Current guide · Version 1.0

What’s new in Yet Another Zombie Survivors 1.0

A clear summary of the full-release changes that matter to new and returning players.

The short answer

Version 1.0 is the full-release state of YAZS. It adds the ninth Survivor, the fifth arena, Boss Rush, Camp and mission systems, rank 5, more synergies, 21 new items, and 88 new achievements.

01 / Full release

YAZS 1.0 marks the end of Early Access.

Yet Another Zombie Survivors officially left Early Access on August 20, 2026. If you are returning to the game, check the dates on older roster, unlock, build, and balance guides because pre-1.0 information may now be out of date.

Version1.0
ReleaseAug 20
Survivors9
Arenas5

02 / New Survivor & arena

Ranger joins the roster. Bio Lab becomes the fifth arena.

09

New Survivor

Ranger

Ranger is the ninth Survivor in version 1.0. The official release notes tie the unlock to reaching Survival level 175.

05

New arena

Bio Lab

Bio Lab is the fifth arena. To unlock it, complete Dead Terminal on Default difficulty.

03 / Run structure

Camp, Quick Run, missions, and Boss Rush

  • Boss Rush: a map’s Boss Rush becomes available after that map is cleared on Hardcore.
  • Camp: version 1.0 introduces Camp.
  • Quick Run: the full release includes a faster way to enter a run through Quick Run.
  • Missions: daily and weekly missions are part of the 1.0 feature set.

04 / Progression additions

Rank 5, new synergies, items, and achievements

Version 1.0 adds a fifth rank, expands cross-Survivor synergies through the Friendship system, adds 21 new items, and expands the achievement set by 88.

Rank ceilingRank 5 added
Squad interactionNew synergies
Run variety21 new items
Challenges88 new achievements

05 / Current correction

How the Infinite Mode unlock changed in 1.0

In version 1.0, Infinite Mode now correctly unlocks after you survive 30 minutes in Endurance. Older unlock guides may describe the pre-1.0 behavior.