What changed in Project Zomboid in 2022

Resolved an issue where the +connect argument was not functioning due to the missing option.

Experimentation with pixelated fire visuals for improved appearance in-game.

Zombies will spawn with keys relevant to their buildings, enhancing gameplay dynamics.

Integration of burnable oily surfaces and fire spread mechanics in multiplayer and save games.

Introduced 'acted' character noises recorded by real actors to enhance immersion.

Enhancements to the animation system for smoother transitions and better control responsiveness.

Refactoring of crafting stations for better automation and modding support.

Introduction of new locations created by developers Xeonyx and Ayrton.

Fixed sleeping pills not being considered in the panic sleep exploit fix.

Fixed being unable to slice or smash a rotten watermelon.

Fixed /additem command exception when run from the server console.

Fixed some vehicle textures being limited to 256x256 instead of 512x512.

Fixed redundant console output from ISInventoryPaneContextMenu.lua.

Fixed the propane required for the metal wall upgrade system to allow making a Mk II metal wall without prior upgrades.

Added options to the Display menu for MaxTextureSize (default 256) and MaxVehicleTextureSize (default 512).

Added option to allow or disallow splitscreen clients on the server.

Fixed distant remote players not being displayed on the in-game map.

Fixed an error in the farming menu that limited squares watered after the first to 50 water units maximum instead of 100.

Fixed reading ServerList.txt and ServerListSteam.txt with the default system encoding instead of UTF-8.

Several herbs added, which grow quickly and can be harvested multiple times.

Players can plant appropriate plants like Potatoes using the vegetable itself.

Improved realism in animal models, focusing on muscle definition.

Indoor plants now require watering and can become diseased, reflecting the passage of time.

Plants now have growing seasons; optimal planting months indicated on seed packets.

Progress made on fire system, including realistic liquid-looking Molotov fire effects.

Players can dry seeds of Corn and Peas for planting in the next year.

Farming system is now more tactile and animation-led, with direct mouse-click actions for watering.

Announcement for a Spiffo plush being created, available for order.

Plants can accumulate slugs and snails, requiring pest control measures.

Fixed Male_Undies not having the 'OBSOLETE = TRUE' parameter and removed them from the foraging pool.

Recipes such as Mildew Spray Cure and Emptying Sacks of produce now allow rotten items.

Fixed being unable to use Canned Soup to make evolved recipe soup.

Fixed an issue with forageSystem.lua not accounting for the new loot rarity settings.

Fixed error in SliceCooked test.

Updated the Clean Tray recipe to work with trays of Biscuit Dough and rotten/cooked ingredients.

Fixed being unable to use Rotten Milk to make the Mildew Spray Cure.

Added missing SetMelee Delay on Pistol Whip animation.

Fixed in-game map road that was made curved in cell 35,31.

Fixed distant players not appearing on the in-game map when the server option allows it.

Fixed being able to purify Watering Cans in an Oven.

Fixed the veteran having some duplicate clothing selection options.

To make Pots of Soup with Opened Cans of Soup, add them to a Pot of Water as an evolved recipe soup.

Fixed not using a language's desired encoding when reading credits.txt.

Fixed print() statement from JoyPadSetup.lua that resulted in unnecessary messages in the console log.

Fixed BeerCanEmpty having DisplayCategory = WaterContainer instead of Junk.

Commented out the 'Make Pot of Soup' recipes due to the evolved recipe system.

Fixed Hoodie and Vest masks to work properly with base mesh.

Fixed Buckets not using metal filling sounds instead of plastic filling sounds.

Fixed source files not being loaded in the Lua debugger on Linux.

Several tweaks to clothing masks.

Changed the display name of 'Canned Soup' to 'Canned Vegetable Soup'.

Fixed moodle and heart wiggle-speed, now reduced by half.

Fixed PopEmpty2 and PopEmpty3 having incorrect DisplayCategory.

Fixed non-admins seeing invisible remote players on the in-game map.

Fixed being able to turn Cooked Eggs back into Uncooked Eggs.

Fixed Pizzas having the hasMetal tag.

