Anomaly Zone Renovation Steam news

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• Release dateMay 29, 2026
• DeveloperNEW STORY GAMES
• Publisher NEW STORY GAMES

Genres: Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play

Company pages: Developer: NEW STORY GAMESPublisher: NEW STORY GAMES

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Anomaly Zone Renovation Steam news

Anomaly Zone Renovation news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Friends and the Blacklist - 5 October 2026

  Stalkers! We’re preparing for a major new update and continuing our series of developer diaries about its new features. We are introducing the new “Friends and Blacklist” functionality!Add FriendsIn the Zone, it’ll become easier not only to find a reliable companion, but also to keep in touch. You’ll be able to save a friend’s contact in a new dedicated menu by pressing F11 or clicking the icon above the chat.Once your new companion accepts the friend request, you’ll both be able to see when the other last entered the Zone, and you’ll receive a chat notification whenever your friend comes online.The same window also includes a convenient option for inviting friends to your squad.Send Them Where They BelongHaving enemies in the Zone is perfectly normal. What’s even more normal is sending them where they belong… straight to your blacklist.A separate tab in the new menu will let you block…

• Improving the Quest Log - 4 October 2026

  Stalkers! We’re preparing a major new update and launching a series of developer diaries about its new features. We’re starting with a few smaller improvements, so follow the news on all our channels to make sure you don’t miss the bigger ones.See Your Rewards Up CloseNo more secrets—especially for newcomers to Anomaly Zone who aren’t yet familiar with the game’s extensive range of items. The Quest Log now displays reward icons, not just their names.To make tracking active quests more convenient for seasoned stalkers, we’ve also added a high-contrast background to the tracked quests panel and made it possible to collapse overly long lists.Stay Tuned!This is the first in a whole series of developer diaries about upcoming additions to Anomaly Zone—and, as tradition demands, the hottest reveals are still ahead. In the meantime, tell us in the comments which other interface improvements you…

• Sale! - 24 September 2026

  Stalkers! From Sep 24, 2026 through Oct 4, 2026, the Anomaly Zone shop is running a sale! Renovation server: 20% off the items listed below. Prices: regular → sale. Premium subscription7 days — 180 → 14414 days — 350 → 28030 days — 650 → 52090 days — 1 650 → 1 320180 days — 3 200 → 2 560360 days — 5 500 → 4 400 Personal premium subscription7 days — 150 → 12014 days — 300 → 24030 days — 500 → 40090 days — 1 300 → 1 040180 days — 2 400 → 1 920360 days — 4 000 → 3 200 Weapon cratesSPAS-12 — 100 → 80Benelli M1014 — 100 → 80AK-74MST — 200 → 160HK-G36C — 200 → 160HK-416 — 200 → 160HK MP5-SD3 — 170 → 136 Magazine cratesAK 5.45×39 — 130 → 104STANAG — 100 → 80SIG SG-751 — 150 → 120Glock 17/18 — 80 → 64 Suppressor cratesSniper suppressor 7.62×51 / 7.62×54 — 150 → 120Assault rifle suppressor 7.62×51 / 7.62×54 — 150 → 120Assault rifle suppressor 5.45×39 / 5.56×45 — 150 → 120 Sight cratesNATO assaul…

• UPDATE at 18.08.2026 - 18 August 2026

  Anomaly Zone Renovation UpdateStalkers!A new update has been deployed to the Anomaly Zone Renovation server. It includes new mechanics, balance changes, faction progression, a cooking system, new quests, trading changes, story quest fixes, and localization improvements.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━New Mechanics“Campfire” MechanicCookingAdded a fully-fledged cooking system using a campfire.Added the Cooking skill.Added a Fire Starting Kit.Recipes can be purchased from:Gourmet;Kotel;Finn;Pivovarov;Healer;Tannery.Cooking resources can be found in:Outskirts;Vesuvius;Tunguska.Added dishes:Fried Meat;Fried Mushrooms;Fried Porcini Mushrooms;Fried Butter Mushrooms;Fried Chanterelles;Fried Honey Mushrooms;Mushroom Stew;Mushroom Stew with Canned Meat;Mushroom Stew with Meat;Hunter’s Stew;Hunter’s Stew with Meat;Hearty Hunter’s Stew.Added detailed descriptions for recipes and ingredients.Improved the r…

