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Project Zomboid

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  1. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    42.20.4 STABLE & 42.19.2 UNSTABLE & 41.78.21 LEGACY Hotfixes Released

    While this update should not break saves, if you encounter any bugs please ensure you can replicate them on a fresh save with no mods installed before reporting them to our team here. FIXES Fixed security vulnerabilities. Mod makers should be aware that as part of this fix, the loadstring and loadstream methods have been removed. If your mods used these methods you will need to update your mods. If you were using these methods to execute code sent from the server, then you will need to create the necessary methods and call them by sending the appropriate commands. If you are unable to replace these methods in your case, please report the issue in the #mod_portal channel of The Official Project Zomboid Discord server, explaining how you were using them As always, discussions regarding this update can be found pinned to the Project Zomboid Discussions Forums here.

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  2. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    42.20.3 STABLE Hotfix Released

    While this update should not break saves, if you encounter any bugs please ensure you can replicate them on a fresh save with no mods installed before reporting them to our team here. MP Improved server player limit handling, including support for up to 254 players and administrator access when servers are full Fixed an issue that would cause the client to hang on "Loading Map" forever FIXES Addressed multiple causes of a memory leak that could lead to performance degradation and crashes over time If you continue to encounter an out of memory error in a new save, please submit a bug report with your logs and profiler video from debug so the team can investigate Implemented several memory optimisations Reduced instances of black and gray boxes appearing when travelling quickly through the world Additional causes of this issue are still being investigated and will be addressed in a futu...

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  3. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    42.20.2 STABLE Hotfix Released

    While this update should not break saves, if you encounter any bugs please ensure you can replicate them on a fresh save with no mods installed before reporting them to our team here. TECHNICAL/DEBUG Fixed percent symbol handling in files Mods should use %% to display % characters A temporary workaround was implemented to allow both methods of processing, however mod makers should update their mods to use %% to display % characters going forward as this workaround will be removed in a future unstable update Error logs will be populated highlighting the error so mod makers can see what needs to be updated going forward Fixed quick tips displaying % as %% Added memory debug-information when showing fps debug info As always, discussions regarding this update can be found pinned to the Project Zomboid Discussions Forums here.

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  4. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    42.20.1 STABLE Hotfix Released

    While this update should not break saves, if you encounter any bugs please ensure you can replicate them on a fresh save with no mods installed before reporting them to our team here. MP Improved Lua checksum validation for multiplayer anti-cheat Fixed an issue that caused significant performance problems with chunk unloading on multiplayer servers This should fix most of the bugs players were getting on high-pop servers due to server lag Fixed errors and crashes that could occur when selecting Multiplayer while certain languages were selected Fixed an issue where vehicles could temporarily disappear for players after another player disconnected Fixed an issue that would allow broken B41 worlds to be hosted on B42 servers Fixed an issue where players switching from b41 to B42 could be met with a missing menu FIXES Improved memory usage by reusing discarded world data Fixed a memory le...

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  5. PC GamerBy Rick Lane

    Perennial early access game Project Zomboid hit a new concurrent player record after a huge map update added reworked towns, a spooky orphanage and '400 procedural basements'

    It's been a big week for Project Zomboid, the wildly successful zombie survival sim that, like a doomsday prepper holed up in a fortified basement, simply refuses to leave Steam early access. Its first major build update since 2021 coincided with a slight price increase for The Indie Stone's undead phenomenon, but this didn't stop the game from setting a new record for concurrent players on Steam... Read more.

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  6. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Project Zomboid soars to a new Steam high after 19-month wait for an update, but its dev won't rush the next one

    The Project Zomboid build 42 update arrived this week, and it's carried the zombie survival game to its highest ever Steam player count. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Project Zomboid soars to a new Steam high after 19-month wait for an update, but its dev won't rush the next one

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  7. GamingOnLinux

    The massive Project Zomboid Build 42 is out now

    Project Zomboid just had a big free upgrade with Build 42 now out in the stable branch, bringing with it an overhaul to various parts of the game. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-massive-project-zomboid-build-42-is-out-now/

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  8. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    Build 42.20.0 Stable Released

    As part of our preparations for the release of Build 42 Stable, we've also released a small security patch for Builds 41 and 42.19. We'd like to thank Jorge Escabias for responsibly disclosing this vulnerability and bringing it to our attention before it could be exploited. We greatly appreciate the time and effort involved in reporting issues like this, which helps us keep the game secure for everyone. There is a small chance this change may affect some mods. If you encounter any compatibility issues after the update, we would ask that mod authors please report them in the mod_portal channel on our Discord so we can investigate. How do I switch back to Build 41? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "legacy41". B42 Feature List The patch notes below cover the changes between 42.19 and 42.20. For an overview of the features and...