Propane Torch usage rebalanced for Fixing and Repair scripts; all reduced to 2.

Fixed mod Lua files not being loaded in the Lua debugger.

Fixed JokeKnife, JokeArrow, BunnyEars, FurryEars, Antlers and GodStar Headbopper to work with all hairstyles.

Fixed the recipe not allowing both regular and Canned Milk.

Added 'AllowRottenItem:true' parameter to recipes for Empty Frying Pans, Griddle Pans, and Roasting Pans.

Final build 41 patch released with quality of life changes and MP tweaks.

Added options to disable poisoning food with bleach.

Disabled some randomized survivor safehouses based on building size.

Replaced bucket static model textures with metal icons and textures.

Added auto-completion for player nicknames in the chatbox.

Added options to enable/disable XP multipliers affecting passive skills.

Added options to disable or limit Corpse Maggot spawning.

Increased spawn rates for Propane Tanks in the distributions.

Progress on the domestic animals feature for Build 42, including petting and leading mechanics.

Fixed the multiplayer 'whisper' command corrupting the Lua environment.

Addressing complaints of visual issues with clothing that were thought to be fixed.

Added options to disable Fake Dead Reanimation and control fake dead behavior.

Adjusted vehicle alarm mechanics for better gameplay experience.

Added an option for the player character to automatically walk to a nearby container.

Announcement of Spiffo merchandise with crowdfunding details for a plushie.

Fixed issues preventing claiming a safehouse unless on the ground floor.

Adjusted zoom levels for resolutions higher than 1440p.

Added a prompt for the updated Terms of Service.

Reduced usage of Propane Torches from 100 to 10 for disassemblies.

Modified critical values for M16 and M14 rifles for consistency.

Enhancements to make loot and looting more interesting.

Introduction of new events featuring costumed zombies and thematic scenarios.

Enhancements to error messages for modders regarding folder paths and file orders.

Improvements to indicate when players are in profession-specific homes.

Restructuring of the recipes system to reduce complexity and improve modding capabilities.

Widening the variety of melee weapons available in the game.

Implementation of a system to automatically name recipes based on ingredients.

New options to control fake dead behavior in sandbox mode.

Includes auto-walk to containers and custom highlighting colors.

Updated UI and context menu terminology.

Improved display of battery charge and fuel tank percentage.

Includes 'Incredibly Rare' and 'None' options.

Adjusted capacity for Fixing and Repair scripts.

Enhanced logging for better server management.

Adjusted mechanics to improve gameplay balance.

Expanded character customization options.

Includes fixes for evolved recipes and ingredient usage.

Improved client to server connections by preferring a direct connection to the server.

Fixed issues related to Linux servers.

Work has re-begun on the fire revamp, including realistic fire spread and improved visuals.

Kirrus has officially joined the team as a full-time Sys Admin.

Fixed instances of clients being unable to connect to a server where logs showed that the client is already connected.

Fixed log messages and NPE during the processing of the RakNet already-connected packet.

Added a looping progress bar for timed actions that have no defined end, mainly for entering cars.

Servers now have two ports for clients to connect to, improving connection reliability.

Added new body locations and tweaked existing clothing items to avoid clipping.

Fixed being stuck on the connection screen or a black screen when trying to connect to a co-op server.

Fixed ObjectModData packets not being sent while the server was in the FastForward state.

Fixed the character model always using media/textures/Body/Masks instead of a clothing item's UnderlayMasks folder.

Implemented a system for realistic light leakage through doors and windows.

Preferring direct connections and added configurable ports for clients.

Implemented a new rendering pipeline to improve performance and scene construction.

Resolved conflicts causing black screens on some servers with mods.

Removed the 8 storey limit, allowing chunks to have unique heights up to 32 levels.

Addressed issues causing crashes on Linux servers.

Updated calculations to support negative coordinates for player positions.

Introduced a system for randomly generating basements in the game.

Fixed the character model always using media/textures/Body/Masks instead of a clothing item's UnderlayMasks folder.

Re-exported as some straps were missing.

Assigned new body locations to avoid clipping.

