• New zoom system for scoped weapons: You can now “ADS” and scroll/zoom in and out while using your scopes
  
• Added ability to toggle on/off blood in settings
  
• New auto admin file list added for servers: Players in that list will be admin by default when joining the server and hidden from the player list (More info in the readme.txt)
  

• Added back the old Auto camera control scheme
  
• Changes and improvements made to old locations of the map (Some bases may be affected, remember its developmental Early Access, if there is issues you can always start a new save or wipe your server)
  
• Increased stacking amount of crafting materials
  
• New UI text to tell player certain items can’t fit into pockets when inside containers
  
• Spawn points now can only be damaged by melee
  
• Trader will knock on the door instead of breaking in to your base 🙂
  
• Server deleting dropped items is now set back old system using minutes
  
• Crafting liquor will prioritize highest capacity
  
• Box of matches now has new mesh and icon
  

• Fixed time not passing quickly while sleeping when it should
  
• Fixed spawn point not blocking zeeks from spawning (we think we got it this time)
  
• Fixed container respawn issue with servers
  
• Fixed dropped items not been removed from servers
  
• Fixed player stuck when dying at 1HP (Dying soon as loading save fixed)
  
• Fixed missing door frame to small base door
  
• Fixed being able to shoot through roofs
  
• Fixed issue with some new buildings not allowing window barricades
  
• Fixed certain areas not allowing trees to be chopped down
  
• Fixed being able to siphon/fuel a car that you don't own (Locked)
  
• Fixed improvised fridge now takes damage
  
• Fixed Item disappearing when ctrl+click or gamepad interact when transferring from container to player while inventory is full
  
• Fixed Pharmacy roof collision
  
• Fixed Motel roof collision
  
• Fixed being able to unlock car with crowbar when it's not in hand
  
• Fixed Shooting through wall and other solid object exploit
  
• Fixed vaulting issue at Sunrise town
  
• Fixed harvest crops indefinitely
  
• Fixed crops automatically growing when fully saturated and adding seeds
  
• Fixed crouching teleports up ladders
  
• Fixed crouch-jumping through player-built walls exploit
  
• Fixed stacked logs not breaking down
  
• Fixed zeeks not dying to landmines
  
• Fixed issue with vehicles changing storage size on save and load
  
• Fixed some issues with challenges not counting correctly
  
• Fixed compost bin not giving empty water bottle back
  
• Fixed compost bin able to take items out when processing
  
• Fixed getting stuck when weapon breaks while equipped
  
• Fixed test weapon showing in trader loot
  
• Fixed CD showing up in trader inventory
  
• Fixed crosshair on character interfering with aiming
  
• Potential fix for strange issues entering the pub cellar bunker
  

• Fixed UI mismatch for toilet and generator for pre 916 saves
  
• New Fixed Camera option is now set as the default camera mode (For players that prefer the old system they can change back to Continuous)
  
• Fixed issue with fire place turning off unexpectedly
  
• Added hold to lock/unlock to vehicle when padlock is installed
  
• Map Ping players option for admins gamepad button change
  

• Fixed dismantling props issue not giving resources
  
• Fixed broken house profiles causing props in strange places (large tv outside and house near city)
  
• Fixed new Buck Fernandez with trade option issue
  
• Fixed physics issues with cars hitting zombies
  
• Fixed NPCs not hiding upstairs
  
• Fixed issue with Bandits respawning
  
• Level streaming changes
  
  Server Restart Required
  

• Brand new movement and camera system has been added called FIXED! This has been requested for the longest time to have a fixed camera behind the character and we think we have finally achieved it. Internally, we recommend MOVEMENT and FIXED for best utilization, especially for our controller users.
  