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  9. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Project Zomboid build 42 is finally here, and it adds animals, basements, and deeper crafting

    Project Zomboid build 42 is finally here after over a year's wait, and it promises to be a huge one, with loads of features to explore. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Project Zomboid build 42 is finally here, and it adds animals, basements, and deeper crafting

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  10. GamingOnLinux

    The massive Project Zomboid 'Build 42' update confirmed for July 29

    The incredibly detailed zombie survival game Project Zomboid is set to level up in a huge way with the proper release of Build 42 on July 29th. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-massive-project-zomboid-build-42-update-confirmed-for-july-29/

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  11. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    BUILD 42 STABLE PLANS

    Project Zomboid version 42.20 will be coming direct to the stable public branch Wednesday, the 29th of July. Details on what this will entail will follow after, by way of celebration, the unveiling of our new Build 42 Steam Store trailer! This has been lovingly crafted by our Art Director Ayrton, captured by Amz, been blessed with 3D renders by Werlias, and received much sound love from Matteo and the team from Arrival. Our thanks too to our voice talent Michael Billington, Gemma Acosta, Jane Perry and Stefan Ashton - all of whom knocked it out of the park. So, onto some further important details on next week's excitement. THOSE WANTING TO STAY ON 41 Build 41 savegames clearly will not be compatible with Build 42. If you are a Build 41 player who wants to minimise disruption on the 42 launch, or a server owner / online player who wants to continue on Build 41, then there is already a...

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  12. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    After 19 months of waiting, Project Zomboid's next update will finally deliver a stable build, "and it's a big one"

    19 months after the launch of Project Zomboid build 42, The Indie Stone says its next update will come to stable as the new Steam default. Read the full story on PCGamesN: After 19 months of waiting, Project Zomboid's next update will finally deliver a stable build, "and it's a big one"

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  13. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    Build 42.19.0 Unstable Released

    As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". NEW Added Controller Re-Mapping Added extended idle animations when seated on the floor UI/CONTROLLER Added new Gamepad Customization UI Controller Input Fixes Added the ability to press the X button to clear text entries Fixed controller issues in MapSpawnSelect Fixed controller issues in LoadGameScreen Fixed GrabCorpse binding not also dropping corpses Fixed the A button not toggling the ingredient inputs panel in the Build window Fixed the X button not clearing the text in ISTextEntryBox in some cases Fixed the cont...

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  14. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    Build 42.18.0 Unstable Released

    As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". NEW Added new Weapon Reload animations for lever action rifles and shotguns Added Option to Accessibility section to automatically pause the game when reading maps. If enabled the game will unpause when a map is closed. Important: this setting is known to freeze the map screen on controllers. A fix will be included in an upcoming patch, but it's recommended that controller users disable this feature for the time being. Added keybind for "Sit on Ground" action Updated assets for propane tanks to reflect US standards Add...

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  15. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    Build 42.17.0 Unstable Released

    As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". NEW The Survival Guide has been updated with new content Added additional static spawn points to Sandbox Mode Brandenburg Echo Creek Ekron Fallas Lake Irvington March Ridge Valley Station Added new Skill VHS tapes Aiming Animal Care Blacksmithing Electrical First Aid Knapping Pottery Tailoring Welding Fluid container empty rates now depend type of container Added book "The Moments of Darius" by Ignas Updated Pet Name list in memoriam UI/CONTROLLER Additional WIP controller changes have been implemented. (Please keep pr...

