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• Patch Notes·2 Jun 2026Official

  Development Update on 0.8

  Hey everyone,This is just a quick update to let people know that 0.8 is still being worked on.Now, why has this been taking so long?I took a hiatus from development earlier in the year to focus on not burning out, mental health, etc.A game breaking issue has arose that I am in the process of working out and fixing. Unfortunately, this issue isn’t as easy as just fixing some code but it’s something deeper that has arisen randomly. If fixes carry on to not work, I will be rolling back to a Feb 7th project build and then recreating additions, changes and fixes up to recent.Apologies for the delay adn thank you for your patience in this update as I work out what is wrong and finally get to the end of fixing it.Zurvivor
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• Patch Notes·8 Feb 2026Official

  Experimental Patch 0.8 - Pandemic Released For Testing

  Quests save has been reset - It is recommended to delete your old saves that end with '_Quests' in %appdata%, local, surroundead, saved, savegames. Experimental Patch Notes - 17/02Adjustment to calculation of first person camera locationFixed crossbow making maximum amount of noise, no AI in its vicinity will hear it when you shoot nowBolt ammo changed to 5 Scrap Metal from 4 High Quality Metal (Craft at weapons workbench)New models for Crafting Workbench, Campfire, Weapons Workbench & Construction WorkbenchWhen looting all from an AI corpse it will no longer close the UIAdjustment to how force is calculated when using a throwableFixed classified container spawning under helicopter pad at FOB BravoFixed issue after using a scope and then going back to first person it would be zoomed inBolt action animation and chambered reload animations are all fasterCan no longer cancel racking round (Tho racking is faster and this may change in the future)Fixed an issue that would remove disassembled items from the workbench after exiting and causing other disassembled items to break when trying to go into the same slotMilitary crate and ammo crate now craftableBy default less chance for a grenadier or screamer archetype to spawnFor the grenadier archetype you will now hear 4 beeps in a time of 2s to explode (Before there was a random time between 1.5s to 2s) Experimental Patch Notes - 09/02Fixed Valley Lodge building/s collisionFixed Sheriff vehicle being called BuggyFixed water purification tablets inventory imageFixed not being able to rip clothing or open bags in the inventory using the context optionsFixed not being able to repair, refuel or tow vehiclesNew vehicles added to debug menuIncreased randomness for animal sounds so they don't all start making lots of noise at the same timeHolding breath while scoped in uses less staminaChanging from melee to firearm causing firearm to act weirdly fixedFixed item consume animation not playing from quick/hot barAdjustment to zombie ...
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• Patch Notes·19 Dec 2025Official

  Another 'Patch 0.8 - Pandemic' information post

  Hey everyone, December is truly here and with that I have an update on 0.8, work has been going well but Christmas has been fast approaching. So to address the elephant in the room; I'm looking to drop an experimental patch around the new year and I will update on this after Christmas day/boxing day (26th) after I have had a small break from everything. Once, all issues and more are sorted in the experimental build I will push the update to stable. How long this takes will depend on what needs to be fixed, changed or even added to. Now with that news, while I have said some of the stuff coming to 0.8, below is a larger list, stating some of the stuff coming;Engine upgrade from 5.3 to 5.6Upgraded bunkers (Doesn't include empty bunkers players can build in)New behind the scenes player skeleton; with new animations from bolt action animations, to shotgun, to melee, fishing and moreInfection system; the player can be grabbed/bit and die from the infection without medical helpNew POIsTraders items now save until their reset at 10am every in game dayZombies react to damageNew graphical setting to enable screen space or lumen global illumination/reflections (Disabled by default) New difficulty settingsNew zombie archetypesMore graphics settingsNew items; fish, clothing, weapons, etcImproved spawning of AI so there isn't a gap in the distance between you seeing them and them being able to navigateAll difficulty settings now save with your save game (Before only a few selected did)More efficient/optimised way to refuel/repair vehiclesAdjustments to the first person cameraOptimisation to multiple aspects of the gameA multitude of fixes and more quality of life improvementsAnd a lot more...YOUR CURRENT SAVE WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH 0.8This is something I've seen mentioned some times. With any large update I'd always recommend creating a new save, though this is not required with 0.8 and your saves will carry on!Finally, I know a lot of people have been waiting extremely patient...
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• Patch Notes·24 Nov 2025Official

  More 'Patch 0.8 - Pandemic' information

  Hey everyone, just a quick update to say progress on 0.8 is progressing and it will be a massive update coming December 2025.From the bunkers, to an infection, new items, update and new clothing, a lot is coming and more still to be shown coming up to the release of 0.8!Also, it should be said I have been upgrading from UE5.3 to UE5.6. All saves will transfer and still work fine but you may see some game settings reset to default. Above, is just a small teaser of some of the stuff coming and only touches slightly on the 0.8 update with lots of improvements coming. As the update draws closer I will be posting new teasers in the discord so please look there.Look forward to the update as there are tons of stuff coming and more to look forward to afterwards.Zurvivor
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• Announcements·2 Oct 2025Official

  What's next for 0.8?

  Hey everyone, this is just a quick post outlining some of the stuff coming for the next major update and I will look to post more information about this as it progresses further.What is coming?Infection system - Zombies in different ways can now infect the player with an infection. Will you be able to find the cure, find the medicine to hold it off or succumb to the infection. It should also be stated that this is a system that can be turned off if you don't want it in your playthrough.Remade and way more fun bunkers - Bunkers have a complete new design and structure to them. All will be unique and expand on lore for the game.Expanded subway and sewer system - Some of the locations of these underground areas are way too small. These are going to be expanded and you can expect to see random events down there also.New POIs - You can expect to see new POIs including a lodge located near the river.And more... From item additions, to other pieces of content, quality of life changes and many bug fixes already implemented and more to add/fix!What may be coming?Nuclear power plant POI - Work is still ongoing on the plant and I hope to have it in player's hands soon.Backend animations system/armature - The armature of the player has been changed completely and all animations are getting converted, new animations made and to be implemented. From actual bolt action animations, new melee animations, and more!Afterwards. . .As said many time before, I will begin to move onto fleshing out, adding and improving the quest system!Zurvivor
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