Build 42.21 Stable Released
Zombie duplication and disappearing bugs are resolved in Build 42.21, which also improves XXL tree visibility and re-enables critical Lua methods for modders.
Key Changes
- 1Fixed zombie duplication bugs in Multiplayer
- 2Resolved issues where zombies disappeared when players left and re-entered world chunks
- 3Improved XXL tree cutaway behavior for players in vehicles
- 4Adjusted XXL tree transparency to prevent hiding houses and furniture
- 5Re-enabled 'loadstring' and 'loadstream' Lua methods for modders
All Changes
🧟Zombies(2)
- fixZombies: Fixed major bugs causing zombie duplication in Multiplayer.
- fixZombies: Resolved issues where zombies would disappear after a player left and re-entered a world chunk in both SP and MP.
🌲Environment(3)
- changeXXL Trees: Improved XXL tree cutaway behavior for players inside vehicles.
- changeXXL Trees: XXL trees no longer hide houses and furniture they overhang.
- changeXXL Trees: Adjusted overall transparency of XXL trees for better visibility.
🛠️Modding & Technical(2)
- changeLua: Re-enabled the 'loadstring' Lua method for modders and server admins.
- changeLua: Re-enabled the 'loadstream' Lua method for modders and server admins.
Summary
Stable Release 42.21
Project Zomboid Build 42.21 has transitioned from the Unstable beta to the Stable branch. This update primarily focuses on resolving critical zombie behavior bugs that affected high-population games and refining the visual behavior of the new XXL trees introduced in Build 42.
Zombie & Environment Fixes
The developers have addressed significant issues where zombies would duplicate in multiplayer or vanish when players moved between world chunks in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Additionally, XXL trees have received a visibility pass to ensure they don't obstruct players while driving or hide important world objects like houses and furniture.
Technical Updates
Following a security investigation, the loadstring and loadstream Lua methods have been re-enabled for modders and server administrators to restore functionality to various community tools and mods.