Project Zomboid

Is Project Zomboid still being updated?

Yes. The last update to Project Zomboid was posted 5 days ago, on Nov 9, 2026. Over the past year updates to Project Zomboid have come about every 7 days.

1. Nov 9, 2026Patch42.22.2 STABLE Released
2. Nov 6, 2026Patch42.22.2 Pre-Release Hotfix Released
3. Nov 4, 2026Patch42.22.1 Pre-Release Hotfix Released
4. Sep 28, 2026UpdateBuild 42.21 Stable Released
5. Aug 26, 2026Patch42.20.4 STABLE & 42.19.2 UNSTABLE & 41.78.21 LEGACY Hotfixes Released
6. Aug 17, 2026Patch42.20.3 STABLE Hotfix Released
7. Aug 5, 2026Patch42.20.2 STABLE Hotfix Released
8. Aug 5, 2026Patch42.20.1 STABLE Hotfix Released
9. Jul 29, 2026Major updateBuild 42.20.0 Stable Released
10. Jun 1, 2026UpdateBuild 42.19.0 Unstable Released

21 earlier updates and other posts

1. May 11, 2026UpdateBuild 42.18.0 Unstable Released
2. Apr 20, 2026UpdateBuild 42.17.0 Unstable Released
3. Apr 8, 2026UpdatePatching a Zero Day Exploit
4. Apr 8, 2026PatchStable(41.78.19) + UNSTABLE(42.16.3) Hotfixes Released
5. Apr 8, 2026Patch42.16.2 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released
6. Apr 2, 2026Patch42.16.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released
7. Mar 31, 2026UpdateBuild 42.16.0 Unstable Released
8. Mar 18, 2026Update[Updated 2026-03-20] Important Security Updates
9. Mar 11, 2026Patch42.15.2 UNSTABLE HOTFIX Released
10. Mar 10, 2026Patch42.15.1 UNSTABLE HOTFIX Released
11. Mar 9, 2026UpdateBuild 42.15.0 Unstable Released
12. Feb 18, 2026Patch42.14.1 BETA HOTFIX Released
13. Feb 16, 2026UpdateBuild 42.14.0 Unstable Released
14. Jan 19, 2026Patch42.13.2 UNSTABLE HOTFIX Released
15. Dec 18, 2025Patch42.13.1 BETA HOTFIX Released
16. Dec 11, 2025UpdateBuild 42.13.0 UNSTABLE Multiplayer Released
17. Oct 22, 2025PatchBuild 42.12.3 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released
18. Oct 20, 2025PatchBuild 42.12.2 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released
19. Oct 2, 2025Patch42.12.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released
20. Sep 25, 2025Update42.12.0 UNSTABLE Released
21. Aug 4, 2025Update42.11.0 UNSTABLE Released
22. Oct 27, 2026NewsMoving on Up: 42.22 Pre-Release
23. Oct 21, 2026NewsA Note on Java Mods and Modding
24. Sep 23, 2026NewsRe-population of the Dead: Build 42.21 Unstable Released
25. Aug 6, 2026NewsShow your Spiffo’s pride, and help us fundraise
26. Jul 28, 2026NewsB42 CHECKLIST
27. Jul 27, 2026News42.20: The Big Glow Up
28. Jul 24, 2026NewsBUILD 42 STABLE PLANS
29. Jul 9, 2026NewsNEXT STEPS

How long has Project Zomboid been in early access?

Project Zomboid entered Early Access on Steam on Nov 8, 2013 and has been in it for 13 years.

How many people are playing Project Zomboid?

Project Zomboid peaked at 49,826 players on Steam in the last 24 hours.

What is Project Zomboid?

Steam users tag Project Zomboid as Survival, Zombies, Open World, Multiplayer and Open World Survival Craft. Project Zomboid is online + Local co-op and priced at $24.99, and 94% of its 374,233 Steam reviews are positive.

Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..

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Steam tags: Survival, Zombies, Open World, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Crafting, Building.

Status	Active
Early access since	Nov 8, 2013
Last update	Nov 9, 2026
Typical gap	7 days between updates
Playing now	44,742 (Nov 14, 23:47 UTC)
7-day peak	49,826
Steam reviews	94% positive of 374,233
Price	$24.99
Play	Online + Local co-op
Steam Deck	Verified
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Developer	The Indie Stone
Publisher	The Indie Stone

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