Infestation: The New Z — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Long Weekend Event – West Oaks PvP | 2026-04-30 | Get ready for a boosted PvP experience on West Oaks! From now on, enjoy Double Reputation on the PvP map and make the most out of every fight. 🕛 Event Duration: Start: Today at 12:00 PM CEST End: May 4th at 12:00 PM CEST Jump in, rack up reputation, and dominate the battlefield! |
| Weekend Event – Drops & Discounts 🔥 | 2026-04-24 | This event comes with two exciting bonuses you don’t want to miss! 🧟 Zombie Drops Super Zombies, Alien Super Zombies, and Toxic Super Zombies now have a chance to drop GD Skinboxes. Jump into the action and try your luck! 💰 Website Sale Enjoy 20% OFF Extreme Subscriptions — available only on our website. Regular price €14, now discounted for a limited time: https://playnewz.com/store 🕛 Event Duration Start: Today at 2:00 PM CEST End: 27th at 2:00 PM CEST Don’t miss out — good luck and have fun! |
| Sniper Only – Battle Royale Event | 2026-04-17 | The Sniper Only event is now live in Battle Royale! Only sniper rifles will spawn (alongside pistols and melee weapons), making every fight a true test of precision and skill. 🕛 Event Duration: Ends: April 20th at 3:00 PM CEST Lock in your aim and dominate the battlefield! 🎯 |
| Double GC Sale | 2026-04-02 | ːbandagedxː Double GC Sale starts soon! Get 2x Gold Coins on all purchases starting today at 1:00 PM until April 8th at 1:00 PM CEST! Available on Steam and our Website On Steam, the double GC amount is already displayed when purchasing. Only website packages include exclusive benefits, such as Lifetime Premium! Prepare your gear and don’t miss your chance to stock up on GC! Shop: https://playnewz.com/store Support: https://playnewz.com/support |
| Spring into Action, Survivors! 🐰 | 2026-03-27 | Our Easter 2026 Event begins on March 27th and runs until April 13th, 2026 at 4:00 PM CEST. We’ve prepared special event missions and contracts, along with a unique, limited-time skin set available only during this event. Complete challenges, earn rewards, and don’t miss your chance to grab exclusive Easter-themed gear! Event Bonuses & Rewards 🐣 Survival & Arcade (Official Servers): Enjoy Double Reputation, Double Experience, and Double Currency to boost your progress throughout the event. 🐣 Battle Royale & Competitive: Earn Double Tokens and compete for exclusive Easter 2026 Skinboxes as seasonal rewards. 🐣 Twitch Drops: Watch any stream |
| The new Season Pass: DISAR is here ⚡ | 2026-03-26 | The latest Season Pass has arrived, featuring a bold and electrifying new style. Make sure to grab it before it ends on August 17, 2026 @ 6 PM CEST. 💎 Price: 4500 GC (or restart for 3000 GC if you’ve already completed it!) Your rewards include: ✅ A striking Disar-themed skin set with a unique neon style ✅ A full collection of exclusive cosmetics 🎁 Bonus GC Skinboxes that push the total value beyond the pass price Don’t miss out on this limited-time content and upgrade your loadout with the new look! ➡️ More details: https://support.playnewz.com/viewarticle?/81-season-pass Happy farming! ːbandagedxː |
| Victory Rewards Weekend | 2026-03-20 | This weekend, it’s all about winning big in Battle Royale! Claim your Battle Royale Skinbox for every victory, and on top of that, you also have a chance to receive additional premium skinbox drops during matches. For this event, both rewards are doubled, giving you even more chances to stack up exclusive loot. 🕛 Event Duration: Ends: Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at 1:00 PM CET Jump in, secure the win, and maximize your rewards! |
| New Battle Royale Reward Skinbox Released! | 2026-03-04 | We’re excited to introduce the brand-new Battle Royale Reward Skinbox! This special skinbox can be earned by winning a Battle Royale round or received as a random premium reward during a Battle Royale match. Perform well, survive, and you might walk away with exclusive new skins. Jump into Battle Royale, fight for the win, and claim your rewards! |
| Double GC Sale – Live Now 💰 | 2026-02-18 | Our Double GC Sale has officially started! From now until February 23rd, 2026 at 12:00 PM CET, all GC packages will grant double the amount of GC. Please note: - The amount of GC displayed on Steam is already doubled. - Special benefits such as Lifetime Premium or Legendary Account are only available through our website: https://playnewz.com/store Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up! Reminder: The Valentine’s Day 2026 Event is still running and also ends on February 23rd. Make sure to complete your missions in time, after the upcoming patch, you will no longer be able to exchange diamonds. Big Giveaway: https://playnewz.com/giveaway Good |
| Valentine’s Day Event 2026 – Love & Firepower | 2026-02-11 | Spring into Action, Survivors! 🐰 Our Easter 2026 Event begins on March 27th and runs until April 13th, 2026 at 4:00 PM CEST. We’ve prepared special event missions and contracts, along with a unique, limited-time skin set available only during this event. Complete challenges, earn rewards, and don’t miss your chance to grab exclusive Easter-themed gear! Event Bonuses & Rewards 🐣 Survival & Arcade (Official Servers): Enjoy Double Reputation, Double Experience, and Double Currency to boost your progress throughout the event. 🐣 Battle Royale & Competitive: Earn Double Tokens and compete for exclusive Easter 2026 Skinboxes as seasonal rewards. |
| Riot Shield Weekend Sale – 50% OFF | 2026-02-06 | For the first time ever, we’re running a massive Riot Shield Sale! All riot shields currently available on the market are now 50% OFF, making this the perfect chance to stock up and prepare for large-scale PvP battles. 🕛 Sale ends: Monday, February 9th at 1:00 PM CET Grab your shields, gear up, and dominate the battlefield this weekend! |
