Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha — 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 |
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| Update 2.1.4.0 | 2026-03-08 | Zumbi Blocks - version 2.1.4.0For march's update i've been working on some exclusive Tier 4 guns for the paid version. The free version is getting some smaller changes. Mainly new zombie models for the Tier 2 zombies. Also many UI changes, and a new General Settings menu, that was highly requested. Next update will have more meaningful content for the free version.All improvements can be checked on the full change log below.Full update notes:New content:. Developed Tier 4 guns for the paid version. Tier 4 guns include upgrades for the 1911, Ar16, M14 and more. Swapped Tier 2 zombie models for "laborer" themed modelsGeneral Settings:. Added a |
| Update 2.1.3.0 | 2026-02-05 | Zumbi Blocks - version 2.1.3.0For this first update of 2026 i'm bringing some important new game features. First of them is unlockable skins. In addition to the skins, you can now freely customize the color scheme of the character instead of being limited to a small set of predefined color schemes. The second feature is perks: special and unique buffs you can use to make your life easier. The third is game modes and difficulties. For now all difficulty modes are available from the start, and skins / perks are unlocked by just beating bosses or buying loadout boxes. The plan for the future is tthat you will have to unlock game modes and diffic |
| Update 2.1.2.0 | 2025-12-04 | Zumbi Blocks - version 2.1.2.0After several months (sorry for the delay), Zumbi Blocks 2 is finally getting its third boss: Reaper Zumbie, along with the ability to unlock all Tier 3 loadouts.This update also includes various gameplay improvements and several bug fixes. You can check them out in the full patch notes below.Now, an important announcement:Moving forward with the future of Zumbi Blocks 2, I’ll begin working simultaneously on two branches of the game: the paid version and the free version. The free version will be limited to Tier 3 bosses and weapons, but it will still receive updates with new features, mechanics, and quality-of-l |
| Update 2.1.1.8 | 2025-07-24 | Zumbi Blocks - version 2.1.1.8Detailed patch notes for the update release earlier this month (July 8th 2025). Full update notes:Crafting:. Added "explosives crafting table", for crafting frag and stun grenades. Added a "weapons upgrade table", where you can convert some guns into a higher tier version of them. Added new crafting materials (gun parts), for using on weapon upgrading. Gun parts are obtained by recycling unwanted gunsNew guns:. Added 4 new guns that are obtained by weapons upgrading: "Grease Gun S", "Svt-40 Lmg", "M30 Carbine", and "M14". Added 4 extra new Tier 3 guns: "1911", "SPAS", "As Val", and "FAMAS". Some of the new guns h |
| Update 2.1.1.7 (ping marker, FOV settings, and more) | 2025-04-18 | Update 2.1.1.7 arrives sooner, with some smaller updates, before i start working on Tier 3 content. Starting on monday i'll be able to work full time on ZB updates and try to deliver as many updates as possible, in the next few months. Full patch notes: Ping system: . You can now ping locations (middle mouse button, by default) . You can also ping locations using the map menu Gameplay changes: . Breaking doors and furniture now drops crafting materials . Added new Tier 2 loadout sets for brazier fuel and ammo crafting materials . Added more loot spawn points on the streets, and not just inside buildings Graphics settings: . Added "Fullscreen |
| Update 2.1.1.6 | 2025-03-25 | Zumbi Blocks - version 2.1.1.6 Today the game gets updated to version 2.1.1.6, which focused on improving loadout selection user interfaces, and added a new way to acquire loadouts inside the match by trading resources with an NPC. In addition to that, the update adds some extra climbing mechanics, and a promissing fix for the crashes that have been happening in lower end PCs. Full update notes: Gameplay changes: . Added a Vendor van that spawns randomly in the map . There you can sell stacks of resources for money . Money is used to buy loadout boxes from the vendor Visual changes: . Changed the visuals of the loadout selection menu . Change |
