What changed in Project Zomboid in 2017

Vehicles are drivable but not visible due to bugs.

Animation system is now part of the released code, awaiting gradual activation.

Player character exhibits strange animations when climbing through windows.

Introduction of 'WalkAroundBuildingState' to reduce processor load from zombies outside close range.

Vehicles are drivable but not visible due to bugs.

Fixes required for character animations when climbing through windows.

Zombie ability to set off house alarms has been disabled until further optimization is completed.

Zombie awareness optimization to be reviewed in the new year.

Focus on enhancing visuals, including character models.

Introduction of 'WalkAroundBuildingState' to reduce lag caused by zombies responding to sounds.

Connall oversees the Modder's Wishlist and curated a reference list of lua events for modding community.

Introduced collision detection for road furniture, which now appears damaged when hit at the correct speed.

Added optimization to map streaming, removing locks between game threads for smoother performance.

Updated key system shows an icon above the driver’s head and keys are now visible in the ignition.

Turbo's fog and snow effects are almost ready for integration into the vehicles beta.

Introduced Mechanic skill books, a lug wrench for removing tires, and Mufflers affecting vehicle noise.

Fixed trapping issues and various longstanding recipe and crafting oddities.

Connall oversees The Modder’s Wishlist for documentation and tweaks to assist the modding community.

Fixed trapping issues and various longstanding recipe and crafting oddities.

Introduced Mechanic skill books, a lug wrench for removing tires, and Mufflers affecting vehicle noise.

Introduced collision detection for mail boxes, stop signs, and garbage bins that appear damaged when hit.

Railings now render properly, shoved zeds no longer drawn behind walls, and furniture is now rotate-able.

Optimization to map streaming removes locks between game threads for smoother gameplay.

Turbo's fog and snow effects are almost ready for integration into the vehicles beta.

Updated key system to show an icon above the key-bearing driver and colored keys matching car paint jobs.

Fixed railings rendering, shoved zombies being drawn behind walls, and furniture rotation issues.

Zed attention is called in to cars over a wide radius, impacting performance in high population scenarios.

Zombies' attention is called to cars over a wide radius, impacting performance in high population scenarios.

New materials for Mechanic attributes, including skill books and tools.

Dashboard heater now also functions as air-conditioning.

Restored some FPS lost in urban areas and near tall structures.

Added darkening effect to enhance depth perception in lower levels.

Napping in cars now depends on pain and panic levels.

Vehicles now drift to a halt when the accelerator isn’t pressed.

Sleeping in cars now depends on pain and panic levels.

Vehicles will now drift to a stop when the accelerator isn't pressed.

Modders can now support both 1x and 2x tiles in their mods.

Resolved see-through MP chat window issues with snow and fog.

New materials for Mechanic attributes, including skill books and tools.

Keys inserted into the ignition will now be visible on the dashboard.

Resolved issues with MP chat window visibility and syncing door locks.

Keys inserted into the ignition will now be visible on the dashboard.

Changes made to the spawning locations of car keys.

Fixed issues with syncing door locks in multiplayer.

Addressed the issue where pants would not show dirt.

Players will see a key icon if near a car they have the key for.

Modders can now support both 1x and 2x tiles simultaneously.

Key icon will appear above players' heads when near a car they have the key for.

Restored some FPS lost to towns and around tall buildings.

Fixed issue with pants that never get dirty.

Dashboard heater now also functions as air-conditioning.

Added a temperature gauge to indicate clothing needs based on temperature.

Added darkening to levels below player’s z height for better depth perception.

Resolved issues related to generator functionality.

Players will experience fog and mist that dissipates throughout the day.

Addressed issues with outdoor lighting in the game.

Enhancements made to map streaming for smoother gameplay.

Addressed various outdoor lighting issues.

Crafting and repairing level requirements for the Mechanic Skill will be added.

Snow will now fall, enhancing the winter atmosphere.

Updates to naming, spawning, and operation of car keys.

Characters now walk to the relevant part of the car when installing/removing.

Resolved various problems related to generator functionality.

Characters now walk to the relevant part of the car when installing/removing items.

Added crafting/repairing level requirements for the Mechanic Skill.

Introduced stronger indications of seasonal change and new weather effects.

Improved map streaming to reduce stutters and pauses.

Added new vehicle hazards related to weather conditions.

Introduced new weather effects including falling snow and fog.

New town expansion added to the New Denver map.

Anticipation of new rural map areas in future updates.

New area added to the New Denver map.

Anticipated additions to the map in future builds.

Aesthetic and functional dashboard added to vehicles.

Authentic dashboard constructed to enhance realism.

Upcoming optimization expected to dramatically increase FPS.

Upcoming optimization expected to dramatically improve FPS.

Implemented random highway wreck collisions.

Delay in Community Megatest for IWBUMS Build 38 due to server issues.

Engine sound now tied to RPM rather than speed.

Hotfix to reduce zombie attraction to car noise.

Fixed issue with collisions involving small items.

Optimization of java garbage collection to address stutter issues.

Implemented random highway wreck collisions.

Added new Mechanic profession and related traits.

Added new Mechanic profession and related traits.

General optimization improvements in UI and network code.

Engine sound now tied to RPM rather than speed.

Upgrading Java from LWJGL2 to LWJGL3 for better performance.

Static object collisions improved to prevent driving through solid street furniture.

Players can now gain XP through car tinkering as a Mechanic.

FPS improved from 26 to 41 in March Ridge after optimizations.

Collisions with small items have been removed.

Optimizing java garbage collection to address stuttering issues.

Enhanced collisions with static objects like street furniture.

Community Megatest for IWBUMS Build 38 delayed due to server-side issues.

FPS improved from 26 to 41 in March Ridge after optimizations.

Java upgrade from LWJGL2 to LWJGL3 for better performance and support.