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  16. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    A new Project Zomboid update could make multiplayer servers much more deadly

    The next Project Zomboid update is about to make your sandbox adventures more varied, and your multiplayer lobbies a whole lot more terrifying. Developer The Indie Stone has been cooking up fresh overhauls for its zombie game, and says that Project Zomboid build 42.17 is almost ready for release. This latest patch includes a range of balance tweaks designed to further ramp up the realism, some new VHS Tapes to train skills that previously weren't catered to, and slightly more plentiful loot, including easier access to gas. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Medieval sandbox sim Noble Legacy just got much more realistic, but it's the new town pets I'm most excited about International transport tycoon game Worldwide Rush gets multiplayer, and it's an impressive achievement XCOM spiritual successor Warhounds dumps its gen-AI portraits, and I'm breathing a sigh of relief

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  17. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    Charity Merch Update

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4460946/195b23eb99e439fce0dd605644edb6d3b7905950.png Hey all! This is just a quick and happy update for those who had been following our recent "Brawler Spiffo" merch drop in support of Médecins Sans Frontières. Thanks to the amazing support of the Project Zomboid community, we were able to raise more than $180,000 (USD) to support the amazing and important work of MSF! In addition to this, our merch partner Makeship contributed a further 5% of all proceeds! A big thank you to everyone who contributed or shared, and we hope you're enjoying your PZ merch, whether it be a badass plush Spiffo or a cozy hoodie. More merch will be coming later in the year! As always, discussions regarding this update can be found pinned to the Project Zomboid Discussions Forums here.

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  18. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    Stable(41.78.19) + UNSTABLE(42.16.3) Hotfixes Released

    STABLE (41.78.19) - Security Vulnerability Update UNSTABLE (42.16.3) - Fixed an exception in Server Browser - Security Vulnerability Update As always, discussions regarding this update can be found pinned to the Project Zomboid Discussions Forums here.

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  19. Community AnnouncementsBy Spiffo

    42.16.2 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

    GAMEPADS AND CONTROLS - Right-click no longer toggles forceAim conflicting with RMC menu. Now waits slightly longer before engaging, so that RMC menu doesn't pop up. - Gamepad interactions with UI and Vehicles. -- Controller users can now move or perform actions while the inventory is open -- Vehicle radial menu isn't being interrupted by the player aim anymore -- Switching seats no longer makes the player exit the vehicle -- Squeezing right-trigger for gas pedal no longer activates aim while driving (requires both right-stick and trigger to aim in vehicles) - ToggleToAim no longer breaks for melee/unarmed. - Fixed characters getting stuck at rotating character at the start of the tutorial on controller As always, discussions regarding this update can be found pinned to the Project Zomboid Discussions Forums here.

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  20. Community AnnouncementsBy Higgs

    42.16.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

    Just a heads-up: thanks for reporting the controller issues and bugs in the latest patch! We’ve logged them all and while we couldn't squeeze every fix in before the Easter holidays, they are already cooking and will be released as soon as possible! FIXES - (Server Browser) IP Addresses now hidden by default. Toggle check-box to reveal - Fixed GameClientConcurrentModification Exception when remote players time out - Fixed Park Ranger's herbalist trait being a trait point exploit - (MP Exploit) Creating a new character causes errors and the dead character reappears after reconnecting

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  21. Community AnnouncementsBy Spiffo

    Build 42.16.0 Unstable Released

    As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". IMPORTANT: B42.15 and earlier saves will not be compatible with B42.16+ builds. If you wish to continue a 42.15 savegame, please select the "outdatedunstable" Steam beta and make a local backup of your game. UI UPDATES - Added new Game Mode UI menu - Updated loading screen tips - Campfires, BBQ's, Fireplaces now supported in revamped RMC system - New highlight added when mouse-over container with same highlight as moused-over "on ground" item in loot UI menu - Changed default size of the various main screen UIs - Ancho...

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  22. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    42.15.2 UNSTABLE HOTFIX Released

    As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". FIXES - Fixed additional cases of the game not loading where the username has non-ascii characters - Fixed animals not moving when rope is attached - Fixed GlobalModDataPacket

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  23. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    42.15.1 UNSTABLE HOTFIX Released

    As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". FIXES - Fixed game not loading when the username has non-ascii characters

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  24. Community AnnouncementsBy AmazingSully

    Build 42.15.0 Unstable Released

    As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". NEW - New Game Mode Defaults: Game Modes have been rebalanced and updated, with all but Apocalypse and Custom Sandbox replaced with new versions. Each includes a pre-set in Custom Sandbox to view/modify all specific mode settings. Expect future adjustments based on playtesting feedback. --"Apocalypse" is intended to serve as the 'Lore Canon' game mode, representing what REALLY happened on July 9th, 1993. Core changes including removing Zombie Respawn, reduced impact of Muscle Strain and Discomfort, more realistic Anima...

