Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is The Indie Stone's isometric zombie survival sim — Build 42.22 just entered Pre-Release testing with long-requested ladders and crowbar break-ins.
Zombie SurvivalIsometricEarly AccessBuild 42.22
Build 42.22 (Pre-Release)
Testing now on the new Pre-Release branch — Stable stays on 42.21.
- Ladders finally work — climb placed ladders with E (zombies cannot follow).
- Crowbar break-ins — force locked doors, windows, garages and gates; Burglar trait helps.
- PvP damage is now server-side; animal and cloning fixes included.
- The old Unstable branch is gone — test builds now sit in Pre-Release for at least a week.
System requirements
Project zomboid системные требования — what Build 42 actually needs.
| Minimum | Comfortable | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit · macOS 10.15+ · Linux | Same |
| CPU | Quad-core ~2.8 GHz | 6-core modern i5/Ryzen 5 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | Dedicated, OpenGL 2.1, 4 GB VRAM | GTX 1050 Ti / RX 6600 class |
| Disk | ~12 GB free | SSD recommended |
Heads-up: Build 42 needs a dedicated GPU — on integrated graphics the game eats system RAM and freezes. Force the dGPU in your Nvidia/AMD panel on laptops.
Which branch should I play?
- Stable (42.21) — normal play, safe saves.
- Pre-Release (42.22) — test new features on a copy of your save.
- legacy41 — to stay on Build 41 with old mods.
FAQ
Is Project Zomboid finished?
It is still Early Access, but Build 42 is the stable default — the biggest update in the game's history.
Do Build 41 saves work in 42?
No — B41 saves stay on the legacy41 branch.
Is there multiplayer?
Yes — co-op and dedicated servers, with server-side PvP now in 42.22.