SOME NEW THINGS
Build 42.15 introduces six new firearms, a complete overhaul of game modes including the addition of 'Extinction' with Sprinters, and significant buffs to tool durability.
Key Changes
- 1Six new firearms added including the JS-14 Rifle and JS-3T Tactical Shotgun
- 2New 'Extinction' game mode introduces official Sprinter zombie presets
- 3Apocalypse mode re-balanced as 'Lore Canon' with Zombie Respawn disabled
- 4Tool durability loss significantly reduced when used for intended purposes
- 5New 'Outbreak' and 'Rising' modes added for casual and building-focused play
- 6Firearm jamming mechanic enabled and loot tables reworked for 1993 accuracy
- 7Reduced negative effects of Muscle Strain and Discomfort
- 8New gamepad firearm aiming system implemented
- 9Fences are now more vulnerable to concentrated zombie attacks
- 10Multiplayer stability and lighting cone visuals improved
All Changes
🌍Game Modes(8)
- changeApocalypse Mode: Re-balanced Apocalypse mode as the 'Lore Canon' experience with adjusted loot tables, animal growth, and crop seasons.
- buffApocalypse Mode: Increased the frequency of firearm spawns in Apocalypse mode.
- changeApocalypse Mode: Disabled Zombie Respawn in Apocalypse mode.
- changeApocalypse Mode: Disabled Zombie Pop Loot Effects in Apocalypse mode.
- newOutbreak Mode: Added 'Outbreak' mode featuring faster skill progression, better refrigeration, and higher loot density.
- newExtinction Mode: Added 'Extinction' mode for veterans, featuring Sprinter zombies and scarce supplies.
- newRising Mode: Added 'Rising' mode, a building-focused experience with reduced combat and abundant resources.
- newCustom Sandbox: Added corresponding Custom Sandbox presets for all new game modes.
🔫Weapons(8)
- newJS-14 Rifle: Added JS-14 Rifle: A 5.56x45mm rifle with a 20-round magazine.
- newJS-3T Tactical Shotgun: Added JS-3T Tactical Shotgun: A 12 Gauge riot gun with higher capacity than the JS-2000.
- newL92 Carbine: Added L92 Carbine: A modernized .357 Magnum lever-action rifle.
- newL94 Rifle: Added L94 Rifle: A .30-30 hunting rifle known for high accuracy and lethality.
- newMSR7T Tactical Rifle: Added MSR7T Tactical Rifle: A 7.62x51mm bolt-action rifle designed for long-range precision.
- newTrapper Carbine: Added Trapper Carbine: A .45 ACP carbine that shares magazines with the 1911 pistol.
- nerfFirearms: Enabled firearm jamming mechanic across all modes.
- changeFirearms: Reworked loot tables to better distribute firearms between civilian, police, and military locations.
🕹️Gameplay(5)
- buffPlayer Stats: Reduced the negative impact of Muscle Strain and Discomfort on the player.
- nerfFences: Increased fence vulnerability to concentrated zombie attacks.
- buffTools: Reduced durability loss when using tools for their intended purpose.
- newGamepad Controls: Implemented a new firearm aiming system for gamepad/controller users.
- changeLighting: Adjusted light cones to more accurately represent different flashlights and light sources.
⚙️Technical(2)
- fixMultiplayer: Improved multiplayer stability and performance.
- fixGeneral: Fixed various bugs in both Single and Multiplayer modes.
Summary
Game Mode Overhaul
This update completely restructures the Project Zomboid experience. Apocalypse has been redefined as the 'Lore Canon' mode, featuring disabled zombie respawns and more plentiful firearms to reflect 1993 Kentucky. Three new modes have been added: Outbreak for faster, less time-intensive play; Extinction for veterans featuring official Sprinter zombies; and Rising for a 'cozy' building-focused experience.
New Armory
Six new firearms have been added to the game, utilizing the recently updated ammunition system. These include the JS-14 Rifle, JS-3T Tactical Shotgun, and the Trapper Carbine which shares magazines with the 1911 pistol.
Gameplay & Technical Refinements
Survivors will notice improved tool longevity and a new gamepad aiming system. The update also addresses multiplayer stability and adjusts environmental lighting effects.