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[Updated 2026-03-20] Important Security Updates
[UPDATE 2026-03-20] - We have pushed additional hotfixes to fix rare crash bugs for both the stable and unstable branches. The version numbers below have been updated to reflect the current versions. On the 3rd of March…
Security5 changesFixPerformance - Project Zomboid
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. H…
Patch notes4 changesFixGameplay - Project Zomboid
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. H…
Patch notes3 changesFixGameplay - Project Zomboid
SOME NEW THINGS
Hello Survivors, we hope your barricades are holding strong! Today we’re releasing Build 42.15 Unstable, and along with a big list of fixes, balancing, multiplayer stability improvements, and new items, we have two big…
Store13 changesPerformanceGameplay - Project Zomboid
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. H…
Security19 changesFixGameplay - Project Zomboid
For Project Zomboid players, the year-long wait for a stable build is nearly over
Project Zomboid build 42 went live in its 'unstable' form in December 2024. Over a year later, and despite the introduction of multiplayer support at the end of 2025, it's still not reached the 'stable' state that indic…
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Press Q to Say Hi!
Hello Survivors! Christian “Serellan” Allen here, your new Design Director on Project Zomboid. As we mentioned in the December blog, 2025 was a time of big changes in the organization on Project Zomboid, bringing new le…
Patch notes15 changesFixGameplay - Project Zomboid
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 re…
Patch notes5 changesFixCompatibility - Project Zomboid
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 re…
Security10 changesFixCompatibility - Project Zomboid
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…
Announcement1 changeFixServer - Project Zomboid
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…
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Unstable 42 MP Released
Unstable Build 42.13, which contains multiplayer support, has been released. Merry Christmas. Ho ho ho. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYKS02PYF7E IMPORTANT NOTES Multiplayer is WIP and has been released for stress tes…
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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 te…
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Makeship Campaign Ending November 14th
Hi all! Just a quick message to let you know that our Makeship campaign supporting Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) has been extended for a few more days. Orders close soon, so be sure to get yours in…
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Last Chance: Project Zomboid Merch Supporting Doctors Without Borders
Hi all! Just a quick reminder that there’s still time to grab our limited-edition Project Zomboid charity merch supporting Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) on Makeship, but orders close November 7th at…
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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.
