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   Ash (01 Jun 2026, 15:50)
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   Build 42.19.0 Unstable Released

   As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch.

   How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch?
   Right-click PZ in your Steam library.
   Select “Properties”.
   Under “Game Version & Betas” select “Unstable”.

   NEW
   Added Controller Re-Mapping
   Added extended idle animations when seated on the floor

   UI/CONTROLLER
   Added new Gamepad Customization UI
   Controller Input Fixes
   Added the ability to press the X button to clear text entries
   Fixed controller issues in MapSpawnSelect
   Fixed controller issues in LoadGameScreen
   Fixed GrabCorpse binding not also dropping corpses
   Fixed the A button not toggling the ingredient inputs panel in the Build window
   Fixed the X button not clearing the text in ISTextEntryBox in some cases
   Fixed the controller focus not being set correctly after editing server settings causing Lua files to be reloaded
   Fixed controllers not being able to smash windows from the Button Prompt with the default B / Circle button
   Fixed being unable to interact with some crafting stations on controller
   Fixed controllers not working in WorldMap
   Fixed players toggling sprint after vaulting a fence if sprint is rebound to B button
   Fixed navigating the add note menu on controller creating errors and locking the player
   Fixed aiming left or right on controller also aiming slightly downwards
   Fixed “Show the survival guide on startup” setting preventing players from performing several actions on controller

   Added vertical scrollbar to survival-guide text
   Reworked the User List window UI
   Removed the obsolete “Choose Mods” button from the server-settings Mods panel
   Fixed some icons overflowing in the animal tracks info window
   Fixed Feeding Trough Info UI widening indefinitely after being pinned
   Fixed survival-guide text rendering outside the panel
   Fix tooltips for the Animal Breeding Season and Animal Info
   Fixed Blood Decals dropdown menu in options showing two percentage signs
   Fixed the foraging info button not linking to the Survival Guide
   Fixed equipped walkie-talkie RMC menu not having device options

   BALANCE
   Updated the colour of the Discomfort moodle to better differentiate from Unhappy
   Hunter occupation no longer receives +1 Trapping, and now receives +1 Tracking
   Hiker occupation cost has been changed from -6 to -5
   Adjusted encumbrance values of several items and moveable objects
   Increased the amount of thread required to weave a fabric roll from 100 to 400
   Railroad Track and Railroad Track Piece have been removed until they are properly implemented as crafting ingredients

   MP
   Enabled command line arg, safehouse, XP, Permission, and Player anti-cheats
   Restored BanIP/UnBanIP and “Ban IP” UI on Steam servers for direct connections
   Fixed weapon magazines disappearing after reloading
   Fixed an exploit that allowed players to download server map data
   Fixed an exploit that allowed players to recover endurance constantly
   Fixed the consolidate action creating item duplicates
   Fixed an instance of killed zombies duplicating on server reconnect
   Fixed an instance of zombies disappearing
   Fixed local split-screen players not seeing each other in the game world
   Fixed being unable to enable FastMove cheat
   Fixed animals in the trailer disappearing after relogin
   Fixed some animals being visible to one player but invisible to another
   Fixed being unable to put a chicken in the trailer if it was taken from a hutch
   Fixed players having infinite endurance at high FPS
   Fixed players being able to sit together on the same furniture
   Fixed the Map Rempote Player Visibility settings not working properly
   Fixed fertilized eggs in a fridge continuing to show fertilized status
   Fixed an anti-cheat server-side exception
   Fixed a server-side exception while exercising
   Fixed a server-side exception when spawning an animal
   Fixed a server-side exception when attempting to add/remove an animal corpse to/from a trailer
   Fixed loot-window container buttons not updating when a padlock is added or removed
   Fixed fire sprites not rendering inside buildings
   Fixed Scrap Jewellery not adding gems to the player’s inventory until after relogging
   Fixed sandbox option “All Known On Start” failing after the player leaves and rejoins the server
   Fixed being unable to shoot at wall lamps
   Fixed food items showing as frozen in the freezer, when they are still freezing
   Fixed zombie animations on stairs
   Fixed being unable to add ingredients to a drying rack from the ground
   Fixed towels not getting wet in the rain
   Fixed zombies not trampling crops
   Fixed player animation when getting up after bumping into a tree/zombie
   Fixed being unable to craft different items immediately after producing several identical items in a row
   Fixed zombie spawn being delayed after server connection
   Fixed non-pvp zones being removed after server restart
   Fixed players with wounded feet being able to accelerate when pressing Shift before WASD
   Fixed animal skeletons reappearing in the player’s inventory after relogin
   Fixed fishing rod bait not syncing properly
   Fixed sleeping with high encumbrance causing critical damage or character death
   Fixed dish encumbrance changing after being moved from inventory
   Fixed inconsistent XP gain for Sneaking and Lightfooted skills during stealth movement
   Fixed weapon condition desync when an item is transferred
   Fixed safehouse removal time server option not working properly
   Fixed safehouse text channel not working properly
   Fixed debug-spawned corpse items not matching on client and server
   Fixed an issue with the timed action queue not working properly when ripping clothes from a container
   Fixed incorrect animal icons being displayed in the inventory
   Fixed performing a medical check several times breaking the medical check window UI in multiplayer
   Fixed a number of UI scaling issues at smaller resolutions in multiplayer
   Fixed being unable to access fireplace inv via LMC after adding fuel

   FIXES
   Fixed a rendering issue that could impact performance
   This should improve performance while driving through towns

