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Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is an open-world, isometric video game developed by British and Canadian independent developer The Indie Stone. The game is set in the post-apocalyptic, zombie-infested exclusion zone of the fictional Knox Country (formerly Knox County), Kentucky, in the United States, where the player is challenged to survive for as long as possible before inevitably dying. It was one of the first five games released on the alpha funding section of the gaming portal Desura.
In 2011, The Indie Stone were subject to a high-profile setback within the indie gaming community following the theft of two laptops containing the game's code. Since then, Project Zomboid has appeared on Steam Early Access and continues development to this day. Project Zomboid is The Indie Stone's first commercially released game. The latest unstable release is Build 42, first released in unstable beta in December 2024, which includes animals, a crafting system overhaul, multiple locations added and revamped, alongside other minor changes. Project Zomboid is set in 1993, with the game starting by default on July 9; however, the start date and time can be changed when playing on the sandbox mode.
In Project Zomboid, the player aims to survive for as long as possible in an apocalyptic and zombie-ridden area around the city of Muldraugh, Riverside, Echo creek, Rosewood, or West Point Kentucky – referred to as 'Knox Country' – which has been quarantined by the government. The player can choose their character's appearance, occupation, and traits before selecting to spawn within one of five starting towns, the occupation that is chosen also will influence where exactly the character will spawn (e.g. a firefighter has a higher chance of spawning in a fire station if the chosen town has one). On top of avoiding zombies, the player has to manage their personal needs (such as hunger, stress, fatigue, and boredom) to stay alive through resting, scavenging for supplies, and using survivalist techniques. The player can level skills through activities and reading skill books and magazines. The game uses the traditional Romero style slow-moving zombies, though certain zombies are faster than others, and sandbox mode includes a setting for 28 Days Later-style "sprinter" zombies.
The game features a variety of preset difficulty modes, along with a sandbox mode, which allows the player to customize game settings such as zombie population, virus transmissibility, and the rarity of loot. Additionally, the game features a set of fixed 'challenge' scenarios, some of which are set on separate, smaller maps and/or feature unique gameplay elements, like an endless winter storm or a zombie horde which tracks the player after one in-game day.
'Knox Country' – the playable region in Project Zomboid – heavily bases its locale on the Louisville metropolitan area. The towns of Muldraugh, West Point, and Louisville are loosely replicated in the game world alongside other fictional locations, such as Riverside. The world becomes more desolate and decrepit as time progresses, with water and power grids shutting off within a month, followed by the erosion and overgrowth of the region's structures. The game also features a detailed climate system that approximates the humid subtropical weather patterns of the area; cold and warm fronts form and shift, causing a wide range of weather events, from warm, sunny days to severe tropical storms. Seasons also change as time passes, so choosing appropriate gear for the current season and weather is an important factor in survival.
Player-made mods allow for further customization of gameplay and are downloadable via the Steam Workshop. The mods range from minor changes to the interface such as visible stamina, hunger, and thirst bars, to complete overhauls of gameplay mechanics, the addition of new mechanics, and custom-made maps and expansions of the current game map. These mods can be found in the Steam Community Workshop. A community wiki is also actively maintained by the players, with detailed guides on gameplay and tips for survival.
The plot of Project Zomboid centres around the "Knox Event" which is conveyed through in-game radio broadcasts and TV channels. The initial cause and origin of the "Knox Infection" remain a mystery, with characters in the in-game radio station, KnoxTalk, speculating a variety of possibilities, including a prion disease, an act of God, or bio-terrorism. The infection is known to be spread through contact with saliva, blood, and eventually becomes airborne; however, the player is immune to the latter mode of transmission. After being infected, individuals first experience a high fever followed by increasing feelings of anxiety and nausea, which will progressively worsen until they succumb to the disease. There is no cure for the Knox Infection, and it is invariably fatal.
The game begins on July 9, 1993, approximately three days after the United States military establishes a blockade surrounding the infected areas of Muldraugh, Riverside, West Point, and Rosewood, dubbed the Knox Exclusion Zone. U.S. Army General John McGrew, who oversees containment measures within the Knox Exclusion Zone, issues a statement informing the public to remain calm, assuring that no fatalities have been reported within the Exclusion Zone.
