City Defense Z News

Only 5 days remain until the apocalypse begins on August 26th. Today, we unveil the enemies that will test every strategy, challenge every defense, and push your tactical mastery to its absolute limits.

In City Defense Z, knowing your enemy isn't just an advantage, it's survival.

Three zombie types. Three deadly bosses. Infinite tactical possibilities.

[h2]The Trinity of Terror[/h2]

When the dead rise, they don't all rise the same...


Every zombie in City Defense Z serves a tactical purpose. Every encounter demands a different response. Every wave composition forces you to adapt or die.



City Defense Z features 3 distinct zombie types, each requiring specific counter-strategies that will determine whether your city stands or falls.

[h2]THE HORDE: Normal Zombies[/h2]

The relentless majority that never stops coming

[h3]The Foundation of Fear[/h3]
• 5+ unique visual models ensure every horde feels fresh and terrifying
• Standard speed and durability - predictable but dangerous in numbers
• The constant pressure that tests your resource management
• Perfect training targets for testing your basic defensive setups

Strategy: Your bread-and-butter soldiers handle them efficiently, but their sheer numbers will overwhelm unprepared defenses. They're the foundation every other strategy builds upon.

[h2]THE SPRINTERS: Runner Zombies[/h2]

First to arrive, first to break your lines

[h3]Speed Kills[/h3]
• High-speed movement gets them to your walls before anything else
• Running animations make them instantly recognizable in the chaos
• First contact specialists - they engage your defenses before the main horde arrives
• Priority targets that draw critical early firepower

Counter-Strategy: Machine Gun (Bixi) units excel against fast targets. Use Defense Walls to create chokepoints and Landmines for area denial. Let them come to you, then cut them down.

[h2]THE BOMBS: Exploding Zombies[/h2]

Seek and destroy specialists with devastating explosive capability

[h3]Living Suicide Bombers[/h3]
• Unique larger model with distinct texture - you'll know them when you see them
• High HP requires sustained fire to eliminate
• Active explosion seeking - they run toward your units to detonate on contact
• Death explosion backup - if killed before reaching target, they still explode with smaller radius
• Double threat that demands immediate attention

Counter-Strategy: Eliminate them before they reach your units! Long-range weapons are essential. Even if you kill them, stay clear of the death explosion. They're like mini-Banger bosses with less health and smaller blast radius.

[h2]THE APEX PREDATORS: Boss Zombies[/h2]

Three legendary threats that will test everything you've learned

When regular zombies aren't enough, the apocalypse sends its champions. Each boss requires complete defensive coordination and specialized strategies to defeat.

[h3]LEVEL 1 BOSS: Stonefist[/h3]
Dual-threat rock thrower with devastating melee capability

The Boulder Barrage Nightmare:
• Long-range rock throwing threatens your back-line units
• Devastating melee strikes destroy anything that gets close
• Massive health pool requires sustained assault from multiple sources
• Dual-range threat forces you to defend at every distance simultaneously

Survival Strategy: Combine long-range heavy weapons with close-combat soldiers. Use walls to block rock throws while maintaining units at multiple ranges. No single strategy works, you need everything.

[h3]LEVEL 2 BOSS: Banger[/h3]
Melee combat specialist with toxic death explosion

The Ultimate Sacrifice Play:
• Devastating close-range attacks tear through frontline defenses
• Enormous health pool extends battle duration to breaking point
• Toxic explosion on death creates massive AoE damage zone
• Post-death area denial threatens your entire defensive position

Survival Strategy: Long-range elimination is mandatory. Rocket Launchers and Mortars are essential. Prepare to evacuate the area before the boss dies. Accept the loss of forward positions to ensure survival.

[h3]LEVEL 3 BOSS: Toxicz[/h3]
Long-range toxic specialist with battlefield control mastery

The Battlefield Dominator:
• Long-range toxic projectiles with devastating damage
• Area denial zones restrict unit movement and positioning
• Colossal health pool creates the ultimate endurance challenge
• Complete battlefield control - nowhere is safe

Survival Strategy: Constant unit repositioning required. Maximum weapons upgrades essential. Multiple Tower networks for sustained damage. Keep Revive capabilities ready as final insurance. This is the ultimate test.

