Greeting Scavengers!
In our first game update of 2026, we added the announced new feature “Nodes” to the game. We also reworked the tutorial to improve the first steps for new players in Persist Online. Finally, we introduced several important content changes, balance updates, graphical and performance improvements, and fixed a number of bugs and issues.
This update delivers a wide range of bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and fresh world content. Various perk, quest, outfit, and loot issues have been resolved, while new buildings, enemies, and resources have been added to enhance exploration and gameplay.
This update focuses on stability and small world improvements.
We’ve resolved several bugs — including missing player spawns, invisible washing machines, and an issue with the revolver’s reload behavior.
In this update, we fixed a wide range of issues, from the thermal imaging camera and bunker interface to trade bugs and visual effects. Combat feels smoother, skills like Marathon Lungs and Haste have been rebalanced for better flow, and melee movement has been improved. We also opened a new district north of the Waterfront — Tide View, a lively redevelopment zone filled with hotels, restaurants, and a casino.
This update expands Persist Online with new content, improved visuals, and deeper combat. Every weapon type now has its own identity, from auto-reloading SMGs to rage-fueled hammers and riposting swords, making fights more tactical and distinct.
Zombie encounters are faster, deadlier, and full of surprises — some now spawn Rotworms or inflict debuffs when killed. New props, lootables, and harvestables bring more life to the world, while zones like the Ashwater Medical Center and Beckwood have been completely overhauled.
The new Safe Trade system lets players securely exchange items and cash, and the switch to the Universal Render Pipeline (URP) enhances lighting, weather, and water for a more immersive world.
Update v.0.5.0.36 delivers a massive overhaul to the core progression systems, introducing a fully reworked skill and item system that emphasizes meaningful choices, streamlined growth, and fairer stat progression. Weapons like machine guns and rifles have been redesigned for more distinct roles, while new content, environmental upgrades, and balancing adjustments further refine the gameplay experience. On top of that, this update includes crash reporting, anti-cheat measures, and a wave of bug fixes and visual improvements.
This update introduces the new PvP system.
This update adds some bugfixes and smaller features.
This update brings a wave of fresh content, balancing changes, performance improvements, and polish to the world of Persist Online.
In this version the Unity engine was updated to a newer version and multiple bugs were fixed.