   Fixed all animals being female
   Fixed severe performance issues occurring when “Generator tile range” is set to a high value
   Fixed issue causing trailers to flip after attaching if the car is too close to it
   Fixed some media items teaching the wrong recipes
   Fixed being unable to hop over low concrete road blocks
   Fixed changing resolution in game causing crashes
   Fixed Autodrink so that it now only applies to 100% water
   Fixed Engineer & Farmer not granting all of their intended crafting recipes
   Fixed the inventive trait from the DIY Expert occuptation not autolearning the generator recipe
   Fixed zombies being unable to crawl under burned vehicles
   Fixed generator fuel consumption not being calculated correctly while outside loaded chunks
   Fixed generator fuel consumption not being updated when microwaves automatically shut off.
   Fixed generator “on” light overlays being displayed for any generator that was on a powered square, instead of only for switched-on generators.
   Fixed gas station pumps not properly recognizing available electricity
   Fixed Assigning LCTRL to Run or Sprint blocking players from running/sprinting if the cursor is over the inventory panel
   Fixed being unable to drink directly from player constructed sinks
   Fixed remote trigger bombs failing to trigger below z=0 or above z=7
   Fixed being unable to drop items out of an open/smashed vehicle window via RMC > Drop
   Fixed player freezing until pressing ESC after firing Lever Action rifles from inside a vehicle
   Fixed collecting loose ground cover items creating the same amount of noise as chopping a tree
   Fixed Small Crucibles of Iron & Steel returning Large Crucibles on deplete
   Fixed animal leather items using the wrong item type.
   Fixed issues with some moveables caused by tile properties
   Fixed being unable to disassemble log gates
   Fixed visual bugs related to floor tile properties
   Fixed Swingset text being displayed as “Swingset Swingset”. Now reads “Playground Swingset”
   Fixed multi-tile lamps not working as a single object
   Fixed item clipping caused by incorrect tile surface heights
   Fixed certain roof tiles preventing the creation of floor tiles
   Fixed exceptions occurring after paint runs out
   Fixed plunger spears being able to impale zombies on charge attacks, instead of knocking them over
   Fixed security doors remaining locked after using “Unlock Door” in the context menu
   Fixed radio presets randomising after picking up radio and place it back down
   Fixed padlocked crates losing their locked status, and being unable to be locked again when being picked up and put down
   Fixed being unable to change combo wash/dryer machine’s mode
   Fixed walkie-talkies remaining on when returned to a belt hotbar slot
   Fixed animal weight changing after being placed on a butchering hook and removed
   Fixed being unable to move keyrings from bag to inventory/container through transfer all
   Fixed being unable to dismantle Makeshift Radios held in inventory
   Fixed missing spacing in AEBS weather reports.
   Fixed “Tainted” status still appearing in tooltip for Tainted Water when the sandbox option to display it was turned off
   Fixed “Attach Animal to Tree” not removing rope from the player’s inventory
   Fixed animals being visible through walls and solid barriers
   Fixed Hydration Packs not gaining encumbrance when filled with water
   Fixed Scythed Grass being added to the player’s inventory regardless of max carry weight
   Fixed being able to pick up moveables, sheets, & lightbulbs when the player wouldn’t have room in their inventory
   Fixed a number of bags being unable to spawn with holes
   Fixed being unable to pick up an animal corpse
   Fixed tents not being completely destroyed by fire
   Fixed players being unable to climb up a rope over water tiles
   Fixed clicking on the context sub-menu of world objects preventing subsequent interaction with the context sub-menu of any inventory item
   Fixed washing machines having unlimited water even when plumbed to empty rain collectors
   Fixed animal stats not properly updating while outside loaded chunks
   Fixed zombies dying when impacted by vehicles at low speeds
   Fixed players being able to dig furrows and plant seeds on occupied tiles
   Fixed vegetable oil requiring 30 whole seed pastes instead of 30 uses
   Fixed missing textures on some bags when worn by female characters
   Fixed visual errors occurring when building near or on water
   Fixed water tiles sometimes being rendered twice, causing flickering along the shore
   Fixed a graphical issue on the loading screen after quitting the game while sleeping, and reloading save
   Fixed model for leather water bag breaking when worn with vests
   Fixed Bagel evolved repices text erroneously containing “Prepare Bagel”

   SFX
   Adjusted SFX volumes to bring all audio levels into a more balanced state
   Added new SFX for Vehicle Containers
   Added new SFX for stepping on leaf tiles.
   Added Unique engine start failure SFX for each vehicle type.
   Added SFX for Vending Machines, Log Stacks, Mailboxes, Cash Registers, Washers/Dryers, Tents, and Laundry Carts.
   Added ambient SFX to large and small ventilation objects.
   Added ambient SFX for Water Tanks and Fluorescent Tube Lights
   These are a work in progress and may not play in all circumstances.

   Popcorn Machine now has an appropriate on/off sound.
   Reworked System for Item Transfer SFX
   Zombie Trip SFX range has been increased to 70 tiles.
   Door-break, thumpable-break, and window glass-break SFX ranges have been increased to 70 tiles.
   Zombie vocal SFX range has been increased to 70 tiles.
   Fixed SFX for “Sit on Ground” action not syncing properly with its animation.
   Fixed slicing bread, cake, or pie not using the appropriate SFX.
   Fixed curtains not playing sounds when opening/closing in MP.
   Fixed vehicle-engine sound not being audible to remote clients in multiplayer at longer ranges
   Fixed audio from 3D-placed, powered-on walkie-talkies or radios not playing until after reloading the chunk
   Fixed sprinters playing shambler audio and vice versa
   Fixed remote clients playing transfer-completion sfx for every item

   TECHNICAL/DEBUG
   Added ARF Recording Button in debug to assist with bug reports
   Removed unnecessary console output when reducing weapon head condition
   Fixed being unable to open doors with keys obtained through Debug -> Objects -> Get building key

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   rick (03 Jun 2026, 3:26)
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   how fix blackscreen