How do hero generations unlock in State of Survival?

On your state's age, not your account level. Gen 4 unlocks when your state reaches 23 weeks of existence, around six months. New generations then arrive on a rolling schedule, staggered so younger states get them later.

What is the latest hero generation in State of Survival?

Gen 26, made up of Stark, Lia and Finn, released around March 2026 alongside the Deepsea Enigma world event. New generations ship roughly every three months in the leading states.

How many heroes are in each generation?

Three, always. One Brawler, one Scout and one Marksman, all Legendary rarity. That pattern has held from Gen 1 to Gen 26.

Who are the Gen 1 legendary heroes?

Nikola (Brawler), Maddie & Frank (Scout) and Lucky (Marksman), with Ray & Rolex alongside them as a VIP hero.

Is Tyler Kurtz Gen 4 or Gen 5?

Gen 4. He's a Marksman who arrived in a second wave, which is where the "Gen 4.1" nickname comes from. Gen 5 is Emma & Eli, Tweak and Roxy.

Why do Gen 13 and Gen 14 have the same heroes as Gen 1 and Gen 2?

Because they are the same characters. Gens 13 and 14 are Limitless returns of the Gen 1 and Gen 2 rosters, re-released with current-generation stat lines.

Which generation unlocked Limitless?

Gen 7. Heroes from Gen 7 onward can be pushed through the Limitless track using Completion Capsules, Potions and Syringes, which gives them a ceiling that earlier generations don't have.

What class are the Gen 21 heroes?

Alex, Ava and Penelope are confirmed as the Gen 21 trio, but no public source states which class each one is. Check the hero list in-game before spending fragments on any of them.

What's the difference between Brawler, Scout and Marksman?

They lead Infantry, Riders and Hunters respectively, and occupy fixed formation positions: front, right, and left.

Should I keep using Gen 1 heroes?

Until better generations are both unlocked and realistically obtainable. Maddie & Frank stay useful longest, and their Gen 13 return makes early investment in them pay twice.

Are newer generation heroes always better?

On raw stats, generally yes. A finished older hero still beats an unfinished newer one, which is what actually decides most rosters.

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State of Survival Hero Generations Explained (Gen 1 to Gen 26)

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Published: August 1, 202618 min read