What was the latest 7 Days to Die update?

The latest 7 Days to Die update is "V3.0 Experimental Is Live!", released on Jun 15, 2026. It is rated 2/5 (Minor) impact.

How often does 7 Days to Die get updated?

7 Days to Die receives updates approximately every 14 days.

Where can I find 7 Days to Die patch notes?

You can find all 7 Days to Die patch notes, changelogs, and updates at patched.gg/games/7-days-to-die. Each update includes an AI-generated summary, impact rating, and key changes. Official patch notes are published at https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/251570.

7 Days to Die

The Fun Pimps / The Fun Pimps Entertainment

Survival

An open-world zombie survival sandbox combining FPS combat, tower defense, crafting, and RPG skill systems.

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2/5 Minor4d ago

V3.0 Experimental Is Live!

EXPERIMENTALV3.0 Experimental branch is now live for testing via Steam's beta settings.

5/5 Game-Changing1w ago

V3.0 "Dead Hot Summer" Release Notes

V3.0 'Dead Hot Summer' introduces 150 sandbox customization options and the Item Magnitude system for boosted gear stats, alongside 60+ new POIs and a customizable crosshair system.

3/5 ModerateApr 1, 2026

V2.6 Stable

Dew Collectors now require jars as fuel to produce water while severe city performance hitches have been resolved.

2/5 MinorMar 21, 2026

V2.6 b14 EXP Update

Major performance fix for city hitches alongside server configuration updates and controller toolbelt improvements.

3/5 ModerateFeb 25, 2026

V2.6 EXP

Dew Collectors now require jars to produce water, while jar crafting is simplified and tougher zombies invade the snow and wasteland biomes.

2/5 MinorJan 26, 2026

V2.5 b32 Hotfix

Vehicle camera stuttering is resolved for drivers alongside visual updates and fixes for Rogue, Pirate, and Raider gear sets.

3/5 ModerateJan 16, 2026

V2.5 Apiary Hotfix

Apiary overhaul fixes chunk corruption and changes bee spawn mechanics, while Quality 6 clothing is now available in loot with increased drop rates.

5/5 Game-ChangingDec 18, 2025

"V2.5 Survival Revival" Stable is available now

The Survival Revival update brings back empty jars for water survival, introduces a dynamic smell system that attracts zombies, and adds full third-person camera support.

3/5 ModerateDec 18, 2025

V2.5 b20 EXP update -b23 hotfix

Critical fix for the bedroll respawn bug and a massive difficulty increase for Desert, Snow, and Wasteland biomes.

4/5 SignificantDec 12, 2025

V2.5 EXP available now!

V2.5 Experimental introduces a fully supported 3rd person camera mode, the return of the 'smell' mechanic where meat and bleeding attract zombies, and the reintroduction of empty glass jars.

4/5 SignificantDec 9, 2025

2.5 Survival Revival Update

Empty jars return alongside a new Smell System, 3rd person camera support, and a massive overhaul to weather and temperature mechanics.

1/5 TrivialOct 17, 2025

V2.4 b7 Unity Security Update

7 Days to Die updates to Unity 2022.3.62f2 to resolve security concerns while maintaining full crossplay and server compatibility.

Quick Stats

Last update: 4d ago
Platforms: pc, mac

Official Source

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