Round 2 Release Guide
Zombie Stage Round 2 (Ivan vs Till) release status as of July 2026: no official date, Patreon production notes, VIVINOS monitoring signals, and realistic fan estimates.
Last updated: July 2026
Current Status (July 13, 2026)
Round 2 (Ivan vs Till) remains announced but unreleased. Only two ZOMST videos exist on the official VIVINOS YouTube channel: the Teaser PV (June 5, 2026) and Round 1 (June 26, 2026). The teaser bracket confirms Ivan vs Till as the second bout; no Round 2 upload ID has been published.
VIVINOS' Patreon Alien stage AU : Zombie Stage collection and community-facing work logs indicate Round 2 is written and in early animation — production status, not a premiere date. This wiki treats Patreon notes as behind-the-scenes confirmation unless VIVINOS posts a public release window.
Round 1 surpassed 9.4 million YouTube views and 818,000+ likes by mid-July 2026, with standalone OST Candy Scar (EuF2H6C9aYI) released separately. Success does not guarantee a fast Round 2 turnaround — VIVINOS historically ships when animation is finished, not on a fixed calendar.
Why There Is No Fixed Schedule
VIVINOS has repeatedly stated they will not commit to a rigid release calendar for Alien Stage or ZOMST. Rounds drop when production completes. Historical gaps between major VIVINOS round releases range from roughly three to fourteen months depending on scope — useful context, not a promise for Zombie Stage.
Fan estimates placing Round 2 in mid-2027 (Q1–Q3) extrapolate from Alien Stage pacing and the June 2026 Round 1 launch. VIVINOS has not confirmed that window. Label all date projections as speculation on this wiki.
How to Catch the Next Official Signal
Every prior VIVINOS round drop has been telegraphed shortly before release. Watch these channels in order of reliability:
- VIVINOS YouTube community tab — short teasers often appear 2–4 weeks before a full episode.
- @Official_ALNST / VIVINOS social posts — still frames, bracket art, or countdown-style pinned tweets under ~7 days from premiere.
- VIVINOS YouTube main channel — authoritative premiere upload; ZOMST has no separate confirmed social account.
- Patreon work logs — behind-the-scenes progress only; never treat as a public release date.
What to Watch and Read While Waiting
New viewers: follow the how to watch guide, then Teaser → Round 1. Analytical viewers should pair Teaser breakdown and Round 1 breakdown with the embedded official uploads on those pages.
Ivan/Till history from Alien Stage may surface as callbacks — read Alien Stage vs ZOMST and profiles for Ivan and Till. Hyuna's parallel thread: Hyuna infiltration guide. Parent-franchise news (anime, 3D LIVE) stays separate: Anime Expo 2026 guide.
Track releases on the timeline, schedule with the watch planner, and mark progress in the episode tracker. When Round 2 drops, this guide will link to the full Round 2 episode page and a new breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Round 2 releasing?
No official date as of July 13, 2026. Patreon notes confirm early animation; monitor VIVINOS YouTube for teasers.
Is Round 2 already on YouTube?
No. Only Teaser PV and Round 1 are published. Ivan vs Till is bracket-announced only.
Did Anime Expo 2026 announce Round 2?
No ZOMST premiere at AX 2026. Alien Stage anime and 3D LIVE tour are parent-franchise news.
Will Round 2 have a new OST?
Likely yes based on Round 1 (Candy Scar), but no official song title yet.