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Zurvivor · PlaySurrounDead

Released: Jun 24, 2022
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Last updated: 17 Sep 2026, 04:58 GMT

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16 Sep 2026Developer post
The next 0.8 experimental update is coming
Hey everyone, This is just an update to let people know that the next 0.8 experimental update will be released at the end of this month. After this, there will be 0.8 stable and onto standard updates and communication. Again, I want to apologise for how long this has taken and th
02 Jun 2026Developer post
Development Update on 0.8
Hey everyone, This is just a quick update to let people know that 0.8 is still being worked on. Now, why has this been taking so long? I took a hiatus from development earlier in the year to focus on not burning out, mental health, etc. A game breaking issue has arose that I am i
Hey everyone,
This is just a quick update to let people know that 0.8 is still being worked on.
Now, why has this been taking so long?
I took a hiatus from development earlier in the year to focus on not burning out, mental health, etc.
A game breaking issue has arose that I am in the process of working out and fixing. Unfortunately, this issue isn’t as easy as just fixing some code but it’s something deeper that has arisen randomly. If fixes carry on to not work, I will be rolling back to a Feb 7th project build and then recreating additions, changes and fixes up to recent.
Apologies for the delay adn thank you for your patience in this update as I work out what is wrong and finally get to the end of fixing it.
Zurvivor
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08 Feb 2026Developer post
Experimental Patch 0.8 - Pandemic Released For Testing
Quests save has been reset - It is recommended to delete your old saves that end with '_Quests' in %appdata%, local, surroundead, saved, savegames. Experimental Patch Notes - 17/02 Adjustment to calculation of first person camera location Fixed crossbow making maximum amount of n
Quests save has been reset - It is recommended to delete your old saves that end with '_Quests' in %appdata%, local, surroundead, saved, savegames.
Experimental Patch Notes - 17/02
Adjustment to calculation of first person camera location
Fixed crossbow making maximum amount of noise, no AI in its vicinity will hear it when you shoot now
Bolt ammo changed to 5 Scrap Metal from 4 High Quality Metal (Craft at weapons workbench)
New models for Crafting Workbench, Campfire, Weapons Workbench & Construction Workbench
When looting all from an AI corpse it will no longer close the UI
Adjustment to how force is calculated when using a throwable
Fixed classified container spawning under helicopter pad at FOB Bravo
Fixed issue after using a scope and then going back to first person it would be zoomed in
Bolt action animation and chambered reload animations are all faster
Can no longer cancel racking round (Tho racking is faster and this may change in the future)
Fixed an issue that would remove disassembled items from the workbench after exiting and causing other disassembled items to break when trying to go into the same slot
Military crate and ammo crate now craftable
By default less chance for a grenadier or screamer archetype to spawn
For the grenadier archetype you will now hear 4 beeps in a time of 2s to explode (Before there was a random time between 1.5s to 2s)

Experimental Patch Notes - 09/02
Fixed Valley Lodge building/s collision
Fixed Sheriff vehicle being called Buggy
Fixed water purification tablets inventory image
Fixed not being able to rip clothing or open bags in the inventory using the context options
Fixed not being able to repair, refuel or tow vehicles
New vehicles added to debug menu
Increased randomness for animal sounds so they don't all start making lots of noise at the same time
Holding breath while scoped in uses less stamina
Changing from melee to firearm causing firearm to act weirdly fixed
Fixed item consume animation not playing from quick/hot bar
Adjustment to zombie perception to fix aggro issue
Fixed FOB Bravo room having no collision
Fixed containers that should spawn ammo spawning residential items
Infestation sample will now correctly subdue the infection
You can no longer change equipped weapon when inside a vehicle
Fixed screamer archetype not attracting other zombies
Slightly reduced the volume of the screamer scream (Though I do want to look at completely replacing it)
Possibly fixed a freeze that can happen with the disassembly bench
Disabled quick swapping equipped items of the same size (It's something I want to do but it's still broken in current state)
Fixed leaving APC (Slightly inside vehicle) and fixed leaving Sheriff vehicle (Couldn't leave it at all)
Fixed unloading a firearm that doesn't have a physical mag removes that mag instead of just the ammo
Fixed loot of the smaller zombie boss in Bravo Bunker not having any loot (This also fixes the same issue for similar bosses)
Grenadier zombie takes slightly longer to explode and has 3 audible beeps before exploding
Added bite sound when getting bitten
Possible fix for issue where the player body would be "possessed" causing many issues
Fixed oxygen UI appearing when climbing a ladder
Reduced spread on all shotguns
Adjustments to lighting, exposure and ambient occlusion
There are still issues I want to get fixed, some smaller stuff still to be added and other quality of life additions. I will be aiming for another experimental update by end of week.