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  25. Community AnnouncementsBy nasKo

    42.14.1 BETA HOTFIX Released

    Note: Players who want to remain on 42.13.2 can select the "outdatedunstable" Steam Beta to continue their game. We will be removing the "42.13.1" Beta soon. Players who wish to remain on that version of the game are recommended to make manual backups. As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". SP FIXES - Fixed player getting stuck trying to leave cars - Fixed vehicles attracting zombies from far away - Fixed errors when pressing Avatar rotate buttons - Fixed being able to select "Deaf" and "Hard of Hearing" together. - Fixed not being able to drink tainted wat...

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  26. Community AnnouncementsBy Higgs

    Build 42.14.0 Unstable Released

    Note: Players who want to remain on 42.13.2 can select the "outdatedunstable" Steam Beta to continue their game. We will be removing the "42.13.1" Beta soon. Players who wish to remain on that version of the game are recommended to make manual backups. As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? Right-click PZ in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". NEW - Players can sit on significantly more seats now, including hay bales and toilets. Updated sitting animations. - Added Dental Floss as a thread equivalent item to the game; -- base.FishingLine can be also now be used for crafts, patching and stitching alongside thre...

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  27. Community AnnouncementsBy Higgs

    42.13.2 UNSTABLE HOTFIX Released

    NEW - New improved whitelist - Drying racks are functional in MP now - Updated "Announce Animal Death" message - Added a limit on the number of animals sent in a single AnimalUpdatePacket - Added Plastering in MP FIXED - Fixed ongoing issue with erroneous zombie migration. Please let us know if you spot any more cases - Fixed not being able to remove and replace battery in different devices - Fixed being able to put more items in the container than capacity allows - Fixed Favoriting recipes (Craft and Build menu) being reset after relogging - Fixed weight pointers - Fixed some performance issues with animal zones - Fixed animal pathfinding in MP - Fixed server crash caused by pipe bombs - Fixed number of visible zombies counter - Fixed SFX glitch when getting attacked by a zombie while shooting - Fixed seasoning ingredients not being displayed in tooltip - Fixed plant tile updating on...

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  28. Community AnnouncementsBy nasKo

    42.13.1 BETA HOTFIX Released

    This patch is currently available on the "42.13.1" Steam Beta and will likely land on the Unstable beta branch before the holiday break. Instructions: Right-Click game in Steam library -> Properties -> Click “Betas” tab -> Select “42.13.1” from the Beta Participation Dropdown Menu. MP save games from 42.13.0 will not be compatible. FIXES - Fixed loot not respawning in MP - Fixed severe stutters in MP sessions - Fixed server crashes caused by colliding with an animal while inside a safehouse - Fixed IsoChunk.soundList not clearing when chunks are reused, leading to zombies following players to other towns. - Fixed Nimble skill not progressing in MP - Fixed wrong multipliers being applied to skills - Fixed foraging zones not being created - Fixed Foraging XP gain being abnormally high - Fixed corpses not being transferred into containers properly in MP - Fixed extended placement of item...

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  29. GamingOnLinux

    The huge Project Zomboid build 42 finally gets multiplayer just in time for the holidays

    Wow - that sure took a while! A year since the first part of build 42 released and just in time for the holidays, Project Zomboid build 42 finally goes online. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-huge-project-zomboid-build-42-finally-gets-multiplayer-just-in-time-for-the-holidays/

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  30. Community AnnouncementsBy nasKo

    Build 42.13.0 UNSTABLE Multiplayer Released

    FAO MODDERS Please see the linked guide for information on how to update your mods to work with 42.13.0 and beyond, and how to make your mods MP compatible. MULTIPLAYER DETAILS The Multiplayer build is WIP for stress testing. To ensure a smoother experience and simplify bug tracking and resolution, please adhere to the following guidelines before joining a MP session: - Disable Debug and Mods (even client ones). - Disable Ragdoll physics. - We strongly recommend only playing in coop or on whitelisted servers. - We do not recommend having more than 20 player-slots on your Dedi servers for now. NEW - Improved target selection when aiming firearms. The system now prioritizes body parts, making the head the primary target, followed by the spine, pelvis, and then other limbs. - Inventory/Object Interaction: - Update items that can be equipped/unequipped while walking -- Appropriate clothin...

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  31. Community AnnouncementsBy Higgs

    Build 42.12.3 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

    FIXED: Fixed missing biomes (e.g stones, twigs, boulders can be found in the world again) Fixed not being able to sharpen blades beyond Handle Condition.

