What changed in 7 Days to Die in 2022
296 updates · 5 main milestones · Jan 19, 2022 to Aug 16, 2022
- 52 eventsFixed using auger or chainsaw before repair breaking item/hand placementbug fixSteamFixed 'NO TRADER' appearing on starter quest if no forest biomes existbug fixSteamFixed drone sounds not affecting stealthbug fixSteamFixed vehicles colliding with sticky projectilesbug fixSteamFixed accessing an aimable electrical component after melee attack causing repeated attackbug fixSteamFixed ZombieSoldier backpack collision issuebug fixSteamFixed clients in playtest games receiving an NRE after selecting the given LCBbug fixSteamFixed unable to join servers with some player namesbug fixSteamDBS/F11 screenshots now show world gen seednew contentSteamAdded GiveXp commandnew contentSteamFixed key rack in diner_03 triggering a shutter in the poi next to itbug fixSteamUpdated repair and harvest items on gas pumps and vending machinesbalance change
Changes made to discourage exploits
SteamFriends, History and LAN tabs in server browser now show all entriesbalance changeSteamFixed creating new worlds on MS Store buildbug fixNew worlds now always go to the GeneratedWorlds folder in the UDF
SteamFixed imposter blocks for poi abandoned_house_03bug fixSteamFixed going from vehicle mod slot to clothing mod slot causing NREbug fixSteamFixed buried supplies always in the South West Quadrant of the circlebug fixSteamFixed accepting invites/joining through friends list not blocked during initializationbug fixSteamFixed double XP killing a zombie while on fire using torch or explosivesbug fixSteamFixed street lamp LOD group thresholds being too lowvisualsSteamFixed buried supplies/treasure chests spawning below bedrockbug fixSteamFixed workbench crafting tool mod dupebug fixSteamFixed XBL invite creating new launcher and game instance if already runningbug fixSteamFixed voice chat not always properly disabledbug fixSteamFixed drone pathing NRE when falling in Prefab Editorbug fixSteamVultures no longer auto aggro on players in vehiclesbalance changeSteamFixed workstations visually disappearing when placing motion detecting equipmentbug fixSteamFixed saving prefabs on MS Store buildbug fixSaved prefabs now always go to the LocalPrefabs folder in the UDF
SteamFixed EAC crashing the game on macOS Montereybug fixMilestoneSteamFixed localization needed for drone ally healingbug fixSteamFixed on/off button on a forge becoming unresponsivebug fixSteamFixed seeds not spawning in trader lootbug fixSteamFixed crawler and spider ragdolls shifting back when blending outvisualsSteamFixed breaking weapon sound not happening anymorebug fixSteamFixed harvested farm plots vanishing when player inventory is fullbug fixSteamFixed drone triggering when motion sensor is set to strangers and zombiesbug fixSteamFixed damage mitigation buffs only giving HP refund to playersbug fixSteamFixed molotovs always being lit after lighting the first one in the stackbug fixSteamFixed drone unable to heal abrasion when using first aid bandage or kitbug fixSteamChanged storage and service sounds for consistencybalance changeSteamFixed vehicles storage access not playing sounds or adding to player stealthbug fixSteamFixed non-XBL players not shown being blocked by XBL privacy settingsbug fixSteamAuto ping all found servers oncenew contentSteamAdded JunkDrone NPC menu entry for toggle ally healingnew contentSteamFixed players with nonlatin characters unable to start game through launcherbug fixSteamFixed switching from drone's mod window to another mod window transforming the dronebug fixSteamFixed typo on special infected group GS1 and GS50 zombieWightRadiated probabilitybug fixSteamAdded News window in main menunew contentSteamFixed news screen scroll making sound on first or last pagebug fixSteamFixed inability to pick up nonsquare frames if inventory is fullbug fixSteam - 59 eventsFixed localization needed for drone ally healingbug fixSteamFixed switching from drone's mod window to another mod window transforming the dronebug fixSteamFixed harvested farm plots vanishing when player inventory is fullbug fixSteamFixed on/off button on a forge becoming unresponsivebug fixSteamFixed crawler and spider ragdolls