| Arcade Zombie Drop Weekend | 2026-01-30 | This weekend, Super Zombies and Alien Super Zombies in Arcade mode have a chance to drop GD Skinboxes! Event Duration 🕛 Start: Today at 1:00 PM CET End: Monday, February 2nd at 1:00 PM CET Bonus Info 🛒 A sale is currently running on our website where you can get the limited Xsolla V1 Skinbox by purchasing special packages — available only on our website: https://playnewz.com/store ⏰ The sale ends on February 2nd, 2026 at 6:00 PM CET, so don’t miss out! Good luck and enjoy the weekend! |
| Mirror Fields Massacre! | 2026-01-24 | This weekend, we’re hosting a special event in the PvP server section of the Arcade game mode on the map Mirror Fields! All restrictions on this map have been fully removed, and Double Reputation is enabled — exclusively on Mirror Fields. 🕛 Start: Friday, 23rd at 12:00 PM CET 🕛 End: Monday, 26th at 12:00 PM CET Also, don’t forget to check out the recently released Skuin Skinbox, now available in the in-game store. Make sure to take a look! |
| New Specialist Contracts Available! | 2026-01-19 | A total of 18 new Specialist Contracts have been added to the Contract Box in the Arcade game mode, 9 PvP and 9 PvE contracts. These new contracts are linked to the following weapons: Sig Sauer 556 B93R Katana Tactical Knife L85 M4 Semi FN M249 Sig Sauer P226 Saiga As a thank-you for your activity this year, all players who were active have received 10 extra Contract Boxes as a reward. More Specialist Contracts are coming soon, so stay tuned! |
| Take Your Shot — The Sniper Only BR Event is LIVE! | 2026-01-16 | Lock and load, sharpshooters! A specialized Sniper Only Battle Royale mode is now active and will run until Monday, January 19th, 2026, at 12:00 PM CET. 🎯 Event Details: Mode: Battle Royale – Sniper Only Rule: Only sniper rifles will spawn across the map. Goal: Outshoot, outlast, and be the last player or team standing in a true sniper's duel. Prove your precision, control the high ground, and claim victory in this tense, long-range showdown. Every shot counts! ⏰ Event Period: Now until Monday, January 19, 2026 – 12:00 PM CET We wish everyone an exciting and precise weekend. Good luck, and may your aim be true! |
| Operation: Winter Miracle - The 2025 Infestation Holiday Event is LIVE! | 2025-12-12 | 🎄 Survivors, the snow is falling and the season of giving has arrived! 🎄 Fredaikis is proud to unleash Operation: Winter Miracle, our biggest holiday celebration of the year! The festivities begin TODAY and will shower the Infestation world with gifts, bonuses, and cheer until January 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM CET. The Advent Calendar opened the first door on our journey, but now the full winter wonderland is here! Dive into a packed schedule of events, rewards, and festive fun across every game mode. Event Bonuses & Rewards 🎅 PVP Winter Map: Fight in a frosty battleground with Double Reputation and High Jump enabled for chaotic fun! 🎅 Surviva |
| The Infestation Advent Calendar 2025 is Here! | 2025-12-01 | The countdown to the holidays begins today! Unwrap a new surprise every single day from December 1st until December 25th with our exclusive Advent Calendar. How to claim your daily gift: Log in to your PlayNewZ account at https://playnewz.com/advent Click on the present for the current day Claim your reward! Don't miss out on a day—log in daily to collect all 25 gifts! Start opening your doors now: ːbandagedxː https://playnewz.com/advent Happy Holidays from the Fredaikis Team! |
| Caliwood Showdown | 2025-11-28 | Caliwood Showdown Ready for your close-up? The Caliwood Showdown is now LIVE on the Caliwood 001 server in all regions! Step onto the set of the most intense and rewarding PvP experience! For a limited time, the Caliwood 001 server has been transformed with a powerful set of perks: Double Reputation & Double Experience: Rank up and progress twice as fast! Headshot Only: Skill is everything. Only precise shooters will triumph. High Jump: Redefine the battlefield! Use your aerial advantage (default key: V) to outmaneuver your opponents. This is the ultimate test of accuracy and agility. Dominate the leaderboard and claim your rewards before the |
| Rocky Ford Massacre – PvP Mayhem Event | 2025-11-21 | Gear up and jump into the chaos! The Rocky Ford Massacre event is live on the PvP server, featuring boosted perks: Double Reputation Double Speed High Jump No Reload. The action is nonstop, the fights are brutal, and the rewards come fast. The event is already underway and will run until 24.11.2025 at 12:00 PM CET. Don’t miss your chance to dominate the battlefield and rack up reputation at lightning speed. More information available at the official news page: https://playnewz.com/news |
| Celebrate Our History in the Battle Royale Legacy Event! | 2025-11-14 | Greetings Champions, The vaults are open! To celebrate the legacy of our Battle Royale mode, we've launched a special weekend event that brings all the iconic cosmetic rewards of years past back into the game for one final, epic showdown. The Battle Royale Legacy Event is now active! For the duration of this event, the standard reward has been replaced. Now, when you achieve that glorious Victory Royale, you won't just win a prize—you'll win a piece of history. Your reward will be one random skinbox from any previous Battle Royale season. Relive the glory days or claim the skins you've always wanted. From the foundational sets of Year 1 to th |