Hotfix released to reduce zed attraction to car noise.

Addressing a rogue memory leak and non-syncing issues on multiplayer servers.

In discussions with General Arcade for LWJGL upgrade to enhance optimization.

Announced a Community Megatest for Build 38 to ensure stability before public release.

Culling squares inside buildings to reduce unnecessary tile rendering, improving performance in built-up areas.

Balanced various aspects of the new Mechanic skills/profession and related car parts.

General groundwork for the final top-down diagram vehicle UI screen.

Implemented culling of squares inside buildings to reduce unnecessary tile drawing, improving performance.

Balanced various aspects of the new Mechanic skills/profession and related car parts.

Announcement of a Community Megatest for the Build 38 megapatch on a fresh server.

Removal of the ability to drive through streetlights and road furniture.

Added random spawn car/wreck collisions on the Exclusion Zone’s roads.

Introduction of random spawn car/wreck collisions and new wreck models on the Exclusion Zone's roads.

Added differing engine volume stats for each vehicle, with actual sounds to follow.

Enhanced line of sight mechanics to better fit gameplay.

Introduces suspension mechanics affecting vehicle control when off-road, based on car type and condition.

Introduced suspension mechanics affecting vehicle control when off-road, depending on car type and suspension condition.

Addressed issues causing several players to experience crashes in the game following in-game crashes.

Adds differing engine volume stats for each vehicle, with actual sounds to follow.

Reintegrated car wrecks from earlier builds with a better zonal spawning system.

Improvements to line of sight mechanics to better fit gameplay dynamics.

Added variety and visual clues to vehicle conditions through new damage textures.

Reintroduces car wrecks with a better zonal spawning system for more immersive gameplay.

Introduced missing parking zones for vehicle-free parts of the map including Rosewood, March Ridge, and Dixie.

Rich homesteads will now spawn nicer cars, enhancing gameplay realism.

Enhanced vehicle placement spawn based on the richness of homesteads.

Adds variety and visual clues to a vehicle's condition through new damage textures.

Addresses issues causing players to experience crashes after in-game events.

Cars now spawn with colors determined by game code rather than textures, adding variety.

Players can now repair different car parts from their inventory, though not all parts can be fixed.

The Normal Car model can now have damage textures applied.

Keys are now needed to open the trunk of vehicles.

Players can now use a horn and siren system in vehicles, accessible via the vehicle menu.

Players can now use a horn and siren system in vehicles, accessible via the vehicle menu.

New car models including a Taxi and an SUV, along with extra versions of small and modern cars.

A new Vehicle Mechanics UI allows players to access detailed information about vehicle parts.

Keys are now needed to open the trunk of vehicles.

Car parts and vehicles are categorized as 'standard', 'heavy-duty', and 'sports', requiring matching parts for repairs.

Players can repair different car parts from their inventory, though not all parts can be fixed.

New cars models including a Taxi and an SUV, along with extra versions of small and modern cars.

A bug fix aimed at resolving non-synced car loot and associated co-op issues.

New options added to Sandbox mode to govern vehicle damage and condition on spawn.

Cars now spawn with colors determined by game code rather than textures, adding variety.

A new Vehicle Mechanics UI allows players to access detailed information about vehicle parts.

A crumpled car trunk may have reduced capacity and can drop items when in motion.

New sandbox options added to control vehicle damage and condition on spawn.

A bug fix aimed at resolving non-synced car loot and associated co-op issues.

The Normal Car model can now have damage textures applied.

Low condition brakes reduce brake force, and low condition gas tanks can leak fuel.

New textures will indicate the age and quality of vehicles, adding visual variety to the game.

Vehicle conditions will affect gameplay, such as fuel leaks from damaged gas tanks and reduced trunk capacity from collisions.

A new vehicle damage system using textures to indicate damage levels is being developed.

Various bugs in Build 38 are being addressed by the development team.

A robust new build system is being developed to streamline the build process and reduce bugs.

A new build system is being set up to improve development processes and reduce bugs.

Vehicle conditions will impact gameplay, affecting fuel leaks, trunk capacity, and stopping times.

Players can now uninstall vehicle parts in a specific order, impacting vehicle performance based on condition.

The mechanic system allows players to uninstall vehicle parts and adapt vehicles for different survival styles.

Various bug fixes are being implemented to improve stability and performance in Build 38.

New textures will indicate vehicle age and quality, enhancing visual variety.

A new vehicle damage system will use textures to indicate damage rather than altering car models.

Resolved issues with generators faltering when players log out and unlocking doors.

Introduction of a modern car, SUV, smaller two-door car, and taxi.

Improvements to the Mechanic Skill and car repair interface.

Emergency vehicles now feature sirens and flashing lights.

Players can now explore the new Riverside area as part of Build 38.

Vehicles Build 22 will introduce 'Zombie thump' mechanic and new vehicle types.

Zombies will now act around cars like they do around building windows.

First release of vehicle features constructed by EasyPickins.

Introduction of modern cars, SUVs, smaller cars, and taxis.

New mechanic skill and car repair features are being developed.

Addressed issues such as zombie-proof windows and misplaced radio sounds.

Emergency vehicles will now feature sirens and flashing lights.

Build 38 introduces Riverside and new worldview features.

Resolved issues with generators faltering, unlocking doors, and other multiplayer bugs.

Players can now dig graves and bury multiple corpses, with new carpentry items for grave markers.

Optimized zombie placement and movement data to reduce lag and server strain.

Corrected bug where phases of the moon did not affect ambient light at night.

Nutrition values of fish and berries have been slightly increased.

Slightly increased nutrition values of fish and berries.

Optimized zombie placement and movement data to reduce lag and server strain.

Resolved a rare bug with the crafting UI.

Fixed the zombie memory 'none' sandbox option not functioning.