Made Bowling Shirt a texture, model left in files for mods.

Improved behaviour to reduce false positives.

Fixed players being able to change their saved password for an already created account in some instances.

Fixed the animation speed of the timed-action progress bar at different framerates.

Servers now have two ports for clients to connect to, improving connection handling.

Tweaked and added many clothing masks to avoid clipping through each other.

Fixed the client displaying 'Disconnected' instead of 'Wrong username or password'.

Improved base Body mask to help with clipping.

Adjusted several clothing models and bone weighting to improve clipping.

ZNet libraries rebuilt for Windows, Linux, and Mac.

Fixed issue when reconnecting to a dedicated server.

Fixed the timed-action progress bar position not being updated during actions without a fixed duration.

Fixed when Type21 anti-cheat check is disabled.

Added new body locations: Jacket_Bulky, JacketHat_Bulky, TorsoExtraVest, and JacketSuit.

Added a looping progress bar for timed actions that have no defined end, mainly for entering cars.

The upcoming patch includes some expanded sandbox options.

The server now has 2 ports for connection: 16261 for Steam queries and 16262 for direct connections.

Overall network and connection speeds were improved in the Unstable release of 41.76.

Ongoing work to resolve residual errors in the zombienet library causing server instability.

Sample of the Sound Team's latest work on sprinter screams.

The large ConnectionDetails packet has been divided into several smaller packets for efficiency.

Selected game data is now transmitted through UDP instead of the Steam P2P API.

The algorithm for transmitting large files during gameplay has been enhanced.

The implementation of the Steam Networking API has been enhanced for better performance.

The ZNet library has been rebuilt to improve networking performance.

Resolved an issue where ObjectModData packets were not sent during FastForward state.

Resolved a bug causing new stubble Beard to be added to remote players after appearance changes.

The loading screen now displays the download status of large files when connecting to a server.

Corrected a bug in the world dictionary related to item removal with similar names.

Changes made to reduce false positives in anti-cheat detection.

Addressing previously mentioned issues with lighter and Molotov cocktails.

Expansion of available TV and radio channels for players to tune into.

Testing various visual issues with the cutaway system.

Working on new audio for sprinter zombies, inspired by the Dawn of the Dead remake.

Introduction of new 3D models to resolve icon mismatches.

Enhancements to the in-game server browser functionality.

Addressing issues with sounds cutting out during busy multiplayer situations.

Integration of new bullet impact sounds on various surfaces.

The game will now use direct communication with dedicated servers, improving connection stability and performance, especially for Linux servers.

Better ways for the game to handle car alarms.

Rebalancing of weight and encumbrance for some items.

Addressing crashes that occurred on Linux servers in version 41.73.

Further improvements to the dynamic music system.

Experimentation with rats and potential inclusion of domestic animals in the Knox Event.

Implementing better accessibility options for color blind players.

Adding tooltips to better explain item functionalities.

Enhancements to various in-game recipes.

Discussion of the next map expansion set to release with Build 42, including fictional locations.

Tooltip now indicates direction when a compass item is in inventory.

More food items can now be added to tacos and burritos.

Set some traits to be mutually exclusive to remove exploits.

Revised how car alarms function in-game to make them a more common threat.

Buffs and debuffs now show improved XP and moodles.

Cleared up confusion between plastic and metal buckets with new watering cans.

Random offset to zombie sound detection and behavior adjustments during rain.

Implemented a full update to Valve’s latest Steam API.

Adjusted weights/encumbrance of walkie talkies, fire extinguishers, branches, and spears.

Changed capacities from 7 down to 4 for pistol and revolver cases.

Logical improvements to clothing items for better protection.

Changed vehicle siren sounds to avoid copyright strikes.

Players can now claim a safehouse only when standing on the ground floor.

Resolved frequent crashes on Linux servers when multiple users connected simultaneously.

Maggots now spawn less often in spring and fall, with adjusted poison values.

Enhanced how current fakedead zombie spawns function.

Introduced 'EnablePoisoning' setting to control poison addition to foods.