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  32. Community AnnouncementsBy Higgs

    Build 42.12.2 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

    Minor additional Hotfix for 42.12: - Fixed Linux build not starting. - Fixed language encoding for some languages. FIXED - Fixed shove bug. The call to IsoGameCharacter.Hit() had to have bIgnoreDamage == true for the shove through zombie bug not to occur. - Fixed melee and ranged targets for other split-screen players being highlighted. - Fixed very mysterious buildings that were blocking the highway south of Muldraugh. - Fixed EffectsManager double-freeing models. - Fixed a vulnerability in the Lua deletion code. Our thanks to Jab for reporting this. This was included in a previous patch to both B41 and B42 but not referenced until now for security reasons as it affected both.

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  33. Community AnnouncementsBy nasKo

    42.12.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

    Additional fixes, including a fix to the Shoving bug, will be provided in a 42.12.2 release. - Added priority logic for ballistic targets body part colliders: Head > Spine > Pelvis > Others, and updated camera target selection to prioritize body parts. This significantly improves headshot targeting across all firearms. - Disabled most aspects of the visual system that blacked out unseen rooms. This has been taken back into the shop for future work, however the system and the power to fade out rooms remains in the code. - Fixed missing BodyLocationGroup.getOrCreateLocation(String) which was needed by clothing mods. - Fixed non-exposed WeaponCategory enum in Lua which was needed by mods. - Fixed the toxic effect of generators not being updated for player-made rooms whenever roofs are added or removed. - Fixed issue with ripping clothing returning dirty rags for clean clothes and vice ve...

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  34. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    New Project Zomboid update improves ranged combat, shotguns, and chocolate milk

    A new Project Zomboid update has just launched, and it's a big one. It's been a while since we last heard from The Indie Stone, but that's just because the team's been cooking hard on its latest overhaul for one of the best zombie games on Steam. The latest round of Project Zomboid patch notes kicks off with a notable adjustment that ramps up the risk-reward balance of ranged weapons. Then it fixes disappearing shotgun damage, upgrades dryers, and makes chocolate milk more realistic than ever. There's a lot to go through, so let's get started. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grimdark, Balatro-styled slots roguelike Cloverpit launches to a rave reception Terraria 1.4.5 makes it easier than ever to keep your villagers happy Celestial Empire takes Cities Skylines to ancient China, and it's stunning

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  35. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    New Project Zomboid update improves map, fixes spawns, and makes games longer

    There are parts of Knox Country where I feel perfectly at home. The gas station at Fallas Lake is one of my mainstay bases. I also have a house picked out in Muldraugh - as long-term shelters go, it's far from optimal, but it's where I lived during my first ever game, and you always cherish your first ever game of Project Zomboid. Largely, though, The Indie Stone's post apocalyptic world feels dangerous and inscrutable. That, of course, is the idea, but navigating Knox - and sharing points of interest with other Zomboid players - can sometimes be frustratingly difficult. The new Project Zomboid update is here to help. Marking another vital overhaul to unstable build 42, it adds extra map details, fixes that immersion-spoiling issue with zombie spawns, and makes default games last longer. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Brutal sci-fi looter shooter The Forever Winter is no...

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  36. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Big new Project Zomboid update makes maps much more varied and realistic

    There's a specific suburb in Muldraugh that I always use for a base; it's the one between Cortman Medical and the trailer park, just south of the gas station and the church. It's not because the houses are all on two floors, or because I often seem to find a working car there. It's because the zombies themselves seem to stay away - it's very lightly populated, and in Project Zomboid, the more alone you are, the better. But as much as safety, in Zomboid, I also relish unpredictability. It's the not knowing that keeps The Indie Stone's undead epic alive. With that in mind, the new Project Zomboid update for unstable build 42 is ideal. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Project Zomboid mods New Project Zomboid mod adds huge new map with five towns and 1,700 buildings Major new Project Zomboid update transforms gun combat, cars, and hunting

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  37. Community AnnouncementsBy Higgs

    Build 42.9.0 UNSTABLE Released

    UNSTABLE WARNING - DUE TO CHANGES TO THE ZED SPAWNING SYSTEM SOME UNEXPECTED SPAWNS COULD OCCUR IN EXISTING SAVES - UNSTABLE WARNING How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4460946/596a582cc576b072a2f33862c9c00f12e34f673e.gif NEW - Zombie spawn map is now generated automatically. -- Two levels of noise are applied to the spawn map to generate a variety of Z spawn configurations. -- Noise is seed-based so each new game will return a different configuration, unless a specific seed chosen. Details: An improved Zed Spawn Heat Map system has been implemented. The Heat map is now generated automatically based on certain tiles' locations on the map. Each of those selected tiles is given a certain radius of influence and a zombie spawn multiplier. For instance, Military tiles will have a large radius and a high zombie multiplier, while Vacant tiles (ie: broken windo...