Fixed multiple UI aspects not functioning with gamepad controls.

Resolved issue with zombie memory 'none' sandbox option not functioning.

Introduced various new options affecting gameplay mechanics like generator spawn rates and zombie behavior.

Resolved exploit allowing access to rival player’s safehouses.

Homes, businesses, and other structures are now fully visible, with improved interaction with windows.

Clothing can now become dirty and bloody, affecting infection chances.

Introduced various new options affecting gameplay mechanics like generator spawn rates and zombie behavior.

Fixed street lights remaining active when electricity was down.

New map area added including Riverside, Knox Heights Country Club, Spa and Golf Course, and varied wilderness areas.

Clothing can now become dirty and bloody, affecting infection chances.

New map area added including Riverside, Knox Heights Country Club, Spa and Golf Course, and wilderness areas.

Improved visibility of buildings and windows, with changes to how players interact with them.

Added ability to dig graves and bury multiple corpses, along with new carpentry items.

Resolved issue with water pouring mechanics.

Corrected issue with street lights remaining active when electricity was down.

Resolved an issue with water pouring mechanics.

Larger vehicles can now fit more characters in multiplayer, and rear seats can be used as containers.

Players can hotwire vehicles if they have Level 2 Electrical Skill, with modern cars being trickier to hotwire.

Gear shifts are now simulated based on engine RPM, number of gears, and max speed.

Gear shifts are now simulated based on engine RPM, number of gears, and max speed.

New variants of existing car models and new models are being developed for future updates.

New variants of existing car models and new models are being developed for future updates.

Driving off-road now results in slower speeds and less traction.

Car keys are now mandatory for starting engines and turning on headlights, with a chance of spawning in the ignition or glove box.

Players can no longer drive through double doors.

Gas consumption is now gear-dependent and more forgiving, with reduced chances of stalling.

Larger vehicles can now fit more characters in multiplayer, and rear seats can be used as containers.

Vehicles now contain loot reflecting their past owners, including groceries, candies, and tools.

Players with Level 2 Electrical Skill can hotwire vehicles, with varying difficulty based on car type.

Vehicles now have loot tables reflecting their past owners, including items like groceries and tools.

Gas consumption is now gear-dependent and more forgiving, with reduced chances of stalling.

Driving off-road now results in slower speeds and reduced traction.

Car keys are now mandatory for starting engines and turning on headlights, with a chance of spawning in the ignition or glove box.

Players can no longer drive through double doors.

Ongoing optimization efforts to improve FPS and overall performance.

Community manager working on making the PZ Wiki more accessible and better structured.

Community manager Nasko is working on improving the accessibility and structure of the PZ Wiki.

Added imperial measurements (pounds, miles, Fahrenheit) to enhance the experience for American players.

Imperial measurements added to enhance experience for American players.

Gas consumption is now based on various factors such as car mass, engine quality, and speed, rather than a static amount.

Vehicle Build 19 introduces new features including improved vehicle spawning and individual car attributes.

Introduced fixes to reduce issues like disappearing cars and loot in multiplayer and co-op modes.

Gas consumption is now dynamic, based on vehicle mass, loot, engine quality, and speed.

Vehicle Build 19 introduces new features and balances for vehicles, including individual car attributes and improved spawning mechanics.

Ongoing optimization efforts to improve FPS and overall performance in the vehicle build.

Attributes of specific cars have been balanced for better gameplay experience.

Vehicles will now spawn in more accurate locations based on the environment, with specific vehicles appearing in designated areas.

Improvements made to reduce disappearing cars and loot in multiplayer.

Investigating an update to improve rendering performance and fix display issues.

First aid kits now spawn with sterilized bandages and suture needles can be used for sewing.

More detail added to the wilderness areas around Riverside.

Fix for VoiceManager that improves FPS in single-player mode, especially on lower spec systems.

Improvements to garbage collection, optimized lighting, and plugged memory leaks for better performance.

Future updates will focus on vehicle damage, repair, and player injuries from car wrecks.

Reworking of radios for easier tuning into different player wavelengths.

Number of players that can fit inside each car model now accurately reflects the number of seats.

Addition of a new recipe to make tea preparation and drinking less frightening.

Resolved the bug causing players to be trapped in a walking animation.

More detail added to wilderness areas around Riverside.

Resolved the bug causing players to be trapped in a walking animation.

Vehicles now feature actual visible headlights and red brake lights.

Fix implemented to improve FPS in single-player mode, especially on lower spec systems.

Addressed issues with vehicles disappearing upon exiting.

Testers can explore the new town of Riverside and the Knox Heights Country Club.

The Mechanic profession will be enhanced to cover vehicle maintenance aspects.

Testers can explore the new town of Riverside and the Knox Heights Country Club.

First aid kits now spawn with sterilized bandages and suture needles can be used for sewing.

Addition of a new recipe to make tea preparation and drinking less frightening.

Improvements to garbage collection and memory leaks plugged for better performance.

Vehicles now feature actual visible headlights and red brake lights.

Future updates will focus on vehicle damage, repair, and player-crafted improvements.

Reworking of radios for easier tuning into different player wavelengths.

Brake lights and changes to the appearance of physical headlights will be added to the vehicle system.

Resolved issues with ghosting zombies and combat sludginess during multiplayer.

Brake lights and changes to headlight appearance are being added for vehicles.

A lootable map has been added to the Riverside area.

The town of Riverside and surrounding countryside were added to the IWBUMS public beta Build 38.

Initial reports suggest that zombie numbers in certain areas may need to be increased.

Resolved issues with ghosting zombies and combat sludginess during multiplayer.

From Build 38.9, players sleeping outside will be awakened by rain.

Significant improvements in multiplayer performance and reduced lag during the IWBUMS Megatest II.

From Build 38.9, players sleeping outside will be awakened by rain.

