What changed in 7 Days to Die in 2014

Fixed a problem where some mesh instances were set improperly to static, resulting in framerate loss and lag.

Fixed a problem where some mesh instances were set improperly to static resulting in framerate loss and lag.

Resolved an issue causing errors for bald players when they equipped headgear.

Corrected issues with peer to peer connections to improve multiplayer functionality.

Resolved crashes related to new player built named storage crates in old save games.

Resolved an issue causing errors for bald players when they equip hats.

Updated the default setting for persistent player profiles on dedicated servers to enhance character appearance consistency.

Corrected issues with peer to peer connections to improve multiplayer functionality.

Updated the default setting for persistent player profiles on dedicated servers.

Addressed server issues causing performance drops due to RPC function errors.

Resolved crashes related to new player built named storage crates in old save games.

Addressed a server issue that caused performance drops due to RPC function errors.

Resolved a bug where some users were wrongfully kicked and could not rejoin without a server restart.

Resolved a bug where some users were wrongfully kicked and could not rejoin without a server restart.

This build is a code change only, ensuring saved games and networking remain compatible.

Introduction of new store types including a pharmacy, bookstore, and hardware store.

Includes custom hair, eye and skin color, selectable hairstyles and facial hair, over 30 new clothing variants.

New features include custom hair, eye and skin color, selectable hairstyles and facial hair, and over 30 new clothing variants.

Introduced new store types including a pharmacy, bookstore, and hardware store.

All servers must update to 10.3 Dedi or turn off EAC by Monday Evening to accept connections.

All servers must update to 10.3 Dedi or turn off EAC by Monday Evening to accept connections.

Corrected an error causing 32bit users to receive the 64bit version of the game.

Corrected an error causing 32bit users to receive the 64bit version of the game.

Starting a new game is required; old saved games should not be used.

Includes gun stores with signs and concrete upgradable fort building.

Dynamic small towns in every biome.

Includes gun stores with signs.

Includes criticals, hunger, thirst, and lighting zombies on fire.

Sexier and easier to use.

Model based system for doors.

Starting a new game is a must; do not salvage old saved games.

Dynamic small towns in every biome.

Includes criticals, hunger, thirst, and lighting zombies on fire.

Includes face/body morphing and visible clothing.

New model based system for doors.

Recommended for those experiencing problems.

Tracks eating habits and disease.

Sexier and easier to use.

Includes face/body morphing and visible clothing.

Tracks eating habits and disease.

Players can now craft a complete set of cloth armor.

New rendering features including soft shadows and underwater effects.

Players can now use scrap iron to build and upgrade forts.

Added soft shadows and underwater effects to improve visual quality.

Reworked in-game GUI with new art, Truetype fonts, fog of war, waypoints, friend tracking, and recipe search.

Major enhancements to the Buff System including Broken Legs, Sprained Legs, Dysentery, Drowning, Concussions, and First Aid Kits.

Players can now craft a full cloth armor set.

Major enhancements to the Buff System including Broken Legs, Sprained Legs, Dysentery, Drowning, Concussions, and First Aid Kits.

New Randomly Generated Worlds feature with cities, roads, rivers, lakes, cliffs, mountains, and various biomes.

Players can now use scrap iron to build and upgrade forts.

New Randomly Generated Worlds feature includes full cities, roads, rivers, lakes, cliffs, mountains, and various biomes.

Reworked in-game GUI with new art, Truetype fonts, fog of war, waypoints, friend tracking, and recipe search.

Resolved an issue that prevented any explosions in the dedicated server only build.

Resolved an issue that prevented any explosions in the dedicated server only build.

Addressed a critical bug related to Steam ID spoofing or account hijacking.

Added new upgradable wood fort spikes for enhanced defense.

Added new upgradable wood fort spikes to enhance player defenses.

Implemented new anti-cheat strategies including VAC enabled anti cheat integration.

Introduced a new standalone Dedicated Server for players.

Introduced a new standalone Dedicated Server for better multiplayer experience.

Made a heap of loot tuning adjustments based on player feedback.

Addressed a ton of the most annoying bugs requested by players.

Addressed a ton of the most annoying bugs requested by players.

Made a heap of loot tuning adjustments based on player feedback.

Implemented new anti-cheat strategies including VAC enabled anti cheat integration.

Improved performance for dedicated servers, still recommending a maximum of 8 players.

Significant performance improvements for dedicated servers, still recommending a maximum of 8 players.

Fixes another major crash affecting gameplay.

Fixes another major crash in the game.

Resolved many known 64 and 32 bit crashes and freezes.

Resolved many known 64 and 32 bit crashes and freezes.

