V2.0 b289 EXP update introduces a new Tier 5 POI, balances several perks and combat items, and implements numerous bug fixes for AI pathing and world textures.
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▲Buffs4
- Biome SmoothiesBiome smoothies now grant a 10% speed boost while in the appropriate biome, increasing their utility for exploration.→10% %
- Shotgun SlugsIncreased the entity damage on Shotgun Slugs, making them more effective against zombies.→Increased
- Light Armor PerkLight Armor perk now adds 1 Armor Rating per perk level to each Light Armor piece equipped, scaling better with full sets.→1 per level
- GeneralIncreased the amount of gas found in quad barrels.→Increased
▼Nerfs4
- Berserker
- Reduced Berserker duration from 10 seconds to 5 seconds.10s→5s s
- Reduced Berserker effect from 50% to 25%.50%→25% %
- Hard TargetReduced Hard Target effectiveness across all levels, cutting the maximum bonus in half.10-50%→5-25% %
- Pack MuleReduced Pack Mule capacity bonus across all levels, cutting the maximum bonus in half.10-50%→5-25% %
✚Bug fixes1
- GeneralInsect swarms can now hit players while walking and correctly hit players a second time on dedicated servers.
◆Other changes4
- Map
- Added bunker_00, a Tier 5 POI supporting all quest types.→Added
- Reinstated biome loot stage modifier and loot stage bonus.→Reinstated
- General
- Honey now uses a mason jar and hold type for drinking.
- Renamed Banded Armor Plating Mod to Advanced Armor Plating Mod for clarity.Banded Armor Plating Mod→Advanced Armor Plating Mod
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Patch history
- V3.1.0 B13 EXP UpdateJul 25, 2026 · 3w
A small experimental update focusing on chicken mechanics, trader inventory additions, and Discord account linking fixes.
+6−1→ - V3.0.1 EXP ReleaseJul 9, 2026 · 1mo
V3.0.1 EXP is a stability and bug-fix update focusing on Sign Tech errors, cosmetic glitches, and server-side item degradation issues.
+2→ - V3.0.0 b259 EXPJun 25, 2026 · 1mo
Experimental update b259 focuses on sandbox setting expansions, mod balancing for weapon grips and blades, and various stability and crafting bug fixes.
+1−4→ - V3.0.0 b257 EXP UpdateJun 22, 2026 · 1mo
Experimental update b257 focusing on sandbox option refinements, zombie physics/falling damage, and various bug fixes for items and UI.
+1−1→ - V2.6 b14 EXP UpdateMar 21, 2026 · 5mo
Experimental update focusing on city performance optimization, server configuration defaults, and various bug fixes.
+2→ - →V2.4 b7 Unity Security UpdateOct 17, 2025 · 10mo
V2.4 b7 is a security update updating the game to Unity version 2022.3.62f2.
- V2.4 StableOct 2, 2025 · 10mo
V2.4 Stable focuses on critical EOS connectivity updates, stability fixes, and minor bug corrections across PC and PS5.
+3→ - V2.4 EXPSep 28, 2025 · 10mo
Experimental V2.4 update focusing on EOS connectivity requirements, quest fixes, and various stability/technical bug fixes.
+2→
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