Animal Hospital Updates
The Hazmat Team Arrives (Jul 24–27, 2026) — Journal, slime secret shifts, Firefighter — plus archived Harlow's Favorite cards. UTC, local, and regional clocks update automatically.
Animal Hospital (Anomaly) still runs on tight desk checks and hallway triage — but Roblox patches can rewrite the meta overnight. This page tracks each update window: when it starts, how long it runs, and what is worth reading before your lobby queues.
The live countdown and timezone blocks below mirror the official schedule in your local clock. Mid-shift crises like Barney or Ambulance rushes are not patches — those live on the Shift Events guide. For class perks and shop prices after any update, start with Classes and Anomalies.
By Bloxron Editorial Team · Last updated
Scheduled updates
Newest patch first. The banner card includes UTC, your timezone, and a full regional table so you can line up a start time with your squad.
The Hazmat Team Arrives
Live window — Jul 24–27, 2026
UTC time
Jul 24, 2026, 16:15 UTC – Jul 27, 2026, 16:15 UTC
What to expect
July 24–27, 2026 at 16:15 UTC. Lobby Journal tracks anomalies, characters, and achievements — fill entries for Animal Coins (anomaly pages usually need a check-in first). Secret slime shifts flood the floor and bring in Animal Corp's Hazmat crew; Slimebert can walk the halls on those nights. Class Shop adds Firefighter; limited skins include Banana Intern and Agent Blueberry, with Psycho and Rascal remodeled. Shift 100 players get a secret cutscene. Desk tells and counters: Classes, Anomalies, Threats, Shift Events.
- Lobby Journal → Animal Coins
- Slime secret shift + Slimebert
- Firefighter class
- Limited skins + Shift 100 cutscene
Local times by region
- UTCJul 24, 2026, 16:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 16:15
- US Pacific (Los Angeles)Jul 24, 2026, 09:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 09:15
- US Mountain (Denver)Jul 24, 2026, 10:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 10:15
- US Central (Chicago)Jul 24, 2026, 11:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 11:15
- US Eastern (New York)Jul 24, 2026, 12:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 12:15
- Canada (Toronto)Jul 24, 2026, 12:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 12:15
- Brazil (São Paulo)Jul 24, 2026, 13:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 13:15
- UK (London)Jul 24, 2026, 17:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 17:15
- Central EU (Berlin)Jul 24, 2026, 18:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 18:15
- India (Delhi)Jul 24, 2026, 21:45 – Jul 27, 2026, 21:45
- SingaporeJul 25, 2026, 00:15 – Jul 28, 2026, 00:15
- Philippines (Manila)Jul 25, 2026, 00:15 – Jul 28, 2026, 00:15
- Indonesia (Jakarta)Jul 24, 2026, 23:15 – Jul 27, 2026, 23:15
- China (Beijing)Jul 25, 2026, 00:15 – Jul 28, 2026, 00:15
- South Korea (Seoul)Jul 25, 2026, 01:15 – Jul 28, 2026, 01:15
- Japan (Tokyo)Jul 25, 2026, 01:15 – Jul 28, 2026, 01:15
- Australia (Sydney)Jul 25, 2026, 02:15 – Jul 28, 2026, 02:15
Small Redesign Update
Shipped — Jul 14, 2026
UTC time
Jul 13, 2026, 16:00 UTC – Jul 14, 2026, 16:00 UTC
What to expect
July 14 cosmetic pass: Doctor class model gains ears and two small head spots. No desk, class perk, or shop changes — skip if you only track gameplay patches.
- Doctor model tweak
- Cosmetic only
Small Update (class polish)
Shipped — Jul 13, 2026
UTC time
Jul 12, 2026, 16:00 UTC – Jul 13, 2026, 16:00 UTC
What to expect
July 13 polish after Harlow's Favorite: softer Surgeon fur and thinner antlers, Secretary nose detail from concept art, Paramedic ears angled down, and Bandage cross sprite shifted to black. Class perks and shop prices unchanged.