• Highly requested feature: Downward attacks now added to the game for all melee weapons when attacking downed zeeks and dogs
  
• New Code of Conduct added for Official PvE and PvP servers (can be viewed via the humanitzgame.com website and on the Official Discord)
  
• Added Welcome Message upon joining a dedicated server for new rules regarding Official Servers
  
• Added holding the K key will show player names if you are an admin mode on servers
  
• Added admin button to minimap to show where players are on the map
  
• New Italian localization added
  
• New zombie animations
  
• New zombie sound effects
  
• New bullet casing/shell drop SFX added to guns
  
• New player action sound effects added for all things
  
• New Double-Barrel Shotgun added
  
• New terrible pool cue weapon added…it’s very, very bad 🙂
  
• New kitchen weapons added (frying pan, spoon)
  
• New items added to the game for more looting realism, get that small dopamine rush while scavenging. Some items won't have much use currently, but are good for decoration or used with traders. More to follow, so pay attention to what you find!
  
• New top box storage vehicle variants added with increased storage capacity for the SUV and the Levy Lazer
  
• New colour options of backpacks
  
• New gear slot for glasses
  
• New wearable glasses
  
• New deployable heater (requires generator)
  
• New map improvements and changes
  
• New large Town (Rossville) to discover
  
• New self-storage unit location added
  
• New gun store building
  
• New liquor store
  
• New car dealership POI
  
• New large warehouse building
  
• New lootable storage boxes (random categorized loot)
  
• New lootable police car variant
  
• New first aid/medicine cabinet added
  
• New tooltip description added to settings menu (ex. explaining movement/camera modes)
  
• New farm animal added: pigs!!!
  
• New traders and trader loot when called via the CB Radio
  

• Removed christmas decor and items
  
• Updated Demo Map to incorporate all changes
  
• Updated main menu art
  
• Updated jogging animations for both male/female characters
  
• Discord correctly reflects “HumanitZ” instead of “HumanitZ Demo”spawn
  
• Added trade function to all friendly human AI (still only a chance to trade)
  
• Change made to world item despawning settings (now set to days not minutes)
  
• Added additional item spawners to certain locations and houses, keep your eyes peeled!
  
• Zeeks and NPCs can now drop backpacks. This does not include bandit AI
  
• Dropped zeek backpacks will now despawn after a period of time
  
• Buffed food and drink values
  
• Added missing button icons for various buttons
  
• Added more interaction UI prompts
  
• Changed interact UI prompts on most interactables
  
• Overhauled interaction UI to display correct keybinds
  
• Added “hold to lock” UI prompt for vehicles
  
• Updated animal harvest interaction UI location
  
• Small UI popup has been added to tell you that you have skill points to spend
  
• When picking up an item that does not fit in your pockets, it will now say “Need Backpack” instead of “Inventory Full”
  
• Added extra check to make player built roofs count as indoors, mainly for temperature
  
• Improvements made to many in-game textures
  
• You can now throw empty glass jars
  
• Throwables can now smash through windows
  
• Improved throwing of rocks, grenades, molotovs, glass jars and nail bombs
  
• Added smoke effect to chimneys when lit
  
• Improved overall look of the game to look sharper and more defined
  
• Improved LOD function on more assets for performance optimization
  
• Changes to how all items and backpacks save and load to help with server performance
  
• Improvements made to overall combat system
  
• All weapons and attacks improved to be more responsive and consistent
  
• Changed crossbow reticle from dot to circle
  
• Updated SCAR-L and Double Barrel Shorty icons
  
• Increased range of crossbow when Red Dot Sight and ACOG are attached
  
• Slight change to crossbow SFX
  
• Mouse icon now hides while gamepad is in use
  
• Changed locking/unlocking to a hold function (interact key/controller input)
  
• Added ability to slide blueprints/placed items back and forth for controller in FIXED mode
  