A lootable map has been added to the Riverside area.

The town of Riverside and surrounding countryside were added to the IWBUMS public beta Build 38.

Significant improvements in multiplayer performance and reduced lag during the IWBUMS Megatest II.

New spawn points and foraging zoning will be added in the upcoming Build 38.9.

New spawn points and foraging zoning will be added in the upcoming Build 38.9.

Initial reports suggest zombie numbers in Riverside may need to be increased.

New optimization limits the amount of zombie placement and movement data shared between players to reduce lag.

Gamepad integration work completed for the lootable map interface, to be transferred to Build 38.

Reduced the amount of zombie placement and movement data shared between players to minimize lag.

The new map expansion is being prepared for release alongside Build 38, including zombie spawn maps and player spawn points.

Working on zombie spawn maps and player spawn points for the new map expansion.

Updated all car models to ensure flipped cars can no longer be walked through.

Resolved issues with car wrecks that were floating and gently descending.

Vehicle Build 15 fixes bugs with car wrecks that were previously floating.

A server will be opened for testing on August 23rd with free Project Zomboid codes for participants.

A Community Megatest is scheduled for August 23rd, offering participants a free Project Zomboid code.

Integration of gamepad controls for the lootable map interface completed.

Work is being done to enhance multiplayer connectivity and reduce server strain.

All car models have updated shadows and collision boxes, preventing players from walking through flipped cars.

Ongoing efforts to enhance multiplayer server performance and reduce server strain.

Steve from Bitbaboon is tasked with optimizing MP connectivity, tracking bandwidth, CPU, and memory for servers.

Included in the upcoming Build 39 map expansion.

Highlighted the 'Over the River' map with a bridge and new locations.

New player-built gates will be added to allow vehicles inside in build 39+.

Prevented unrealistic car-climbing and bouncing on zombie corpses.

Steve from Bitbaboon is optimizing MP connectivity and tracking server performance.

Introduced a toggle for vehicles in the Game Select screen and corrected shadow positioning.

New maps created by Woldren, including 'Over the River' with a bridge and interesting locations.

Upcoming map expansion includes the new town of Riverside and the Knox Heights Country Club.

New Log Wall Gate mod by Mister Nolan allows vehicles inside.

Mark is merging a new animation system into the main game code.

Vehicle Test Build 16 corrected shadow positioning and aimed to prevent unrealistic car-climbing on zombie corpses.

A new mod that adds Log Wall Gates for vehicles.

New animation system is being merged into the main game code for testing.

Enhancements to navigation for in-game maps, foraging, and sandbox creation.

Improvements to gamepad controls for navigating in-game maps, foraging, and sandbox game creation.

Enhancements to vehicle fluidity when coming to a stop and needing to start moving again.

Continued work on improving the sounds that vehicles make.

Mark Rowley is working on integrating a new animation system that will improve character animations and interactions.

Steve is working on fixes for network features, particularly focusing on zombie lag.

Ongoing work to enhance the sounds that vehicles make.

Integration of a new animation system to enhance character movements and interactions.

Addressed issues surrounding player-built constructions in the rooftops/building rendering.

Addressing issues surrounding player-built constructions in the rooftops/building rendering.

Addressing network issues related to zombie lag that caused unfair injuries.

Improved fluidity for cars coming to a stop and starting to move again.

A speedometer (kmh) and engine gauge (revs) have been added to the UI, with placeholder visuals.

Mash's map work continues, with a new area designed for exploration with vehicles.

Composer Zach Beever is experimenting with layered music that adapts to gameplay events.

New military clothing and vehicle wrecks are being prepared for future updates.

Fixed an issue where cars were occasionally parking on top of other cars in Muldraugh.

Mark R is performing a check-in of the anims code rewire and layers system this week.

Top speeds now have a curve; acceleration slows in the last 25% of potential full speed to enhance high-speed driving.

The zombie corpse build-up code has been rewritten for better tracking of decaying bodies in a localized area.

Mark R is performing a major check-in of the anims code rewire and layers system.

Resolved an issue where cars were occasionally parking on top of other cars in Muldraugh.

Composer Zach Beever is experimenting with layered music that adapts to gameplay situations.

New military clothing and military vehicle wrecks are being developed for future updates.

A speedometer (kmh) and engine gauge (revs) have been added to the UI, with placeholder visuals and an option to toggle to mph in the future.

Mash is working on a new map area that will be fun to explore with vehicles, expected in Build 39.

The code tracking decaying bodies has been localized for better performance.

Vehicles now have a new acceleration curve, slowing in the last 25% of top speed to enhance high-speed driving experience.

Working on sounds for vehicles that reflect their type and condition, along with other soundscape improvements.

Improvements to how in-game devices operate, enhancing engagement and modding potential.

Enhancements to footstep noises and seasonal sounds for better immersion.

Zombie collisions now feel more realistic, with improved weight and presence when hitting zombies and car wrecks.

Upgrading in-game devices for better engagement and easier modding capabilities.

Working on integrating sounds for vehicles based on their type and condition.

Fixes to visibility issues with porches and overhangs in the IWBUMS public beta.

Zombie collision has been improved to feel more realistic when driving into them.

Resolved issues including fire errors, persistent engine noise, radial menu problems, and the ability to read while driving.

Resolved issues including fire errors, persistent engine noise, and radial menu problems.

Addressing visibility issues with porches and overhangs to improve gameplay experience.

The saving system has been heavily optimized to reduce server save times and pause the game on clients to prevent lethal situations with laggy zombies.

A new layers system for animations has been implemented to allow for more dynamic character movements and states.

Connall is addressing long-standing bugs in the codebase and bug tracker.

Work continues on a new cutaway system to enhance the rendering of house interiors, eliminating the current transparent blob effect.

