Difference between revisions of "Project Zomboid"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = projzomb.png | |cover = projzomb.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|EA}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|EA}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Isometric }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Simulation, Survival, Shooter, Exploration, Open world }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 108600 | |steam appid = 108600 | ||
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|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 66026 |
|wikipedia = Project Zomboid | |wikipedia = Project Zomboid | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://theindiestone.com/forums/ Official forums] | {{mm}} [https://theindiestone.com/forums/ Official forums] | ||
− | {{mm}} [https://pzwiki.net/wiki/ | + | {{mm}} [https://pzwiki.net/wiki/Project_Zomboid_Wiki Official wiki] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/theindiestone Official Discord] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1453298883|project_zomboid}} | {{GOG.com links|1453298883|project_zomboid}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | project_zomboid | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | project_zomboid | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | project-zomboid | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | project-zomboid | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 108600 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 108600 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} There is a pre-alpha tech demo available [https://www.moddb.com/games/project-zomboid/downloads/project-zomboid-tech-demo-014c here]. | {{ii}} There is a pre-alpha tech demo available [https://www.moddb.com/games/project-zomboid/downloads/project-zomboid-tech-demo-014c here]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = Game does not contain any microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Zomboid\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Zomboid\Saves}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/Zomboid/Saves/}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/Zomboid/Saves/}} | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Up to 244 FPS cap. | + | |120 fps notes = Up to a 244 FPS cap. The interface is locked to 15 fps by default, with an option to increase it to 30. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = To see moodles (status icons) you need a mouse | + | |full controller notes = To see moodles (status icons), you need a mouse. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = Use %home%/Zomboid/joypads/(name-of-your-controller).config (e.g. /Users/Me/Zomboid/joypads/Wireless Controller.config for Dualshock 4). | + | |controller remap notes = Use %home%/Zomboid/joypads/(name-of-your-controller).config (e.g., /Users/Me/Zomboid/joypads/Wireless Controller.config for Dualshock 4). |
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Catalan |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Danish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Finnish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Indonesian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = Regular and Argentinian | |notes = Regular and Argentinian | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Tagalog | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Translations are available on GitHub where they can be updated and new languages be added [https://github.com/TheIndieStone/ProjectZomboidTranslations here]. | + | {{ii}} Some languages might be incomplete and miss some translations, the translations are community-based. |
+ | {{ii}} More languages are to be added, but the game currently doesn't support right-to-left languages. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Translations are available on GitHub where they can be updated, and new languages can be added [https://github.com/TheIndieStone/ProjectZomboidTranslations here]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} English (UK), Afrikaans and Estonian are present in the game files, but are unfinished and can't be selected. | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = Run <code>ProjectZomboidServer.bat</code> (Windows) or <code>projectzomboid-dedi-server.sh</code> (Linux).<ref> | + | |self-hosting notes = Run <code>ProjectZomboidServer.bat</code> (Windows) or <code>projectzomboid-dedi-server.sh</code> (Linux).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://theindiestone.com/forums/index.php/topic/5795-how-to-run-a-server/|title=How to run a Server - Help - The Indie Stone Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
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|windows arm app = false | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = FMOD | |audio = FMOD | ||
− | |audio notes = Since Build 33<ref> | + | |audio notes = Since Build 33<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://pzwiki.net/wiki/Build_33|title=Build 33 - PZwiki|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = RakNet |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = | |anticheat = |
Latest revision as of 15:15, 26 December 2023
This product is unreleased but remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
---|---|
The Indie Stone | |
Engines | |
LWJGL | |
Release dates | |
Windows | Early access |
macOS (OS X) | Early access |
Linux | Early access |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Isometric |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | RPG, Simulation, Survival, Shooter, Exploration, Open world |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies |
Project Zomboid is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view, scrolling and isometric RPG, simulation, survival, shooter, exploration and open world game.
General information
- Official forums
- Official wiki
- Official Discord
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- There is a pre-alpha tech demo available here.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | Game does not contain any microtransactions. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The sub-forum for the latest versions/builds can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Zomboid\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/Zomboid/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. To fix, set launch options to
%command% -Duser.home="$HOME/.local/share/Zomboid/" -cachedir="$HOME/.local/share/Zomboid/"
and change GAMEDIR inside ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/ProjectZomboid/projectzomboid.sh to:
GAMEDIR="$HOME/.local/share/Zomboid"
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Zomboid\Saves |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/Zomboid/Saves/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Edit options.ini in the base Zomboid folder. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Up to a 244 FPS cap. The interface is locked to 15 fps by default, with an option to increase it to 30. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | To see moodles (status icons), you need a mouse. | |
Controller remapping | Use %home%/Zomboid/joypads/(name-of-your-controller).config (e.g., /Users/Me/Zomboid/joypads/Wireless Controller.config for Dualshock 4). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | As of 41.37, game needs to be restarted in order to see new controller | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Tap "A" on a controller and select make new character in upper left corner. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Catalan | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Estonian | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Indonesian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Regular and Argentinian | |||
Tagalog | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
- Some languages might be incomplete and miss some translations, the translations are community-based.
- More languages are to be added, but the game currently doesn't support right-to-left languages.
- Translations are available on GitHub where they can be updated, and new languages can be added here.
- English (UK), Afrikaans and Estonian are present in the game files, but are unfinished and can't be selected.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | |||
LAN play | 100 | |||
Online play | 100 | Servers above 31 players display a warning and need to check "Show Higher Player Count Servers" in server browsers. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Run ProjectZomboidServer.bat (Windows) or projectzomboid-dedi-server.sh (Linux).[1] |
|
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 16261 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
- The developer has a Technical FAQ (archived copy) covering common problems and solutions.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.77 GHz Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.1 compatible | |
Other | Subject to change as it is an Early Access game |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.3 or later | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.77 GHz Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.1 compatible | |
Other | Subject to change as it is an Early Access game |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu LTS 16.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.77 GHz Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.1 compatible | |
Other | Subject to change as it is an Early Access game |
References
- ↑ How to run a Server - Help - The Indie Stone Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Build 33 - PZwiki - last accessed on May 2023
Categories:
- Games in development
- Windows
- OS X
- Linux
- One-time game purchase
- No microtransactions
- Singleplayer
- Multiplayer
- Real-time
- Bird's-eye view
- Scrolling
- Isometric
- Direct control
- Point and select
- RPG
- Simulation
- Survival
- Shooter
- Exploration
- Open world
- Automobile
- Stylized
- North America
- Post-apocalyptic
- Zombies
- Games
- Local multiplayer games
- Self-hosting
- GOG.com Enhancement Project