• Small booking room/reception added to the Motel for realism
  
• Improved harvestable vehicles collision for vaulting/jumping
  
• Sledgehammer can stagger all zombies reliably
  
• AI warning aggro to minimize damaging friendly AI by accident
  
• Increased blood projection when hitting zeeks, depending on weapon type
  
• Blood VFX duration increased
  
• More improvements and changes to the map
  
• Changes and improvements to the toxic zone at the airport
  
• Added No-Build zone inside the toxic bunker
  
• Tweaked handling on a number of vehicles
  
• Coffee cup spawn rate increased
  
• Added empty option to cup of coffee
  
• Updated bushes to allow you to walk through them instead of climbing them
  
• Increased distance of sound attenuation of large rifle gun shots
  
• Small server changes and improvements
  
• Small improvements to the bolt action rifle jog animation
  
• Changes made to purification tablets and fire arrows weight
  
• Removed locking/unlocking from radial menu
  
• Removed “Locked! Try unlocking with pie menu” prompt when using controller
  
• Added chat window/typing access using radial menu for controller
  
• Moved one car at the Supermarket AI base upon community member request
  
• When using FIXED camera position, you will need to use the ESC key to accept group/clan invites due to the locked cursor in-game
  

• Fixed Apocalyptic Brewing Company honey quest item not populating in trade window
  
• Fixed canned soups/stews not showing spoilage status
  
• Fixed player character’s attachments floating when sleeping in tent
  
• Fixed zeek/enemy AI collision causing them not to walk up stairs
  
• Fixed character getting locked in place when accessing inventory while flying in superadmin
  
• Fixed cooking/crafting issue where asset was consuming the whole stack instead of designated amount
  
• Fixed Server Controller input UI
  
• Fixed auto-aggro when accidentally hitting an NPC initially
  
• Fixed food placed/dropped on ground not spoiling over time
  
• Fixed building items on player built roofs to be hidden when underneath roof tiles
  
• Fixed roof tiles only disappearing one at a time due to built items on top of them
  
• Fixed glass jars not going into quickslot
  
• Added missing barricade sockets to some newly added buildings
  
• Fixed map icon selection not working when using the D-pad
  
• Fixed Shift+KEY keybind assignment issue
  
• Fixed gas mask going into hand slot and appearing on face when it isn’t
  
• Fixed flashlight beam being seen on second story of structure when viewed from first floor
  
• Fixed issue with dead players not showing facewear and headgear
  
• Molotovs no longer setting respawn points on fire when landing anywhere inside base radius
  
• Fixed Container at Mountain Man Camp overwriting loot
  
• Fixed Sporting Goods store roof collision box issue
  
• Fixed vehicles from taking too much damage due to strange collision issues
  
• Fixed collision issue with sleeping bags from allowing clipping through walls
  
• Fixed vehicle collision damage
  
• Fixed beehives not dismantling
  
• Fixed wood door not lining up properly with wooden doorway
  
• Fixed sizing and placement of crafted assets to be the same as blueprints
  
• Fixed mushrooms spawning when selecting starting season of winter
  
• Fixed apples not destroying during season cycles causing “unlimited spoiled apples”
  
• Potential fix for settings resetting when applying new settings
  
• Fixed player losing vehicle when rejoining after being disconnected while driving
  
• Fixed infinite ammo glitch while dropping backpack
  
• Fixed using /unstuck while falling exploit
  
• Fixed building above other player bases
  
• Fixed dismantling of assets to return resources to player location instead of under structure/map
  
• Fixed Skill Icon showing when Hardcore HUD is active
  
• Potential Fix for Resourceful perk refunding default material value when dismantling
  
• Fixed AI pathing issue when breaking windows (now track sound, not the player)
  
• Fixed missing window sockets on some buildings not allowing barricades
  
• Fixed issue with certain loot items not respawning
  
• Fixed horde zombies stuck and unable to act in certain situations
  
• Fixed the player aiming up at the roof in the new gun store
  
• Fixed white blueprints on roof not being hidden when inside a house
  
• Fixed UI not updating when canceling placing a building
  
• Fixed Craftable Bed showing “hold on pickup”
  
