Round 2 Release Guide

Current Status (August 2, 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.

Officially confirmed: a second ZOMST episode is expected during 2026. On April 5, 2026, Kang stated that more episodes are coming in both the main universe and alternate universes (AUs). VIVINOS has not announced a specific Round 2 premiere date. Some community reports cite Patreon work logs suggesting Round 2 progress — treat these as unverified fan reports, not official release confirmation.

While waiting, the latest ZOMST narrative release is the Ache comic (19 pages, July 17, 2026) — see our Ache comic guide. Round 1 still holds 9.4M+ YouTube views. Expanded OST includes Little Bunny (Part.0) and Part.1 tracks on the Music hub.

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.

With Round 1 premiering June 26, 2026 and Kang confirming more episodes in 2026, fans reasonably expect Round 2 within the year — but VIVINOS has not confirmed a month or quarter. 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. Optionally read the Ache comic and explore Little Bunny / Candy Scar OST pages. 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.