41.76 UNSTABLE Released
Update 41.76 focuses on significant networking improvements, enhancing dedicated server stability and reducing anti-cheat false positives.
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- Networking
- The game now uses direct communication with dedicated servers instead of relying entirely on Steam's P2P API, reducing lag and instability.Steam P2P→UDP/Direct
- Connection data is now split into smaller packets, reducing the likelihood of packet loss or timeouts during initial connection.Single Large→Multiple Small
- Large files are now transmitted more efficiently, reducing gameplay hitches when syncing data.
- Resolved critical crashes affecting Linux users during multiplayer sessions.Crashes→Fixed
- Anti-CheatTuned anti-cheat triggers 21-24 to reduce the number of players being incorrectly flagged or kicked.Higher→Lower
- UIPlayers can now see the progress of large file downloads while connecting to a server, providing better feedback during long loads.→Added
- General Bugfixes
- Fixed a bug where object modification data was not synchronized while the server was in FastForward mode.Not sent→Sent
- Resolved an issue where removing a modded item with a name similar to a vanilla item caused dictionary errors.Bugged→Fixed
- Fixed a visual bug that caused remote players to accumulate multiple stubble beards, which triggered descriptor errors.Stubble bug→Fixed
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Patch history
- 42.16.2 UNSTABLE Hotfix ReleasedApr 8, 2026 · 3mo
Hotfix 42.16.2 focuses on improving gamepad controls, specifically fixing UI interactions, vehicle behavior, and aiming conflicts.
+6→ - 42.16.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix ReleasedApr 2, 2026 · 3mo
A hotfix addressing server browser privacy, multiplayer connectivity crashes, and character creation exploits.
−1→ - 42.15.2 UNSTABLE HOTFIX ReleasedMar 11, 2026 · 4mo
Hotfix 42.15.2 addresses critical loading issues with usernames and fixes animal rope behavior.
+1→ - →42.15.1 UNSTABLE HOTFIX ReleasedMar 10, 2026 · 4mo
Hotfix 42.15.1 addresses a critical game loading issue related to usernames.
- 42.14.1 BETA HOTFIX ReleasedFeb 18, 2026 · 5mo
Hotfix 42.14.1 addresses various single-player and multiplayer bugs, including vehicle-zombie attraction and item interaction issues.
+2→ - 42.13.2 UNSTABLE HOTFIX ReleasedJan 19, 2026 · 6mo
Hotfix 42.13.2 focuses on multiplayer stability, animal behavior fixes, and various quality-of-life corrections for building and crafting.
+9→ - 42.13.1 BETA HOTFIX ReleasedDec 18, 2025 · 7mo
A comprehensive hotfix for the 42.13.1 Beta focusing on multiplayer stability, animal behavior, skill progression, and various critical bug fixes.
+4−4→ - →Build 42.12.2 UNSTABLE Hotfix ReleasedOct 20, 2025 · 9mo
Build 42.12.2 UNSTABLE Hotfix focusing on critical bug fixes for combat, stability, and security.
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