Hey everyone, after a long time 0.8 is finally out to experimental testing. Will be looking out for game breaking issues with both old and new systems, and while the major parts are all added, there is still some room for minor additions.
It should also be said that mods will probably break with this version of the game until they are updated, so keep that in mind.
Here is a quick list of some of the additions, changes, etc;
Engine upgrade from UE5.3 to 5.6
Upgraded Bravo Bunker & Private Bunker (More to be added in the future with the new modular design)
Infection system - Zombies can grab the player and infect them, find a cure or subdue it for as long as you can
Behind the scenes new player skeleton and animations - Multiple new animations and more
New POIs
Zombies react to damage and some objects will now block them from hearing beyond it (eg, Underground)
Option to enable lumen/screen space global illumination and reflections
2 new vehicles
New random events
New difficulty settings
Many new items including a crossbow, fish and to lots of new/improved clothing
'Laptop Quests' now save their progress and don't disappear after exiting the game (Background work in preparation of a larger system)
Fishing requires bait and the fishing rod has durability
Improved/less annoying interaction with entering, repairing, etc a vehicle
Weather is more random
Fixed towing when using the rear of a vehicle
Fixed depletion of batteries, etc
And many more quality of life changes and bug fixes
Lots more has been added to the 0.8 patch that this list does not go over and I look forward to people finding the new stuff added, changes made and the bugs fixed. When it finally comes for the 'stable' release of 0.8 I will also be going over what is currently being made and planned for the next updates after 0.8.
Zurvivor
Original post
19 Dec 2025Developer post
Another 'Patch 0.8 - Pandemic' information post
Hey everyone , December is truly here and with that I have an update on 0.8, work has been going well but Christmas has been fast approaching. So to address the elephant in the room; I'm looking to drop an experimental patch around the new year and I will update on this after Chr
Hey everyone, December is truly here and with that I have an update on 0.8, work has been going well but Christmas has been fast approaching. So to address the elephant in the room; I'm looking to drop an experimental patch around the new year and I will update on this after Christmas day/boxing day (26th) after I have had a small break from everything. Once, all issues and more are sorted in the experimental build I will push the update to stable. How long this takes will depend on what needs to be fixed, changed or even added to.
Now with that news, while I have said some of the stuff coming to 0.8, below is a larger list, stating some of the stuff coming;
Engine upgrade from 5.3 to 5.6
Upgraded bunkers (Doesn't include empty bunkers players can build in)
New behind the scenes player skeleton; with new animations from bolt action animations, to shotgun, to melee, fishing and more
Infection system; the player can be grabbed/bit and die from the infection without medical help
New POIs
Traders items now save until their reset at 10am every in game day
Zombies react to damage
New graphical setting to enable screen space or lumen global illumination/reflections (Disabled by default)
New difficulty settings
New zombie archetypes
More graphics settings
New items; fish, clothing, weapons, etc
Improved spawning of AI so there isn't a gap in the distance between you seeing them and them being able to navigate
All difficulty settings now save with your save game (Before only a few selected did)
More efficient/optimised way to refuel/repair vehicles
Adjustments to the first person camera
Optimisation to multiple aspects of the game
A multitude of fixes and more quality of life improvements
And a lot more...
YOUR CURRENT SAVE WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH 0.8
This is something I've seen mentioned some times. With any large update I'd always recommend creating a new save, though this is not required with 0.8 and your saves will carry on!