[h2]THE ESCALATING THREAT[/h2]

[h3]Wave Evolution[/h3]
Early Days: Normal + Runner Zombies - Learn the basics Mid Game: Add Exploding Zombies - Adapt your strategy
Late Game: All types + Bosses - Survive the ultimate challenge

[h3]The Growing Challenge[/h3]
Later waves combine all zombie types with boss encounters:
• Normal Zombies provide relentless pressure
• Runner Zombies force rapid response
• Exploding Zombies demand long-range solutions
• Boss encounters require everything working together

Every wave gets more dangerous. Every day tests your limits.

[h2]What's Next?[/h2]

You know your enemies. You understand their threats. But survival requires more than knowledge, it requires the tools to act on that knowledge. Tomorrow, we reveal the arsenal that turns tactics into victory.

Stay tactical, Survivors...

[h2] Don't Miss Launch Day![/h2]

August 26th is approaching fast! Make sure you're ready:
✅ Add to Wishlist on Steam
✅ Join our Discord for exclusive updates
✅ Follow the countdown for daily reveals
✅ Share with fellow survivors

Official Website

Official Discord

City Defense Z Wiki

The zombies won't wait, and neither should you. 5 days remaining until the ultimate survival challenge begins!

Will you survive every threat?

Only 7 days remain until the zombies break through on August 26th. But here's what separates survivors from legends: the power to grow stronger with every fall.

In City Defense Z, defeat isn't the end, it's the beginning of your evolution.

Every defeat makes you stronger...

[h2]The Phoenix of Progress[/h2]

When the walls fall and the city burns, what remains?

Your knowledge. Your progress. Your unbreakable will to become stronger.



While other survivors start from scratch with each attempt, you carry something far more valuable: Research Points. Every laboratory you build, every expedition you complete, every moment you survive adds to your permanent arsenal of upgrades.

This isn't just progression, this is evolution.

[h2]Nine Paths to Mastery (74 Total Upgrades)[/h2]

Buildings Enhancement: Transform your construction RNG from basic 80% Level 1 cards to a master's 30% Level 5 cards. Watch as your city rises with legendary structures from the very first wave.

Combat Mastery: Dramatically increase your chances of training higher-level soldiers from the start. Enhanced RNG means more Level 2-5 troops in your recruitment pool, plus weapons that fire faster, reload quicker, and hit harder than anything the old world ever imagined.

Impenetrable Walls: Build fortifications with +250% durability that electrify, poison, and explode when attacked. Let the zombies learn what happens when they touch your defenses.

Wall Garrison: Mount permanent Bixi machine guns directly onto your walls. Up to 5 automated heavy weapons on each side provide relentless firepower that never runs out of ammunition and never needs rest.

Agricultural Revolution: Harvest crops in days instead of weeks, expand your farms beyond all limits, and feed your city with yields that would make the old world weep with envy.

Research Acceleration: Generate Research Points 375% faster and complete discoveries in record time. Knowledge is power, and power is survival.

Support Networks: Send expeditions with near-perfect success rates and amplify every NPC's abilities by over 200%. Build alliances that span beyond the grave.

Phoenix Protocol: Rise from defeat itself with multiple revival chances per run. Death becomes merely an inconvenience on your path to victory.

Strategic Flexibility: Reroll building cards up to 4 times per selection. Never settle for less than perfection in your city's construction.

[h2]Strategic Unlock Patterns[/h2]

The order you choose matters. Will you rush Laboratory upgrades to earn Research Points faster and unlock everything sooner? Or prioritize Combat upgrades first to survive longer runs and reach later waves? Maybe boost your Agricultural economy to build sustainable long-term growth?

Each path creates a different playstyle:
• Research Rush: Fast meta progression, quicker access to powerful upgrades
• Combat Focus: Deeper runs, more experience, higher wave completion bonuses
• Economy Build: Sustainable resource generation, steady compound growth

[h2]The Compound Effect[/h2]

Each upgrade amplifies the others. Enhanced building cards work perfectly with reroll flexibility. Combat improvements synergize with wall fortifications. Laboratory efficiency accelerates every other research path.