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  38. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Major new Project Zomboid update transforms gun combat, cars, and hunting

    Cars and guns. In Project Zomboid, these are simultaneously your best friends and your worst enemies. While it's true that you won't last long on foot, whenever you go driving, the noise of your engine attracts the undead, and - even though there's nobody else on the road - it's inevitable that you end up smashing into a parked car, a roadblock, or a tree. Likewise guns. Without a silencer, all it takes is one shot and the entirety of Knox Country's former population is on its way to gorge on your neck. With build 42 still in the developmental 'unstable' state, The Indie Stone has just put a fresh twist on PZ's driving and combat. The new Project Zomboid update is a bit of a game changer. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Project Zomboid mods New Project Zomboid mod makes whole game harder by adding smarter, tougher NPCs Giant Project Zomboid build 42 update makes...

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  39. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Giant Project Zomboid build 42 update makes zombies less scary and hints at NPCs

    Whether it's State of Decay, Fallout, or DayZ, in post-apocalyptic survival games the biggest threat isn't zombies or monsters or mutants - it's other people. Until now, the existence of fellow survivors has only been hinted at in Project Zomboid, but given the success of mods like Week One, and the erstwhile prologue starring Bob and Kate Smith, it seems inevitable that NPCs will eventually return. Now, a big update to Project Zomboid build 42 perhaps lays the groundwork for that future, while also offering you a helping hand when it comes to dealing with Knox Country's undead. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Project Zomboid mods New Project Zomboid update makes survival game's biggest build feel almost done Project Zomboid update adds new location, as tribute to beloved modder who died

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  40. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    New Project Zomboid update makes survival game's biggest build feel almost done

    Project Zomboid build 42 is finally starting to feel more settled and complete. When it arrived at the end of 2024, the new version of the greatest (yes, greatest) survival game on PC frustrated some players, owing to the big changes that it introduced to aiming and lighting, and some of the bugs with the new animal husbandry mechanics. Looting has been a problem, too, and, but in order to fix everything, The Indie Stone has spent the last three months making one well-observed update after another. Now, the would-be rival to DayZ, Dying Light, and State of Decay feels like it's being consolidated - the new Project Zomboid update is seemingly putting some finishing touches on build 42. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Schedule 1 flies to top seller spot on Steam just 24 hours after release Lovecraftian survival game RailGods of Hysterra shows off its weapon arsenal Mysterio...

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  41. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Project Zomboid update adds new location, as tribute to beloved modder who died

    The world of Project Zomboid is filled with references and easter eggs. Over in Louisville, you'll find the Romero Center For Performing Arts, a clear nod to undead maestro George Romero. The presenter on Life and Living TV is named Dean, presumably after DayZ's Dean Hall, and tucked away near Riverside is the Sunderland Hills Sanatorium, likely named for the imperiled protagonist of Silent Hill 2. But the latest Project Zomboid update brings to build 42 and to Knox Country a more meaningful homage in the form of a newly redesigned gun store. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Deadly Path is a beautiful demonic roguelike, and it's almost here New Stardew Valley mod adds an entire village and is basically a sequel Cozy afterlife sim Spiritfarer is 90% off right now, but not forever

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  42. Community AnnouncementsBy MadDan

    42.5.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

    - Slight fixes to zombie heat map. Some remote locations had too many. (Zombie heat map is always a work in progress and will be continually refined through many patches) - Added missing tiles for Stendo's Firearms Emporium, including the all important sign. - Characters with Smoker will now cough once in 12-35 hours. Full 42.5.0 UNSTABLE patchnotes if you missed them.