Significant improvements to memory usage and stability.

Various fixes related to mining mechanics.

Players can now adjust the aggression level of feral enemies.

Complete overhaul of the recipe crafting system.

Players can now engage in tree farming.

Updated visuals for the sun and moon in the game.

Alpha 8.2 patch will include a smaller memory footprint to reduce crashes.

Settler Backers received Steam Keys for game activation.

Introduction of a new crafting groups system in Alpha 8.2.

Alpha 8.2 patch will include a smaller memory footprint to reduce crashes.

Alpha 8.2 will feature new sun and moonlight visuals.

Steam Keys emailed to Settler Backers for game activation.

Introduction of a new crafting groups system in Alpha 8.2.

Alpha 8.2 will feature new sun and moonlight visuals.

New Air Drops introduced for players.

New Air Drops feature introduced for players.

Enhancements made to the upgrade path on player-made wooden and cobblestone house blocks.

Introduction of new sub biomes for increased biome variety.

New sub biomes added for increased biome variety.

Enhancements made to the upgrade path on player made wooden and cobblestone house blocks.

Full smooth Terrain implemented in the game.

Full smooth Terrain added to enhance the game environment.

Added push to talk functionality for in-game voice chat.

Players can now drink water using their hands.

Introduces a friends system that allows sharing of land claims.

Various optimizations to improve game performance.

Added new sub biomes to enhance the game world.

Players can now lock doors and chests for added security.

Introduces a new PvP mode featuring Land Claim Blocks for fort protection.

A variety of new recipes have been introduced.

Players can now drink water using their hands.

New system allowing players to share land claims with friends.

New wood and cobblestone block sets that can be upgraded or downgraded.

Various optimizations to improve game performance.

New sub biomes added to the game world.

New wood and cobblestone block sets that can be upgraded or downgraded.

Introduces a new mode featuring Land Claim Blocks for fort protection.

Added push to talk functionality for in-game voice communication.

Players can now lock doors and chests for added security.

Introduced a variety of new recipes for crafting.

Big frame rate optimizations implemented.

Fixes related to stealth mechanics.

Various optimizations made to improve game performance.

Introduction of a new console for server administration.

New options for loot abundancy and respawn mechanics.

A new system for repairing weapons has been implemented.

New system for unlocking recipes through books.

New adaptive exposure feature for improved visual experience.

New visual enhancements including HDR lighting and bloom effects.

New organization system for backpack and belt items.

New weapon added to the game: the 44 Magnum.

A new burn forest town added to the game world.

Numerous new recipes have been added to the game.

New land claim protection system, respawning loot game options, improved backpack organization, and a new 44 Magnum.

Introduction of critical hit damage and infection debuffs in future updates.

Introduction of critical hit damage and infection debuffs as part of upcoming features.

Resolved the problem where players could speed up and slow down time in the game.

Resolved the problem where players could speed up and slow down time in the game.

New land claim protection system, respawning loot game options, improved backpack organization, and a new 44 Magnum are in development.

The game returns to the terrain from alpha 7 with new optimizations implemented.

Roaming hordes will not destroy player structures unless they sense the player.

The game returns to alpha 7 terrain with various optimizations implemented.

Roaming hordes will now only destroy player structures if they sense the player.

A new roaming horde system has been implemented.

Added a new mouse over item stats system.

Introduced a new buff/debuff system with timed effects.

Added a new huge high school location.

Introduced new double res terrain for better mining.

A new huge high school location has been added to the game.

A new buff/debuff system with timed effects has been added.

New double resolution terrain has been added for improved mining.

A new system for displaying item stats on mouse over has been introduced.

New wearable hats have been introduced.

Implemented a new roaming horde system.

Introduced new wearable hats.

Changed candlestick to not be a weapon

Fixed trash that was rotated sideways

Fixed stealth shadow overlay

Fixed hornet bug causing console spam and floating dead hornets

Fixed hornet bug causing console spam and floating dead hornets

Fixed structural integrity bug causing buildings to crash

Changed candlestick to not be a weapon

Fixed structural integrity bug causing buildings to crash

Fixed stealth shadow overlay

Fixed trash that was rotated sideways

Resolved item duplication bug when having a full inventory and the crafting grid tried to drop items.

Reduced beaker loot quantity and chance to find

Fixed item duplication bug when changing molds in the forge

Block Durability default was corrected from 10% to 100%.

Players can now melee attack DeadTree02.

New game options added to serverconfig.xml for NightPercentage and BlockDurabilityModifier.

Resolved item duplication bug when changing molds in the forge.

Moved back to bigger rays for Player melee attack.