Finally, I know a lot of people have been waiting extremely patient for 0.8 and there is still some time needed extra to get the update into your hands, so look forward to it and all the content that will follow 0.8 in the new year!
From everyone at Surroundead, Happy Holidays!
Zurvivor
Original post
24 Nov 2025Developer post
More 'Patch 0.8 - Pandemic' information
Hey everyone, just a quick update to say progress on 0.8 is progressing and it will be a massive update coming December 2025. From the bunkers, to an infection, new items, update and new clothing, a lot is coming and more still to be shown coming up to the release of 0.8! Also, i
02 Oct 2025Developer post
What's next for 0.8?
Hey everyone, this is just a quick post outlining some of the stuff coming for the next major update and I will look to post more information about this as it progresses further. What is coming? Infection system - Zombies in different ways can now infect the player with an infect
Hey everyone, this is just a quick post outlining some of the stuff coming for the next major update and I will look to post more information about this as it progresses further.
What is coming?
Infection system - Zombies in different ways can now infect the player with an infection. Will you be able to find the cure, find the medicine to hold it off or succumb to the infection. It should also be stated that this is a system that can be turned off if you don't want it in your playthrough.
Remade and way more fun bunkers - Bunkers have a complete new design and structure to them. All will be unique and expand on lore for the game.
Expanded subway and sewer system - Some of the locations of these underground areas are way too small. These are going to be expanded and you can expect to see random events down there also.
New POIs - You can expect to see new POIs including a lodge located near the river.
And more... From item additions, to other pieces of content, quality of life changes and many bug fixes already implemented and more to add/fix!
What may be coming?
Nuclear power plant POI - Work is still ongoing on the plant and I hope to have it in player's hands soon.
Backend animations system/armature - The armature of the player has been changed completely and all animations are getting converted, new animations made and to be implemented. From actual bolt action animations, new melee animations, and more!
Afterwards. . .
As said many time before, I will begin to move onto fleshing out, adding and improving the quest system!
Zurvivor
Original post
16 Aug 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.1g - Preparation
Items added : P90 P90 Magazine Rocket Launcher 66mm Rocket Black Enhanced Military Respirator variant Firearm malfunctioning - As durability on a firearm goes down, once it reaches 85% durability it will start to have the chance to malfunction. As durability goes down, the chance
Items added:
P90
P90 Magazine
Rocket Launcher
66mm Rocket
Black Enhanced Military Respirator variant
Firearm malfunctioning - As durability on a firearm goes down, once it reaches 85% durability it will start to have the chance to malfunction. As durability goes down, the chance increases. This can be disabled in difficulty settings.
Melee damage degradation - As durability on a melee weapon goes down, the overall damage output will slowly start to reduce. This can be disabled in difficulty settings.
Vehicle towing - A multitude of vehicles (But not all) can now tow another vehicle.
Traders now have a set amount of currency - Traders that both buy and sell items now have a set amount of currency they can trade with. Buying will reduce it and selling to them increases it. Currency resets when their stock does. This can be disabled in difficulty settings.
