- One Year of City Defense Z | Built With Your Feedback - 4 September 2026
One Year of City Defense Z | Built With Your Feedback On August 25, 2025, City Defense Z went live. One year later, this is not the game we launched. That is because of you. Your reviews, forum posts, Discord messages, and bug reports shaped the year. We read them all. We still do. What Changed in Year One We started with a 10-day patch challenge, then kept going through roadmaps, major updates, and hotfixes, listening to you guys the whole way. Here is the short version of what your feedback turned into. • New map, new units, new cards, and new traps • Bigger permanent upgrades, a market, and seasons • Faster army control, merging, and building flow • Rebalanced pacing, economy, food, and expeditions • Hand-drawn NPCs, a full UI rewrite, and clearer tutorials • Steam Deck verification, controller support, and performance work • Audio, cinematics, localization, achievements, and hundred…
- City Defense Z is 30% Off Build, Defend, Survive! - 4 September 2026
Save 30% on City Defense Z for a limited time! Build and upgrade your base, strengthen your defenses, and lead your troops against relentless waves of zombies. Plan your strategy, manage your resources wisely, and fight to keep humanity alive. Whether you're a fan of base-building, strategy, or action-packed battles, now is the perfect time to join the fight at a discounted price. Don't miss this limited-time offer get City Defense Z today and start defending!
- City Defense Z is 30% Off Build, Defend, Survive! - 6 August 2026
Save 30% on City Defense Z for a limited time! Build and upgrade your base, strengthen your defenses, and lead your troops against relentless waves of zombies. Plan your strategy, manage your resources wisely, and fight to keep humanity alive. Whether you're a fan of base-building, strategy, or action-packed battles, now is the perfect time to join the fight at a discounted price. Don't miss this limited-time offer get City Defense Z today and start defending!
- City Defense Z Is 30% Off in the Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
City Defense Z Is 30% Off in the Summer Sale! Build, defend and save your city now at a much more advantageous price with these summer sales, where the sun and the fun warm our spirits. Dive into the chaos of Split City, build your defenses, and fight back against relentless enemy waves. With new updates, improved gameplay, and more content to explore, there's never been a better time to jump in. Don’t miss your chance to experience the evolving world of City Defense Z at a discounted price. See you on the battlefield!
- Hotfix Update Is Live - 17 April 2026
Hotfix Update Is Live | City Defense Z This hotfix resolves achievement tracking issues and improves tutorial stability, video loading, and widescreen presentation. Achievement Fixes Achievement tracking and unlock conditions are now more reliable. • Fixed a bug that could prevent the Runner achievement from unlocking • Resolved issues affecting zombie kill related achievements Tutorial Improvements Several tutorial flow issues have been addressed to make onboarding smoother and more stable. • Fixed several bugs that could occur after leaving the game during the tutorial • Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent tutorial videos from loading • Improved widescreen support so tutorial elements no longer extend off screen Update Now The hotfix is now live for all players. Update City Defense Z for more reliable achievement progress and a smoother tutorial experience.
- City Defense Z Is 30% Off in the Spring Sale! - 19 March 2026
City Defense Z Is 30% Off in the Spring Sale! Build, defend, and save your city now at a sweeter price. The Spring Sale has begun, and City Defense Z is now 30% off! Dive into the chaos of Split City, build your defenses, and fight back against relentless enemy waves. With new updates, improved gameplay, and more content to explore, there's never been a better time to jump in. Don’t miss your chance to experience the evolving world of City Defense Z at a discounted price. See you on the battlefield!
- Major Update 4: Split City Is Live - 18 March 2026
City Defense Z - Major Update 4 is Live! We’re back with another major update and this one changes how you approach the battlefield. A brand new map, a fresh mechanic, and a unique card are now in the game. Let’s dive in. New Map: Split City A long-abandoned city now stands in your way. Split City brings a completely different atmosphere a place that feels frozen in time, filled with the remnants of a past long gone. Every run here feels unpredictable, and every decision matters more. Trick: Split City On this map you have have 2 sides to defend! New Mechanic: Build Block Not all ground is yours anymore. In Split City, some grid tiles are occupied by ruined, abandoned structures. These remnants block your ability to build, forcing you to rethink your placement strategy from the very beginning. Adapt, improvise, and find new ways to survive. New Card: Land Clearing Take back what was los…
- Tower Defense Fest 2026 | City Defense Z - 9 March 2026
The defenses are ready... Steam Tower Defense Fest has begun and City Defense Z is joining the battlefield! From 9 March to 16 March, our game takes part in the Tower Defense Fest event. During the day you prepare the city: build defenses, place your units, and plan your strategy. When night falls, the zombie hordes begin their assault. Every wave grows stronger and the city depends on your tactical choices to survive. If you enjoy strategy and tower defense games, this is the perfect time to jump into City Defense Z and test your defensive skills against endless zombie waves. As the alarms echo through the streets and the horde approaches, only one question remains: How long can your defenses hold?Build the city. Defend the city. Survive the night. Share Your Feedback Official Website City Defense Z Wiki
- New Permanent Upgrades | Fire Turrets and Voice Trap - 6 March 2026
New Permanent Skill BranchesTwo new permanent upgrade branches expand battlefield control and defensive options.• Fire Bullets for Wall TurretsWhen this upgrade is unlocked, wall-mounted turrets will ignite zombies with incendiary ammunition, causing them to burn and take additional damage over time.• Voice TrapA deployable loudspeaker trap that emits powerful sound waves. Zombies within its range will be attracted to the device and move toward it, allowing players to manipulate enemy paths and create more strategic defensive lines.• New Permanent Upgrades Fire Turrets now burn zombies, and the new Voice Trap allows you to lure and redirect enemies across the battlefield.