Moved back to bigger rays for Player melee attack

Loot quantity and chance to find beakers have been reduced.

DeadTree02 can now be melee attacked

Fixed Block Durability default, was 10%, now 100%

Added NightPercentage and BlockDurabilityModifier game options to serverconfig.xml

Fixed item duplication bug when having a full inventory and the crafting grid tried to drop items

Iron gloves can now stack correctly.

A new system to manage character sickness.

A new system that provides protection based on character clothing.

Players can now adjust the day/night cycle percentages.

Added a new system for indicating smells with icons.

Introduced a basic system for character sickness.

Players can now adjust the day/night cycle percentages.

A new system to indicate smells in the game.

Introduced a system for character clothing that provides protection.

New locations including a Police Station, Truck Stop, and 8 new campsites.

New options for adjusting block durability in the game.

New options for block durability settings.

Introduction of new locations including a Police Station, Truck Stop, and 8 new campsites.

Introduced options to adjust enemy spawning counts.

New options to customize damage given and received.

Added options for loot and crafting timers: normal, fast, or off.

Implemented various gameplay tweaks based on community feedback.

Numerous bug fixes addressing various issues reported by the community.

Implementation of a new sound mixing system.

New smooth terrain, ground textures, plants, trees, and a new lighting model.

Saves for versions prior to 7 will be incompatible.

Various bug fixes implemented.

Introduction of loot and crafting timers.

Introduction of several new animations.

Includes noises, smells, and a rock throwing distraction system.

New and improved recipes for cooking and chemistry.

Saves for versions prior to Alpha 7 will be incompatible.

Added new options for death/drop and spawning.

New smooth terrain, ground textures, plants, trees, and a new lighting model.

New stealth system with noises, smells, and a rock throwing distraction system.

Added a mining helmet and a bind key for the flashlight.

New and improved recipes added with a cooking/chemistry system.

New options for player spawning and backpack dropping upon death.

Complete overhaul of terrain visuals for a smoother appearance.

Smooth terrain has been completely redecorated with a new lighting model.

New glass forging feature introduced.

Implementation of a new lighting model for enhanced visual effects.

A new system featuring many new recipes for players to discover.

Introduction of a new stealth system that includes rock throwing to distract zombies.

Introduction of a new system for improved audio mixing.

Introduces a stealth system allowing players to distract zombies by throwing rocks.

New options for player respawning and handling of backpacks upon death.

New crafting option for players to create glass items.

A new cooking/chemistry system with many new recipes has been added.

A new sound mixing system has been implemented.

Players can copy their buildings from Alpha 5 to a new Alpha 6 world by transferring files from the saves folder.

Players can copy the player folder to save their inventory and location when moving to a new save.

Alpha 5 saves are semi-compatible with Alpha 6; players need to start a new world to experience new areas.

Alpha 6 has been officially released, replacing Alpha 5.

Alpha 5 saves are semi-compatible with Alpha 6, requiring a new world to experience new areas and POIs.

Players cannot roll back to Alpha 5 after upgrading to Alpha 6.

Alpha 6 has been officially released, replacing Alpha 5.

Players can transfer their buildings from Alpha 5 to Alpha 6 by copying files from the saves folder.

New Campfire Cooking/Chemistry System expected to be included in Alpha 7.

New Campfire Cooking/Chemistry System expected to be included in Alpha 7.

Alpha 6.4 update becomes the main version, unifying the customer base.

New night spawning system that spawns Dynamic Hordes based on player actions.

Alpha 6.4 becomes the main version to unify the customer base, making everyone compatible.

New smooth terrain, mesh trees, and new grass as part of a complete world visual overhaul.

Introduction of a new Stealth System that interacts with the night spawning system.

Promotion offering 33% off on both single unit and 2 pack of the game.

Complete world visual overhaul with smooth terrain, mesh trees, and new grass.

A new Stealth System that interacts with the new night spawning system and Dynamic Hordes.

Addressed an issue where banned users could get around their bans by changing their Steam gamename.

Addressed an issue where banned users could circumvent their bans by changing their Steam gamename.

Changed mailboxes to have more paper loot.

Changed less chance of finding backpacks in the wild loot.

Changed cars to have more tool loot.

Changed less chance of finding backpacks in the wild loot.

Changed all loot containers to have a greater chance to be empty.

Changed cars to have more tool loot.

Fixed pasting IP from clipboard not registering.

Changed mailboxes to have more paper loot.

Changed length of IP field to allow longer URLs.

Fixed pasting IP from clipboard not registering.

Fixed IP input breaking connection attempts after leaving a server.