Can now show vehicle speed in KPH
Vehicle changes:
Swat Van - Max health increased to 300 from 225
Golf Cart - Max health reduced to 50 from 75
Flatbed Truck - Max health reduced to 125 from 175
Big Rig - Max health increased to 200 from 150
Ghillie hood/s now has an armor stat that can be rolled
Ghillie hood/s now accepts NVGs
Weapons such as snipers, shotguns, etc will now reduce durability of muzzle attachments faster
Updated katana model thanks to 'Darias Fortis'
Adjustment to grenade throwing so in tighter locations the throw has more power
Increased zombie boss inventory
Buffed MP7 damage to roll between 19-26
Buffed Lechie damage to roll between 215-235, buffed critical hit multiplier to roll between 20%-25%
Vehicles lose health much faster when underwater
When spawning in your player is now frozen in place before everything is loaded
Different vehicles now have much more damage dealt towards them when running over AI
It is now harder to drive on sand and rock (Cliffside) slightly
Increased amount of shell casings required to craft flare rounds
Increased wandering trader inventory amount
Frag grenade and pipe bomb will now damage the player if thrown too close on explosion
Disassembly bench now saves its contents
Infestations now save their contents after being destroyed
Optimisations to swamp area
Optimisation to grass
Fixed battery charging bench allowing other items than just batteries
Fixed throwing a grenade while in first person under certain circumstances
Fixed grenade launcher killing you in first person under certain circumstances
Fixed AI spawner ignoring spawn multiplier setting if it was set to not randomise the amount of AI spawned
Fixed issue where tactical headset would block marking with binoculars, etc
Fixed exploit where you could move a radiation filter to your respirator from a vendor and thus skip the process of purchasing the item completely
Fixed an issue where items could never get a "perfect roll" on item stats
Zurvivor
Original post
26 Jul 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.1f - Preparation - Small hotfix
Added MP7 and MP7 Mag The lighting system is now updated every 0.1 seconds instead of 1s (Primarily to do with shadows jumping, etc) Fixed ghillie hood being a 100% drop Fixed a possible issue with POI zombie bosses respawning too fast Zurvivor
Added MP7 and MP7 Mag
The lighting system is now updated every 0.1 seconds instead of 1s (Primarily to do with shadows jumping, etc)
Fixed ghillie hood being a 100% drop
Fixed a possible issue with POI zombie bosses respawning too fast
Zurvivor
Original post
25 Jul 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.1f - Preparation
New items added: Ghillie Hood x2 Ghillie Mask x2 Ghillie Gloves x2 Ghillie Top x2 Ghillie Body Armor x2 Ghillie Pants x2 Ghillie Boots x2 New difficulty options: Health regeneration multiplier Battery depletion multiplier Radiation filter depletion multiplier Buildable storage an
New items added:
Ghillie Hood x2
Ghillie Mask x2
Ghillie Gloves x2
Ghillie Top x2
Ghillie Body Armor x2
Ghillie Pants x2
Ghillie Boots x2
New difficulty options:
Health regeneration multiplier
Battery depletion multiplier
Radiation filter depletion multiplier
Buildable storage and tent items now show how many storage slots they have
Added camera transition when entering/exiting vehicle
You can now separately keybind vehicle movement controls
Can now craft makeshift splint, molotov cocktail without a workbench
Event changes:
Increased (Doubled) spawns of zombies at abandoned camps
More abandoned camps have been added to wilderness locations
Laboratory changes:
Increased zombie spawns in the new lab
No regular zombies will spawn in the new lab
Adjustments to melee delay between swings and the swing speed of some weapons:
Bucher knife swing speed reduced slightly (Slower)
Dark machete delay between swings slightly reduced
Knife delay between swings slightly increased
Tactical Hatchet delay between sings reduced
Fireman's axe swing speed increased slightly (Faster)
Baseball bat can now hit 3 targets instead of 2
Buffed shotguns:
Recoil is faster for all shotguns
Increased base speed of reloading and chambering all shotguns
Exterminator now shoots 8 pellets instead of 6
Increased the damage fall off stat roll when finding a new shotgun:
Benelli M4 -> 15m - 30m
Pump Action Shotgun -> 15m - 25m
Sawn Off Shotgun -> 10m - 20m
Exterminator -> 30m - 40m