- City Defense Z Is 30% Off | Tiny Roguelikes Event - 1 February 2026
City Defense Z Is 30% Off | Tiny Roguelikes Event We are excited to announce that City Defense Z is participating in the Tiny Roguelikes 2026 event! To celebrate, the game is now 30% off for a limited time. About City Defense Z If you haven't played yet, now is the perfect chance to start. • Build and upgrade your base • Defend against waves of zombies • Unlock powerful cards and units • Survive the endless night Join the Defense Grab the game at a 30% discount and see how long you can survive. Play Now
- Major Update 3 Is Live | City Defense Z Is 30% Off! - 18 December 2025
Winter has arrived. City Defense Z is now 30 percent off during the Steam Winter Sale, and Major Update 3 is live with new content, balance changes, and large polish improvements. Major Update 3 Summary Major Update 3 focuses on deeper combat, better clarity, improved onboarding, audio visual polish, expedition balance, and quality of life fixes. • New defense unit Tesla Coil • New default cards and a new Night card • Improved tutorials with clearer visuals • Audio, VFX, and cinematic upgrades • Expedition balance improvements • UX improvements and bug fixes • Major Performance Optimizations New Defense Unit and Cards • Tesla Coil added with multi target attacks and permanent upgrades • Destroy Building card added • Resource Boost card added • Helicopter Night Card added Onboarding Improvements Early game clarity is improved without forcing actions on the player. • Camera lock removed f…
- SAVE 25% ON CITY DEFENSE Z - 3 December 2025
Hello Survivors! The zombies were busy on Black Friday for obvious reasons but they are finally back and the game is now %25 off. The sale will last from Dec 3 to Dec 9 for a total of six days. Enjoy the discount and have a great run. City Defense Z blends fast paced survival and base building in a card based rogue lite style. During the day you place and merge buildings gather resources and grow your base. When night comes huge zombie groups attack and your setup is put to the test. You adapt in every run unlock meta upgrades and try to keep your city alive for as long as possible.
- Hotfix Update and Upcoming Content Plans - 28 November 2025
Hello Survivors Thank you for playing and sharing your thoughts with us. This update brings important fixes small cleanups and a clear look at what we are building next. HOTFIX CHANGES • Fixed an issue that appeared after finishing the tutorial where players could not click main menu buttons in some cases • Removed several achievements that were far beyond normal game time. Some required more than two hundred hours which did not match the intended difficulty for achievement hunters • Removed achievements will no longer appear for players and will not affect any existing progress WHAT IS COMING NEXT We are preparing a set of updates focused on fresh content a smoother loop and better game clarity. A new defense unit is in development and coming soon Tesla Coil Tower • Fast electric attack pattern • Hits several zombies at once • New visual and sound feedback • Permanent upgrades for long…
- Steam Deck Full Verification is Here - 21 November 2025
STEAM DECK FULL VERIFICATION IS HERE We are excited to share that the game is now fully verified for Steam Deck. You can enjoy smooth gameplay clear visuals and full controller support with no extra setup needed. WHAT THIS MEANS • Full controller support ready out of the box • All UI elements adjusted for Steam Deck screen • All small images and icons render correctly • Performance tuned for stable play sessions • No manual configuration needed UI IMPROVEMENTS FOR STEAM DECK • Text readability improved on multiple panels • Updated interface scale values for better clarity • Button prompts updated for Steam Deck input • Improved visibility for in game images and icons CONTROLLER EXPERIENCE • Navigation feels smoother on menus and panels • All hints icons and prompts now respond correctly • Fixed focus issues when moving between menu sections PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY • Improved render lo…
- HOTFIX UPDATE - 12 November 2025
HOTFIX UPDATE: CRITICAL ISSUES FIXED! ACHIEVEMENT FIXES • Fixed Full Team achievement • Fixed Minimalist achievement • Fixed Leaderboard Dominator achievement • Fixed Minimalist God achievement • Fixed Lucky Explorer achievement NEW FEATURES • Added permanent upgrade reset feature UI & VISUAL IMPROVEMENTS • Fixed hints and icons for controller users • Fixed all small images on Steam Deck • Changed boost box visuals, particles and animations • Updated Critical Hit effect visual • Fixed some icons not showing in text • Mission complete button now shows checkmark instead of cross • Updated UI scale values and refreshed all panels (menu and ingame) • Increased text readability and image visibility on screen GAMEPLAY FIXES • Fixed locked card not saving issue • Expedition result panels can now be closed with Esc key • During Cat Day, expedition and trade buttons are now disabled • Fixed NPC…
