Survive the Apocalypse — The Complete Wiki

// about the game

Survive the Apocalypse is a Roblox zombie survival game with wave defense, open-world looting, base construction, and a class-based progression system. Unlike most Roblox survival titles that run indefinitely, Survive the Apocalypse has a specific Day 100 escape objective: repair the Generator to max level, collect Radio Parts from the Broadcast Tower zone (which requires a Gas Mask), fix the Power Plant, and extract at the rescue point. Alongside that, there's a hidden Clockmaster class unlocked only by surviving to Day 1000 — an achievement most players will never see.

// the opening

Every site that covers Survive the Apocalypse stops at "Rubicon South made it." That's surface-level and hides what's actually going on. Rubicon South is one node in a much bigger network — Rubicon Studios — that operates as a game acquisition company with a public-facing website at rubiconstudios.io. The game's lead developer is killiozz, a five-year Roblox scripting veteran with a documented DevForum portfolio dating to January 2021. The studio behind him publishes Bank Tycoon 2 (launched 2020, 24M+ visits) and Football RNG under a separate group with a separate owner.

In the research that follows, we cross-referenced Roblox live data against Rolimon's cached records, parsed killiozz's 2021 DevForum portfolio post to get his original Discord handle and work schedule, pulled from the rubiconstudios.io about page, identified the game's win condition from the Miraheze community wiki, and mapped the full 11-class system. Most of this information exists nowhere else on a single page.

// killiozz · deep profile

Username: killiozz. User ID: 118664322. Account created: On or before November 14, 2018 (per Rolimon's inventory snapshot data going back to that date). He's been on Roblox at least 7+ years.

2021 devforum portfolio — the smoking gun

On January 28, 2021 at 4:52 AM, killiozz published a portfolio post on the Roblox DevForum titled "Portfolio: Killiozz | Programmer." We pulled the original post verbatim — it's the single richest data point on who this person actually is.

A few things immediately jump out from that post:

• "Around 1 year of experience" in January 2021 means he started scripting around January 2020. That's 5+ years by April 2026.
• "6-8 hours on weekends, 2-4 on week days" — this is the schedule of a student or someone with a day job. Not a full-time professional.
• PayPal per asset — freelance contractor model, not salaried employee. He sold work one deliverable at a time.
• Discord: killiozz#1057 — the low 4-digit discriminator is noteworthy. On Discord, low 4-digit tags were either early-registered (Discord launched in 2015) or claimed intentionally. killiozz#1057 suggests an older Discord account.

roblox trader identity

Killiozz isn't just a developer. Rolimon's player profile shows him with 106 Trade Ads created and he currently owns the Lucky Cat item — a rare tradeable UGC limited. He's an active Roblox trader and collector with real limited inventory. This matters because it tells you he's invested in the platform economy, not just scripting for pay.

the name

"killiozz" follows old-school Roblox username patterns. The triple-z ending is a style you see on accounts registered when creative usernames were still widely available (2017-2019 era). The "killio" root is Italian-ish, possibly related to "kill" but softened — a playful rather than aggressive username. Combined with the January 2020 scripting start and late-2018 account age, he fits the profile of a teenage-to-young-adult who grew up on Roblox and transitioned to developing within the ecosystem.

// full killiozz portfolio (verified)

The pattern across his portfolio is clear: killiozz is a trend-chaser. He built Pop It Fidget Toy during the 2021 Pop It craze, Fish Game during the Squid Game wave, Naruto Tycoon when anime tycoons were hot, and now Survive the Apocalypse as zombie survival is having its moment on Roblox (99 Nights in the Forest, The Apocalypse, etc.). This isn't a knock — reading the market is a skill. Most devs who do this crash and burn when trends die. killiozz has survived multiple trend cycles, which suggests he's getting better each time.

// rubicon studios

Rubicon Studios is a real game development company with a public-facing web presence at rubiconstudios.io. The about page describes them in a way that's unusual for Roblox studios:

Key phrase: "acquiring and developing." Not "building" — acquiring. That's a game-label / venture model, closer to how music labels operate (sign artists and develop them) than how most Roblox studios work.

all rubicon official channels

The main Rubicon group (- Rubicon -) publishes Bank Tycoon 2 (launched April 17, 2020, 23.9M visits) and Football RNG. The Twitter bio directly confirms this: "The Official #Roblox Rubicon Studios Account; Creators of Roblox Bank Tycoon 2 & Football RNG."