With 74 individual upgrades across 9 specialized trees, this isn't just a game, it's a masterclass in strategic compound growth.

[h2]What's Next?[/h2]

Your soldiers are trained, your research paths are clear, but survival requires more than strength and knowledge. Tomorrow, we reveal what keeps hope alive when the world has ended.

Stay vigilant, Survivors...

[h2] Don't Miss Launch Day![/h2]

August 26th is approaching fast! Make sure you're ready:
✅ Add to Wishlist on Steam
✅ Join our Discord for exclusive updates
✅ Follow the countdown for daily reveals
✅ Share with fellow survivors

Official Website

Official Discord

City Defense Z Wiki

The zombies won't wait, and neither should you. 7 days remaining until the ultimate survival challenge begins!

Will you rise stronger from every defeat?

Only 10 days remain until the zombies break through on August 26th. The city's fate hangs in the balance, and we're about to show you exactly what you'll need to survive.

Over the coming days, we'll pull back the curtain on your survival arsenal. Each revelation will bring you closer to understanding what it truly takes to defend the last bastion of humanity.

The countdown begins now.

[h2]From Survivors to Legends[/h2]

They started as ordinary people. Citizens. Neighbors. Friends.

Now they stand at the walls, weapons in hand, ready to face the endless night. But in City Defense Z, your soldiers are more than just defenders, they're capable of something extraordinary.



What if we told you that the frightened civilian clutching a pistol could become something more? That through experience, training, and sheer will to survive, they could transform into an unstoppable force?

Every soldier in your army carries this potential. Through our merge system, three become one, but that one is something far greater than the sum of its parts.

[h2]The Power of Evolution[/h2]



Watch as your defenders evolve from desperate survivors into tactical specialists. See them grow from simple firearms to devastating weaponry that can turn the tide of any battle.

But the transformation doesn't stop there. Push further, invest deeper, and witness the birth of true legends, warriors whose very presence on the battlefield strikes fear into the undead hordes.

[h2]The Choice is Yours[/h2]

Will you field an army of many, or forge a few into legends? In City Defense Z, both paths lead to survival, but only one leads to victory.

Five levels of evolution. Countless strategic possibilities. One ultimate question: How far will you push your soldiers to save humanity?

[h2]What's Next?[/h2]

The soldiers are ready, but they need more than courage to survive. Soon, we'll reveal what keeps an army fighting when the world has ended.

Stay vigilant, Survivors...

[h2] Don't Miss Launch Day![/h2]

August 26th is approaching fast! Make sure you're ready:
✅ Add to Wishlist on Steam
✅ Join our Discord for exclusive updates
✅ Follow the countdown for daily reveals
✅ Share with fellow survivors

Official Website

Official Discord

City Defense Z Wiki

The zombies won't wait, and neither should you. 10 days remaining until the ultimate survival challenge begins!

Will your soldiers be ready for what's coming?

[h3]Hey Survivors,[/h3][p][/p][p]You’ve been waiting a long time. You played our three different demos, tested the shifting world of the game, and gave us feedback that helped take City Defense Z beyond what we ever imagined. Now this city has been rebuilt from that very first demo, keeping the core gameplay you loved but transforming it into a brand new game with a completely different challenge.[/p][p][/p][p]Behind the scenes, we worked through dozens of files named “FINAL,” “FINAL2,” and “ReallyFinal.” And now, we’re ready to show you what’s next.[/p][p][/p][p]City Defense Z launches in full on August 26th. The zombies are at the gates, and the city is counting on your command.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]In the new rogue-lite structure of City Defense Z, every game promises a completely different journey. [/p]
• [p] Cards will determine your military strength, discoveries, and decisions—shaping your survival. [/p]
• [p]Turn your city from an ordinary defense base into a living, growing world that reacts to your choices. [/p]
• [p]Manage your citizens, soldiers, and resources to maintain that delicate balance between survival and expansion. [/p]
• [p]Command your forces with new tools: merge soldiers to create stronger units, deploy advanced classes, and push back the ever-growing zombie threat. [/p]
• [p]Stay up to date with breaking news. New opportunities, unexpected threats, and special situations await you in the “Breaking News” feed—the early bird wins! [/p]
• [p] Grow stronger after every attempt with permanent upgrades. With multiple save slots and different maps, plan your long-term strategy and turn your city into a legend. [/p]
• [p]It’s no longer just about defense—produce the food to keep your army alive, gather resources directly from your buildings, and sustain your war effort. [/p]
• [p]Face unpredictable challenges, from unique zombie types to massive boss encounters, and strengthen your defenses with walls. [/p]
• [p]Meet unique NPCs, each with their own stories, personalities, and benefits. Send them on expeditions into the unknown to find rare materials and powerful rewards. [/p]
• [p]Command your forces with new tools: merge soldiers to create stronger units, deploy advanced classes, and push back the ever-growing zombie threat.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]The countdown begins… Soon, we’ll all be counting down from 10 together. With each step, you’ll discover new content, uncover surprises, and meet a new character. Stay tuned, and don’t forget to add the game to your wishlist![/p][p][/p][p]You can learn more about City Defense Z by visiting our official website or joining our Discord community![/p][p][/p][p]Official Website[/p][p]Official Discord[/p][p]City Defense Z Wiki[/p]