Crates now have a highlight to differentiate which one the player is interacting with.

Using lighters with Molotovs no longer completely drains them.

House keys will no longer spawn with a long string of numbers in their display name.

This patch addressed the Linux server crashes.

Balanced assorted values of food items and recipes for consistency.

Fixed bugs preventing double doors from being built on some outer walls of buildings.

Added highlighting to options that differ from Apocalypse mode in Zombie Lore Sandbox.

Resolved multiple issues related to vehicle radios and their functionalities.

New server option for multiplayer to control visibility of remote players on the in-game map.

Refactored vehicle physics and improved sync for better gameplay experience.

Zombies targeting a player now have higher priority for pathfinding than other zombies.

Introduced new food items including Ice Cream Cones, Gravy Boat, and various meat models.

Players can now rename save files in the load-game panel.

Tooltips for gas containers now show relevant information when adding fuel to generators and vehicles.

Fixed issues causing zombies to spawn inside previously cleared buildings.

Addressed issues with corpses that spawn as fake dead and their behavior.

The OPT button is now always visible on the in-game map, providing additional options.

Added new loot maps and split the single Louisville map-item into nine separate maps.

Added a volume slider in Audio options specifically for jump-scare sounds.

Lots of map polish, bug fixes, improvements.

Improving vehicle syncing in multiplayer to enhance collision detection.

Allowing for multi-tile 'machines' that operate as single objects.

Improved tools for multiplayer administrators.

Character creation moved to the server to prevent cheating with character stats.

Optionally see other players from your safehouse / faction on the map.

Lots of improvements to recipes, new foodstuffs, improved containers, expanded recipes.

About ten gazillion bug fixes.

Improved error reporting for diagnosing mod errors or conflicts.

Lots of extra security and anti-cheat measures added to multiplayer.

Creating reactive versions of all tracks in the game that change based on player actions.

Moving player inventories to the server to eliminate inventory cheating.

Introduction of new post-apocalyptic professions and an in-depth crafting system.

Could allow the Obese trait to be taken twice.

From 20MB to 50MB in multiplayer.

Added basic AI for domestic and wild animals, including a realistic poultry-keeping system.

Introduced a new crafting system with RPG-like variable attributes based on crafter's skill and input item stats.

Implemented detailed properties for liquids, including hazardous effects and mixing behaviors.

General improvements to the game engine and multiplayer systems to enhance zombie survival gameplay.

Added mechanics for cocktail mixing and crafting with various fluids, enhancing gameplay depth.

Resolved an issue where cleared houses were spawning zombies upon booting up the new build.

All fluids will be defined and stored in a global registry, allowing for new vanilla liquids and modding capabilities.

Containers will store fluids and allow interaction with the game's fluid system, maintaining mixture ratios.

May help prevent mod-related errors.

Now properly smash IsoWindow objects.

Eliminated erroneous pixels causing holes.

Items now placed into the current selected player inventory panel if possible.

Masks added to reduce clipping issues.

Adjusted to visually work similar to hunting vests.

Tooltips show fuel percentage increase for generators, item capacity in liters for vehicles, and drainable units for gas pumps.

Lights and siren now stop operating when part condition drops to zero.

Fixes user-reported map bugs and improves farmsteads and upper-class districts in Louisville.

Loot window will no longer pop open when clicking on objects while using furniture-manipulation tools.

Balance adjustments made to assorted values of food items and recipes.

Fixed many community-reported map issues and bugs.

Resolved various issues with vehicle radios not functioning correctly.

Includes a brush tool for creating tiles, walls, fire, smoke, and more in-game.

Players can now use empty bottles to store gasoline.

Changed options that differ from Apocalypse mode are now highlighted.

Incorporated new movable script items and various new distributions for modders.

Fixed issue with signs attached to windows not being removed when breaking the window.

A list of mods has been added to the pause menu to flag errors, alongside an improved lua error log.

General stability and security work has been done on MP, particularly for vehicles when driving alongside players with varying pings.

New panel in the Attachment Editor displays selected model as it appears on the ground.