// empire map

The structural math is striking: Rubicon South (1.84M) is 15× bigger than the main - Rubicon - group (119K). That means Survive the Apocalypse has blown past Bank Tycoon 2 in audience reach, even though Bank Tycoon 2 has been running for 6 years.

// the two-owner structure explained

The Rubicon brand is split across two separate Roblox accounts — RubiconCEO at the top and killiozz running the larger audience group. Why? Some possibilities:

1. Employee/founder relationship. RubiconCEO founded the studio. killiozz was brought in as a senior partner or promoted lead developer. His group became "Rubicon South" as a geographic-style division name.
2. Acquisition deal. killiozz independently created the game concept, the studio acquired it, and he kept operational ownership of his group while adopting Rubicon branding.
3. Risk hedging. Multiple owners means if one account gets banned or compromised, the studio's assets don't collapse.

Evidence for option 2: killiozz also owns "Rubicon Other Games" — a secondary Rubicon-branded group with 40K members. That pattern (Rubicon South + Rubicon Other Games, both under killiozz) looks like he's running a sub-division inside the larger Rubicon org.

// what "acquisition" means for this game

If you take Rubicon Studios' self-description literally, then:

• Consistent updates. Studios acquire games to develop them long-term. That's why we see [UPD] prefixes, regular code drops (MILITARY → militarytwo → survivor), and a committed Trello roadmap.
• Marketing muscle. Getting 1.84M group members isn't organic. Rubicon's audience and cross-promotion across their other games (Bank Tycoon 2 has its own active audience) would have contributed.
• Survival past initial surge. Indie zombie games burn out in 3-6 months when the dev runs out of ideas or motivation. Backed games survive to hit 2-year marks. Survive the Apocalypse is in month 5 with no signs of slowdown.
• Developer protection. If killiozz burns out or needs time off, the studio has resources to maintain the game. Solo devs just disappear.

// community · every channel

// core gameplay loop

Every run follows the same structure. Unlike many survival games, runs have a defined endpoint — Day 100 escape — rather than just "survive as long as possible":

1. Spawn at the Generator. This is both objective and center of base. Fuel it to keep it running.
2. Loot during the day. Houses have Bandages (free — never buy from Merchant). Crates have weapons. The Gun Shop in the City District restocks periodically.
3. Return to base before night. Set up turrets, refuel generator, position yourself on elevated watchtower.
4. Survive nightly attack. Zombies hit your base. Your defenses and class determine survival.
5. Upgrade Generator. Each Generator level expands the map, unlocking new zones with better loot and tougher enemies.
6. Generator max level → Broadcast Tower. Final mid-game zone. Toxic gas, Radio Parts collection.
7. Radio Parts → Power Plant repair. Final puzzle before extraction.
8. Day 100 → Escape. Rescue signal activates, extraction point opens. Run ends successfully.

// win condition · day 100 escape sequence

The four stages of the escape:

1. Upgrade Generator to max level. Each level requires more Scrap, Batteries, and Hearts. Max level unlocks the Industrial Area and access routes to Broadcast Tower.
2. Craft/acquire a Gas Mask. Drops from Radioactive Zombies patrolling outside the toxic border.
3. Enter Broadcast Tower zone + collect Radio Parts. The entire area is toxic — you take continuous damage without the Gas Mask. Collect Radio Parts scattered inside.
4. Repair Power Plant. Uses Radio Parts plus additional crafted items. Activates the rescue signal.
5. Escape at extraction point. Run ends.

Day 100 is a generous timer. Most players fail not because they run out of days but because they die to zombies before completing the sequence. Good runs finish around Day 60-80.

// broadcast tower zone

The Broadcast Tower is the toxic gas zone gating the Day 100 escape. Specifics:

• Entire zone deals continuous damage without a Gas Mask equipped
• Gas Masks drop from Radioactive Zombies patrolling the border
• Recommendation: farm at least 3 Gas Masks before entering (primary + 2 backups)
• Inside the zone: Radio Parts scattered across the area
• Zombie density inside is higher than normal zones
• Takes multiple trips unless you have great positioning

// power plant

The Power Plant is the final repair location. Once you've collected Radio Parts from Broadcast Tower, you bring them to the Power Plant and use them to repair it. This activates the broadcast signal that calls rescue. The rescue point then opens as an extraction zone.

The Power Plant itself isn't as hostile as the Broadcast Tower — no toxic gas — but it's typically surrounded by stronger zombies and may be attacked by Blood Moon waves if your timing lines up with a night phase.

