In-game event · published 8 Sep 2026, 12:54:53 UTC
Update 0.7.3.0-EA
Update 0.7.3.0-EA 🔦 Visual improvements: · Reworked the highlighting system for interactive objects. · Important objects are highlighted across the whole map during critical situations. · Added on-screen control hints: you can always see which buttons you can press right now. · Specimens now show status icons, so you can tell their condition without walking up to them. · Added fire extinguishi…
NewsUpdate 0.7.2.5-EA: Game mode "Crew"———In-game event
In-game event · published 5 Sep 2026, 16:25:13 UTC
Update 0.7.2.5-EA: Game mode "Crew"
Update 0.7.2.5-EA Attention, Facility personnel: a new update has been deployed. All operators are required to review the changes before beginning their shift. Thank you to everyone meeting their production quotas and continuing to share feedback with us! Development is proceeding at full speed. We're closely monitoring your feedback and gradually reworking the systems that can be made better,…
In-game event · published 17 Aug 2026, 20:33:22 UTC
UPDATE 0.7.1.3-EA: "SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE"
Employees! FORTUNE reminds you: there is no such thing as flawless machinery. There are, however, employees with a screwdriver. · The cleaning robot can now occasionally break down and smoke. Tighten the loose bolt with a screwdriver — and it will resume its shift. No charge is lost. · Escaped specimens now navigate the complex better. We recommend running faster. · Various minor bug fixes.
Major update · published 16 Aug 2026, 23:59:11 UTC
UPDATE 0.7.1.2-EA: "SANITATION PROTOCOL"
UPDATE 0.7.1.2-EA: "SANITATION PROTOCOL" Employees of the complex! FORTUNE is pleased to announce: complaining about puddles is no longer mandatory. A robot can do that for you now. 🤖 CLEANING ROBOT: puddle mopping, automated · The complex now features a cleaning robot docking station . Unlocks for employees who fill their first quota. · Charges with a POWER CELL . · Once charged, the robot pa…
Thanks to everyone who keeps showing up for their shifts and sharing feedback! In this update, we put a lot of work into helping new operators get up to speed with the Complex's systems. The main addition is a full co-op tutorial level: atmospheric, playable together with your teammates, and designed to walk you through your core duties before your first real shift. 🎓Tutorial [] Added a co-op…
3 Aug 2026
NewsUpdate (0.6.3.0-EA)———Game update
Game update · published 3 Aug 2026, 09:35:01 UTC
Update (0.6.3.0-EA)
Thank you to everyone who continues reporting for duty and sharing feedback! ⚡Performance · A major optimization pass has been completed. Frame rates have significantly improved across the entire map, while micro-stutters and occasional freezes have been noticeably reduced. · Optimized the monitors, information displays, and service screens throughout the Complex. · The maximum frame rate limit…
Thank you to everyone who continues reporting for duty and sharing feedback! 🎮 Gameplay * Added additional safeguards against unauthorized monster escapes from containment chambers — specimens should no longer be able to pass through the protective glass. * Made minor balance adjustments. 🛠️ Fixes * Fixed an issue that could cause players to get stuck when joining a session that had already r…
Thank you to everyone who continues reporting for duty and sharing feedback! ⚙️ Performance and Settings The maximum frame rate limit has been increased from 60 to 120 FPS. The default remains 60 FPS, which is the recommended setting: frame rates may be unstable at higher values. We are continuing to work on optimization.
Thank you to everyone who continues to work their shifts and share feedback! 🎮 Gameplay [] Reworked the greenhouse watering mechanic. [] Improved and rebalanced the monster disease system. [] Improved interaction with shelves and storage slots. [] Fixed several issues on the final boss level. · Made minor gameplay balance adjustments. 🔊 Audio · Expanded sound effects for gameplay mechanics. �…
Thank you to everyone who has already started their first shift and shared feedback! During the first hours of Early Access, we've received a lot of valuable feedback from the community. Based on your reports, we've prepared our first hotfix focused on adjusting balance across all difficulty levels, improving navigation, and addressing the first issues discovered after launch. Thank you for hel…
Thank you to everyone who has already started their shift and shared their feedback! Based on the first few hours after release, we found that some parts of the game were more difficult than intended. In this update, we have reduced the overall difficulty and made the experience less punishing, especially for solo players and smaller teams. We will continue monitoring your feedback and adjustin…
NewsZoo Protocol is now available in Early Access!———Steam news
Steam news · published 24 Jul 2026, 16:41:08 UTC
20 Jul 2026
NewsZoo Protocol launches in Early Access on July 24!———Announcement
Announcement · published 20 Jul 2026, 18:15:37 UTC
Zoo Protocol launches in Early Access on July 24!
Your first shift is almost here. We're excited to announce that Zoo Protocol launches in Steam Early Access on July 24. This is just the beginning. After launch, we'll continue improving the game with regular updates, bug fixes, new content, and community-driven improvements. Thank you to everyone who has followed development, shared the game, or added Zoo Protocol to their wishlist. Your suppo…
A small technical update has been released: • Fixed several minor visual issues. • Improved protection against items falling outside the playable area. Thank you for your feedback and bug reports!
Thank you to everyone who continues to work their shifts and share feedback! Based on your reports, we've prepared another update focused on improving gameplay, audio, UI usability, and refining the final stage of the game. 🎮 Gameplay · Added a sprint mechanic. · Reduced the difficulty of the final boss level. · Increased the amount of energy gained from burning items in the furnace. · Fixed t…
Welcome to Zoo Protocol! Today is your first day on the job. You will contain anomalous creatures, prepare nutritional mixtures, process waste into energy, respond to emergencies, and meet production quotas. The deranged system keeps demanding more. Search through the facility’s records, uncover what happened to the previous shift, and find a way out before you are disposed of. The Early Access…