• Fixed vending machine not being lootable near Rossville car wash
  
• Fixed sign of new warehouse being seen from inside
  
• Fixed some floating backpacks and loot spawners across the map
  
• Fixed some flipped doors in some buildings (only seen by client)
  
• Fixed wrong toilet asset in trailer house
  
• Fixed collision on fences you couldn't climb or vault in Rossville
  
• Fixed military container door issues
  
• Fixed Camera Rotation Settings Text says “cirtain” instead of “certain”
  
• Potential fix (again) for the RPG ammo/grenade launcher ammo disappearing due to overstack amount
  
• Studio purchased obedience lessons for the dog companion so they will no longer eat Placed meat
  
• Fixed snow effect showing on stools in winter when indoors
  
• Fixed deploying of items in other player’s territory
  
• Fixed car jack not being able to rotate in Fixed Mode
  
• Fixed chicken coop to give only fresh eggs
  
• Fixed scaling issues of vehicles and backpacks
  
• Fixed some NPC’s missing trade options
  
• Fixed crafted assets not being hidden when built on a roof
  
• Fixed doors issue in fast food building
  
• Fixed collision issues with grass and ivy around the map
  
• Fixed some dumpsters not being lootable
  
• Fixed issues with crafted assets not matching the blueprints when built
  
• Fixed hammer and pipe wrench clipping into character with equipped to the hip
  
• Fixed missing damage for barbed wire upgrade on top of crafted wood wall/door/window assets
  
• Fixed issues with No-Build zone and placing items
  
• Fixed Radio Tower items being destroyed
  
• Fixed quickslot UI not updating when buying weapons from a trader
  
• Fixed Radio Tower table from disappearing after all items have been added
  
• Fixed crafting resources/food taking the whole stack
  
• Fixed audio of player sounding as if they are attacking when climbing down a ladder
  
• Fixed player built items not hiding when on the roof is above you
  
• Fixed reported house lights not working when attached generator is working (if you run into any not working, please let us know but we’re pretty sure we got them all)
  
• Removed irrelevant VR plug-in causing crashes for some people
  
• Fixed pocket watch and compass not going to appropriate slot when hands are empty
  
• Fixed trees in scenario map not turning translucent
  
• Fixed passenger leg from sticking out of Amero
  
• Fixed dog positioning in all vehicles
  

• Duplicate backpack spawning when loading an old save for the first time
  
• Map returning to blank status when experiencing a power-outage related crash
  
• Brake lights of vehicle staying on when exiting the vehicle while holding the brake input key
  
• HAZMAT zeeks periodically will not give sound or smoke animation to show pending explosion
  
• Performance drops and stutters while driving near high zombie counts or lots of buildings loading in
  
• Wooden door blueprint flips opposite when built
  
• Female walking animation still “janky”
  
• Clothing taking durability damage in toxic environment when not wearing a gas mask
  
• Consuming an energy drink will give the infinite energy symbol, consuming another liquid consumable will remove the infinity symbol but keep the perk going as intended
  
• Build menu tile titles are not standardized: ex) 'generator' instead of 'Generator'
  
• Scenario Mode furniture respawns when saving and exiting/re-entering session
  
• Pitfall traps are larger than blueprint
  
• Yes, traders can open your base gates (we're going to come up with a workaround for this)
  
• Doc is still causing problems with his pathing for his quest
  
• No UI pop up for items that can't go in pockets when inside a container
  
• Water bottles being consumed when adding to the composting bin (not a bug as it's working as originally planned, just something we're actively fixing to not do)
  
• Zeeks not dying to landmines
  

• PVP overhaul
  
• Additional Scenarios
  
• Official Modding Support
  
• More Weapons & Clothing
  
• Map Extension with “The Island”
  