shifting back when blending outvisualsSteamFixed XBL invite creating new launcher and game instance if already runningbug fixSteamFixed iron and steel spears disappearing when thrown too farbug fixSteamFixed knife harvest hurting other players if nearbybug fixSteamFixed not trying to load mods twice if UserDataFolder is set to game folderbug fixSteamFixed using auger or chainsaw before repair breaking item/hand placementbug fixSteamFixed industrial light 2 lens flare being blocked at low anglesvisualsSteamFixed players with nonlatin characters unable to start game through launcherbug fixSteamFixed damage mitigation buffs only giving HP refund to playersbug fixSteamFixed saving during imposter creation killing POIsbug fixSteamFixed going from vehicle mod slot to clothing mod slot causing NREbug fixSteamFixed BuffPerkGunSlingerBonus cvar not clearing during automatic firebug fixSteamFixed ZombieSoldier backpack collision issuebug fixSteamFixed double XP when killing a zombie on fire using torch or explosivesbug fixSteamFixed buried supplies always in South West Quadrant of circle for clients on dedibug fixSteamFixed vehicles colliding with Sticky Projectilesbug fixSteamFixed molotovs always being lit after lighting the first one in the stackbug fixSteamFixed 'NO TRADER' appearing on starter quest if no forest biomes existbug fixSteamFixed inability to pick up nonsquare frames if inventory is fullbug fixSteamFixed clients receiving NRE after selecting given LCB in playtest gamesbug fixSteamFixed mod code being initialized twice if both legacy and new mod location existbug fixSteamFixed vehicles storage access not playing sounds or adding to player stealthbug fixSteamFixed underground crouching and sprinting teleporting to surfacebug fixSteamAdded News window in main menunew contentSteamFixed typo on special infected group GS1 and GS50 zombieWightRadiated probabilitybug fixSteamFixed drone sounds not affecting stealthbug fixSteamFixed imposter blocks for poi abandoned_house_03bug fixSteamFixed harvesting animals with full inventory resulting in lost itemsbug fixSteamFixed creative menu stack size number decreasing by right-clicking single quantitiesbug fixSteamFixed drone pathing NRE when falling in Prefab Editorbug fixSteamFixed seeds not spawning in trader lootbug fixSteamUpdated repair and harvest items on gas pumps and vending machinesbalance change
Changes made to discourage exploits
SteamVultures no longer auto aggro on players in vehiclesbalance changeSteamFixed drone triggering when motion sensor set to strangers and zombiesbug fixSteamFixed inability to join servers with some player namesbug fixSteamChanged storage and service sounds for consistencybalance changeSteamFixed saving prefabs on MS Store build to LocalPrefabs folderbug fixSteamFixed drone unable to heal abrasion with first aid bandage or kitbug fixSteamAdded GiveXp commandnew contentSteamFixed street lamp LOD group thresholds being too lowvisualsSteamFixed creating new worlds on MS Store build to GeneratedWorlds folderbug fixSteamFixed buried supplies/treasure chests spawning below bedrockbug fixSteamDBS/F11 screenshots now show world gen seednew contentSteamFixed workstations visually disappearing when placing motion detecting equipmentbug fixSteamFixed key rack in diner_03 triggering a shutter in adjacent POIbug fixSteamFixed accessing aimable electrical component after melee attack causing repeated attackbug fixSteamFixed 'Show light performance' setting in editor carrying over to normal gamebug fixSteamFixed workbench crafting tool mod duplicationbug fixSteamFixed breaking weapon sound not happening anymorebug fixSteamAdded JunkDrone NPC menu entry for toggle ally healingnew contentSteamFixed accepting invites/joining through friends list not blocked during initializationbug fixSteamFixed EAC crashing the game on macOS Montereybug fixSteamFriends, History and LAN tabs in server browser now show all entriesbalance changeSteamFixed Urban Combat Vol. 7 no longer working due to unlinked IsIndoors cvarbug fixSteam - 3 eventsContinued EAC Support for Alpha 20.4 and Newer Buildssystem
Alpha 20.4 and newer builds will continue to have Easy Anti Cheat running through Epic Online Services.