Fellow co-op, faction, and safehouse member positions can now be seen on the in-game map if enabled.

Zombies targeting a player now have higher priority for pathfinding than other zombies.

Icons in the context menu have been improved for better visibility.

Updated community translations for better localization.

Includes baby cribs, heavy factory machinery, standing floor lamps, and more.

Refactored vehicle physics for better performance and sync.

Zombies targeting players have a higher priority in the game code than those moving aimlessly.

Added water capacity in context tooltip when filling water container if only one item type.

The single Louisville map-item has been split into nine separate maps.

The OPT button is now always visible on the in-game map, providing various options.

Added new loot maps to enhance gameplay.

New foodstuffs, improved containers, expanded recipes, and balance adjustments. No more footballs can be jammed into toasters.

New server option for Multiplayer to control visibility of remote players on the in-game map.

Fixed various issues related to vehicle authorization and interactions.

Fixed issues with zombie appearance not syncing between players.

Introduced new food items like Ice Cream Cones and various recipes including evolved recipes.

More corpses will be 'fake dead' zombies, with improved rotting mechanics.

Nine different maps unlock areas in Louisville, with survivor treasure map annotations.

The foraging system now understands polygonal foraging zones, reducing non-forageable spaces.

Added new sound effects and a new music track.

Introduction of various new tiles including baby cribs, factory machinery, and more.

Improved foraging recognition of polygonal zones on the map.

Farms improved in preparation for animals in Build 42, including customizable scarecrows.

Numerous small issue bug fixes implemented.

Wild animals will follow set paths for realistic movement.

Enhancements made to rich district houses in Louisville.

Introduction of new loot maps.

Players can optionally see fellow players on the in-game map.

New crafting system with RPG-like variable attributes based on crafter's skill.

New tool for server admins to paint items and walls onto ongoing games.

Emotes have been polished for better user experience.

Significant polish to food and recipes, filling gaps, expanding recipes, and ensuring logical food crafting.

New way for players to identify misbehaving mods that throw errors.

Possibility of adding icons to the context menu for better usability.

Improved logging to show overridden files by mods, aiding in conflict resolution.

Enhancements to how the sound system handles multiplayer characters and sound priorities.

Reactive music will evolve based on player actions, enhancing immersion.

Integration of nine new loot maps for Louisville, allowing players to reveal parts of the map.

Working on a significant overhaul of the UI using new middleware technology.

Opt-in ability to see fellow MP players in your faction or safehouse on your in-game map.

Introduction of a brush tool for admins to create tiles, walls, fire, smoke, water, etc., along with other admin powers.

Added a list of mods to the pause menu to highlight any causing errors.

New and improved dynamic action music added.

Improvements to the representation of weapon-part upgrades in 3D models.

Fixes and polish to radio use in-game.

Almost 1500 buildings and associated assets released for community map use.

Hotfix for sound cut-outs on busy servers.

Opt-in ability for fellow faction and safehouse members to be visible on your in-game map.

Less wobbly and less performance-costly 3D items on your safehouse floor.

Fix for the fabled one-watch VHS video issue.

Players can now choose their preferred text colors instead of BAD RED and GOOD GREEN.

Hotfix for issues with rapid-fire weapons.

Added checkboxes for 'Stubble' in the Hair and Beard sections.

Fixed reanimation delay timer starting immediately without a 10 seconds delay.

Fixed SFX and music cutting out in busy situations, often seen on MP servers.

Added new items and updated existing 3D models.

Added additional item categories and addressed some blunders.

Skill books renamed for easier categorization.

Device options can now be opened when the radio is on the floor or in the loot window.

Music is now reactive and adjusts intensity during combat and dramatic moments.

Optimized sorting objects in ambient sounds to improve performance.

Added <JOYPAD:XXX> formatting to rich text for joypad textures.

Added option to 'add all' to partially full Thread, Duct Tape, Twine, etc.

Leave room for two lines of tooltip text at the bottom of the character-creation profession UI.

Fixed player appearance sync in multiplayer with greater than 32 connections.

Added a title bar to the mini-map window for repositioning.