• New Skill System and Professions
  
• Car Modifications a la Mad Max-style
  
• Farming overhaul and Rideable Horses
  
• More Building, Crafting and Workstation assets
  
• Further Steam Deck optimization and full compatibility coming in 2025
  

• New traders and trader loot when called via the CB Radio
  
• Increased distance of sound attenuation of large rifle gun shots
  
• Small server changes and improvements
  
• Fixed deploying of items in other players territory
  
• Fixed can't rotate vehicle using jack when fixed mode is enabled
  
• Fixed scaling issues of vehicles and backpacks
  
• Fixed some NPC’s missing trade option in some cases
  
• Fixed farming plot actor not hidden when built on a roof
  
• Fixed doors issues in fast food building
  
• Fixed collision issues grass and ivy around the map
  
• Fixed some dumpsters not being lootable
  

Experimental .916 0.2 Update

• Highly requested feature: Downward attacks now added to the game for all melee weapons when attacking downed zeeks and dogs.
  
• New map improvements and changes
  
• New Double-Barrel Shotgun added can be found at farm loot locations
  
• Added ability to move build actor back and forth for controller in FIXED camera mode
  
• Added extra check to make player built roofs count as indoors, mainly for temperature
  
• Added missing barricade sockets to some newly added buildings
  
• Added missing button icons for various buttons
  
• Added Welcome message upon joining a dedicated server for new rules coming to official servers
  
• Added holding the K key will show player names if you are an admin mode on servers
  
• Added admin button to minimap to show where players are on the map
  
• Changes to how all items and backpacks save and load to help with server performance (further testing required)
  
• Slight change to crossbow SFX
  
• Coffee cup spawn rate increased
  
• Updated animal harvest interaction UI location
  
• Updated bushes to allow you to walk through them instead of climbing them
  
• Fixed AI pathing issue when breaking windows (now track sound, not the player)
  
• Fixed issue with certain loot items not respawning
  
• Fixed horde zombies stuck and unable to act in certain situations
  
• Fixed the player aiming up at the roof in the new gun store
  
• Fixed white blueprints on roof not being hidden when inside a house
  
• Fixed certain widgets not updating when canceling placing a building
  
• Fixed Craftable Bed showing “hold on pickup”
  
• Fixed vending machine not being lootable in Rossville near car wash
  
• Fixed weight of fire arrows
  
• Fixed sign of new warehouse being seen from inside
  
• Fixed some floating backpacks and loot spawners in certain locations of the map
  
• Fixed some flipped doors in some buildings (only seen by client)
  
• Fixed wrong toilet actor in trailer house
  
• Fixed collision on fences you couldn't climb or vault in Rossville
  
• Fixed military container door issues
  
• Fixed Camera Rotation Settings Text says “cirtain” instead of “certain”
  
• Fixed equipping/unequipping sunglasses will not update until exiting and reentering the inventory screen
  
• Fixed glasses on face can be seen from first floor by someone wearing them on the second floor
  
• Potential fix (again) for the RPG ammo/grenade launcher ammo disappearing due to overstack amount
  

• Sleeping in tent shows floating weapons attachments
  
• Map Resetting during a crash
  
• Brake light staying on when exiting the vehicle while holding brake input key/button
  
• Framerate/stuttering when driving on servers or as a client in a hosted MP session
  
• Glass jars not being consumed when crafting light poles
  
• Cooked/Salted fish not stacking properly (magically disappearing fish)
  
• Meat disappearing in RV cooking slot when added
  
• Grass at beach house has collision
  
• Unable to pick up items under the prefab shack
  
• Pitfall traps are larger than blueprint (need rescaling)
  
• Car Jack not allowing to rotate with FIXED mode
  
• Cabinet texture off in some homes south of Huddson
  
• Zeeks spawning under the houses in Huddson
  
• Some assets do not have the snow layer applied (on-going as found)
  
• Uzi disappearing when placed in storage (investigating)
  
• Some attachments when added to storage disappearing (investigating)
  

• Brand new movement and camera system has been added called FIXED! This has been requested for the longest time to have a fixed camera behind the character and we think we have finally achieved it. Internally, we recommend MOVEMENT and FIXED for best utilization.
  
