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Project Zomboid — Latest Update

Project Zomboid update from official Steam announcements, with excerpts and links to full posts. Latest official post in this feed: A Note on Java Mods and Modding (Oct 21, 2026). 41,030 playing when sampled at 23:40 UTC.

Latest official update

· Steam · Official

A Note on Java Mods and Modding

The modding community for Project Zomboid is huge and incredibly diverse, ranging from tiny system changes to massive overhauls. We're endlessly grateful to modders who spend their time making and maintaining mods, whether they're big or small. Recently we've seen an explosion…

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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 22, 2026 · Refreshed daily

Steam rank
#37
24h peak
55K
Steam weekly chart change
−6 places

Weekly change is vs last week on Steam's chart. History below compares exact dates in our recorded snapshots.

Latest updates & patch notes

11 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.

  1. News Steam · Official

    A Note on Java Mods and Modding

    The modding community for Project Zomboid is huge and incredibly diverse, ranging from tiny system changes to massive overhauls. We're endlessly grateful to modders who spend their time making and maintaining mods, whether they're big or small. Recently we've seen an explosion…

    Read on Steam →

  2. Also patched today

    All patches

    Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-22 UTC

  3. Patch Steam · Official

    Build 42.21 Stable Released

    We released 42.21 into our Unstable beta last Wednesday, and extend our thanks to the community for checking it over and kicking the tires! If you’ve just seen your game updating and want to know what’s new, then read on below. Full patchnotes however can be found here. Going…

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  4. Patch Steam · Official

    Re-population of the Dead: Build 42.21 Unstable Released

    Hello Survivors! We’re back, and we have a new update, which is now available to play and test on the Unstable branch on Steam. As our first incremental update post-Build 42, this update contains fixes and updates for a whole bunch of things, and we’d love your feedback on them…

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  5. Patch Steam · Official

    42.20.4 STABLE & 42.19.2 UNSTABLE & 41.78.21 LEGACY Hotfixes Released

    While this update should not break saves, if you encounter any bugs please ensure you can replicate them on a fresh save with no mods installed before reporting them to our team here. FIXES Fixed security vulnerabilities. Mod makers should be aware that as part of this fix, the…

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  6. Patch Steam · Official

    42.20.3 STABLE Hotfix Released

    While this update should not break saves, if you encounter any bugs please ensure you can replicate them on a fresh save with no mods installed before reporting them to our team here. MP Improved server player limit handling, including support for up to 254 players and…

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  7. News Steam · Official

    Show your Spiffo’s pride, and help us fundraise

    "Welcome to Spiffo’s, how can we serve you today?"Today we're launching our latest collaboration with the wonderful humans at Makeship. Here’s what’s on the menu: A Chef Spiffo plushie, with that cheeky raccoon looking as happy as can be in his adorable chef’s outfit! Our…

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  8. Patch Steam · Official

    42.20.2 STABLE Hotfix Released

    While this update should not break saves, if you encounter any bugs please ensure you can replicate them on a fresh save with no mods installed before reporting them to our team here. TECHNICAL/DEBUG Fixed percent symbol handling in files Mods should use %% to display %…

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  9. Patch Steam · Official

    42.20.1 STABLE Hotfix Released

    While this update should not break saves, if you encounter any bugs please ensure you can replicate them on a fresh save with no mods installed before reporting them to our team here. MP Improved Lua checksum validation for multiplayer anti-cheat Fixed an issue that caused…

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  10. Patch Steam · Official

    Build 42.20.0 Stable Released

    As part of our preparations for the release of Build 42 Stable, we've also released a small security patch for Builds 41 and 42.19. We'd like to thank Jorge Escabias for responsibly disclosing this vulnerability and bringing it to our attention before it could be exploited. We…

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  11. News Steam · Official

    B42 CHECKLIST

    Tomorrow, Wednesday 29th July, we will be releasing Build 42 of Project Zomboid! This is a quick post to ensure that those who want to continue playing Build 41 are aware of how they can do so with minimal disruption, and indeed to tick off a few other items to be aware of…

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  12. Patch Steam · Official

    42.20: The Big Glow Up

    Hi everyone, as previously mentioned Build 42.20 will be coming to the public stable branch this Wednesday, July 29th! For full details on this please check out this announcement blog. A big new part of this is a HUGE new upgrade to the Knox Event Exclusion Zone – that goes way…

    Read on Steam →
  13. News Steam · Official

    BUILD 42 STABLE PLANS

    Project Zomboid version 42.20 will be coming direct to the stable public branch Wednesday, the 29th of July. Details on what this will entail will follow after, by way of celebration, the unveiling of our new Build 42 Steam Store trailer! This has been lovingly crafted by our…

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  14. Patch Steam · Official

    Build 42.19.0 Unstable Released

    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…

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Last 14 days on Steam

Tracked since Aug 13, 2026 · best observed rank #18 (Aug 16, 2026) · 65 recorded days.

As of . 27 of the last 30 days recorded.

Rank changes compare with our own dated snapshots: the 7-day figure is vs our snapshot 7 days ago. Steam’s weekly chart comparison uses a separate source.