| Update version 2.1.1.5 (refactored A.I.) | 2025-01-06 | - NEW ZOMBIE AI: . Zombie Pathfinding code has been rewritten from scratch, and the rest of the zombie's code has been majorly redone. Advatanges of the new AI: . Less prone to bugs, and easier to work with. . Will better adapt to future additions, like base building, for example. . Better optimized, by taking advantage of multi-core processors. (has room for further optimizations) Some changes in zombie behaviour: . Regular zombies will jump off higher floors of the factory building to get outside, instead of going all the way down to the ground floor first. . Zombies will move around furniture instead of trying to break it. . Zombies destro |
| Update engine version | 2024-08-09 | - Updated engine version to a more stable version (Unity 2021 LTS) - Buffed shuriken - Changed how server names are displayed in the server list menu |
| Server lists Update (2.1.1.3) | 2024-08-08 | - SERVER LISTS: . Changed the "Connect to Friends" menu into a server list, for browsing all public lobbies. . You can filter lobbies based on region. . When you open up a multiplayer match the game auto-detects the region you are in. . Added option to limit the number of players on the server (up to 6). . Added option for servers to allow only Steam friends. - SERVER MANAGEMENT: . Added in game menu where you can mute, kick or ban players. . Only host can kick or ban players. . Banning players only lasts until you restart the game. . This options are also available on the pre-game lobby. - BUG FIXES: . Fixed bug where player could join the s |
| HUD Changes and Chat Text | 2024-07-29 | Quick update making some improvements to the UI, fixing a couple of bugs, and adding a text chat. - HUD / UI CHANGES: . Added a Text Chat . Changed health bar, and status icons (food, drink, health, etc.) . Added more information to the selected weapon, ammo, and equipped items. . Added a better UI icon for showing binded keys, on the key bind window, equipment HUD and some other places - BUG FIXES: . Fixed accidentally shooting when lighting up a brazier . Fixed visual issue with the waves text on the waves bar . Fixed loot/interaction HUD icon not showing the correct key that was binded on the controls menu . Fixed false positive error mess |
| Waves update (2.1.1.1) | 2024-07-12 | After a long while i managed to finish the waves update. For the next updates i'll focus on adding gradual smaller changes so it doesn't take so long between updates. I'll have a road map up somewhere in discord with every single little thing i want to add to the game. Change log for 2.1.1.1 (open alpha steam version): . ZOMBIE WAVES: . Changed the difficulty system into a 25 waves system (it will repeat wave 25 forever, even if the wave counter says 26, 27, 28, etc.) . Riot boss starts spawning on Wave 5. Queen zumbie starts spawning on wave 15. You will get stuck on wave 5/15 until you kill the specified boss . Zombies that belong to a wave |
| Quick Patch for Zombie Respawns | 2023-06-16 | Just a quick patch to fix a mistake I made on the last update. I disabled zombie respawning for testing and forgot to re-enable it. When people commented on it i thought it was some rare bug, but it was just really an oversight from my part. |
| Update 2.1.0.4 (lobby codes and physics optimization) | 2023-05-28 | Just a small update to add a much requested feature: entering a code to join people's lobbies, instead of having to be friends on Steam. Also did some optimizing on the physics, to allow for more zombies at a time. Next update I'm hoping to add the Zombie Waves system, along with other stuff that could be considered "new content" (instead of just fixing bugs, and optimizing stuff). - CHANGES: . Added joining lobbies by copy/pasting a lobby code (you don't need to be friends on Steam to play together anymore) . Optimized physics performance when simulating larger quantities of zombies (in preparation to add a zombie waves mechanics) . Increase |
| Update 2.1.0.3 (steam networking update) | 2023-05-14 | With this new update the old multiplayer system was removed (using IP / Port or VPN), and is now completely replaced by Steam's multiplayer system. You can create a server normally (without the need to set up port, password, etc.) and you can connect to any friends that are currently playing the game online. (there are no means to connect to random strangers, you need to be friends on Steam to play together) Other than that, I focused on fixing some game breaking bugs, and some smaller ones too. Full change Log: - GAMEPLAY CHANGES: . Multiplayer now works through Steam Networking system . Multiplayer is played by joining your Steam friend's l |