• New zombie animations
  
• New zombie sound effects
  
• New colour options of backpacks
  
• New gear slot for glasses
  
• New wearable glasses
  
• New deployable heater (requires generator)
  
• New bullet casing/shell drop SFX added to guns
  
• New terrible pool cue weapon added…it’s very, very bad 🙂
  
• New kitchen weapons added (frying pan, spoon)
  
• New items added to the game for more looting realism, get that small dopamine rush while scavenging. Some items won't have much crafting use currently, but good for decoration or used with traders. More to follow, so pay attention to what you find!
  
• New farm animal added: pigs!!!
  
• New large Town (Rossville) to discover
  
• New self-storage unit location added
  
• New lootable storage boxes (random categorized loot)
  
• New lootable police car variant
  
• New first aid/medicine cabinet added
  
• New tooltip description added to settings menu (ex. explaining movement/camera modes)
  
• New gun store building
  
• New large warehouse building
  
• New liquor store
  
• New car dealership POI
  

• Removed christmas decor and items
  
• Improvements made to many in-game textures
  
• Improved overall look of the game to look sharper and more defined
  
• Improved LOD function on more assets for performance optimization
  
• Improvements made to overall combat system
  
• All weapons and attacks improved to be more responsive and consistent
  
• Changed crossbow reticle from dot to circle
  
• Increased range of crossbow when Red Dot Sight and ACOG are attached
  
• You can now throw empty glass jars
  
• Improved throwing of rocks, grenades, molotovs, glass jars and nail bombs
  
• Throwables can now smash through windows
  
• Mouse icon now hides while gamepad is in use
  
• Added more interaction UI prompts
  
• Overhauled interaction UI to display correct keybinds
  
• Added “hold to lock” UI prompt for vehicles
  
• Small UI popup has been added to tell you that you have skill points to spend
  
• Updated main menu art
  
• Small booking room/reception added to the Motel for realism
  
• Added additional item spawners to certain locations and houses, keep your eyes peeled!
  
• Improved harvestable vehicles collision for vaulting/jumping
  
• Sledgehammer can stagger all zombies reliably
  
• AI warning aggro to minimize damaging friendly AI by accident
  
• Increased blood projection when hitting zeeks, depending on weapon type
  
• Blood VFX duration increased
  
• More improvements and changes to the map
  
• Changes and improvements to the toxic zone at the airport
  
• When picking up an item that does not fit in your pockets, it will now say “Need Backpack” instead of “Inventory Full”
  
• Added trade function to all friendly human AI (still only a chance to trade)
  
• Zeeks and NPCs can now drop backpacks. This does not include bandit AI
  
• Tweaked handling on a number of vehicles
  

• Fixed building items on player built roofs to be hidden when underneath roof tiles
  
• Fixed roof tiles only disappearing one at a time due to built items on top of them
  
• Fixed glass jars not going into quickslot
  
• Fixed map icon selection not working when using the D-pad
  
• Fixed gas mask going into hand slot and appearing on face when it isn’t
  
• Fixed flashlight beam being seen on second story of structure when viewed from first floor
  
• Fixed issue with dead players not showing facewear and headgear
  
• Molotovs no longer setting respawn points on fire when landing anywhere inside base radius
  
• Fixed Container at Mountain Man Camp Overwriting Loot
  
• Fixed vehicles from taking too much damage due to strange collision issues
  
• Fixed collision issue with sleeping bags from allowing clipping through walls
  
• Fixed vehicle collision damage
  
• Fixed beehives not dismantling
  
• Potential fix for settings resetting when applying new settings
  
• Fixed player losing vehicle when rejoining after being disconnect while driving
  