SteamDeprecation of Easy Anti Cheat Support for Legacy BuildssystemEasy Anti Cheat support will be deprecated for all builds prior to Alpha 20.4 on July 1st.
SteamFuture Game Browser and Network Cross Play SupportnetworkThe switch to Epic Online Services will enable future game browser and network cross play support.
Steam - 11 eventsFixed voice comms failure for players rejoining partybug fix
Voice comms fail for player who was voiced in multi player party who then leaves game to main menu then rejoins game and party.
SteamRemoved EAC compatibility warning on Windows 11balance changeRemoved EAC compatibility warning on Windows 11.
SteamServer browser warning for search limitnew contentServer browser now shows warning when results hit the search limit.
SteamFixed voice chat initiation for latest party joinerbug fixVoice chat fails to initiate for latest joiner to the party.
SteamFixed XUi FilledSprite view not updating properlybug fixXUi FilledSprite view not properly updating on position changes.
SteamFixed UserDataFolder and SaveGameFolder path issuesbug fixUserDataFolder and SaveGameFolder did not allow gamedir relative paths.
SteamFixed drone causing excess data in player data filebug fixDrone causing excess data in player data .ttp file on dedicated server.
SteamFixed PartSpawn in POI Marker not pulling from mod foldersbug fixPartSpawn in POI Marker doesn't pull parts from mod folders.
SteamLocalization files validationnew contentLocalization files are tested for a valid header line and show appropriate errors.
Steam - 11 eventsFixed voice chat initiation failurebug fix
Voice chat fails to initiate for latest joiner to the party
SteamRemoved EAC compatibility warning on Windows 11changesSteamFixed PartSpawn in POI Marker issuebug fixPartSpawn in POI Marker doesn't pull parts from mod folders
SteamFixed UserDataFolder and SaveGameFolder path issuesbug fixUserDataFolder and SaveGameFolder did not allow gamedir relative paths
SteamReenabled player reportingbug fixSteamServer browser warning for search limitnew contentServer browser now shows warning when results hit the search limit
SteamFixed drone data issue on dedicated serversbug fixDrone causing excess data in player data .ttp file on dedi
SteamFixed voice comms failure for playersbug fixVoice comms fail for player who was voiced in multi player party who then leaves game to main menu then rejoins game and party
SteamLocalization files validationlocalizationLocalization files are tested for a valid header line and show appropriate errors
SteamFixed XUi FilledSprite view update issuebug fixXUi FilledSprite view not properly updating on position changes
SteamFixed EAC error after entering server passwordbug fixSteam - 45 eventsScreenshot storage location changesystem
Screenshots are now stored in <UserDataFolder>/Screenshots.
SteamFixed falling into ground during chunk collider reallocationbug fixSteamImproved path generation state switchinggameplayOptimized path generation state switching and aborting.
SteamFixed server shutdown on config errorsbug fixErrors in dedicated server config no longer cause immediate shutdown.
SteamFixed rare invisible chunk collidersbug fixSteamRemoved Unity Screen Selector optionbug fixUnity Screen Selector option removed from game launcher.
SteamFixed inconsistent harvest events for billboardsbug fixSteamFavorite and history servers storage changequality of lifeFavorite and history servers are now stored independently of Steam.
SteamFixed vulture sleepers flappingbug fixSteamFixed player damage and ragdoll by vehicles on loginbug fixSteamMacOS builds target x86_64 onlysystemMacOS builds now target x86_64 only until M1 support is available.
SteamReduced sleeper volume attack target timebalance changeSteamFixed typo in repair listsbug fixFixed typo where some repair lists using forged iron could not be repaired.
SteamFixed silly votes and actions conflictbug fixSteamFixed two-wheeled vehicles climbing wallsbug fixSteamFixed vehicles reloading underground issuebug fixSteamFixed zombie pathing issues undergroundbug fixSteamFixed drone dye display inconsistencybug fixDrone dye displays consistently between clients and hosts.
