
Official patches, updates and announcements from the developer.
Actively updated· 4 updates / patches in the last 30 days
Server maintenance is completed
Game servers are back online. Good luck hunting in the Zone! Respectfully, EXBO Team
Patch Notes [04.11.2026]
Contents · Festivity · Gifts of Festivity · Final pack · Other changes and fixes Festivity Progression mode From November 4 to November 18, you can participate in matches and earn progression points to get even more rewards.
Server Maintenance
We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 4 November, 2026 · 07:00 - 9:30 (CET) · 01:00 AM - 03:30 AM (EST) · 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM (GMT+8) · 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM (KST) · Schedules may change due to unexpected problems.
Server maintenance is completed
The embodiment of Sin is coming! Raise your weapon and suffer… Before its shadows creep into your soul. While there’s still time, leave your offering and receive a gift in return: SZ-FESTIVITY-2026 The promo code can only be redeemed once per account.
Patch Notes [28.10.2026]
Festivity Festivity is a PvPvE event in which a team of five players must defend their Relic from waves of mutants and zombies, fight bosses, and face off against another team.
Server Maintenance
We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 28 October, 2026 · 06:30 - 11:00 (CET) · 01:30 AM - 06:00 AM (EDT) · 01:30 PM - 06:00 PM (GMT+8) · 02:30 PM - 07:00 PM (KST) · Schedules may change due to unexpected problems.
Camera on the Zone — you in the spotlight
The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is full of stories worthy of the big screen: wild firefights, epic moments, and unexpected twists. What if the whole STALZONE community got to see them? · Coming soon: the # SZFRAGMENTS clip challenge!
Server maintenance is completed
Game servers are back online. Good luck hunting in the Zone! Respectfully, EXBO Team
Server Maintenance
We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 21 October, 2026 · 08:00 - 10:30 (CEST) · 02:00 AM - 04:30 AM (EDT) · 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM (GMT+8) · 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM (KST) · Schedules may change due to unexpected problems.
OTS Launch
OTS is now available. Players who have received an invitation letter via in-game mail can take part in the testing. You can find more details about how OTS works in this articles: Sincerely, · EXBO Team
The following changes were made to the game without stopping the game servers: • The Advanced Case has been returned to the game shop. The chances accumulated over the summer season have been added to today's chances.
Test Server launch [16.10.26]
In this article, we’ll explain what OTS is, and how to test the updated wide range detectors, squad-based matchmaking, and inventory item locking. What is OTS? OTS stands for Open Test Server. Here, you gain access to early versions of major updates.
The art contest's submission deadline is approaching
You still have time to submit your artwork! · The deadline for applications is October 19, 20:59 UTC . · Don't forget to include your nickname, the region you play on and a link to your submission file in high resolution, the access to it should be public!
Server Maintenance
We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 14 October, 2026 · 09:00 - 11:30 (CEST) · 03:00 AM - 05:30 AM (EDT) · 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM (GMT+8) · 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM (KST) · Schedules may change due to unexpected problems.
Server maintenance is completed, game servers are back online. The following changes are now available in the game: • Added a new carry handle sight mount for the Magpul FMG-9 and ASh-12.
Server Maintenance
We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 7 October, 2026 · 07:00 - 09:00 (CEST) · 01:00 AM - 03:00 AM (EDT) · 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM (GMT+8) · 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM (KST) · Schedules may change due to unexpected problems.
🛠 Maintenance on the EXBO support website
Saturday , October 3 , 2026 , from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ( UTC ), maintenance will be carried out on the . The site may experience interruptions during this time. · ⏳ Please note: the schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
The following change has been made to the game without stopping the game servers: Added alternative crafting options in Hideout, in which Artifact Fragments have been replaced with Samples. Respectfully,+1 more
Server maintenance is completed
Game servers are back online. Good luck hunting in the Zone! Respectfully, EXBO Team
Patch Notes [30.09.2026]
Content · Ticketopia Event · End of Electrostorm · Working Man’s Cut on NA server · 1000 level style — Air Seller · New quest — Shock wave · Economy, rewards and progression · Modification window update · Making Safe Zone more lively · Balance changes · Other changes and fixes…
Server Maintenance
We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 30 September, 2026 · 08:00 - 12:00 (CEST) · 02:00 AM - 06:00 AM (EDT) · 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM (GMT+8) · 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM (KST) · Schedules may change due to unexpected problems.
Server maintenance is completed
Game servers are back online. Good luck hunting in the Zone! Respectfully, EXBO Team
Extension of server maintenance [23.09.2026]
Server maintenance has been extended until 9:00 (UTC). We apologise for any inconvenience. We’re working hard to bring the servers back online as soon as possible. · UPD: Server maintenance has been extended until 11:00 (UTC). · Respectfully, EXBO Team
Server Maintenance
We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, SEA and NEA regions: 23 September, 2026 · 08:00 - 10:00 (CEST) · 02:00 AM - 04:00 AM (EDT) · 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM (GMT+8) · 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM (KST) · Schedules may change due to unexpected problems.
STALZONE Art Contest
We haven’t held an art contest since last summer, so now is the perfect time to change that! We’re excited to announce the launch of the STALZONE Art Contest ! The prize pool includes in-game items that will be awarded across four nominations. Contest theme: the tulpa! season.