Rank vs yesterday
Unchanged
Rank vs 7 days ago
Down 5 places
Rank vs 30 days ago
Down 5 places
30-day best peak
82,545
30-day average peak
63,063
24-hour player peaks · min 54,568 · max 82,545 players · gaps are not interpolated
Last 14 calendar days · rank and 24-hour concurrent player peak
Date (UTC)Rank24h peak
No snapshot
#3754,568
#3656,569
#3277,586
#3475,333
#3661,028
No snapshot
#3258,969
No snapshot
#3070,205
#3182,545
#3478,934
#3465,708
#3362,638

27 peak samples in the 30-day average. Missing, excluded and unobserved days are not counted; chart absence does not prove zero players.

In the news (9)

Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.

  1. PCGamesN

    Project Zomboid is "trying to move faster" as a new update fixes vanishing zombie hordes

    Project Zomboid build 42.21 includes balance changes and bug fixes aplenty, as The Indie Stone chases a more regular stable patch rollout. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Project Zomboid is "trying to move faster" as a new update fixes vanishing zombie hordes

    Read on PCGamesN →
  2. PCGamesN

    Ambitious new Project Zomboid mod fills the world with simulated NPC factions, inspired by Stalker

    Taking after Stalker's iconic A-Life system, this Project Zomboid mod creates a "persistent living world" with autonomous NPCs and factions. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Ambitious new Project Zomboid mod fills the world with simulated NPC factions, inspired by Stalker

    Read on PCGamesN →
  3. SteamDB

    Project Zomboid peaks at 124k players

    Project Zomboid has peaked at 124,995 concurrent players on 9 August 2026. View charts and more statistics on our website.

    Read on SteamDB →
  4. PC Gamer

    Perennial early access game Project Zomboid hit a new concurrent player record after a huge map update added reworked towns, a spooky orphanage and '400 procedural basements'

    It's been a big week for Project Zomboid , the wildly successful zombie survival sim that, like a doomsday prepper holed up in a fortified basement, simply refuses to leave Steam early access. Its first major build update since 2021 coincided with a slight price increase for The…

    Read on PC Gamer →
  5. PCGamesN

    Project Zomboid soars to a new Steam high after 19-month wait for an update, but its dev won't rush the next one

    The Project Zomboid build 42 update arrived this week, and it's carried the zombie survival game to its highest ever Steam player count. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Project Zomboid soars to a new Steam high after 19-month wait for an update, but its dev won't rush the next…

    Read on PCGamesN →
  6. GamingOnLinux

    The massive Project Zomboid Build 42 is out now

    Project Zomboid just had a big free upgrade with Build 42 now out in the stable branch, bringing with it an overhaul to various parts of the game. Read the full article here:

    Read on GamingOnLinux →
  7. PCGamesN

    Project Zomboid build 42 is finally here, and it adds animals, basements, and deeper crafting

    Project Zomboid build 42 is finally here after over a year's wait, and it promises to be a huge one, with loads of features to explore. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Project Zomboid build 42 is finally here, and it adds animals, basements, and deeper crafting

    Read on PCGamesN →
  8. GamingOnLinux

    The massive Project Zomboid 'Build 42' update confirmed for July 29

    The incredibly detailed zombie survival game Project Zomboid is set to level up in a huge way with the proper release of Build 42 on July 29th. Read the full article here:

    Read on GamingOnLinux →
  9. PCGamesN

    After 19 months of waiting, Project Zomboid's next update will finally deliver a stable build, "and it's a big one"

    19 months after the launch of Project Zomboid build 42, The Indie Stone says its next update will come to stable as the new Steam default. Read the full story on PCGamesN: After 19 months of waiting, Project Zomboid's next update will finally deliver a stable build, "and it's a…

    Read on PCGamesN →

Game overview

Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..

Steam rank
#37 ▼
Peak (24h)
55K
Genre
Indie, RPG, Simulation
Developer
The Indie Stone
Released
Nov 8, 2013
Price
$24.99
Recommendations
371K

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Screenshots

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About Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid is an open-ended zombie-infested sandbox. It asks one simple question – how will you die? In the towns within the Knox Event Exclusion Zone our survivors must loot houses, build defences and do their utmost to delay their inevitable death day by day. No help is coming. Continued survival relies on cunning, luck, and the ability to evade a relentless horde... Current Features Hardcore Sandbox Zombie Survival Game with a focus on realistic survival. Online multiplayer survival with persistent player-run servers. Hundreds of zombies with swarm mechanics and in-depth visual and hearing systems. Full line of sight system and…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
OS: Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit 64bit OS required Processor: Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core Memory: 8Gb Ram Hard Disk Space: 10Gb Video Card: Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer) Sound: FMOD compatible sound card
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Danish, Dutch, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Finnish, Korean, Thai…
Official site
www.projectzomboid.com

Frequently asked questions

Is Project Zomboid free to play?
Project Zomboid is listed at $24.99 on Steam.
What is the latest Project Zomboid update?
The most recent official update in our feed is "A Note on Java Mods and Modding" (Oct 21, 2026), categorized as News. The modding community for Project Zomboid is huge and incredibly diverse, ranging from tiny system changes to massive overhauls. We're endlessly grateful to modders who spend their time making and maintaining mods, whether they're big or small. Recently we've seen an explosion…
How many people play Project Zomboid?
Project Zomboid is #37 on Steam with a 24h peak of 54,568; 41,030 playing when sampled at 23:40 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: Build 42.21 Stable Released (Sep 28, 2026). As of Oct 22, 2026.
When was Project Zomboid released?
Project Zomboid was released on Nov 8, 2013 by The Indie Stone.
What kind of game is Project Zomboid?
Project Zomboid is a Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.

24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 22, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. Project Zomboid and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.