The corpse disease system is being re-balanced to reduce its lethality and ensure it stacks properly with multiple bodies.

The corpse disease system is being re-balanced to reduce its lethality and ensure it stacks properly with multiple bodies.

The saving system has been heavily optimized to reduce server save times and pause the game on clients to prevent lethal situations with laggy zombies.

Connall is addressing long-standing bugs in the main Project Zomboid branch.

Work continues on the cutaway system to enhance the appearance of building interiors and eliminate the current transparent blob effect.

A new layers system for animations has been implemented to allow for more dynamic and varied character animations.

Higher floors and rooftops become visible when peeking through windows, enhancing immersion.

Improvements made to reduce server save times.

Higher floors and rooftops around you become visible when inside or directly outside a building.

Resolved issues with vehicle lights flickering and zombies passing through closed doors.

Allows loading multiple community maps without creating a mod.

Walls no longer stencil to transparent when outside unless blocking the view.

Peeking through windows to see inside has been made more immersive.

Upcoming work on vehicle collision with zombies and driving physics.

Resolved an issue where some overhang tiles appeared as black upon approach.

Resolved the flies bug that affected vehicles.

Improving the code that affects player experience with nearby rotting corpses.

Updated grave imagery for better aesthetics.

Upcoming work on vehicle collision with zombies and braking distance.

Momentarily pauses player activity during server saving to reduce lag and improve performance.

Resolved issues with vehicle lights flickering and zombies passing through closed doors.

New MP server option pauses player activity during server saving to reduce lag.

New tool to simplify animation integration for modding community.

Allows loading multiple community maps without creating a mod.

A tool created to simplify the animation integration process for modders.

Aims to address issues like 'black boxing', frozen zeds, and map stream pauses.

Tasked with improving how servers perform 'SaveAll' to address issues like 'black boxing' and frozen zombies.

Added new sounds from Turbo for TV and radio.

Allows booting up with multiple map mods without needing to create a combined map mod.

Added new sandbox options, random selection on zed strength/toughness/cognition, and adjustments to darkness and nutrition balance.

Addressed issues hampering FPS.

Working on allowing players to boot up with multiple map mods without needing to create a combined map mod.

Fixed various issues around the new graves and in-game memorials.

Includes random selection on zed strength/toughness/cognition and darkness/nutrition balance.

Back in touch with Zach Beever for polishing the PZ soundtrack and potentially adding new tunes.

Hunted down memory leaks affecting FPS in the Vehicles Tech Test.

Potential for new tunes as well.

Remedied the incessant fly buzz around rotten body piles in public beta build 38.3.

Proximity to rotten corpses was causing excessive danger; this will be fixed in version 38.2.

Proximity to rotten corpses currently makes players feel ill/sad, but this is bugged and will be fixed in version 38.2.

Players can now dig graves and craft memorials to manage zombie corpses.

New system encourages players to manage zombie corpses by digging graves and crafting memorials.

First retexture in the Vehicles Tech Test, enhancing modding community.

New features including corpse management, infection risks, and graves in the next IWBUMS.

Introduction of Lexx2k’s camper van retexture for the modding community.

Adjustments to zombie reactions when hit by vehicles to enhance gameplay.

New in-game map curated by the community, enhancing exploration.

New features including corpse management, infection risks, and graves.

Reworking aspects of the physics model to fix car bouncing and improve handling.

Reworking aspects of the physics model to address car bouncing issues.

Addition of the Bedford Falls community map, with plans for stash maps and guidance for creation.

Addressing memory leaks causing performance issues, especially upon player death and reload.

Changes to rendering to improve visibility of roofs and upper floors.

New system for navigating inside buildings, enhancing player experience.

Adjustments to how zombies react when hit by vehicles, enhancing gameplay.

Fixing memory leaks causing stutter, especially upon player death and reload.

Improvements to world rendering to enhance visibility of buildings and interiors.

Addressing issues with the loot table being messed up on reloads.

Fixed the problem with sending/receiving Steam invites to private servers.

The engine ignition key has been changed to 'W' for a more natural feel for new players.

New sprites for graves, pyres, and memorials are being created.

Introduced new caching to the LightingJNI interface to improve game-wide performance.

Resolved the issue where survivors would get stuck on top of flipped cars until they starved.

Fixed issues with sending/receiving Steam invites to private servers.

New sprites for graves, pyres, and memorials are being created.

Fixed issues with the loot table being messed up on reloads.

Resolved the bug where rain would breach ceilings on floors above ground level.

Vehicles now have improved handling and feel, with more distinct driving experiences.

Introduced new caching to the LightingJNI interface for smoother gameplay.

The bug where the survivor gets stuck on top of a flipped car until they starve has been fixed.

New sandbox options, darker nights, and consequences for corpse management are being introduced.

Build 38 will introduce new sandbox options, darker nights, and corpse disposal mechanics.

Introducing negative consequences for survivors who let fetid corpses stack outside their safehouse.

Vehicles now have distinct handling characteristics, with improvements made to turning circles and spin-outs.

Modding opportunity for creating a Back to the Future Part II flying car mod.

Fixed the issue of rain breaching ceilings on anything above the ground floor.

Adjustments to zombie attraction to find a middle ground between previous levels.

General Arcade's Stas joins to optimize MP systems and address complex bugs.

Introduction of various new sandbox options including Zombie Construction Damage and Multi-speed Shambling.

Players can now bury corpses in new graves to manage hygiene.

Getting zombie blood on clothing can increase infection risk for open wounds.

Update to address some of the FPS degradation issues reported by testers.

Includes settings for zombie construction damage, multi-speed shambling, and day/night activity.

New system where piles of rotting corpses can make survivors sick, with options to burn or bury them.

Options to determine the impact of rotting corpses on player health.

Rebalance zombie attraction to sit between the two levels previously provided.

