42.16.1|Apr 2, 2026
View on Steam↗42.16.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released
2/5 Minor
Park Ranger trait exploit fixed alongside critical multiplayer stability and server browser privacy updates.
Key Changes
- 1Fixed Park Ranger's herbalist trait point exploit
- 2Resolved multiplayer exploit where dead characters reappeared after reconnecting
- 3Server Browser IP addresses are now hidden by default with a reveal toggle
- 4Fixed GameClientConcurrentModification Exception during player timeouts
All Changes
👤Characters & Traits(1)
- nerfPark Ranger: Fixed Park Ranger's herbalist trait being a trait point exploit.
🌐Multiplayer(3)
- fixMultiplayer: Fixed an exploit where creating a new character caused errors and dead characters would reappear after reconnecting.
- changeServer Browser: IP Addresses are now hidden by default in the Server Browser.
- newServer Browser: Added a toggle check-box to reveal IP addresses in the Server Browser.
🛠️Stability & Performance(1)
- fixGame Client: Fixed GameClientConcurrentModification Exception occurring when remote players time out.
Summary
This hotfix for the Project Zomboid unstable branch addresses several immediate issues reported by the community following the latest patch. The update focuses on resolving character exploits, improving multiplayer stability during player timeouts, and enhancing privacy within the server browser.