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Official updates

A short, source-linked timeline for the releases that still shape current guides. Older mechanics stay here only when version 1.0 did not replace them.

6 official posts indexed
Aug 19, 20261.0

Full Release - Version 1.0

Ranger, Bio Lab, Boss Rush, Camp missions, Friendship, rank five, 21 items, 88 achievements, and the full balance changelog.

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Aug 15, 2026Preview

Five days until full release

The detailed preview for the Camp, 15 main missions, 45 survivor missions, 19 repeatable missions, Torments, and cross-survivor synergies.

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Jul 22, 2026Release date

Version 1.0 date announcement

August 20 launch date, Ranger and Bio Lab overview, Boss Rush reveal, and the note that Nintendo Switch would follow shortly after.

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May 14, 2026Roadmap

The road to full release

A development history, the 500,000-owner milestone, platform rollout plans, and the systems targeted for 1.0.

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Mar 13, 20260.9.2

Weapon Range update

Distance-based weapon scaling, clearer HUD data, better synergy visibility, minimap boundaries, and performance improvements.

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Sep 18, 20250.9

Endurance and Infinite update

Dead Terminal, the split between Endurance and Infinite, Elite Bosses, the minimap, 17 items, and Tag balance changes.

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