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Apr 2, 2026 · 3mo ago

42.16.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

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

Nerfs1

  • Park RangerHerbalist Trait:Fixed an issue where the Park Ranger's herbalist trait could be used as a trait point exploit.

Bug fixes2

  • Multiplayer
    • Fixed a GameClientConcurrentModification Exception that occurred when remote players timed out.
    • Fixed an exploit where creating a new character caused errors and caused the previous dead character to reappear upon reconnecting.

Other changes1

  • Server BrowserIP addresses are now hidden by default in the server browser to improve player privacy.VisibleHidden

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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. 42.15.2 UNSTABLE HOTFIX ReleasedMar 11, 2026 · 4mo

    Hotfix 42.15.2 addresses critical loading issues with usernames and fixes animal rope behavior.

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

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

  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.

  8. 42.12.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix ReleasedOct 2, 2025 · 9mo

    Hotfix 42.12.1 focuses on improving firearm targeting accuracy, fixing various building and item bugs, and providing critical fixes for modders.

    +3

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