Changes to headshot mode (Only applies to zombies at the moment) - On non boss AI and some archetypes, a headshot is now a 1 shot kill and body shots have reduced damage
Adjustments to the saving and loading system
Dynamic random events will not spawn until 4 days survived have passed
You will see less "dynamic random events" as the time they can be spawned between has been increased
Max loot refill timer setting has been increased to 1440 minutes (24hr)
Nails crafting recipe has changed to require 5 scrap metal instead
Slightly increased sun light intensity
In the debug menu you now change game time dilation via a slider setting
Reduced volume of rain, etc in the main menu
Added a check when saving the game if the slot.sav corrupts/is corrupted (Will tell you to save your game again)
Wolf damage reduced from 23 to 20, hey now have a hit animation and health reduced from 200 to 150
Reduced bear attack speed slightly
AI traders no longer stare at you and will only look at you when you try interacting with them
Can now place purification tablets in lunchbox & medical bag
Can now place charcoal tablets in medical bag
Notification that alerts player that a trader is not accepting items to sell
Changed name of Battle Ready Glock to Battle Ready G18
Zombies can now attack wolves and bears
Weapon firearm sounds have some modulation to them now
Fixed an issue that didn't update the "navigation mesh" to the updated version
Fixed exploit where you could put large amount of of items into another items via the vicinity menu (For example 1000 rounds in a 30 round magazine)
Fixed an issue causing terrain shadows to disappear when not looking at them (This was a primary issue during dusk or dawn)
Fixed debug menu not closing on escape and instead opening the pause menu
Fixed being able to open debug menu even if disabled
Fixed Crusher using pistol headshot multiplier
Fixed an issue that could cause the notepad containing the keypad code to be 0
Fixed an issues causing POI boss zombies to spawn at a POI even though buildables blocking spawns were placed
Fixed FN-Fal mag falling through ground
Fixed issue where breaking into a container, even if you didn't complete it durability would still be reduced
Fixed an issue with spawning of human AI (Instead of spawning when the player is close, they were all spawning straight away)
Fixed Utility Truck basically having infinite acceleration
Fixed ambient audio/music carrying onto play even after exiting to main menu
Fixed axe container UI icon showing through walls the player can't see through
Fixed issue where camera would go into vehicle very quickly when entering
Behind the scenes stuff has been busy in real life and with the updates in the next weeks expect the bunkers and start to see the pay off of redoing the player model's "skeleton" allowing for more and better animations now and in the future.
Zurvivor
Original post
13 Jul 2025Developer post
What's happening next?
Hey everyone, just to give a quick update on what is coming next to Surroundead. I'm going to keep this short and to the point with the plans for upcoming stuff. Expect these in the upcoming week/s. Remade bunkers - POI military bunkers are getting a face lift. They will have uni
Hey everyone, just to give a quick update on what is coming next to Surroundead. I'm going to keep this short and to the point with the plans for upcoming stuff. Expect these in the upcoming week/s.
Remade bunkers - POI military bunkers are getting a face lift. They will have unique layouts and more coming in future updates.
Fishing - While the main system of fishing will stay the same, it will be getting a facelift. From improved UI to many new fishes and various random items you'll be able to find while fishing.
Nuclear power plant - A brand new large POI, the nuclear power plant that has been long deserted by bandits and overtaken by the undead.
Items - New items coming to the game. More stuff to loot and a system to adjust the stats of your current items.
Technical stuff - The player's animation system has been reworked and I'm currently going through remapping the animations and also expect new and improved animations (Such as an improved animation when using the bolt of a bolt action rifle). Including more like looking into the spawning system for AI and general optimisations to current systems.
(A bug myself and Thomas had during redoing the player's armature)
Also, there will be some miscellaneous stuff included and more. Then the next main part I'll be moving onto is... The quest system.