3D items now shown as textures instead of models to improve framerates.

Added a second set of translations for the Survival Guide when using a controller.

Clicking and holding the left mouse button when placing items now locks the item to the clicked square.

Added various new ambient sounds for different objects.

Automatically uses new sack of gravel/sand when pouring it on the ground.

Addressed issues causing total sound cut-outs during gameplay on busy servers.

Howard Smith joins the team to improve animations and streamline combat and movement.

Work ongoing to ensure all items operate server-side to prevent item-spawn cheating.

Option for server operators to allow safehouse or faction members to see each other on their maps.

Enhancements made to client prediction for better corpse placement.

Admins can now see individual player locations on the in-game map.

Improvements to the smoothness of vehicles controlled by other players, especially at high speeds.

Implemented functionality for vehicle radios to receive radio stations.

Action music now increases and decreases in intensity during combat instead of switching tracks.

Hiring experienced programmers to refresh older systems and develop new features.

Integrating new animations into the fishing system, still a work in progress.

Various UI and controller enhancements primarily for Steamdeck users.

Introduced a new tagging system and general improvements for modding.

Fixes and enhancements made to player versus player and safehouse interactions.

Improvements made to car physics and handling of dead bodies in multiplayer.

Introduction of new items and forage finds.

Resolved issue with one-time-use video tapes on servers.

New scarecrows and mannequins that can be dressed in player clothes.

Foundational improvements to enhance the smooth running of multiplayer.

Ongoing development for future builds including farm animals and AI.

3D items now displayed as textures to reduce performance impact.

Adjustments made to food items and recipes.

Added ambiance noise for different areas and new sounds for various actions.

Improvements to skill book naming and item placement.

Narratives will have multiple outcomes based on player interactions and NPC decisions.

Introduction of a narrative event system for NPCs that creates context-driven storylets for interactions.

NPCs will have evolving situations and backstories that affect player interactions and events.

Dialogue will adapt based on NPC relationships and events, enhancing storytelling.

Ongoing testing of build 41.69 with various changes being evaluated for multiplayer server impact.

Bringing elements of a lockpicking mod into the main game with new challenges and tools.

Includes fixes for vehicle physics, PvP safety system, cooldown timer, safehouse bugs, sleeping and radio/VHS sync.

Internal testing focused on bug-chasing for multiplayer.

Work continues on integrating farm animals with various behaviors and growth stages.

New systems for breeding animals with genetic traits affecting milk production, health, and more.

Enhancements to existing locations and new buildings for the Knox Event map.

New system for cross-fading between different intensity levels of the same track during gameplay.

Limit the 'mods' string reported by Steam servers to 128 characters

The sound system is disabled when errors occur

Focus increases chance to find certain categories of item when searching

Old unenforced maximum was 1000, which some mods ignored

Added 3D models (not all in-game yet).

Fixed split-screen players, except the last, being unable to drive vehicles in multiplayer.

Added 'Enable left joystick radial menu' accessibility option.

Fixed unnecessary pause when starting in debug.

Forbid mod tiledef file numbers outside the range 100 to 8190.

Fixed Lua error clicking the close button in the titlebar of the Horde Manager debug ui.

Fixed the MusicCombined event being stopped and then restarted the first time Lua is reloaded.

Fixed starting the MusicCombined event doing network stuff.

Print 'command entered via server console (System.in): "xxx"' in GameServer.launchCommandHandler().

Added isConsistent() call to GameServer.receiveSyncClothing().

Fixed a BufferOverflowException when the number of reanimated player zombies is high.

Fixed repairing a hole in a long Leather Jacket with level 8 Tailoring not restoring condition.

Players who are members can now change the safehouse owner.

Focus check now occurs before item preview is placed.

Fixed IndexOutOfBoundsException in WorldItemModelDrawer.renderMain().

Fixed dragging VHS tapes from world containers to the Device Options ui not being synced in multiplayer.

Fixed the result of FMOD Studio System getCoreSystem() not being checked properly for errors.

Fixed phantom item-transfer actions playing after crafting sometimes.