SteamFixed robotic turrets placement issuebug fixRobotic turrets now function correctly when placed higher than the player.
SteamFixed NullRef's when decapitating animalsbug fixFixed occasional NullRef's when decapitating wolves, mountain lions, and deer on dedicated servers.
SteamAI path update rate adjustmentaiDecreased path update rate for AI ApproachAndAttackTarget at farther distances.
SteamReduced achievement goalsbalance changeAchievement goals for Dying, PvP kills, game stage, and staying alive have been reduced.
SteamMods loading location changesystemMods are now loaded from <UserDataFolder>/Mods in addition to the game folder.
SteamOptimized SpeedTree shadersperformanceSpeedTree shaders optimized by multicompiling a version without FadeOut behavior.
SteamFixed shadow clipping bug in SpeedTree8 shaderbug fixSteamFixed client side NRE spam after kicking playerbug fixSteamFixed quest marker activation resetting adjacent POIbug fixSteamFixed first Drone Cargo Mod drag and drop issuebug fixSteamFixed map opening issue on controllerbug fixOpening the map on a controller no longer attempts to open On Screen Keyboard.
SteamEOS P2P networking for cross platform gamesnew contentMilestoneIntroduced EOS P2P networking for cross platform play.
SteamFixed playing doctor achievement triggerbug fixSteamRemoved display name from non-lootable produce basketsgameplaySteamLauncher log file storage changesystemLauncher now stores log files in %APPDATA%/7DaysToDie/logs folder.
SteamFixed ranged actions tool belt notificationbug fixRanged actions now notify tool belt only once per execute.
SteamFixed drone light affecting player stealthbug fixSteamFixed filter resetting issue in server browserbug fixResetting filters in the server browser now functions correctly.
SteamFixed treasure chest location issuebug fixTreasure chests no longer appear in the same spot as previously looted chests.
SteamSkyManager shadow resolution adjustmentvisualsAdjusted shadow resolution settings for moon and sun lights based on Shadow Distance setting.
SteamDestroy area attacks affect partial blocksgameplayPartial blocks are now affected by destroy area attacks.
SteamFixed command line argument exceptionbug fixFixed issue where giving the same command line argument multiple times causes an exception.
SteamLanguage selection under Video > UInew contentAdded language selection feature that defaults to the platform's language.
Steam - 45 eventsServer list sorting issuebug fix
Fixed issue where changing server list sorting did not apply until filters are changed.
SteamFirst Drone Cargo Mod drag and drop issuebug fixResolved issue where only the first Drone Cargo Mod can be added by drag and drop.
SteamBillboard shapes harvest events inconsistency fixbug fixFixed inconsistency in harvest events for billboard shapes.
SteamShadow clipping bug fixbug fixFixed shadow clipping bug in SpeedTree8 shader by implementing Unity's SHADOW_CASTER macros.
SteamImproved path generation state switchingaiEnhanced path generation state switching and aborting.
SteamFalling into ground issue fixbug fixResolved cases of falling into the ground if chunk colliders reallocated during baking.
SteamRobotic turrets placement issuebug fixFixed issue where robotic turrets stop working when placed higher than the player's standing position.
SteamMods loading location changequality of lifeMods now load from <UserDataFolder>/Mods in addition to the game folder.
SteamSkyManager shadow resolution adjustmentperformanceAdjusted shadow resolution settings for moon and sun lights based on Shadow Distance setting.
SteamDrone light stealth issue fixbug fixFixed issue where the drone's light doesn't affect player stealth.
SteamDedi config errors handlingbug fixErrors in dedi config no longer cause immediate server shutdown.
SteamInvisible chunk colliders fixbug fixFixed rare cases of invisible chunk colliders if changed and cleared during baking.
SteamVehicles reloading underground issuebug fixFixed sporadic issue where vehicles can reload underground.
