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Build 42.18.0 Unstable Released

Project Zomboid · Community Announcements · May 11, 2026

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As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch.


How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch?


Right-click PZ in your Steam library.
Select "Properties".
Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable".


NEW



BALANCE



MODDING



MP



FIXES



SFX



TECHNICAL/DEBUG





Thanks to everyone for all the feedback you have been providing. It has been invaluable. We would also like to encourage the multiplayer and modding communities to give us their thoughts on the latest modding and MP fixes/functionalities if you could please.

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the interview between our Design Director, Christian, and MrAtomicDuck!


As always, discussions regarding this update can be found pinned to the Project Zomboid Discussions Forums here.
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