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  43. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    New Project Zomboid update rolls back the controversial build 42 loot changes

    On its surface, Project Zomboid is a world of brutal survivalism, but check under the hood, specifically the enormous patch notes that The Indie Stone has been publishing since the arrival of unstable build 42, and you can see the delicate dance of values, metrics, and rebalances that really makes Knox Country turn. More than State of Decay 2, Dying Light, or DayZ, I think Zomboid is the best game of its kind on PC, but the latest version is called 'unstable' for a reason - there are still improvements to be made. The latest Project Zomboid update provides one such example. If the new looted building system has felt unfair or askew to you so far, The Indie Stone is apparently on the case. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dark fantasy roguelike Ravenswatch is adding two free characters made for co-op Grim survival game The Forever Winter overhauls weapons and water in new u...

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  44. Community AnnouncementsBy MadDan

    42.4.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

    42.4.1 Hotfix: - Fix mac unable to load stdlib.lbc. Full 42.4.0 patchnotes: https://theindiestone.com/forums/index.php?/topic/81341-4240-unstable-released/

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  45. Community AnnouncementsBy nasKo

    42.3.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

    - Fixed NaN calorie error caused by characters starting auto-drinking before the Filling action is completed.

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  46. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    The new Project Zomboid update has overhauled crafting, combat, and sandbox mode

    No matter how experienced or proficient you are, several frightening questions hang heavy over every playthrough of Project Zomboid. They're available for the first few weeks, but what are you going to do when the water and power supplies finally run out? How are you going to craft weapons and other survival essentials if you can't find the right materials? And why can't you aim your gun up or down? As The Indie Stone continues to expand Project Zomboid build 42, and the greatest zombie game on PC accelerates away from rivals like DayZ, State of Decay, and Dying Light, a new Zomboid update provides solutions to those quandaries, and delivers myriad fixes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Project Zomboid is the greatest survival game on PC, and now is the time to play Amazing new Project Zomboid mod makes the survival game feel way more realistic Surprise new Project Zomboi...

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  47. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Surprise new Project Zomboid update makes guns and combat way better in build 42

    If you want to get a gun in Project Zomboid, you're going to have to work hard and take risks. Personally, I favor the army surplus store in Fallas Lake. The town is relatively small and the quantity of guns and bullets can be high. Nevertheless, you still need a sledgehammer to get into the armory. Same goes for the Louisville checkpoint and most of the police stations in Knox Country. It's a lot of investment and return isn't guaranteed. Proving that The Indie Stone's survival game has the edge on The Long Dark, DayZ, and Rust, another new Project Zomboid update for the unstable build 42 is already here, and it makes big improvements to how we find and use guns. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Project Zomboid maps have been revolutionized by an amazing new build 42 feature Gigantic Project Zomboid update might make build 42 easier to survive Gigantic new Project Zomboid...

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  48. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Project Zomboid maps have been revolutionized by an amazing new build 42 feature

    I have this problem whenever I start a new game on Project Zomboid. I call it the death spiral. I spawn into a house but the loot containers don't have any useful weapons. So, I walk outside to go searching, and inevitably attract the attention of some zombies. This means I can't stop to search other buildings, so I have to keep walking... which attracts more zombies, which means I have even less time to search, and so on. If only there was some way to guarantee the presence of certain objects and resources. We're not quite there yet, but the new Project Zomboid update for unstable build 42 offers some small control over the randomized maps. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Gigantic Project Zomboid update might make build 42 easier to survive Gigantic new Project Zomboid mod totally transforms the entire game Project Zomboid is scarier, nastier, and better than any other s...

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  49. Community AnnouncementsBy nasKo

    42.1.1 UNSTABLE Released

    NEW - Sheet Curtains attached to animated doors are now rendered in 3D, attached to the animated doors. - Added a craft recipe for Sawing a Plank from a Large Branch. - Further development of an "InheritFood" inputFlag for craftRecipes. - This is intended to automate translating all of the food qualities from the appropriate input to the appropriate product(s), such as properly splitting a pot of soup into bowls of soup, with all of the proper nutrition, cooked, poison, old, etc. - Ideally, for most cases for food craftRecipes, having "InheritFood" on the proper input should produce the desired results without needing an OnCreate lua function. - Added functionality for an "InheritCooked" craftRecipe input flag. - If an input with that flag is Burnt, Cooked, or Frozen, according to the code the output should also be Burnt, Cooked or Frozen. - Added Fire Axe Head item and enabled all of...