[p]City Defense Z is about to transform into an entirely new experience with its most ambitious content update yet. You may not see it in the game just yet, but a major change has begun in the city.[/p][p]This update isn't just about adding new content, it breathes fresh life into the very soul of the game. Your city is no longer just a collection of blocks on a map. It’s becoming a living, breathing world that talks, gives quests, grows, and evolves alongside you.[/p][p][/p][p]In addition, we now have a rogue-lite structure. Every playthrough will be a different journey, and your cards, discoveries, military power and decisions will shape that journey.[/p][p]Meet NPCs and send them on expeditions. Merge your soldiers to make them stronger. Use the new card system to build your defenses wisely, seize trade opportunities and follow what is happening on the map dynamically. Because now in City Defense Z, every day, every decision and every detail matters even more. The zombies may still be coming, but you are no longer just defending.[/p][p]This time there is a bit of conversation, a bit of tactics, and yes, plenty of fun.[/p][p][/p][h3]NPC and Interaction Systems[/h3]

• [p]NPC Mechanic: Various characters now arrive in your city, each offering different personalities and benefits.[/p]
• [p]Dialogue System: Interact with NPCs to gain narrative depth and gameplay advantages.[/p]
• [p]Expedition System: Send NPCs on exploration missions to earn resources and surprise rewards.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Card and Trade Systems[/h3]

• [p]Advanced Card System: New card types, special powers and combination options make your strategy truly your own.[/p]
• [p]Daily Trade: Manage your resources wisely with daily changing trade opportunities.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Production and Resource Systems[/h3]

• [p]Farm System: Take control of producing the food that will keep your soldiers standing.[/p]
• [p]On Building Resource Gathering: Buildings are now not only for defense but also production hubs.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Map and Visual Improvements[/h3]

• [p]New Map: Defend your city in a brand new region.[/p]
• [p]Breaking News: Track dynamic events and notifications directly from the map.[/p]
• [p]Visual Effects: Enhanced effects make battles more cinematic than ever.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Enemy and Combat Systems[/h3]

• [p]New Zombie Types: Face special zombies, each offering a different challenge.[/p]
• [p]Boss Battles: Confront massive boss enemies that will push your limits.[/p]
• [p]Barrier Walls: Create strategic defensive lines on the battlefield.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Soldier and Combat Mechanics[/h3]

• [p]Soldier Merge System: Combine soldiers of the same type to create stronger units.[/p]
• [p]New Soldier Types: Strengthen your defense line with advanced classes.[/p]
• [p]Improved Targeting: Aircraft now have smarter and more strategic targeting abilities.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Progression and Save System[/h3]

• [p]Save Slots: Different maps, different strategies, different saves.[/p]
• [p]Permanent Upgrades: Long term progression with upgrades that carry over between games.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]UI and UX Innovations[/h3]

• [p]Renewed Interface: A brand new look and improved user experience in both gameplay and menus.[/p]

[p][/p][p]We cannot wait for you to experience all these new features very soon. 🧱🧟‍♀️[/p][p]Do not forget to add it to your wishlist.[/p][p]
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