Project Zomboid
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The Best Game & Software Key Deals on G2A.COM – September 2026
G2A.COM is offering discounts on various PC games and software keys for September 2026. Featured game deals include 'No More Room In Hell 2', 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword', and 'Project Zomboid'. Non-gaming software deals include Canva, Microsoft Windows 11 Home, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Games worth looking at in the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
The Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest highlights numerous games in the genre, featuring demos, discounts, and release windows. Notable titles include the highly-rated Early Access game Abiotic Factor, the space-train adventure Breathedge 2, and the upcoming 1.0 release of Valheim. Other recommended games with recent updates or significant discounts are Voidtrain, Len's Island, Aska, Planet Crafter, Project Zomboid, Once Human, and Palworld.
Gamezebo At Gamescom 2026 – Indie Spotlights and Highlights!
This article highlights several promising indie games showcased at Gamescom 2026, including the survival sandbox God Save Birmingham, the atmospheric visual novel Rain98, and the cozy farming sim Delphinium. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder Reply All, psychological horror Fractured Blooms, bullet hell Deesicks, habitat restoration sim The Regreening, and the poetry experience Oku, all presented by developer Byterockers.
Steam Week in Review: Here are the top 10 most popular genres on Steam
A new report analyzing Steam revenue data reveals that sandbox games have the highest 'hit rate,' meaning the largest percentage of games within the genre earn over $100,000. First-person shooters, RPGs, and simulation games also show strong performance. The study used the Boxleiter method to estimate sales based on review counts.
"Stardew Valley coziness" and "post-apocalyptic survival" aren't words you usually see together, but this indie game insists you'll brave zombie hordes and feel chill doing it
The indie game In the Van, developed by Cosmic Tofu, blends cozy gameplay elements with post-apocalyptic survival, allowing players to customize a mobile van base while scavenging and fending off zombies. The game aims to offer a more relaxing take on the survival genre, drawing comparisons to Stardew Valley and Project Zomboid. A closed playtest is planned for the near future, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Project Zomboid Build 42.20 takes its player count to a new all-time peak
Project Zomboid's latest update, Build 42.20, has propelled the game to a new all-time player count peak of over 121,000 concurrent players. This surge is attributed to significant additions in building content and a revamped map featuring detailed environmental storytelling and unique locations. The update enhances the survival simulation experience, offering more opportunities for multiplayer interactions and community engagement.
Engagement Ring
Project Zomboid, a game that has been in early access for a long time, has set a new record for concurrent players. This surge in players occurred following the release of a significant map update for the PC version of the game.
Perennial early access game Project Zomboid hit a new concurrent player record after a huge map update added reworked towns, a spooky orphanage and '400 procedural basements'
Project Zomboid has set a new concurrent player record on Steam following the release of its major build 42.20 update. This update overhauls Knox County with reworked towns, a doubled map size, new locations like an orphanage and prison, and adds 400 procedural basements. The game's price has also increased to $25.
Project Zomboid soars to a new Steam high after 19-month wait for an update, but its dev won't rush the next one
Project Zomboid has reached a new all-time peak of 105,786 concurrent players on Steam following the stable release of its massive Build 42 update. Despite the surge in popularity after a 19-month wait for the update, Design Director Christian Allen stated the team will not rush the next major update, emphasizing quality over speed.
Project Zomboid's biggest update is here, so I gave my incompatible save the apocalyptic send-off it deserved
The Indie Stone has released Build 42 for Project Zomboid, introducing features like animals and basements, though save files from previous versions are incompatible. The article details the author's experience with the beta branch and a final, chaotic send-off run into Louisville with friends before the official update launched on July 29.
Still in Steam early access after 13 years, zombie survival RPG Project Zomboid gets a price increase as devs roll out…
The Indie Stone has announced a price increase for their zombie survival RPG, Project Zomboid, coinciding with the release of Build 42. The game, which has been in Steam Early Access for 13 years, will now cost $24.99/£22.49, up from $19.99/£16.75. Developers state this is a reasonable adjustment for the ongoing substantial upgrades and value provided.
Project Zomboid build 42 is finally here, and it adds animals, basements, and deeper crafting
Project Zomboid has released its "landmark" build 42 update, introducing a host of new features including animal husbandry, basements, corpse dragging, fishing improvements, and expanded crafting systems. The update also features a significantly reworked map, enhanced lighting, and deeper lore, aiming to provide players with more ways to achieve self-sufficiency in the zombie apocalypse. Build 42 is now available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Roadmaps and Plans
The development team for Project Zomboid has outlined their plans for the upcoming Build 42, detailing the stable release strategy. This update focuses on the ongoing development roadmap for the game.
Morning Multiplex
This article provides brief updates on several games, including a deep dive trailer for Permafrost, a 2026 release window for Project Zomboid's "This is How I Died" update, a special preview for Sword of Convallaria's 2nd anniversary, and news about Total Chaos receiving a retro mode and new ending.
13 years on, unfinishable survival game Project Zomboid is getting a major update with an expanded Kentucky map, animal husbandry, and revised crafting
The Indie Stone announced that Project Zomboid's major Build 42 update will be released on July 29th. This update, two years in development, introduces animal husbandry, revised crafting and building systems, new map areas, and an improved lighting system. Existing saves from Build 41 will not be compatible with Build 42.
We're not quite done with 2026, but here are 9 videogame bangers that have defined the year so far
This article highlights standout video game music and soundtracks from the first seven months of 2026, despite a challenging year for the industry. It features tracks from games like Arcade, Mewgenics, Crimson Desert, and Paralives, praising their diverse musical styles and emotional impact.
After 19 months of waiting, Project Zomboid's next update will finally deliver a stable build, "and it's a big one"
The Indie Stone has announced that Project Zomboid build 42.20 is being prepared for the stable branch, marking the end of a 19-month wait since its initial unstable release. This significant update includes numerous changes and new features, with the developer also outlining plans for the rest of the year, including optimization, modding support, and community feedback integration for future builds.
Evening Reading - June 29, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including reviews for Star Fox and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a roguelike called Poly Fighter, and an investigation into Super Micro and NVIDIA. It also notes the resignation of Supermassive Games CEO Robert Henrysson and announces the Tekken World Tour Finals for EVO Singapore 2027.
Windrose proves that survival games don't have to be difficult to be popular
Windrose offers a more accessible take on the survival genre, eschewing traditional difficulty for a relaxed gameplay loop. Unlike many survival games that focus on realism and harsh mechanics, Windrose provides numerous shortcuts and removes staple survival elements. This approach has proven popular, attracting players intimidated by hardcore offerings or burned out from PvP servers, demonstrating that a less challenging survival experience can be highly appealing.
Best Zombie Games Of All Time
This guide ranks the best zombie games of all time, highlighting titles that excel in survival, horror, and action. Featured games include '7 Days to Die,' 'Days Gone,' 'Resident Evil 2,' and 'The Last of Us series,' among others, spanning various platforms like PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
