2026-05-18 · Site audit · verified
Discord deep-dive — no new code; Atlantis + galactic previews
Full channel audit (#patch-notes, #announcements, #codes, #sneak-peeks, #polls). #codes still only Zombies. New publishable facts: Atlantis map footage and F2P galactic gun previews. Galactic Crates poll favors event currency.
Tags: codes, discord, galactic, atlantis
Source: survivezombiearena.com update-log site re-check 2026-05-18
2026-05-17 · Game update · verified
Roblox API update — no matching patch notes
Game updated 2026-05-17T12:13:47Z per Roblox public games API. Official Discord #patch-notes and #announcements had no matching text as of 2026-05-18 — treat as API-confirmed hotfix until dev notes appear.
Tags: roblox-api, hotfix
Source: https://games.roblox.com/v1/games?universeIds=9348272796
2026-05-17 · Sneak peek · verified
Atlantis map footage + galactic gun batch preview
Santito posted Atlantis map dev footage and previewed new galactic guns, confirming they are F2P. No release date, stats, or crate odds published.
Tags: atlantis, galactic, weapons, preview
Source: Official Discord #sneak-peeks
2026-05-16 · Poll · verified
Galactic Crates economy poll
Poll asks whether Galactic Crates should use default Credits or a new event currency. Event currency leads 4,411 vs 1,177 (2026-05-18 check). Poll only — not shipped.
Tags: galactic, economy, poll
Source: Official Discord #polls
2026-05-11 · Game update · verified
Fifth Roblox API update — silent hotfix
Game updated 2026-05-11T18:17Z per Roblox API. No #patch-notes text — likely server-side or hotfix.
Tags: roblox-api, hotfix
Source: Roblox public games API
2026-05-11 · Poll · verified
Currency UI redesign poll
Dev polled two currency display designs — Image 1 led 3,752 vs 876 votes (2026-05-18 check). Confirms UI rework in design, not live.
Tags: ui, poll
Source: Official Discord #polls
2026-05-08 · Major patch · verified
Mini Content Update — World Ender, Nightmare Mode, class/gun balance
Added World Ender (first mythic F2P), Grenade Launcher, Tommy Gun. Nightmare Mode live. Necromancer buff (minion speed + damage). Flamethrower buff. Hardcore credits per kill 10 → 7.5. Turret visual optimizations, lobby queue UI, Bunker placement fix.
Tags: weapons, nightmare-mode, necromancer, balance
Source: Official Discord #patch-notes 2026-05-08 07:10 UTC
2026-05-08 · Poll · verified
Skill Tree vs Artifacts polls
Skill Tree preferred over Artifacts (2,261 vs 230). Artifact earn method poll: random zombie drops lead 2,960 vs 354. Community intent only.
Tags: skill-tree, artifacts, poll
Source: Official Discord #polls
2026-05-06 · Poll · verified
Underwater Research Lab map vote + Artifacts approval
Map vote: Underwater Research Lab won (~787/1199). Artifacts feature poll: 1,107 YES vs 23 NO. Galactic Pistol design poll: Right variant 1,757 vs 94.
Tags: maps, artifacts, galactic, poll
Source: Official Discord #polls
2026-04-18 · Major update · verified
Rooftop Map replaces Square Arena
First part of major update live: Rooftop Map + new zombie movement system. Community pre-vote 215:14 in favor. Post-launch FPS poll: 242 players reported lower FPS.
Tags: maps, rooftop, movement
Source: Official Discord #announcements
2026-02-01 · Patch · verified
Necromancer credit fix + Medic healing credits
Necromancer now credits player for minion/detonation kills. Turrets no longer friendly-fire Necromancer minions. Medic earns Credits from healing structures and players.
Tags: necromancer, medic, classes
Source: Official Discord #announcements
2026-01-31 · Feature drop · verified
Classes Update shipped
Survive Zombie Arena class system rolled out to all servers — largest single feature drop before Rooftop Map.
Tags: classes
Source: Official Discord #updates — Santito 'CLASSES UPDATE IS OUT!!!'
2026-01-14 · Game update · verified
Silent game update
Game updated with no public patch-note text beyond a 'go check it out!' ping from the developer.
Tags: hotfix
Source: Official Discord #updates
Sneak peeks tracked
- VOLATILE zombie (dev preview 2026-02-07, not live)
- Goo Splasher — splash slow AoE
- World Ender (preview → shipped May 8)
- Cosmic / Galactic Pistol
- Galactic guns batch (2026-05-17, F2P confirmed)
- Atlantis Map footage (preview only)
FAQ
What was the latest Survive Zombie Arena patch?
Roblox API shows a hotfix on 2026-05-17 with no matching Discord #patch-notes text. Last major documented patch is May 8 Mini Content Update (World Ender, Nightmare Mode, Necromancer buff).
When did Rooftop Map release?
April 18, 2026 — replaced Square Arena with stairwell chokepoints and a new zombie movement system.
Are Discord polls official features?
No. Polls signal developer intent only — Galactic Crates currency, Skill Tree vs Artifacts, and UI redesign polls are not shipped rules.
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