Zurvivor
Original post
07 Jul 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.1e - Preparation
You can now change the player's sex via the barber Just under 200 new zombie spawns dotted around near the roads of The Valley New items added: Scar-H Scar-H Magazine Adjusted spawn rates in new laboratory New blood splatter system (Moved from old unreal particle system to niagar
You can now change the player's sex via the barber
Just under 200 new zombie spawns dotted around near the roads of The Valley
New items added:
Scar-H
Scar-H Magazine
Adjusted spawn rates in new laboratory
New blood splatter system (Moved from old unreal particle system to niagara)
Adjusted post process when near infestations
Adjustments to player location in vehicles
Some vehicle textures have been changed to show mud instead of blood by default
Reduced speed of zombie movement when alerted (From a noise, etc)
Changes to rendering settings for zombies (Hopefully to finally fix issue of T-posing)
Reduced price of gunpowder and increased amount required in crafting
Fixed issue where changing skin color with barber would not apply to body parts under clothing until restart
Fixed acidic zombie not exploding if killed using a melee weapon
Fixed collision on some objects in the laboratories that was stopping interaction with certain objects
Fixed backend issue with spawning when specific spawn points are set and the randomised spawn amount is higher than count of spawn points
Fixed random infestations all spawning before you had destroyed the primary ones
Fixed destroyed primary infestation spawning with its armor still covering it
Fixed issue with new laboratory that could cause AI not to spawn there
Fixed an issue causing zombie models to not have a random variation of its texture
Fixed door in new laboratory that wouldn't allow opening of it from behind (Say after reloading a save/game when locked inside)
Fixed an issue that would cause AI to not be able to damage the player in specific locations
Just a smaller patch today but I hope everyone enjoys it and looks forward to the recreated bunkers, etc (Keep an eye on discord as I'll stuff there)
Zurvivor
Original post
28 Jun 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.1d - Preparation
Added new laboratory dungeon - Check locations you've already been to ;) Additions and changes to the oil rig objects, tents, etc layout Added Medical Trader Player journal stats now reset on death (Can be deactivated in gameplay settings) Lights now flicker in the laboratories W
Added new laboratory dungeon - Check locations you've already been to ;)
Additions and changes to the oil rig objects, tents, etc layout
Added Medical Trader
Player journal stats now reset on death (Can be deactivated in gameplay settings)
Lights now flicker in the laboratories
Water purification using tablets now requires more tablets dependent on the container type
Passive skills can now be levelled to level 25
Increased the effect passive skills have on the player (Best shown in a new save)
Increased how long it takes to progress passive skills
Disassembling ammo will now always give gunpowder
Chance to find 'Random Tools' at industrial areas has been increased
Higher difficulty levels now increase the damage and fuel depletion multiplier of vehicles even more
Visual adjustments to infected and radiated zombie blood
Acidic zombie death explosion is now delayed by 1.5 seconds before occurring after death and improved the visual of the explosion slightly
Reduced chance for fog
Random infestations now have post process and FX around them (Like primary ones)
Adjustment to terrain around FOB Bravo
Killing an acidic zombie with a headshot no longer results in an explosion on death
Crawlers have a much higher chance to cause a broken bone
Optimisations to AI navigation system
Optimisations to various objects
Optimisation to AI behaviour (They were constantly remembering who they just saw/attacked)
Back end adjustments to how randomised AI count works
PU Scope now has the same zoom level as the Hunting Scope
Buffed Cerberus
Fixed world loot containers resetting loot even if they were marked as a storage container
Fixed exploit where you could still sell to credit traders if you drag the item over an item with a container (Backpack, etc)
Fixed having multiple generators running shows incorrect fuel % on their UI and vehicle fuel UI
Fixed swapping items of the same size in inventory not working
Fixed first time load issue where after completing tutorial a save called "SaveSlot" is created, this triggers the ability to click continue in the main menu which leads to constant falling of the player
Fixed named muzzle attachments not showing the context option that they can be repaired
Fixed other objects (Not loot containers) attempting to refill loot when they shouldn't
Fixed issue where filling bottles at a water well would sometimes skip bottles and not fill them (They just disappear)
Fixed repair kits not being destroyed correctly when reaching 0%
Fixed green shorts inspect model showing orange
Fixed when dying in a vehicle, going back to that same vehicle you are unable to drive it until reloading the save/restarting game
Fixed issue where with the Construction Workbench, changing between windows causes it to not longer be able to show craftable items
Adjustments made to POI zombie boss spawns to hopefully fix issues where they wouldn't spawn
Fixed spec ops and oil rig helmet not showing % (Find a new one to have the issue 100% fixed)
Fixed loot all keybind not working on AI
Fixed an issue that could cause purchased vehicles not to spawn
Zurvivor
Original post
06 Jun 2025Developer post
Dev Update - What's Next?
