V2.1 b5 EXP update focuses on storm mechanics adjustments, server stability, and various bug fixes including a critical save corruption fix.
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- Storms
- Storms now last for a shorter period of time.→Reduced
- Storms occur less frequently across all biomes.→Reduced
- Players now have more notice before a storm begins, allowing better preparation.→Increased
- Visual clarity is improved when the player is indoors during a storm.→Decreased
- Server & NetworkingReduced server login overhead to better mitigate the impact of potential DDoS attacks.→Reduced
- General Gameplay
- Players on dedicated servers can now heal broken or sprained limbs for their teammates.Self only→Mutual
- Fixed a critical bug that caused save corruption when repeatedly entering and leaving specific sleeper volumes.Corruptible→Fixed
- World & POIs
- Fixed an issue where sleepers in Factory_02 could spawn directly in the player's line of sight.In view→Out of view
- Fixed an issue where zombies in Apartments_06 could spawn directly in the player's line of sight.In view→Out of view
▼Nerfs1
- StormsZombies are now more likely to detect players via sound during storms, increasing danger during bad weather.→Increased
✚Bug fixes3
- StormsFixed a bug where the 24 Hour Cycle setting caused incorrect storm durations.
- Items & NPCs
- Fixed a bug where Trader Bob would teleport the player multiple times.Multiple→Single
- Fixed a visual glitch where wearing the Hoarder helmet caused the character's face to appear distorted ('babyfaced').Babyface→Fixed
◆Other changes5
- StormsStorm fog is denser and blends in more naturally as the storm builds.→Increased
- Server & Networking
- Server logs now identify configuration settings that are incompatible with consoles when crossplay is enabled.
- Improved stability and behavior for console crossplay on non-standard server configurations.
- General Gameplay
- Clothing and armor tags have been removed from dyes.Clothing/Armor→Removed
- Added an audio cue to notify players when the last member of their party has left.→Added
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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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