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  50. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Gigantic Project Zomboid update might make build 42 easier to survive

    Project Zomboid is perhaps the most unforgiving survival game on PC. It's not that it's the hardest. It's more...the pure indifference. One of my most recent characters, I had managed to keep alive for more than three months. Stupidly I decided to check out Louisville. Attempting to run from a horde, I tripped over, dropped my machete and flashlight, and, well, you know what happened next. With The Indie Stone still tweaking build 42 unstable, a potential new Project Zomboid update has just been teased and, with changes to XP, crafting, and the zombies themselves, it could make staying alive much easier. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Gigantic new Project Zomboid mod totally transforms the entire game Project Zomboid is scarier, nastier, and better than any other survival game New Project Zomboid update makes combat in build 42 a lot better

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  51. GamingOnLinux

    Project Zomboid - Build 42 Unstable is out with lots new for testing

    One missed from last month is the massive update to survival game Project Zomboid is now available as an Unstable Beta for testing. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/project-zomboid-build-42-unstable-is-out-with-lots-new-for-testing/

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  52. GamingOnLinux

    Project Zomboid - Build 42 Unstable is out with lots new for testing

    One missed from last month is the massive update to survival game Project Zomboid is now available as an Unstable Beta for testing. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/project-zomboid-build-42-unstable-is-out-with-lots-new-for-testing

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  53. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    New Project Zomboid update makes combat in build 42 a lot better

    Project Zomboid build 42 marks a huge transformation for The Indie Stone's undead opus. Alongside sweeping changes to central mechanics, we've also got new lighting, the addition of high-rise buildings, new crafting systems, wild animals, and even extra maps. But Zomboid's developer is far from finished with unstable 42. It's a tough world in the survival genre, and to keep Zomboid performing at its very best - and ahead of rivals like State of Decay 2 and DayZ - The Indie Stone has already dropped a new update to tweak and improve build 42's combat. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Project Zomboid developer issues statement about controversial build 42 artwork The huge Project Zomboid build 42 is finally playable after years in the making Project Zomboid shows off exciting upgrades for long-awaited build 42

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  54. Community AnnouncementsBy lemmy101

    Unstable Branch Hotfix 42.0.2 Released!

    HOTFIX 42.0.2 ADDITIONS - Added sandbox multipliers for jamming, weather and moodle effects on hit chance - Added boolean sandbox option to disable headgear vision penalties on hit chance BALANCE - Significantly reduced jamming rates - Adjusted point blank distance to 3.5 tiles - Some HitChance modifiers that were not properly impacted by point blank distance are now taken into account. These include moodles, weather, lighting and headgear. - Reduced moodle hitChance penalties by half - Set default sandbox jam multiplier to 0 FIXES - Fixed weapons with 0 base rate from jamming on rack - Fixed tutorial shotgun from potentially jamming. - Fixed tutorial running to the outhouse step from being broken

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  55. Community AnnouncementsBy nasKo

    Hotfix 42.0.1 - Unstable Release

    - Fix for "no UI"/"black screen" at game start (helps with problematic screenresolution.ini file, but not with old AMD cards bug). - Fixed game closing while shooting. - Fixed texture compression being disabled. - Removed placeholder UI sounds - Fixed not being able to open doors when another timed action was being carried out. - Reduced Melee Weapon Muscle strain. It is now 60% of the previous amount. Other sources of Muscle Strain are unaffected. The sandbox value hasn't changed and the reduced value is the new baseline. - Fixed Chickenpocalypse. - Fixed a butchering exploit. - Fixed a missing floor in cell 16,24 causing the player to fall forever. - Convert GLSL 330 syntax to 150 when the available OpenGL version is less than 3.3. - This should allow the game to run on MacOS again, in theory. - Replaced GL43.glDepthRangef() calls with GL11.glDepthRange(). - Fixed bink videos not pl...

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  56. PCGamesNBy [email protected]

    Project Zomboid developer issues statement about controversial build 42 artwork

    Project Zomboid build 42, also known as 'unstable 42,' is finally here after a long wait, and it transforms the survival game with fresh maps, gameplay changes, and vital additions like high-rise buildings and the ability to sit down on couches. But the new version of The Indie Stone's DayZ, Dying Light, and The Forest rival has also been met with concerns regarding the new artwork used for loading screens. Players have commented that the art looks as if it may have been created using artificial intelligence, or AI tools. Now, one of Project Zomboid's developers shares a lengthy statement explaining how the artwork was commissioned, also responding to the claims regarding AI. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The huge Project Zomboid build 42 is finally playable after years in the making Project Zomboid shows off exciting upgrades for long-awaited build 42 Project Zomboid b...

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