Fixes related to FPS degradation reported by testers.

Piles of rotting corpses can now make survivors sick, requiring players to manage corpses.

General Arcade’s Stas will optimize the MP codebase and address complex bugs.

Getting zombie blood on clothing can increase infection risk for open wounds.

Vehicles now have placeholder sounds implemented.

Neutral 'PZ' colors for car textures have been finalized and will be added soon.

Placeholder sounds for vehicles have been implemented.

Vehicle maintenance will function similarly to the player health system.

Investigating further rendering optimizations to improve performance.

New methods for corpse disposal will be introduced, including body pits and graves.

A new medieval-themed map for the zombie apocalypse has been introduced.

Addressed a physics bug that was causing FPS degradation, although some choppiness remains.

Future updates will include more effective corpse management systems.

Investigating issues with Steam invites not being received.

Zombie attraction levels to car noise will be adjusted downwards.

New team members are working on the animations system and optimizations.

Addressed a physics bug that was causing FPS degradation.

New neutral 'PZ' colours for car textures will be added.

Issues with Steam invites not being received are being looked into, with a workaround provided.

Current gameplay balance is out of whack, with cars being overpowered.

Some sprites and zombies may appear over cars due to draw order issues.

Players are encouraged to report performance metrics and crashes to aid in improving the build.

Significant FPS drop after driving for long periods due to a physics bug.

No effect on vehicle momentum from crash damage to player/car and zombies.

Some sprites and zombies may appear over cars due to current draw order issues.

Current gameplay balance is out of whack with cars being overpowered.

Currently, there are no vehicle sounds, and crash damage does not affect vehicle momentum.

Currently, there are no vehicle sounds implemented.

The team is currently working on streamlining performance for the vehicles build.

Instructions provided for vehicle controls including starting the engine and using the radial menu.

A significant FPS drop occurs after driving for long periods due to a physics bug, which is a priority to patch.

Instructions provided for entering and driving vehicles, including key bindings.

An early version of the vehicles build is now available for testing.

An early version of the vehicles build is now available for testing, allowing players to drive around and provide feedback.

New map area featuring Knox Heights Country Club and posh houses.

Upcoming map expansion includes Knox Heights Country Club and surrounding areas.

Adopting a flatter, more neutral green-y olive car texture based on community feedback.

Fixes for performance dips when zooming in and out, and issues after 20-30 minutes of play.

Implementing anti-hack features and additional options for sandbox mode.

Added textual indications when engines aren’t starting without engine noise.

Looking into greater admin powers for managing player inventories in upcoming builds.

Introduced keyboard controls to navigate vehicle UI without menu navigation.

Introduced keyboard controls to navigate vehicle UI without menu navigation.

Added textual indications when engines aren’t starting without engine noise.

Preparing a public test build for enhanced vehicle physics to gather performance feedback.

Fixes for issues that appeared after Build 37 went live, with plans for a new fix build.

Addressed various issues that appeared after Build 37 went live.

Looking into greater admin powers over player inventories for upcoming builds.

Preparing a public test build for enhanced vehicle physics to gather community feedback.

Decided on a flatter, neutral green-y olive style for vehicle textures based on community feedback.

Fixes for performance dips when zooming in and out, and issues after extended play.

Implementing Assimp for a better animation loader and improving vehicle interactions.

General improvements to cooking, cooking systems, and food.

New maps can be found in relevant towns, particularly spawning in gas stations.

Maps of urban locations within the Knox Event Exclusion Zone can be found in relevant towns, particularly spawning in gas stations.

Introduction of a new forage UI to limit item build-up on the map.

Fixes for issues related to split screen co-op gameplay.

Improved clarity in moodle impact descriptions.

Focus on fixing performance issues such as slowdowns and frame-rate stutters.

Players can discover pre-annotated maps marked by deceased survivors, leading to hidden loot.

Various fixes applied to improve split screen co-op gameplay.

New translation added by the community.

Introduction of various vehicle types including pick-ups, station wagons, and sports cars.

Internal tests and updates on new physics-enhanced vehicles are ongoing.

Improvements and fixes for gamepad functionality.

Discussion on upcoming features for the next build, including a new map expansion.

Continued internal tests and updates of new physics-enhanced vehicles.

Enhancements to the sleeping system for online servers.

Players can make markings on maps and share them with friends and faction members in multiplayer.

New community translation by HiveFuse for Portuguese Brazilian.

Enhancements made to cooking and food systems.

Implementation of Assimp as the default model and animation loader to aid modders.

A new box displaying version information has been added to the main screen.

Players can make text and emblem markings on maps and share them with friends and faction members in multiplayer.

Work on the new animation system to improve technical issues and gameplay integration.

New UI implemented to limit item build-up on the map.

Descriptions of moodle impacts have been clarified.

In single-player mode, players can discover pre-annotated maps marked by deceased survivors, leading to hidden stashes.

Enhancements to the sleeping system for online servers.

Addition of a new 'version info' box on the main screen.

Vehicles have working headlights, storage, and spawn in relevant locations, but lack gameplay mechanics.

Improvements to the animation system and vehicle rendering.

Improvements made to gamepad functionality.

Focus on fixing performance issues, including catastrophic slowdowns and frame-rate stutters.

New textures for vehicles to better integrate with the PZ world.

Maps for all major urban hubs on the PZ map have been added.

Improvements to vehicle handling, including wheel detail and reducing float on sharp turns.

New annotated stash maps for equipment hidden in offices, restaurants, and warehouses introduced.

New annotated stash maps for equipment hidden in offices, restaurants, and warehouses introduced.

Changes made to the MP sleep system and fixes for longstanding issues like saucepan rain and co-op curtain sync.

Updated textures for vehicles to better fit the PZ world aesthetics.

Maps for all major urban hubs on the PZ map have been added.

