42.15.2|Mar 11, 2026
View on Steam↗42.15.2 UNSTABLE HOTFIX Released
2/5 Minor
Critical fix for players with non-ASCII usernames unable to load the game, plus fixes for animal movement and mod data packets.
Key Changes
- 1Fixed game not loading for usernames containing non-ASCII characters
- 2Resolved issue where animals would not move when a rope was attached
- 3Fixed GlobalModDataPacket technical errors
All Changes
💻Technical(2)
- fixUsernames: Fixed additional cases of the game not loading where the username has non-ASCII characters
- fixGlobalModDataPacket: Fixed GlobalModDataPacket issues
🐄Creatures(1)
- fixAnimals: Fixed animals not moving when rope is attached
Summary
Hotfix Overview
This unstable hotfix for Project Zomboid version 42.15.2 addresses a critical technical hurdle preventing players with non-ASCII characters in their usernames from loading the game. Additionally, it resolves a gameplay bug where animals would remain stationary while tethered and fixes a technical issue with mod data synchronization.