Fixed medicinal herbs requirement check for recipe instead of trait 'Herbalist'.

Fixed ZomboidRadio.Save() not being called when other things are saved on the server.

Clarified safehouse tooltip to show all reasons why a safehouse cannot be claimed.

Fixed zombie that can be deleted by admin or zombie owner.

Anti-cheats are disabled by default for co-op hosted servers.

The 'mods' string reported by Steam servers is limited to 128 characters.

General tidying and alignment of tables.

Fixed typo in UI_ValidationFailed_Type9.

Fixed disassembling player-built floors resulting in two floor tiles after reloading.

MP gain XP limit can now be adjusted by sandbox XPMultiplier value.

Fixed server hanging on quit command because of active RCON connection.

Fixed missing per player render flag in ISBaseIcon.

Added missing buttons to disable toggle in admin panel UI and closing admin panel UI if player has no access level.

Fixed DisableSafehouseWhenPlayerConnected teleporting players outside when a player is removed while there are members online.

Fixed issues with the Stitch packet.

Fixed car dashboard delay when taking damage.

Fixed GlobalModData.save() not being called on the server.

Added check when releasing safehouse if player is the current owner or an admin.

Added updating of the safehouse online member count periodically.

Added closing safezone tool UI if player has no access level or revoked privileges.

Updated Windows and Linux FMOD to version 2.02.05.

Fixed adding/removing items from containers not being synced in multiplayer if the player teleports before changes are reported.

The server's servername_SandboxVars.lua is saved after loading to update it to the latest version with comments.

Added error checking and logging when initializing FMOD; sound system disabled on errors.

Added confirmation before releasing a safe house.

Added tooltip to make long tips easier to read without scrolling.

Fixed CD and VHS tapes possibly being different for each client.

Server browser and favorites list will display '... and N more' for additional mods.

Anti-cheat thresholds have been adjusted.

Fixed doors missing their glass, and the triangle-shaped floors_exterior_natural_01 dirt tile.

Fixed both options on yes/no confirmation when quitting a safehouse removed the player.

Fixed Axeman not applying bonus for swing speed.

Each anti-cheat can now be disabled via server option, with several configurable options.

Max/Min/Default values hint added to ServerOptionChange UI window for double and integer server options.

Fixed DisableSafehouseWhenPlayerConnected never replacing the safehouse after a player disconnects.

System property 'rconlo' added to make RCON server listen on loopback interface only.

GhostMod and NoClip are removed when admin gets player access level.

Fixed the owner sometimes showing in safehouse member list.

Fixed duplicate clothing effect displayed in ZoneDisplay tooltip.

Removed stone/firewood identify category skill requirement.

The server will exit if there are syntax errors in the servername_SandboxVars.lua file.

Added correct adjustment of exercise fatigue.

Fixed tooltips flickering in Zone Display.

Fixed repeated exceptions in GameClient.sendAddedRemovedItems() when a container object is null.

New system increases chance to find certain categories of items when searching.

Added server option 'SafehouseAllowNonResidential' to allow claiming all buildings.

Fixed Lua error in ISPlayerStatsManageInvUI after calling the /additem command in multiplayer.

Some items do not have 3D models attached yet.

Updated the codebase to support negative map coordinates, expanding potential map area.

Improvements aimed at reducing FPS drops and optimizing rendering speed.

Revised lighting system for more realistic light propagation and room illumination.

Enhancements to background sounds for different ambiance based on electricity and water status.

Development of stairs that can rise in all four directions to enhance building design.

Integration of 14 new music CDs, 14 movie VHS tapes, and 20 new TV show tapes.

Added a variable chunk height system allowing up to 32 floors in specific areas.

A dedicated team will focus on NPC development, with plans for future builds to include NPCs.

Significantly expanding the tech tree to provide a richer end-game experience and reduce pressure on loot respawning.

Certain crafting recipes will require specific tables or equipment, enhancing the crafting experience.

Tweaking numbers to make more builds viable and close up 'free points' exploits in character creation.

Aiming to improve gunplay experience and make PvP encounters more interesting.