Project Zomboid Build 38 Exclusive Now

Build 38 of Project Zomboid, released on September 22, 2017, was a transitional update that laid the groundwork for the future of the game by introducing major map expansions and significant mechanical overhauls. While it is now considered a "legacy build", it introduced several features that remain core to the experience today. Major Map Expansion: Riverside

: For the first time, players could dig graves with a shovel to bury bodies. Staying near large piles of rotting corpses would now cause the character to become ill or sad. Clothing Degradation project zomboid build 38 exclusive

First Aid Overhaul: First aid kits now spawn with sterilized bandages, and players can sterilize regular bandages in boiling water . Build 38 of Project Zomboid , released on

: Players would now wake up if sleeping outside in the rain unless protected by a tent or roof. : First aid kits were updated to spawn with sterilized bandages Staying near large piles of rotting corpses would

Corpse Management: To address performance and gameplay issues from large-scale combat, corpses were updated to rot over time. Players can also now use the "buried in a grave" or "cremated" mechanics to dispose of them properly.

Zombie Lag Fixes: Optimized how zombie placement and movement data was shared between players to reduce "zed teleportation" and unfair bites in multiplayer.