| Rubik — to be or not to be? | 2026-04-15 | Players who have activated the Centrifuge to level 5 at least once can take a survey about Rubik's fate. We invite you to participate and decide whether this artefact should be added to the game, and in what form.⏳ The survey will be available until 19 April, 00:00 (server time).Thank you for participating! |