// emerald economy

Emeralds are the meta-currency — they persist across runs and buy permanent class unlocks. Three sources:

spending priorities (optimal order)

1. First combat class (500-600 Emeralds) — Soldier, Fragger, or Medic
2. Level 2 upgrade for your class — better than buying second class
3. Level 3 upgrade — unlocks ultimate ability
4. 1000-Emerald class — Necromancer for solo, Commander for squads
5. Reroll shop — only if none of the classes are what you want

// zombie skulls & traveling merchant

Separate from Emeralds, there's a per-run currency called Zombie Skulls that drops from kills. Skulls are the currency for the Traveling Merchant — a random NPC who shows up to your base during day phases.

merchant strategy

• Save at least 500 Skulls before expecting the Merchant to show up — gives you good purchasing options
• Never spend Skulls on Bandages — they're free in houses
• AK-47 from Merchant (~500 Skulls) is the best value weapon if you're not playing Soldier
• Solar Token (when available) — buy immediately, permanent upgrade
• Inventory is partially randomized — not every item appears every visit

// all 11 classes · full perk breakdown

Per community wiki data and ProGameGuides' class tier list, here are all 11 classes with their Level 1, 2, and 3 perks. Cost is approximate — killiozz occasionally adjusts prices with updates.

S-tier — best in game

A-tier — strong picks

B-tier — solid choices

C-tier — niche

Hidden tier

// weapons database

Three categories: Melee, Guns, Throwables. Weapons spawn in Crates, Barrels, open loot, and Supply Drops. Rarity is indicated by outline color.

melee

• Baseball Bat — starter weapon, low damage
• Small Axe — one-handed axe, mid damage
• Hammer — heavy, slow, "rips zombie's arms"
• Katana — fastest attack speed, high single-target damage, "decapitates zombies"
• Metal Shield — can be held to attack + block damage (but can't block when dropped)

Best melee: Katana — community consensus. Fastest attacks, decapitation animation, and conserves ammo.

guns (by category)

ammo types

Four ammo types — critical to manage inventory:

• Pistol Ammo — Pistol, Revolver, Medic Gun
• Shells — Shotgun
• Medium Ammo — AK-47, LMG
• Long Ammo — Sniper Rifle, Suppressed Rifle, Hunter Rifle

Pro tip from community wiki: "Always carry at least two ammo types to ensure you have backup options."

// all 10 zombie types · with counters

Based on community wiki data. Each zombie has specific mechanics and counter-strategies:

// blood moon nights

Special night events that fundamentally change a single-night attack. During Blood Moon:

• Mutated Boss zombies spawn that throw zombie projectiles into your base — destroying blocks from inside
• Massive horde waves — several times standard night density
• The Shield Generator is the only effective counter to Boss projectiles in late-game Blood Moons
• Failure to survive Blood Moon typically ends the run

// crafting bench & items

The Crafting Bench at the center of the map is "arguably the most useful tool" per Sportskeeda. It starts basic and upgrades with resources.

resources

crafting bench recipes (by level)

• Level 1: Basic walls, barricades, wooden spikes, starter turret
• Level 2: Iron turret, Suppressor (Scrap + Metal, attaches to Rifle/Pistol), traps
• Level 3: Advanced turrets, Shield Generator, Repair Drone
• Max level: End-game defense items for Blood Moon

// complete timeline

// strategy · early game (days 1-20)

priority order

1. Day 1: ignore combat, farm fuel. The biggest mistake players make is fighting zombies on Day 1. Zombies drop Skulls (useful later) but not fuel. Your goal is to keep the Generator alive.
2. Redeem all active codes immediately — MILITARY + militarytwo + survivor = 75+ Emeralds free
3. Complete 3 daily quests every session — primary Emerald source
4. Save for Soldier or Engineer — not Fragger. Soldier's AK-47 starter skips 20 hours of progression. Engineer's 2 free turrets set up base defense without cost.
5. Learn 3 loot routes near the generator — fixed circuits beat random scavenging
6. Don't attempt Day 100 escape yet — focus on surviving Day 50 consistently first

// strategy · mid game (days 20-60)

By now you should have a combat class at Level 2+, solid loot routes, and a functional base with 2-3 turrets. Priorities shift:

• Upgrade Generator to Level 3 — unlocks Industrial Area with Military Crates (AK-47 spawns)
• Save 500+ Zombie Skulls — for Merchant's best items
• Craft Suppressor at Level 2 Crafting Bench — essential for Assassin and stealth
• Begin farming Gas Masks — kill Radioactive Zombies near Broadcast Tower border
• Tower Turret strategy — elevate turrets for better line-of-sight coverage
• Funnel technique — use walls to force zombies through a choke point covered by turrets