- Surgeon / Secretary / Paramedic models
- Bandage sprite color
- No perk changes
Harlow's Favorite Update
Ended Jul 12, 2026 — visuals & desk tools
UTC time
Jul 10, 2026, 16:00 UTC – Jul 12, 2026, 16:00 UTC
What to expect
July 2026 patch: refreshed class models and skins, clearer treatment UI icons, and an improved reduced-flashing-lights setting. Supplies Shop adds Mint Tea; Security levels 2–3 and Secret Agent level 1 open with new desk tools. Dr. Harlow has an updated model and waiting-area dialogue — give him Mint Tea to unlock follow-up questions. Journalist Liz can appear on Shifts 10–18. Stalker may show at check-in until you photograph it. Cross-check Classes, Items, Characters, and Anomalies before you trust pre-patch clips.
- Mint Tea & Scanner
- Security / Secret Agent loadouts
- Liz on Shifts 10–18
- Class visual refresh
Ghost spawn rule (mini patch)
Shipped — Jun 29, 2026
UTC time
Jun 28, 2026, 16:00 UTC – Jun 29, 2026, 16:00 UTC
What to expect
June 29 mini patch: a Ghost should only spawn after a patient has already died during the shift — not as a random mid-shift wanderer with nobody dead. Cross-check Threats and the Emergency Solver Ghost card.
- Ghost ties to patient death
- Keep treatment queue moving
- See Threats → Ghost
Class Update pt2 + More
Shipped — skins & console
UTC time
Jun 26, 2026, 16:00 UTC – Jun 29, 2026, 16:00 UTC
What to expect
Class Update pt2 shipped at the end of June 2026: cosmetic class skins (Class Shop → Skins tab), controller support, and additional check-in anomaly tells. Skins are on the Classes guide — re-read Anomalies if pre-patch clips miss photo or CCTV-only tells.
- Class skins live
- Controller support
- Extra desk tells — see Anomalies guide
Class Update & QoL Pt. 1
Class levels & lobby flow
UTC time
Jun 18, 2026, 16:00 UTC – Jun 22, 2026, 16:00 UTC
What to expect
The first class patch expanded the Class Shop: three upgrade levels per job, starting cash listed on shop cards, in-game class models, and a perks UI. Secret Agent became Robux-only with regional pricing (often listed around 790 Robux — confirm on your Class Shop card).
- Three levels per class
- Starting cash on shop cards
- Class Shop QoL
After the patch drops
- Skim the Anomalies guide if new desk tells appear — one missed photo layer still ends a shift.
- Re-open the Class Shop on Classes before spending Animal Coins; skins and level perks may look different in the UI.
- Console players should test camera, shutter, and CCTV controls in a short shift before pushing late nights.
Updates FAQ
When is the next Animal Hospital update?
The Hazmat Team Arrives window runs July 24–27, 2026 at 16:15 UTC — Journal, slime secret shifts, Firefighter, and limited skins are in that drop. Harlow's Favorite ended July 12, 2026; July 13–14 cosmetic polish and the June 29 Ghost rule sit in the archive below.
What is the Journal?
Lobby menu under Classes. It logs anomalies, characters, and achievements; completed entries pay Animal Coins. Anomaly slots often need you to let that fake check in before the page unlocks — do not confuse that with safe desk play.
What do Animal Hospital updates usually add?
Classes, cosmetics, desk tools, story NPCs, and the occasional secret shift. After Hazmat, read Classes, Anomalies, Threats, and Shift Events before you trust old clips.
What changed on July 13–14 after Harlow's Favorite?
Cosmetic class polish only — softer Surgeon fur, Secretary nose detail, Paramedic ear angle, Doctor ears/spots, and a Bandage sprite color tweak. Perk tables and shop prices did not change.
Are Roblox updates the same as shift Events?
No. Updates on this page are developer patches. Shift Events are mid-run HUD crises — Barney, Ambulance, slime takeover nights — covered on the Events wiki.
How should I read the timezone table?
The first patch card lists UTC first, then your browser's local timezone and a regional table. Use those clocks to line up with your squad — no manual conversion needed.