update · July 13, 2026

Hill-Z Pre-Launch Update Brings Skins, Tutorials, and Balance Tweaks

Hill-Z's pre-launch update introduces new cosmetics, an in-game tutorial guide, upgraded graphics, and balance adjustments across maps.

Ahead of its official launch, Hill-Z receives a system update loaded with unlockable cosmetics, a built-in guide menu, and graphical overhauls.

Cosmetics and Guide Menu

Players can purchase six new skins using Stars earned by defeating zombies and surviving. Another six skins unlock via specific achievements. The new Guide Menu features short video clips and text explanations detailing core mechanics.

UI and Quality of Life

The Tech Tree now includes a stats display and a zoom slider. Both the main menu and powerup user interfaces have been reworked, and additional display and keybind settings are available.

Balance and Visuals

Enemy spawn rates, weapon damage values, and magnet costs have been rebalanced. All maps feature overhauled graphics and lighting. Physics for leap and glide mechanics have also been corrected alongside gun-switching errors.

Why this patch matters

This pre-launch patch gives Hill-Z a polished coat of paint, better onboarding resources, and essential combat adjustments.