SteamMacOS builds targeting x86_64systemMacOS builds now target x86_64 only until third party code supports M1.
SteamReduced achievement goalsbalance changeAchievement goals for Dying, PvP kills, game stage, and staying alive have been reduced.
SteamDestroy area attacks partial blocksgameplayPartial blocks can now be destroyed by area attacks.
SteamTreasure chest location issuebug fixFixed issue where treasure chest appears in the same spot as previously looted treasure chest.
SteamServer list updating issuebug fixFixed issue where server list does not update when new data for an existing entry comes in.
SteamMap opening issue on controllerbug fixResolved issue where opening the map on a controller attempts to open On Screen Keyboard.
SteamPlaying doctor achievement trigger fixbug fixFixed issue where playing doctor achievement triggers without proper requirements.
SteamDrone dye display inconsistency fixbug fixFixed inconsistency in drone dye display between clients and hosts.
SteamScreenshot storage location changequality of lifeScreenshots are now stored in <UserDataFolder>/Screenshots.
SteamOptimized SpeedTree shadersperformanceMulticompiled a version of SpeedTree shaders without FadeOut behaviour for better performance.
SteamServer browser filter reset issuebug fixFixed issue where resetting filters in the server browser causes min/max input fields to fail.
SteamFixed command line argument exceptionbug fixResolved issue where giving the same command line argument multiple times caused an exception.
SteamEOS P2P networking for cross platform gamesnew contentMilestoneIntroduced EOS P2P networking for cross platform play.
SteamQuest marker activation issuebug fixFixed issue where activating quest marker at POI can reset adjacent POI.
SteamRemoved Unity Screen Selector optionbug fixUnity Screen Selector option removed from game launcher as it is no longer supported.
SteamFavorite and history servers storage changequality of lifeFavorite and history servers are now stored independently of Steam.
SteamRepair list typo fixbug fixFixed typo with some repair lists using forged iron that could not be repaired.
SteamZombie pathing issue fixbug fixFixed issue where zombie pathing/digging can fail when the player is too far underground.
SteamLauncher log file storagequality of lifeLauncher now stores log files in %APPDATA%/7DaysToDie/logs.
SteamVehicle damage on log in issuebug fixFixed issue where players can be damaged and rag dolled by vehicles on log in.
SteamLanguage selection under Video > UInew contentAdded language selection feature that defaults to the platform's language.
SteamRemoved display name from non-lootable produce basketsgameplaySteamJunk drone dye application issuebug fixFixed issue where junk drone dye not applying to all tint parts.
SteamReduced sleeper volume attack target timebalance changeSteamNullRef's on decapitating animals fixbug fixFixed occasional NullRef's when decapitating wolves, mountain lions, and deer as client on dedicated server.
SteamTwo-wheeled vehicles climbing issuebug fixFixed issue where two-wheeled vehicles are very good at climbing vertical walls.
SteamRanged actions tool belt notification issuebug fixFixed issue where ranged actions notify tool belt more than once per execute.
Steam - 1 eventTwitch Authentication Fixbug fix
Addresses a change to the Twitch authentication, allowing users to continue using it after February.
Steam - 1 eventTwitch Authentication Fixbug fix
Addresses a change to the Twitch authentication, allowing users to continue using it after February.
Steam - 14 eventsShow Stability Feature Addednew content
Introduced a new visual feature that indicates stability with color changes based on distance.
SteamImproved AI Destroy Area Trigger HandlingperformanceEnhanced AI destroy area trigger percentages and distances.
SteamUpdated Localization for Furniture Helper Blocksquality of lifeImproved localization for furniture helper blocks.
SteamReduced Aloe Cream Found in Backpacksbalance changeDecreased the amount of aloe cream found in backpacks.
SteamAchievements Functionality Restoredbug fixMilestoneFixed the issue preventing achievements from working.
SteamIncreased Chance to Find Acidbalance changeIncreased the chance to find acid in sinks and chemical sets.
SteamReorganized Furniture Helpersquality of lifeReorganized furniture helpers to prevent unwanted block rotations.