Introduction of a new team member with games industry experience.

Enhancements made to vehicle handling, including reducing float on sharp turns.

Announcement of a new team member joining the development team.

Fixes implemented for various issues related to gamepad controls.

Changes made to the multiplayer sleep system to improve functionality.

Players can now rename map items for clearer identification in inventory.

Different car models now have varying handling and performance, enhancing gameplay experience.

Addressed flickers and crashes occurring in multiplayer mode unrelated to vehicles.

Players can now rename map items for clearer identification in inventory.

Different car models now have varying handling and performance.

Hundreds of user-created buildings have been fixed and categorized for better integration into user maps.

Addressed issues like saucepan rain, self-opening de-synced co-op curtains and windows, several server crashes, and gamepad/split-screen eccentricities.

The PZ subreddit server has new management and rule changes.

Fixed the black screen flicker experienced when another player wakes up or falls asleep.

Players can now wake up independently, wake up by pressing move keys, and have a visible sleep clock.

The Redboid server of the PZ subreddit is now under new management with rule changes.

Updated using feedback from modders for improved functionality.

CartoZed has been updated to be easier to use, allowing mouse selection and exporting isometric versions of maps.

Hundreds of user-created buildings have been categorized and fixed for better integration.

ItemZed has been updated using feedback from modders.

Addressed issues like saucepan rain, self-opening de-synced co-op curtains and windows, several server crashes, and gamepad/split-screen eccentricities.

Players can now wake up independently, wake up by pressing move keys, and have a visible sleep clock.

CartoZed now easier to use with mouse selection, scrolling, and can export isometric versions of maps.

Fixed the black screen flicker experienced when another player wakes up or falls asleep.

Players can now annotate in-game maps.

Ensured compatibility between vehicle systems and animation systems for better integration.

Introduction of pre-annotated maps for single-player mode to assist players.

Addition of various new cooking features.

A new version of the Brazilian-Portuguese translation is imminent to enhance accessibility.

Improvements to reduce stuttering during gameplay and enhance map streaming.

Introduction of the first mod (MilkMod) created using ItemZed.

The first mod (MilkMod) created using ItemZed has been released on the workshop.

Upcoming map expansion will include new areas and vehicle-based locations.

Optimized game engine to reduce stuttering and improve performance during vehicle travel.

Players can now annotate in-game maps, enhancing navigation and strategy.

Added various new cooking features to enhance the survival experience.

Fixed various longstanding bugs affecting UI and moodle, especially in split-screen mode.

Adding destroyed vehicles on roads to enhance the game's atmosphere.

Ensuring compatibility between vehicles and animation systems.

Announcement of a new area expansion that utilizes vehicle-based locations.

Added lore and visual elements including destroyed vehicles on roads to enhance immersion.

A new version of the Brazilian-Portuguese translation is imminent.

Introduction of pre-annotated survivor maps for single player mode.

Addressing longstanding bugs affecting split-screen gameplay.

Plans to add wrecks, abandoned vehicles, and pile-ups to create a more apocalyptic atmosphere.

Fixes applied to the Bedford Falls map to ensure it is fully playable and ready for multiplayer use.

Mapper Cardenaglo's Gaia is released in its first form, offering new content for players.

Current vehicle sounds are placeholders; new sounds will be developed before release.

Addressing issues with how cars are drawn into the scene to prevent visual bugs with grass and zombies.

Updated modding tool with easier-to-read instructions for modifying recipes, items, and looting locations.

Each vehicle type will be balanced for rarity, handling, and top speed to differentiate driving experiences.

Current vehicle sounds are placeholders; new sounds will be developed before release.

New vehicle mechanics allowing players to enter cars, control them with WSAD, and access options via a radial menu.

Resolved issues with how cars are drawn into the scene, preventing ground grass or zombies from appearing in front of vehicles.

Development of additional vehicle types to enhance variety and realism in the game.

Development of additional vehicles to enhance variety and realism in the game.

Turbo has updated ItemZed with easier-to-read instructions for modding recipes, items, and looting locations.

First version release of the Gaia map by mapper Cardenaglo.

Plans to add wrecks, abandoned vehicles, and pile-ups to create a more apocalyptic atmosphere.

Ensuring vehicles do not extend survival times excessively and balancing the fun of zombie squashing with realism.

New vehicle mechanics with physics enhancements allowing players to control vehicles using WSAD and access options through a radial menu.

Resolved faults in the Bedford Falls map that were introduced through the 2x revolution.

Ensuring vehicles do not extend survival times excessively and balancing their effectiveness against zombies.

Vehicles have officially gone into closed testing, featuring a test model of a blue pickup truck.

Bugs reported by testers will be addressed as vehicles are tested.

Additional work is required on vehicle lighting to enhance their appearance.

Vehicles feature a radial menu for controls such as starting the car, rolling down windows, and playing the radio.

Vehicles feature a radial menu for controls like starting the car and rolling down windows.

RJ has welcomed a new baby named Victor, marking a personal milestone for the team.

RJ has welcomed a new son named Victor, marking a personal milestone for the team.

Additional work is required on vehicle models and lighting to enhance their appearance.

Vehicles have officially gone into closed testing, featuring a test model of a blue pickup truck.

Highlighting community mapping efforts, including new maps and expansions from various creators.

Showcased community mapping projects including 'Bungil' islands and updates to New Denver map.

Added a new handwritten font and stamps for the maps system to enhance visual appeal.

Enhancements to vehicle movement and physics for smoother gameplay, with potential future improvements for player movement.

Introduced a system for annotated maps that lead to hidden stashes left by survivors, including weapon caches and safehouses.

Introduction of various vehicle models and skins to enhance visual diversity in the game.

Development of various vehicle models and skins to differentiate them on the Zomboid map.

