January 1, 2026

TGIF! Zombie Slayer Updates for January 2, 2026

Happy Friday, players!

And a giant HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope everyone has been having a wonderful holiday season. As 2026 kicks off, what better way to get started than a Livestream! Join your player success team on Tuesday January 6th @ 12PM PST for our monthly Livestream as we cover the Winter Raid Games, chat about the year to come and of course treats for all! Get all the info and links you need here - https://addcal.io/e/zq7zni8ad3my - now let’s jump into the news of the week!

In-Game Updates:

From the crushing depths comes The Drowned Raid Boss, a twisted remnant of something that should have stayed buried beneath the waves. Entangled in kelp and crowned with writhing sea growth, this waterlogged horror drags itself into battle with a haunting wail that echoes like a shipwreck’s final cry. Its glowing eyes burn with cold malice, marking every intruder as prey. Work with your fellow Slayers to take down this grotesque creature, but stay alert because there is something else going on during this Raid…

The Raid Games have begun! Join a team and take on The Drowned Raid Boss, where all actions will go towards your team's overall progress. Complete check points to earn special items from Common all the way to Premium! Check out our FAQ for more details on the event - https://kano.helpshift.com/hc/en/7-zombie-slayer/faq/356-raid-games-2-0-updated-jan-2023/. Battle hard and go for Gold!

Pop the bottles 2026 is here and we’re kicking it off with The New Year’s Sale! Live now in-game you can get exclusive item sets + Favor Points packs. Don’t wait, because you only have until Saturday January 3rd @ 9AM PST until the party ends.

We’ve got the launch of the brand new Battle Pass season! Available right now in-game check out the Free and Premium reward tracks for all the great stuff you can unlock. From the improved stats on the final item set to the stellar new customization options, there is so much to unlock.

Our newest mini-game makes its return! The Stronghold Survival Challenge is live now and runs until January 5th. Build up your base to earn XP and Cash by using your trusty hammer to fill the Hit Points bar. Completing this Challenge will earn you the clear bonus item!

Coming in hot from the hands of the master craftsmen, are the all new Legendary Ice Crates! These come packed with ultra powerful Legendary weapons to obtain, so check it out while they are available. Just a reminder that the 3 x Master Crate packs come with a guaranteed Legendary drop every time!

Lastly, a reminder that twice a week there are new item drops in-game. Limited Time items on Tuesdays and Limited Quantity on Fridays. Keep an eye out for anything that catches your interest!

Tip of the Week: Reminder for Facebook/Server 1 players to complete your Kano ID Account Upgrade if you see it available on the Home Page (if you don't you're all set already). Read on below for more details on the steps and the bonuses!

Coming soon!

Weekend Calendar Challenge - January 9th @ 10AM PST
Faction Wars Event - Friday January 9th @ 4PM PST
Faction Quests Event - Thursday January 15th @ 9AM PST

General Updates:

(The Discord Stream returns on January 9th)

For our Discord community, every Friday you can join Matthew and the Player Success team for the Discord Stream! On Fridays at 12PM PST (or 3PM EST) you can join us live in our growing Kano Community Discord. Hang out and find out what’s happening next in our games, and who knows, you may just win yourself a prize of bonus FP or an exclusive item!

You can ask us questions about the game and let us know what you’d like to see in the future - Check out the Discord here: https://discord.gg/prmJzPEXfT

We recently released a new method for players to acquire UN Credits through a system called Rev U. By completing tasks such as making progress in a game or by filling out a survey, players can start earning extra UN Credits for their account! You can access it from the Godfather page and our FAQ post here has all the details you’ll need - https://kano.helpshift.com/hc/en/7-zombie-slayer/faq/789-what-is-rev-u-and-how-does-it-work/

For our Mobile App players, we now have a new option for purchasing Favor Points, the Xsolla Webstore! Not only does it support more payment methods than what was previously available, but you’ll also have access to exclusive larger bundles of UN Credits! You can find more info in our FAQ post along with the link - https://kano.helpshift.com/hc/en/7-zombie-slayer/faq/783-xsolla-webshop/

A reminder to our players about completing the Kano ID account upgrade. Eligible players (Facebook/Server 1 players) will see the banner on their homepage in-game near the top and it should only take a couple minutes. There are wonderful benefits to doing so:

25 FP bonus for signing up
Secure your account (protection against potential loss of your Facebook or Mobile credentials)
Switch between devices or logging onto other Kano hosted sites
Specials offers on Kanoplay

You can read more details here in our FAQ - https://kano.helpshift.com/hc/en/7-zombie-slayer/faq/710-how-do-i-upgrade-to-a-kano-id/

# of Accounts Penalized/Suspended:

Lame Joke of the Week:

What did the Gingerbread man put on his bed?

A cookie sheet!