• Update 07/24/26 - 24 July 2026

  Stalkers! The Anomaly Zone Renovation server has received a new update, including bug fixes, balance adjustments, and a number of gameplay improvements. The full list of changes is below: Interface - Fixed the interface extending beyond the game window during trading. - Optimized the modification window. - Removed the base tracker display on auction bases. - The cursor no longer disappears when pressing ESC. - Fixed the display of drop rate information for medicine. Balance - Damage adjusted for 12×70 0000 - Loot/drops - Added drop for the "Heater" artifact in the Yeti Traders Radio Tower - Pasha Arsenal - 40mm grenade price changed

• Anomaly Zone Renovation Update - 23 July 2026

  Stalkers! The latest update has been deployed to the Anomaly Zone Renovation server, including bug fixes, balance adjustments, and a number of gameplay improvements. The full list of changes is below: Balance Equipment and weapons Multiple balance adjustments to bullet resistance for all equipment Increased shotgun damage against mutants Increased accuracy for most weapons Reduced the price of 12x70 0000 and 12x76 0000 ammo by 40% at all vendors Mutants Multiple balance changes to mutant HP, defense, and damage Loot Balance changes to item drop rates Karma (quest limits) (You can take quests from these factions for up to 150 karma) Up to 150 karma: Hope Station Military Commandant's Office Gourmet Village Imarek Post Crow's Forest Mercenaries Radio Tower Aegis Scientists' Camp Junk Dealer's Camp Finn's Camp Distillery Bar Zapolyarye Radius Village Witch Doctor Camp Al-Jaffa Village Khaj…

• UPDATE 09.07.2026 - 9 July 2026

  Anomaly Zone Renovation Update Stalkers!A new update has been deployed to the Anomaly Zone Renovation server, bringing bug fixes, balance adjustments, and a number of gameplay improvements.Below is the full list of changes. MAIN CHANGESAdded item drops upon character respawn and when finishing off a character.Rebalanced shotgun damage. Technical ChangesFixed playback of Invisible Mutant sounds.Fixed stuck ambient sounds (radio, water drips, etc.).Fixed ambient sounds across locations.Fixed the display of stuck clothing buffs.Added artifact level display on the Flea Market and in the barter interface. QuestsQuest balance has been adjusted:"The Devil's Nickel" — NPC Ahmed."Caring for Wildlife" and "Greenpeace Would Approve" — NPC Aibolit."Mercenaries" — "Crow Forest".Fixed the boar kill counter for the "Boars for Shperling" quest.Added daily quests. Finn's CampAdded the daily quest "Roast…

• Update at 02.07.2026 - 2 July 2026

  Anomaly Zone Renovation Update Stalkers! A new update has been deployed to the Anomaly Zone Renovation server, bringing bug fixes, balance adjustments, and various gameplay improvements.Below is the full list of changes.InterfaceAdded artifact level display to Marketplace item cards and listings.Added proper liquid volume display for Copper Solution in Marketplace item cards and listings.Fixed Copper Solution display: previously, the Marketplace always displayed 500 ml, regardless of the actual liquid volume.Artifact levels are now displayed as icons during player-to-player trading.BasesBase capture time has been changed from Sunday 21:00 to Saturday 21:00.Sawmill and Sanatorium are now available daily at 21:00.ArtifactsUpdated the spawn schedule for the Vesuvius and Guide artifacts:09:00–09:30 — 100% spawn chance;21:00–21:30 — 100% spawn chance.In the Lyubech Outskirts and Vesuvius sta…

• CONTEST! - 26 June 2026

  Stalkers! We are pleased to announce the launch of the Anomaly Zone Renovation Video Contest. We invite all players to submit original video creations inspired by the game and its unique atmosphere. Category:VideoPrizes: 1st Place — 10,000 Gold Rubles. 2nd Place — Community Choice Award — 3,000 Gold Rubles. (The winner will be determined by player voting after the contest concludes.) Participation Requirements: Accepted formats: gameplay, trailer, short film, tutorial, or atmospheric video.Video length: 1 to 5 minutes.The submission must be entirely original and must not infringe upon any copyrights.Videos may be published on YouTube, VK Video, or any other video platform. A link to the published video must be included with your submission. Evaluation Criteria: Editing quality;Creativity and presentation;Faithfulness to the atmosphere of Anomaly Zone;Originality and overall impression.…