Enhancements to vehicle movement and physics for smoother gameplay, with potential future application to player movement.

Introduced a system for annotated maps found on zombie corpses, leading to hidden treasures and weapon caches.

Support for character rotation during animations has been added, allowing for more realistic movement without sliding.

Introduction of a new oven dial UI for multiple uses across various devices in the game.

RingoD has updated his guide for creating user maps in WorldZed and TileZed, with new details on building creation.

The full version of ItemZed, a development and modding tool for editing in-game items and their distribution, has been released.

Support for character rotation during animations to eliminate sliding on the spot.

Bugfix update for lootable maps and their marking and annotation system.

General Arcade is working on getting map-streaming, physics, and MP sync ready for upcoming vehicles.

A bugfix update was released for Build 37’s Muld/Rosewood lootable maps and their marking and annotation system.

A new 'oven dial' UI has been built for multiple uses across the game’s devices, with feedback requested on its usability.

Characters can now turn and step in any direction as part of their starting animations, improving indoor navigation.

Characters can now turn and step in any direction as part of their walking/running animations.

Future animations for zombies and injured characters can now include rotational movement, enhancing realism.

Future animations will include rotational movement for more realistic character actions.

Full version of ItemZed released for editing script modules and in-game item distribution.

RingoD updated the guide for creating user maps in WorldZed and TileZed.

Bug related to evolved recipe cooked food has been fixed.

New toggle option added to Key Bindings Screen.

Guide to map modding using TileZed compiled and hosted on forums and Steam.

An 'Always run' toggle has been added to the Key Bindings Screen.

Fixed a bug related to evolved recipe cooked food additions.

The issue with Rosewood player spawns resetting spawn region has been remedied.

Some food will become less edible when microwaved, affecting character happiness.

Players can zoom with the mouse wheel, add notes, and use symbols in four colors on maps.

Some food becomes less edible when microwaved, affecting character happiness.

Work on SP animations continues, allowing for more realistic zombie movements and turning animations.

Work continues on improving zombie animations to allow for more realistic movements.

EasyPickins released the latest versions of the PZ map-making tools along with a full tileset update.

Maps of urban locations within the Knox Event Exclusion Zone can now be found in relevant towns, particularly in gas stations.

Issue with player spawns resetting in Rosewood has been resolved.

Latest versions of TileZed and WorldZed released, along with a full tileset update.

Players can now zoom with the mouse wheel, add notes, and use symbols in four different colors on maps.

New settings UI for ovens and microwaves allows temperature changes and timer usage; ovens will 'ding' when done.

Maps of urban locations within the Knox Event Exclusion Zone can now be found in relevant towns, particularly in gas stations.

New settings UI for ovens and microwaves allows temperature changes and timer usage; ovens will ding when time is up.

Issue with weapon reload in normal/hard reloading difficulties has been addressed.

A guide to map modding using TileZed has been compiled and is available on the forums.

Fixed the weapon reload issue in normal/hard reloading difficulties.

Players can now use top-down maps to get their bearings in-game, mark safehouses, and annotate with symbols.

Improvements to netcode and map streaming to support future vehicle implementations.

Turbo's development tool ItemZed released in beta for community testing, enabling customization of loot and item attributes.

Eugene from the Russian Mothership joins the team to work on engine and quality of life enhancements.

Apologies for the delay in recent build releases on GOG, with new versions expected to go live soon.

Turbo’s development and modding tool ItemZed is now available for community testing, allowing customization of loot and item attributes.

Eugene joins the team to work on engine and quality of life improvements.

Apologies issued for the delay of recent build releases on GOG, with new versions expected to go live soon.

General Arcade is working on improving netcode and map streaming to support upcoming vehicle features.

Introduction of top-down maps for in-game use, allowing players to mark locations and notes.

Collating information on long-term multiplayer bugs from Build 36 for future fixes.

Implementation of a model loading system to facilitate easier modding of 3D models.

Collating information on long-term server multiplayer bugs from Build 36.

Implementation of a new model loading system to facilitate modding of 3D models.

Improvements to microwaving metal, cooking temperatures, and their effects on character happiness.

Development of ItemZed tool for community to modify item attributes and spawn rates.

Revised mechanics for microwaving metal and cooking temperatures affecting character happiness.

Ongoing work on a new animation system to enhance gameplay experience.

Tune-up for CartoZed to ensure compatibility with user maps.

Enhancements to environmental sounds for devices like VHS, radios, and TVs.

Ongoing work on a new animation system aimed at improving gameplay experience.

Tune-up for CartoZed to ensure compatibility with user maps.

Development of ItemZed tool for community to modify item attributes and spawn rates.

Initial MP iteration of a trading system allowing players to barter with items.

Players can now move two-tile furniture and deconstruct larger objects into smaller parts.

Improvements to map streaming and net code for better performance.

The 'Invite Friends' UI made prettier and more user-friendly.

Movable item icons improved in the UI for clarity.

Movable item icons improved in the UI for clarity.

Numerous bug fixes and balance adjustments implemented.

PZ builds now show changelogs on initial boot-up for easier access to updates.

Adjustments made to trapping nutrition.

Improvements to map streaming and net code for better performance.

The 'Invite Friends' UI has been made more user-friendly.

New mod that affects player-built structures and their stability.

Players can move two-tile furniture and deconstruct larger objects into smaller parts.

PZ builds now show changelogs on initial boot-up for easier access to updates.

New mod that makes player-built structures fall when supports are removed.

New 'Connected Players' UI window and item editor options for server events.

Electrician character now starts with radio recipes.

Initial MP iteration of a trading system allowing players to barter with items.

Plentiful bug fixes and balance changes implemented.

Added new tooltips and made recipes overwritable for modders.

New 'Connected Players' UI window and item editor options for server events.

Respawn and forage zones have been expanded.