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Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is an open-world, isometric video game developed by British and Canadian independent developer The Indie Stone. The game is set in the post-apocalyptic, zombie-infested exclusion zone of the fictional Knox Country (formerly Knox County), Kentucky, in the United States, where the player is challenged to survive for as long as possible before inevitably dying. It was one of the first five games released on the alpha funding section of the gaming portal Desura.
In 2011, The Indie Stone were subject to a high-profile setback within the indie gaming community following the theft of two laptops containing the game's code. Since then, Project Zomboid has appeared on Steam Early Access and continues development to this day. Project Zomboid is The Indie Stone's first commercially released game. The latest unstable release is Build 42, first released in unstable beta in December 2024, which includes animals, a crafting system overhaul, multiple locations added and revamped, alongside other minor changes. Project Zomboid is set in 1993, with the game starting by default on July 9; however, the start date and time can be changed when playing on the sandbox mode.
In Project Zomboid, the player aims to survive for as long as possible in an apocalyptic and zombie-ridden area around the city of Muldraugh, Riverside, Echo creek, Rosewood, or West Point Kentucky – referred to as 'Knox Country' – which has been quarantined by the government. The player can choose their character's appearance, occupation, and traits before selecting to spawn within one of five starting towns, the occupation that is chosen also will influence where exactly the character will spawn (e.g. a firefighter has a higher chance of spawning in a fire station if the chosen town has one). On top of avoiding zombies, the player has to manage their personal needs (such as hunger, stress, fatigue, and boredom) to stay alive through resting, scavenging for supplies, and using survivalist techniques. The player can level skills through activities and reading skill books and magazines. The game uses the traditional Romero style slow-moving zombies, though certain zombies are faster than others, and sandbox mode includes a setting for 28 Days Later-style "sprinter" zombies.
The game features a variety of preset difficulty modes, along with a sandbox mode, which allows the player to customize game settings such as zombie population, virus transmissibility, and the rarity of loot. Additionally, the game features a set of fixed 'challenge' scenarios, some of which are set on separate, smaller maps and/or feature unique gameplay elements, like an endless winter storm or a zombie horde which tracks the player after one in-game day.
'Knox Country' – the playable region in Project Zomboid – heavily bases its locale on the Louisville metropolitan area. The towns of Muldraugh, West Point, and Louisville are loosely replicated in the game world alongside other fictional locations, such as Riverside. The world becomes more desolate and decrepit as time progresses, with water and power grids shutting off within a month, followed by the erosion and overgrowth of the region's structures. The game also features a detailed climate system that approximates the humid subtropical weather patterns of the area; cold and warm fronts form and shift, causing a wide range of weather events, from warm, sunny days to severe tropical storms. Seasons also change as time passes, so choosing appropriate gear for the current season and weather is an important factor in survival.
Player-made mods allow for further customization of gameplay and are downloadable via the Steam Workshop. The mods range from minor changes to the interface such as visible stamina, hunger, and thirst bars, to complete overhauls of gameplay mechanics, the addition of new mechanics, and custom-made maps and expansions of the current game map. These mods can be found in the Steam Community Workshop. A community wiki is also actively maintained by the players, with detailed guides on gameplay and tips for survival.
The plot of Project Zomboid centres around the "Knox Event" which is conveyed through in-game radio broadcasts and TV channels. The initial cause and origin of the "Knox Infection" remain a mystery, with characters in the in-game radio station, KnoxTalk, speculating a variety of possibilities, including a prion disease, an act of God, or bio-terrorism. The infection is known to be spread through contact with saliva, blood, and eventually becomes airborne; however, the player is immune to the latter mode of transmission. After being infected, individuals first experience a high fever followed by increasing feelings of anxiety and nausea, which will progressively worsen until they succumb to the disease. There is no cure for the Knox Infection, and it is invariably fatal.
The game begins on July 9, 1993, approximately three days after the United States military establishes a blockade surrounding the infected areas of Muldraugh, Riverside, West Point, and Rosewood, dubbed the Knox Exclusion Zone. U.S. Army General John McGrew, who oversees containment measures within the Knox Exclusion Zone, issues a statement informing the public to remain calm, assuring that no fatalities have been reported within the Exclusion Zone.