- We’re in Steam Scream Fest! City Defense Z is 25% Off - 27 October 2025
The bells of fear are ringing... Steam Scream Fest is underway and City Defense Z is bringing the roar of zombie hordes to your city! From 27 October to 3 November, our game is on the Scream Fest stage with a 25% discount.Through the bloodstained fog come the zombies, approaching with sirens and whispers. During the day you have time to breathe: reinforce the barricades, set up the defence lines, make your final preparations before lights out. Because at night, the streets turn into a field of the walking dead with a single rhythm, each wave hungrier and more crowded than the last.Now is the best time to add the game to your library during Scream Fest: with a 25% discount, set up your first line against the zombies now.As the smoke settles, as the steps draw closer, only one question remains: Will your city survive the night?We built it together, we defend it together.Share Your Feedbac…
- City Defense Z – Hotfix Update - 14 October 2025
Dear Defenders,We've gone through all the feedback you've given us since the release of Road Map Part 2.After the release of Road Map Part 2, we released many hotfixes in a short time, taking into account the feedback from you.We'd really like to thank everyone who played and provided feedback. City Defence Z is getting better and better with your input.Changes & FixesEarly-Game Economy RebalancedResources were depleting too quickly during early waves, making it hard to build up defenses.The starting economy has been adjusted and the growth curve is now more linear, allowing players to establish stable defenses without bottlenecks. Laboratory Production IncreasedLaboratory buildings now generate more Research Points.Early-game players can progress more consistently, and production efficiency now scales more evenly with building level. Permanent Upgrade Tree AdjustedResearch Point costs…
- City Defence Z: Major Update - New Season, New Chaos! - 11 October 2025
"Before we get to the content of the update, we have a few things to tell you. We'd be grateful if you'd take the time to read it. "Message from DevelopersWe've finally finished Road Map Part 2.After much testing, countless coffees, lots of zombies and a few system crashes, City Defence Z is now a completely different place.It's not just an update, it's the biggest step we've taken together with you.Every feedback, every reminder, every "why isn't this working?" message. It was all part of the process.You wrote it, we fixed it, you tried it, we improved it, but it's not over.Road Map Part 2 may be coming to a close, but this is not our last update.New ideas, new seasons, new mechanics...You keep defending your city, consolidate your soldiers and your buildings.We'll be here. Every night, every wave, every line of feedback.Thank you,GOODMOOD GAMES"Thank you very much for reading. Now let…
- City Defense Z Hotfix Update - Performance & Stability Improvements - 30 September 2025
City Defense Z Hotfix Update - Performance & Stability ImprovementsCommanders, we have deployed a comprehensive hotfix update that addresses key performance issues and stability concerns. This update focuses on optimizing gameplay experience and ensuring smoother operation across all systems.Performance Optimizations• Daytime FPS Improvements: Fixed FPS drops during daytime when deploying large numbers of soldiers. Performance now remains stable throughout the day cycle.• Weapon System Optimization: Reduced frame rate drops from rocket launchers and mortars during extended firing sequences. Rockets are now more visible for better gameplay feedback.• Particle System Overhaul: General particle optimization to reduce performance impact during intense combat scenarios.• Critical Damage Notifications: Improved movement system for damage notifications, reducing performance overhead.• Render O…
- City Defense Z Joins Steam Autumn Sale – 25% Off! - 29 September 2025
City Defense Z Joins the Steam Autumn Sale – Now 25% Off!The undead are closing in, and your city is the last line of defense. In City Defense Z, every decision matters build your base, manage your resources, and survive against relentless waves of zombies. With merge mechanics, permanent upgrades, and ever-growing challenges, no two runs are ever the same.This Autumn Sale is the perfect chance to join the fight at a 25% discount. Whether you are a new commander stepping into the chaos or a veteran survivor testing new strategies, now is the time to sharpen your tactics and push your limits.Don't Miss This Opportunity Before Our Big Update!This sale comes at the perfect time! Our massive roadmap Part 2 update is coming soon with even more exciting features. Get in now at 25% off and be ready for the next wave of improvements including complete UI overhaul, Steam Deck optimization, intro…