// strategy · late game & day 100 escape (days 60+)

You're in the extraction window. Day 100 ticks closer. Priorities:

1. Generator Max Level unlocked — you need this to access Broadcast Tower route
2. 3+ Gas Masks farmed — primary + 2 backups in case you need to re-enter toxic zone
3. Enter Broadcast Tower zone with full ammo stacks. Ghost Zombies are common here — guns only.
4. Collect Radio Parts — multiple trips expected. Exit toxic zone when mask deteriorates.
5. Return to Power Plant with Radio Parts + crafted items. Begin repair sequence.
6. Survive Day 100 Blood Moon if timing lines up — this is often what kills runs in sight of victory
7. Rescue signal activates → extraction point opens → escape

// advanced tips & techniques

// bugs, known issues, complaints

Since the game is in alpha with regular updates, bugs exist. Community-reported issues:

• Emerald balance desync — occasionally Emeralds earned from codes or quests don't register until a server rejoin
• Class UI glitches — the class shop UI sometimes doesn't update rerolls correctly; rejoin fixes it
• Blood Moon spawn overload — players report Blood Moons occasionally spawning zombies faster than the game can render, causing lag spikes
• Merchant inventory display — Solar Token occasionally appears but can't be clicked; server rejoin usually fixes
• Turret AI pathfinding — turrets sometimes fail to engage Shield Zombies approaching from the front
• Save file sync — rare cases of class progress not saving between sessions

killiozz's update cadence ([UPD] prefix in title indicates recent patches) suggests he's addressing bugs actively. No major scandals or community revolts on record as of April 2026.

// perspectives & what's coming

short-term (next 3-6 months)

• Trello board launch — killiozz confirmed one is in development. Will publicly document mechanics, resources, classes.
• Full release from alpha — likely by end of 2026 given current content depth
• @StudiosRubicon Twitter activation — the account is set up but unused. Could activate for marketing push
• More classes — class system designed with expansion in mind; new classes with new perks expected
• Seasonal events — Halloween, winter, summer events with unique codes following pattern set by MILITARY

long-term (1-2 years)

• Rubicon portfolio expansion — their "acquisition" model implies they'll add more games to the Rubicon roster
• Cross-Rubicon events — codes that work across Bank Tycoon 2 + Survive the Apocalypse + future games
• Possible IP licensing — if the game continues scaling, expect UGC partnerships or branded collabs (the model other hit games like Steal a Brainrot have followed)
• Clockmaster unlocks grow — as more players reach Day 1000, leaderboards and community challenges will emerge

risks

• Zombie genre saturation — 99 Nights in the Forest, The Apocalypse, and others compete. Rubicon needs to keep differentiating.
• killiozz burnout — his 2021 portfolio showed 6-8 weekend hours only. Solo dev pace is risky at scale.
• Script/exploit ecosystem — if too many players use auto-farm scripts, class economy breaks. Rubicon will need anti-cheat eventually.
• Trend cycle fade — if zombie survival falls out of fashion in 2027, game needs to adapt or risk decline

// vs similar games

Survive the Apocalypse's differentiation is class depth + defined win condition. The Apocalypse leans mining/crafting. 99 Nights leans group-focused forest survival. Survive the Apocalypse wins when players want class-driven identity + concrete extraction goals, not open-ended survival.

// faq

// sources: roblox game page (id 90148635862803), killiozz profile (user id 118664322), rubicon south group (id 959433345), rubicon other games group (id 33475982), - rubicon - main group (id 5132455), rubiconstudios.io official about + games + contact pages, killiozz devforum portfolio post (january 28, 2021), @StudiosRubicon twitter, disboard.org rubicon studios discord listing, rolimons.com cached player + group data, survivetheapocalypse.miraheze.org community wiki (class + weapon entries), survivetheapocalypse.wiki independent community wiki, progameguides class tier list (march 10, 2026), sportskeeda beginner guide + class tier list, pcgamesn codes tracker (april 12, 2026), pockettactics codes tracker (april 14, 2026), beebom codes guide (april 12, 2026), destructoid codes guide, mrguider codes + tier list articles, supercheats codes tracker, gamerant codes guide (april 2, 2026), deltia's gaming necromancer guide, in-game play on current april 2026 alpha build