42.16.2|Apr 8, 2026
View on Steam↗42.16.2 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released
2/5 Minor
UNSTABLEMajor gamepad and control fixes including the ability to move while the inventory is open and resolved vehicle interaction conflicts.
Key Changes
- 1Controller users can now move or perform actions while the inventory is open
- 2Switching seats no longer causes players to exit the vehicle
- 3Squeezing right-trigger for gas pedal no longer activates aim while driving
- 4Right-click forceAim timing adjusted to prevent RMC menu conflicts
- 5Fixed tutorial soft-lock where characters got stuck rotating on controller
All Changes
🎮Controls & Gamepad(4)
- buffInventory: Controller users can now move or perform actions while the inventory is open
- fixforceAim: Right-click no longer toggles forceAim conflicting with RMC menu
- changeforceAim: Right-click now waits slightly longer before engaging forceAim to prevent RMC menu pop-up
- fixToggleToAim: ToggleToAim no longer breaks for melee or unarmed combat
🚗Vehicles(3)
- fixVehicle radial menu: Vehicle radial menu is no longer interrupted by player aiming
- fixVehicles: Switching seats no longer causes the player to exit the vehicle
- fixVehicles: Squeezing right-trigger for gas pedal no longer activates aim while driving; requires both right-stick and trigger to aim in vehicles
🐛Bug Fixes(1)
- fixTutorial: Fixed characters getting stuck at rotating character at the start of the tutorial on controller
Summary
This unstable hotfix for Project Zomboid version 42.16.2 focuses exclusively on improving the gamepad and controller experience. Key improvements include allowing movement while the inventory is open, fixing vehicle seat-switching bugs, and resolving conflicts between aiming and driving or menu navigation.