• Fixed infinite ammo glitch while dropping backpack
  
• Fixed using /unstuck while falling exploit
  
• Fixed building over other player bases
  
• Potential Fix for Resourceful perk refunding default material value when dismantling
  

• Map returning to blank status when experiencing a power-outage related crash
  
• Brake lights of vehicle staying on when exiting the vehicle while holding the brake input key
  
• HAZMAT zeeks periodically will not give sound or smoke animation to show pending explosion
  
• Performance drops and stutters while driving near high zombie counts or lots of buildings loading in
  

• New change: Equipped weapon now hide while consuming items
  
• Fixed issues with some watch tower roofs not hiding
  
• Fixed issue with animal hide crafting stations
  
• Fixed animal hide from going into your pockets (only rabbit hide fits in pockets)
  
• Fixed issue with auto sort moving items to empty slots of pockets from your backpack
  
• Fixed closing backpack when left clicking on animal hide items
  
• Fixed minor level design issues
  
• Fixed Roman market trader bug giving endless XP
  
• Fixed Guitar visual duplication glitch
  
• Clan members can now access other clan members locked cars
  
• Improved molotov impact SFX attenuation
  

• New ladder system has been added, now you can climb to places you couldn't reach and build a safe house away from danger.
  
• New sleeping mechanic! The player will now become tired after so many days and eventually hit the red zone causing their stamina to be affected. A quick power nap can give you a “well rested state”, allowing for a stamina buff when you wake up. Additionally, coffee and energy drinks/bars can help you power through being tired for a limited time. We have wanted to add this for a while, and feel that it's balanced enough to give survival players the full experience, but also not taxing enough where it gets in the way of gameplay. This option can be turned off if it's something you don't want to experience in your game via the game settings menu.
  
• New tent system added, allowing you to deploy it from your inventory to be used as a container or for you to sleep in. Provides a small heat buff
  
• New sleeping bag added that can be deployed from your inventory and used to sleep on. Provides a small heat buff
  
• New random NPC trading system! Random NPCs now have a chance of being a trader, treading on Buck’s toes!
  
• New Animal Hide from harvesting animals
  
• New Tanning Station and Tailoring Station used for creating Animal Hide clothing types
  
• New base building items: watcher tower, craftable bed, wooden shelving and half walls
  
• New Revolver, the Lori 357, with unique animations added (Walking dead inspired!!)
  
• New sheriff clothing items added
  
• New fishing hat added for those of you who want to impersonate Buck Fernandez and stop running
  
• New police patrol cap added
  
• New riot helmet added
  
• New ushanka hat added
  
• New winter jackets added
  
• Zanta Claus has returned!!! Listen carefully…
  
• Christmas decor, clothing, and items added
  
• New infected animal threat!
  
• New red berry bush added that can be harvested for a healthy snack, and paving the way for more crafting options in future!
  
• New garden rake weapon added
  
• New large POI shopping mall added (any Dawn of the Dead fans out there?)
  
• New in-game background music
  
• New guitar songs to enjoy!
  
• New Zeek SFXs
  

• Major changes to the PVE servers player protection, now adding ownership to all player created containers which can only be accessed via party members or clan members. Ownership will decay over time just like the spawn point. After 14 days, your stuff is free to any who happen upon it (This is if you have a spawn point placed at your base as containers dont decay while a spawn point is active, if you dont have a spawn point the containers will last 7 days, but each time you join the server the time resets).
  
• Big changes to some towns and neighbourhoods so there is more storytelling and passion added to areas of the map which we will continue to update right up until 1.0
  
• Water barrel no longer needs to be built from the build menu. It can now be deployed from your inventory.
  
