Animal Hospital Update Tracker
Next update countdown, today's patch highlights and the full update log — checked daily.
⏳ Next update — status
Animal Hospital updates land on this cadence, so the next one is likely within the usual window — it just isn't dated yet. We check daily and refresh this page the moment a new Animal Hospital update is announced.
🆕 Latest update — Second Floor (September 5, 2026)
- New explorable Second Floor with a Laboratory, unlocked after your first ambulance visit
- DNA Sampler mechanic - collect patient DNA and brew potion vials with the Sequencer and Vial Press
- Hidden area beneath the Lab reveals Squiggles, an infected former hospital clown
- Four new event-exclusive class skins
- New lore content including an in-game Animal News article, plus new achievements
- Bug fixes and a leaderboard reset
📜 Update log
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | Second Floor (Lab, DNA vials, Squiggles, 4 event skins) |
| August 22, 2026 | Even More Lore! (Liz lore location, wheelchair, treatment-room minigame, 8 skins) |
| August 8, 2026 | Lore Expansion Update (lore events, Rainy Shift type, Dr. Harlow event, weekly leaderboard, 6 skins) |
| July 13, 2026 | Small Update (design tweaks to Surgeon, Secretary, Paramedic, Doctor; bandage sprite recoloured) |
| July 10, 2026 | Harlow's Favorite Update (Scanner, Mint Tea, Deployable Camera; all classes reworked; Liz added; Skinwalker → Mimic) |
| June 29, 2026 | Mini Patch (Ghost now spawns only if a patient has died) |
| June 26, 2026 | The Class Upd Pt.2 (Rattina added, Ghost added, Skins added, console support) |
| June 19, 2026 | The Class Upd Pt.1 (class levels and upgrades, in-game class appearances, skippable Harlow dialogue) |
| June 12, 2026 | The Ambulance Event (recurring ambulance event every 5 shifts) |
| May 10, 2026 | Release (launch, class system, debut enemies) |
❓ FAQ
When is the next Animal Hospital update?
There is no officially confirmed date for the next Animal Hospital update yet. Historically: bi-weekly content updates (confirmed by the developers). We check daily and update this page as soon as a date is announced.
How often does Animal Hospital update?
Bi-weekly content updates (confirmed by the developers). Exact timing can shift, so treat the countdown as the expected window rather than a guarantee.
What was in the latest Animal Hospital update?
The most recent update was Second Floor (September 5, 2026). Highlights are listed above.
Is there a Animal Hospital update today?
No update is confirmed for today. This page is refreshed daily, so check back.
Where can I find the Animal Hospital update log?
The full Animal Hospital update log — every recent patch with its date — is in the table on this page, newest first. We add each new update the moment it ships.