• Update 25.06.2026! - 25 June 2026

  Anomaly Zone Renovation Update Stalkers! Another update has been installed on the Anomaly Zone Renovation server, including bug fixes, balance adjustments, and a number of gameplay improvements.Below is the full list of changes. Trading and AssortmentThe loot buyer at all bases except the Sanatorium and Sawmill now buys items for up to 90% of their value.New item assortment has been added to the Renegades camp NPC Krest.Food and water have been added to NPC Kozhevennik in the Radius settlement.Food and water have been added to NPC Pasha Arsenal at the Radio Tower.At Military Commandant's Office D-6, NPC Baryga now offers ammo exchanges for "Alpha" group artifacts.At the Radio Tower, NPC Pasha Arsenal now offers AP-BP ammo exchanges for "Beta" group artifacts.NPCs Morse and Krest have received additional trading tabs.At the Radius settlement, NPC "Kozhevennik" now sells Saiga magazines w…

• Update! - 22 June 2026

  Anomaly Zone Renovation Update Stalkers! A new update has been deployed to the Anomaly Zone Renovation server, bringing bug fixes, balance adjustments, and various gameplay improvements.Below is the full list of changes included in this update. GameplayInformation about the skill reset command has been added to /help.Added a hint to the NPC "Azamat" informing players that Renegade reputation is required to access the Wasteland.Added artifact level display when hovering over a container and through the context menu.Fixed several issues related to mutant AI.BalanceReduced the health of the "Vedun" mutant at the "Conductor" artifact spawn location in the "Lyubech Outskirts".Adjusted the drop chance of the "Antigrav Alpha" artifact based on location difficulty.Increased the chance of obtaining a Boar Head.Updated the AK-107 exchange offered by the NPC "Junk Dealer".Added a crafting recipe t…

• Update! - 18 June 2026

  Anomaly Zone Renovation Update Stalkers!A new update has been installed on the Anomaly Zone Renovation server, featuring bug fixes, balance adjustments, and various gameplay improvements.Below is the full list of changes included in this update.BALANCE• Rebalanced health and damage values for all mutants. • Rebalanced shotgun damage. • Reworked bleeding and poison effects:Bleeding damage increased from 1 to 4;Poison stacks applied by the Vedun's attack increased from 1 to 2. • Players can no longer teleport other players while using the "Rest" feature. • Items can no longer be deleted while using the "Rest" feature. • The cooldown of the "Hurry-Up" artifact has been reduced from 24 hours to 6 hours. • The spawn mechanics of the "Guide" and "Vesuvius" artifacts have been changed: their possible spawn time remains the same, but they no longer spawn with a 100% chance. PROGRESSION SYSTEM S…

• Update! - 12 June 2026

  Anomaly Zone Renovation Update Stalkers! A new update has been deployed to the Anomaly Zone Renovation server, featuring bug fixes, balance adjustments, and several gameplay improvements. Below is the full list of changes included in this update. FixesFixed the display of several items (toilet paper, cigarette cartons, Belomor cigarettes, and matches).Fixed the reputation requirement in the Bandit Cave: it previously displayed "Finn's Brigade" and now correctly displays "Owl's Brigade".Fixed an issue with the MZA item causing it to become stuck after a character rejoined the game.Multiple quest-related fixes and adjustments have been made.Various fixes have been applied to the "Lyubech Outskirts" location.Balance ChangesAdjusted medication prices.Increased the number of uses of the Sanitary Kit from 9 to 20.Increased the number of uses of the Paramedic's First Aid Kit from 6 to 8.Increa…

• Update! - 11 June 2026

  Anomaly Zone Renovation is Available for Download on Steam Again Anomaly Zone Renovation Update Stalkers! A new update has been deployed to the Anomaly Zone Renovation server, bringing bug fixes, balance adjustments, and a number of gameplay improvements. Below is the full list of changes included in this update.Progression SystemThe "Carcass Butchering" and "Cooking" skills have been removed from the game for rework.The "Weapons" skill tree has been removed."Handling" and "Accuracy" have been removed from the Weapons tree and transferred directly to weapon stats. These characteristics now depend on the weapon being used rather than character progression.The "Fast Magazine Loading" skills have been moved to the Abilities tree.Due to the progression system changes, all character progression will be reset. The cooldown for using the progression reset command will also be reset.Equipment h…