Changed crops to grow slower and no longer grow underground from torch lights.

Changed crops to grow slower and no longer grow underground from torch lights.

Changed length of Port field to allow more room for IP field.

Changed all loot containers to have a greater chance to be empty.

Fixed IP input breaking connection attempts after leaving a server.

Changed length of Port field to allow more room for IP field.

Changed length of IP field to allow longer URLs.

Fixed issue where player hosted game servers were not showing in the game browser.

Radiator now contains 2 pounds of brass.

Fixed crossbow bolt from stuttering when reloaded.

Fixed brass trophy so it can be smelted.

Fixed forge not syncing between clients.

Fixed issue where unable to remap reload/take-all key, should now map correctly.

Sharp stone attack has been removed and is no longer a weapon; may return in Alpha 7.

Fixed female crossbow animations.

Added ounces and burn time for gas cans for the auger and chainsaw.

Reflective water is set to off by default on Mac, improving frame rate.

MP5 has been renamed to SMG on all items.

Shotgun now uses animation clips to support single shell loading.

Fixed issue where favorite servers list would break if there were no other favorites and a manual favorite was added.

Fixed issue where favorite servers list would break if you had no other favorites and added a manual favorite entry.

Reduced radiator now has 2 pounds of brass.

Trophy 2 and 3 changed to lead and tungsten.

Fixed shotgun reload and crossbow stutters.

Reflective water is set to off by default, improving frame rate.

Fixed issue where player hosted game servers were not showing in the game browser.

Breakdown Weapon recipe name and tip description updated to say Breakdown Item instead.

Fixed issue where unable to remap reload/take-all key; should now map correctly.

Sharp stone attack has been removed and is no longer a weapon.

Fixed Forge not syncing between clients.

Fixed bug when mining less than 16 blocks above bedrock that caused a console error.

Added ounces and burn time for gas cans for the auger and chainsaw.

Fixed crossbow bolt from stuttering when reloaded.

Breakdown Weapon recipe name and tip description updated to say Breakdown Item instead.

Fixed female crossbow animations.

Fixed female third person wrench hold and use animations.

MP5 has been renamed to SMG on all items.

Fixed item loss when quick crafting using known recipes if switching from recipe to recipe.

Fixed client de-sync issues resulting in loss of items and item duplication.

Weight of car batteries has been reduced.

Fixed incorrect player counts showing in game info.

Fixed game info player counts showing incorrect numbers.

Fixed animator warning for sharp stone.

Shotgun now uses animation clips to support single shell loading.

Kicking and banning now searches if name contains the input instead of starting with it; added player ID as a fallback.

Fixed item loss when quick crafting using known recipes if switching from recipe to recipe.

Kicking and banning now searches if name contains the input instead of starting with it, added player ID as a fallback.

Trophy 2 and 3 have been changed to lead and tungsten.

Fixed shotgun reload and crossbow stutters.

Fixed brass trophy so it can be smelted.

Fixed bug when mining less than 16 blocks above bedrock that brought up a console error.

Fixed animator warning for sharp stone.

Fixed female third person wrench hold and use animations.

Fixed de-sync issues between server and client resulting in loss of items and item duplication.

Fixed bug with score rows throwing a null error when viewing scoreboard when someone leaves/enters game.

Fixed name length cutoff adjusted to be more accurate.

Fixed improved male and female crossbow animations.

Male punch animation now works correctly.

Changed balanced gas can consumption for Auger and Chainsaw. Note this is a temporary solution.

Fixed bug with score rows throwing a null error when viewing scoreboard when someone leaves/enters game.

Fixed improved male and female crossbow animations.

Fixed bug where dedicated servers would not show up in the list.

Male punch animation now works correctly.

Changed balanced gas can consumption for Auger and Chainsaw. Note this is a temporary solution.

Fixed bug where dedicated servers would not show up in the list.

Fixed name length cutoff adjusted to be more accurate.

New key bind window with mouse support added.

New locations including a ski lodge, sawmill, army camps, and ghost town.

Three new types of snow zombies have been added to the game.

New locations including a ski lodge, sawmill, army camps, and a ghost town have been added.

Alpha 6 features a much larger world, new metal forging system for crafting guns and bullets, and a new snowy biome.

A new key bind window that supports mouse input has been added.

A new snowy biome has been added to the game.

A new hold down ‘E’ vacuum item pickup function has been introduced.

Three new snow zombies added to the game.

Introduced a new hold down ‘E’ vacuum item pickup function.

An awesome new metal forging system for gun and bullet crafting has been introduced.

Better PVP player spawning has been implemented based on user requests.

Better PVP player spawning implemented based on user requests.