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Dec 23, 2024 · 19mo ago

Unstable Branch Hotfix 42.0.2 Released!

AI summary2h

Hotfix 42.0.2 focuses on reducing weapon jamming, adjusting point-blank combat distance, and adding sandbox customization for hit chance and jamming.

Buffs3

  • Combat
    • Weapon jamming rates have been significantly reduced, making combat more reliable.Reduced
    • Moodle-based penalties to hit chance are now half as severe, improving accuracy while stressed or tired.50% %
  • Sandbox SettingsThe default sandbox jam multiplier is now 0, reducing initial jamming frequency.0

Bug fixes3

  • Bugfixes
    • Fixed an issue where weapons with a 0 base jam rate could still jam while on a rack.
    • The shotgun provided in the tutorial will no longer jam.
    • Fixed a progression break in the tutorial when running to the outhouse.

Other changes5

  • Combat
    • The distance at which point-blank modifiers apply is now set to 3.5 tiles.3.5 tiles
    • Moodles, weather, lighting, and headgear now correctly interact with point-blank distance modifiers.
  • Sandbox Settings
    • Added a sandbox multiplier to customize how often weapons jam.Added
    • Players can now customize how much weather and moodles affect hit chance via sandbox settings.Added
    • Added a toggle to completely remove the hit chance penalty caused by headgear vision.Added

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Patch history

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  1. 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
  2. 42.16.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix ReleasedApr 2, 2026 · 3mo

    A hotfix addressing server browser privacy, multiplayer connectivity crashes, and character creation exploits.

    1
  3. 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
  4. 42.15.1 UNSTABLE HOTFIX ReleasedMar 10, 2026 · 4mo

    Hotfix 42.15.1 addresses a critical game loading issue related to usernames.

  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.

    +44
  8. 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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