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City Defense ZNewsHOTFIX UPDATE
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HOTFIX UPDATE

City Defense Z · published 12 Nov 2025, 14:00 UTC · build 20768182

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HOTFIX UPDATE: CRITICAL ISSUES FIXED!

ACHIEVEMENT FIXES


• Fixed Full Team achievement
• Fixed Minimalist achievement
• Fixed Leaderboard Dominator achievement
• Fixed Minimalist God achievement
• Fixed Lucky Explorer achievement

NEW FEATURES


• Added permanent upgrade reset feature

UI & VISUAL IMPROVEMENTS


• Fixed hints and icons for controller users
• Fixed all small images on Steam Deck
• Changed boost box visuals, particles and animations
• Updated Critical Hit effect visual
• Fixed some icons not showing in text
• Mission complete button now shows checkmark instead of cross
• Updated UI scale values and refreshed all panels (menu and ingame)
• Increased text readability and image visibility on screen

GAMEPLAY FIXES


• Fixed locked card not saving issue
• Expedition result panels can now be closed with Esc key
• During Cat Day, expedition and trade buttons are now disabled
• Fixed NPC save issues
• Fixed money display mismatch when placing soldiers
• Fixed NPC buffs not updating UI values for permanent upgrade buffs
• Added information to soldier placement panel
• Zombie spawn changed from sequential by type to random groups
• Fixed mode selection error
• Disabled camera controls during Game Over panel
• Adjusted turret settings

TECHNICAL FIXES


• Fixed video player issue preventing game launch
• Fixed some videos not playing sound
• Fixed wall death dust particle not playing
• Fixed building collection particles not showing on some buildings
• Improved Steam Native build stability
• Shortened leaderboard fetch time
• Reduced zombie horde sound volume

PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS


• Optimized friend and enemy character target finding logic load
• Optimized enemy spawn logic
• Optimized building visuals
• Optimized soldier and zombie render load
• Optimized character shadows
• Minimized stuttering during day/night transition
• Configured adaptive performance to adjust settings based on computer power

LOCALIZATION


• Fixed typing errors in some languages
• Fixed Portuguese localization not showing

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK


We're constantly working to improve the game based on your reports. Keep the feedback coming!Report Issues

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