SEASON: EVOLUTION

21 August 2025

Attention Commanders!

Evolution brings a brutal new phase to the battlefield. From aerial and naval dominance with the Elite Drone Mothership and returning Elite Attack Helicopter, to the rise of terrifying mutant variants and the game changing Hivemind, this season pushes strategy, survival, and chaos to the next level.

Elite Drone Mothership – A medium-class vessel designed as a dedicated naval drone operations hub, this unit balances offensive reach with essential defensive capabilities. It has the ability to launch a variety of naval drones such recon, explosive, sabotage and can also deploy sea mines to control the battlefield from a distance. It features limited attack and defense capabilities but what sets it apart is its high-frequency radio wave array, capable of disrupting or damaging hostile drones within its vicinity. While not built for prolonged frontline combat, it can hold its own against minor threats, making it far more survivable than lighter counterparts. Ideal for extended harassment missions, coastal defense, or supporting stronger fleets, this mothership offers a blend of disruption, utility, and strategic pressure.

Naval Recon Drone – Similar to the operator’s standard recon drone, but with a slightly extended view range.

Naval Explosive Drone – Slightly reduced effectiveness against soft targets, armored targets, and helicopters.

Naval Sabotage Drone – Optimized for engaging ships, though less effective against structures.

Elite Attack Helicopter – This battle tested, fast and fearsome helicopter has been reintroduced to the arsenal this season. Designed to deliver precision firepower against mutant threats, it remains one of the most effective tools for thinning out zombie hordes and giving ground forces critical breathing room. Its comeback reinforces the need for air superiority in the escalating fight for survival.

While costly to deploy and maintain, these aircrafts deliver a major tactical advantage, striking zombie hordes from the skies, where the infected have no means of defense. Combine airstrikes with coordinated drone assaults to gain the upper hand and push back the infection with precision and power.

Z Evolution

This season’s scenario drops you into a 100-player, zombie overrun warzone where every decision is a fight for survival. Navigate a hostile landscape dealing with aggressive zombies and swarming hordes, all while fending off rival nations vying for dominance. Can you outlast the undead and outsmart your enemies in this ruthless battle for control?

Vaults

In Z Evolution, seizing control of Vaults is key to building a stronger army. The Vaults serve as primary sources of Manpower, replacing traditional province-based production. Holding them not only boosts your resources but also grants Victory Points, making them essential for both survival and domination.

Meanwhile, mutated zombies emerge as a growing threat. A terrifying new evolution is reshaping the battlefield. Five distinct Mutant Variants now emerge from the depths of the Hive, more powerful, and horrifying than the last. Their rise marks a shift in the balance of power and survival just got a lot more complicated. Their Hives can be upgraded over time, allowing them to spawn increasingly powerful and dangerous variants. These mutants are no longer just monsters, they’re evolving enemies with a plan.

The Mutants

Mindless – Weak, mindless, and relentless. First seen on Day 1 from Hive Level 1.

Howlers – Primitive tool users with unpredictable aggression. Appear on Day 4, Hive Level 2.

Bone Crushers – Show signs of sentience and begin merging with machinery. Emerge on Day 14, Hive Level 3.

Siege Breakers – A coordinated, armored military threat. First encountered on Day 21, Hive Level 4.

Titans – The pinnacle of mutant evolution. Massive and nearly unstoppable. Spawn from Hive Level 5 starting Day 30.

The Hivemind There is a powerful new structure at the heart of the mutant threat, the Hivemind can appear after Day 21, but only within cities where Hives have evolved to Level 4 or higher. Once constructed, it triggers a global shift and mutants across the world become hyper aggressive, escalating their attacks with relentless force. There can only be one Hivemind at a time, and its destruction is the only way to return the mutants to their normal behavior.

Missions

This season introduces five all-new missions designed to guide you through the chaos of the battlefield. Learn to counter evolving hordes and master the powerful new Elite Drone Mothership alongside the returning Elite Attack Helicopter. These missions offer hands-on experience with both units, helping you sharpen your tactics and turn cutting edge airpower into your greatest advantage.

Good luck, Commanders. The future of humanity is in your hands! New to Seasons? Here's How It Works: Accumulate Season Points by eliminating units in any of your games as every kill counts! Experiment with the Seasonal Units, accessible to all players after the season starts! Research Season Units from a dedicated tab in the Research Panel. Any Elite units from previous seasons can also be deployed if you permanently unlocked them before.

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