What changed in Project Zomboid in 2021
44 updates · 24 main milestones · Dec 16, 2021 to Dec 20, 2021
- 39 eventsNew Combat and Weaponsnew contentMilestone
Includes new combat mechanics and difficulty balance.
SteamNew Fitness / Exercise Systemnew contentSteamNew City: Louisvillenew contentMilestoneA gargantuan city with many improvements across the entire map.
SteamNew Multiplayer Systemnew contentMilestoneBuilt from the ground up for smooth, immersive, and low latency player and zombie movement.
SteamNew Radial Menu for Reloading Firearmsui uxSteamNew Thermal / Body Temperature Systemnew contentSteamNew Tutorial for Movement and Combatnew contentMilestoneTeaches the very basics of the new movement and combat systems.
SteamNew Loot Balance Systembalance changeMilestoneHouses and stores now have loot in expected containers.
SteamRandomized Environmental Storytellingnew contentMilestoneDeath scenes and situational zombie types based on locations.
SteamClothing Protection Systemnew contentMilestoneDifferent clothing provides varying levels of protection from zombie attacks.
SteamNew VHS and CDs Systemnew contentSteamNew Movement Systemsnew contentMilestoneIncludes sneaking, sprinting, jogging, racking, reloading, climbing, fence-jumping, collapsing, and more.
SteamMassive Animation and Character Overhaulnew contentMilestoneMore immersive animations and smoother gameplay and combat, highly customizable character that shows clothing and equipment in the world.
SteamNew Leveling Systemnew contentSteamNew Game Cursorui uxSteamImproved Gunplaynew contentMilestoneIncludes green/red target outline while aiming and increased gun loot spawn.
SteamNew Fog Visualsnew contentSteamNew Injury Systemnew contentMilestoneMovement and combat visibly hampered when injured, with new laceration state.
SteamIn-game Map Systemnew contentMilestoneAllows players to chart their exploration and find their way around the huge map.
SteamNew Sims-style Cutaway Vision Systemnew contentSteamBlood and Dirt Systemnew contentMilestoneProgressively bloodies bodies and clothing of survivors and zombies.
SteamNew Foraging Systemnew contentSteamBroken Glass and Related Injuriesnew contentSteamExpanded Character Creationnew contentMilestoneMany new clothing options available both at spawn and as loot.
SteamWorking Washing Machines and Driersnew contentSteamGigantic List of Fixes and QoL Improvementsquality of lifeMilestoneSteam - 5 eventsActive Patching and Fixing of Build 41performance
The Build 41 multiplayer is still being actively patched and fixed.
SteamBuild 41 Multiplayer Beta Launchnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of Build 41, a complete overhaul of Project Zomboid with new animations, combat, and soundscape.
SteamIncreased Supported Player Countbalance changeThe supported player count for multiplayer has been increased to 32.
SteamRecommendation for Server Typesquality of lifePublic servers are not recommended; whitelisted and co-op servers are advised for the best experience.
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