SteamIncreased Loot Probability for Booksbalance changeSlightly increased the probability of books found in book piles and crackabook shelves.
SteamFixed Drone Duplication Issuebug fixMilestoneResolved an issue where active drones could duplicate.
Steam - 26 eventsRemoved Christmas themed items from lootseasonal event
Yes Arlene, it's time to take the Christmas tree down!
SteamFixed missing paint on attic ceilingsbug fixUpdated missing paint on attic ceiling corners in house_burnt_01 and house_old_bungalow_06.
SteamDisplayed player bedroll and vehicle locations in consoleui uxSteamFixed missing textures and adjusted sleeper volumesbug fixAdded food helper piles to kitchens, adjusted sleeper volumes based on player feedback in downtown_filler_12.
SteamFixed origin shifting before player spawnsbug fixSteamFixed falling ragdoll damage handlingbug fixFalling ragdoll ground hits did not do damage or AI handling.
SteamUpdated stove metal HPbalance changeChanged Mmetal_weak to Mmetal on stoves to match other appliance HP pools.
SteamAdded quick exit keyrack to POI oldwest_business_13new contentSteamAdjusted wood harvest from TerrDestroyedWoodDebrisbalance changeNow harvests 1,2 wood instead of 3 to align with frame shape block costs.
SteamFixed null reference spam with action_teleport_landclaimbug fixUsing action_teleport_landclaim with no landclaims down causes null reference spam.
SteamDisabled graphics jobsperformanceSteamUpdated twitch actions property settingsbug fixOnly Usable property for twitch actions can now be set to VIPs.
SteamFixed occasional NullRef's on decapitating wildlifebug fixOccasional NullRef's when decapitating wolves, mountain lions and deer as client on dedicated server.
SteamUpdated colliders for arrow slitschangesUpdated colliders and xml on all arrow slits to work like iron bars.
SteamFixed imposter issues on rwg_tile_downtown_tbug fixSteamFixed bed frame clipping in house_old_bungalow_09bug fixSteamIncreased max HP on lootable bagsbalance changeMax HP increased from 5 to 100 on lootable backpacks, duffle bags, sports bags, and purses.
SteamImproved AI destroy area trigger handlingaiImproved AI destroy area trigger percents/distances, stun handling and capped spread to allies.
SteamFixed hotbar item deletion with full inventorybug fixHaving a full inventory and equipping a tool or weapon deletes currently selected hotbar item.
SteamUpdated bombshelter_02 based on feedbackchangesSteamUpdated gameevent teleport functionalitybug fixGameevent teleport can now teleport relative to player facing.
Steam - 15 eventsReorganized Furniture Helpersquality of life
Reorganized furniture helpers to prevent unwanted block rotations.
SteamIncreased Acid Find Chancebalance changeIncreased the chance to find acid in sinks and chemical sets.
SteamUpdated Localization for Furniture Helper Blocksquality of lifeSteamReduced Aloe Cream in Backpacksbalance changeReduced the amount of aloe cream found in backpacks.
SteamLoot Probability AdjustmentsgameplayUpdated loot probability and quality templates to align with the new loot stage system.
SteamUpdated Downtown Strip Based on FeedbackgameplayChanges made to downtown_strip_05 including texture issues and sleeper adjustments.
SteamNew Art Props in Construction HousesgameplayUpdated house_construction_01 and house_construction_02 with new art props.
SteamRemnant Skyscraper AdjustmentsgameplayUpdates made to remnant_skyscraper_01 based on QA feedback.
SteamBusiness Store UpdatesgameplayUpdated store_book_01, store_clothing_01, store_electronics_02, store_grocery_01, store_gun_02 with new art and shapes.
SteamIncreased Book Find Probabilitybalance changeSlightly increased the probability of books found in book piles and crackabook shelves.
SteamShow Stability Feature Addednew contentIntroduced a new feature that displays stability with distinct colors based on world space.
SteamHouse Modern UpdatesgameplayPath made more obvious, added torches and triggers for sleepers in house_modern_18.
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