• Improved the winter jacket pickup visual to represent the correct clothing
  
• Adjusted meat spoilage timer, taking longer to spoil
  
• Adjusted starting hunger and thirst values (This is a pre-cursor to future plans, more to follow)
  
• Whiskey, cement, battery chargers, fridge compressor, and jump leads now stack
  
• Changed original revolver to a new snub nose black variant to help with the Lori .357 addition
  
• Bunker key card % chance increased
  
• Increased spawn chances of items in garage lockers
  
• Zombies can now see through windows (stealth and being out of sight is paramount)
  
• Certain hats will cool you down in the summer
  
• Varsity Jackets now provide more heat
  
• Changed Nailbomb to detonate on impact
  
• Changes made to the overall menu system to allow less clicking to get started
  
• Moved the Create Character screen to the Main Menu to avoid player confusion. This was actioned due to recent community feedback
  
• Adjusted speed of rotating item with gamepad in place mode
  
• Purifying water now prioritizes highest quantity dirty water instead of top-most slot in inventory
  
• Powered objects when toggled off will remain in that state when turning the generator on again
  
• Human AI can now shoot you through windows
  
• Improved controller functionality
  
• Car horn will no longer work when battery is not installed
  
• Reduced health of water barrel
  
• Adjusted clothing warmth/cooling mechanic
  
• Standing Torch no longer requires build tool
  

• We have been hard at work trying to solve players getting stuck while consuming food or performing various interactions. We think we have captured most cases of this long-term issue and hope that it's fixed. If this does happen to you, remember you can press Enter and type /unstuck to fix your character’s animations.
  
• Potential fix for achievements not working (fishing for sure) for hosts of a multiplayer session and all players on servers. All achievements can be obtained in single player.
  
• Fixed floating mouse cursor when cancelling a blueprint placement in build mode
  
• Fixed random spawns of RPG ammo and Grenade Launcher ammo spawning more than allowed stack size, causing it to disappear in inventory on pick-up
  
• Fixed Cabbage soup missing spoil status
  
• Fixed Cabbage Stew and Meat Stew producing a sealed status when cooked
  
• Fixed Spartan Spear breaking at 0% durability when weapon break option is not checked
  
• Fixed health bar stuck for some actors when pressing K to show health bars
  
• Fixed issue with player teleporting to another spawn if jumping or falling when joining a game
  
• Potential fix for player spawning while a car or house has not loaded yet
  
• Fixed Resourceful skill not applied to required materials description when placing blueprint
  
• Fixed missing third button key for gamepad when interacting with water barrel or similar container
  
• Fix for hardcore hud not applying on game load
  
• Fixed camera tilting issue when certain actions occur
  
• Fixed missing Clan Invite icon on UI for controller use
  
• Fixed gun bench blueprint size not matching asset when built
  
• Fixed while looting a backpack some items have the equip option when they shouldn't
  
• Fixed items from a container not auto-stacking to player inventory when moved
  
• Fixed some containers not being hidden in multistory building
  
• Fixed food consumption garbage being seen in multi-story houses on lower level
  
• Fixed duplicate loot spawners inside Sporting Goods store
  
• Fixed Dryer to say Dryer and not Washing Machine
  
• Fixed being stuck in walk animation when performing actions (locking vehicle, using sewing kit, etc.)
  
• Fixed auto-sort function not properly adding items to the pockets
  
• Fixed generator visual disappearing when going under a roof/inside building
  
• Fixed generator audio and visuals disappearing while powered and walking a distance away
  
• Fixed crafting items/weapons not going straight to your inventory and dropping on ground
  
• Fixed being stuck in electrocution animation when powering off an electric fence
  
• Fixed barbed wire upgrades on structures not causing damage to zeeks, human AI and players
  
• Fixed gamepad issue with compost bin not allowing selecting of fertilizer
  
• Fixed looting backpacks some items having an equip option
  
• Fixed Hardcore HUD not saving when loading in/out
  
• Fixed various quest’s text
  

• PVP overhaul
  
• New skill system and professions
  
• Car Modifications a la Mad Max-style
  
• Further steam deck optimization and full compatibility coming in 2025