Hey everyone , this is just a quick update and outlining of what is happening and what is next for Surroundead. What's happening currently and what's next? Tomorrow I will be away for 10 days . With that, do not expect any updates to come out and at most you may see me active on
05 Jun 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.1c - Preparation
Patch released again with primary issues resolved All loot containers now save their contents on reload with what was in them. Until the refill timer is finished it will have the same loot (No change to marking as a storage container and only works when disabling loot regeneratio
Patch released again with primary issues resolved
All loot containers now save their contents on reload with what was in them. Until the refill timer is finished it will have the same loot (No change to marking as a storage container and only works when disabling loot regeneration on load)
Traders (Not Wandering Trader) replenish all items being sold at 10am everyday
Brand new Wandering Trader visual design/appearance
Traders have some randomised lines
Misophonia mode added to gameplay settings
Added attachment repair option to context menu
Added coordinates to debug menu
Vehicles now produce a sound when landing on the ground (From after a jump, etc)
Added player option to decide what direction to roll in if no input is pressed
New items added:
Black Ops MP5
Black Ops USP
When building, your last rotation is now saved for easier building
When moving a buildable, the collision of it is disabled
Buildable safe now allows wallet and keycards
Whne using a crowbar to break open a door, durability is reduced by 10%
Money stack increased to 5000 from 1000
Adjustments to footstep attenuation
Reduced damage to vehicles from AI even more
Building outline now glows making it easier to place at night
Changes to blood moon event
Ammo crates now accept same items as the ammo tin
Ammo tin (And crate too) can accept landmines
Slight increase to the minimum time it can take for a zombie to repeat an attack
Zombie crawler default speed slowed down
Increased amount of scrap metal you can get from a salvageable vehicle
Vehicle going underwater does not automatically cut the engine any longer
Player will no longer take damage inside a vehicle when it's under water (Damage when vehicle reaches 0 health)
Player can get in a vehicle even if its health is 0
Increased power that player pushes a vehicle (But has a 2s cooldown)
Slightly reduced generator volume
If no input is pressed, roll direction will follow the player's direction
Fixed enabling loot regeneration on startup not actually working
Fixed issue where if a receiving item had a full container the item dropped over it would replace that item, and if it wasn't supported it would replace it and create a ghost item slot
Fixed issue with trading (Mainly when using credits) where item displayed did not match how much it actually costed
Fixed navigation issue where AI would stop moving towards you if you were on top of an object, etc
Fixed zombie AI instantly forgetting where you are as soon as they lose visibility of target (Unless you make a noise)
Fixed wandering trader sometimes not spawning at safe zone when player spawns there
Fixed cursor while lockpicking not being locked to the game
Fixed secondary infestatation spawner at New Richland
Optimised code for vehicle fuel and health (Should hopefully resolve some issues)
Fixed some buildable lights showing they could be interacted with to turn on or off (When they shouldn't)
Fixed player being able to push vehicles around with just their body
Fixed press to loot not working on airdrops
Fixed katana swing speed being too low
Fixed random infestations spawning at 0,0,0
Fixed not being able to place razor wire
Fixed some special/unique crates being able to refill loot
Fixed scoping out causes headwear to appear even if set to hidden via gameplay setting
Fixed not requiring a can opener if you just place the item in your hotbar
Fixed combat music just playing even though you're not in combat
Fixed not being able to use plastic bottles to refill at water wells
Dev update tomorrow about the upcoming week (I'm not here or at a PC) and what content is coming next for SurrounDead when I'm back.
Zurvivor
Original post
29 May 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.1b - Preparation
Hold space (or rebind the key) to float upwards while swimming underwater You're now able to repair muzzle attachments with a weapon repair kit You can skip dialogue by clicking now (Also Space Bar & Enter) AI spawners (Non human) have a randomised spawn amount (eg. a spawner
Hold space (or rebind the key) to float upwards while swimming underwater
You're now able to repair muzzle attachments with a weapon repair kit
You can skip dialogue by clicking now (Also Space Bar & Enter)
AI spawners (Non human) have a randomised spawn amount (eg. a spawner that use to spawn 5, can now spawn between 2 and 8 for example)
Added option to difficulty settings to reset vehicles/vehicle spawners
Keys added to building to rotate an object 90 degrees
Items that when placed block AI spawns now have a stat saying this
Display plaque added where you can display items on it
New items added:

Display Plaque

The base durability a muzzle attachment depletes has been increased heavily (You can reduce/increase this with the difficulty setting)
Increased default depletion of weapon and armor durability
Medical balancing - Rags, bandages and large medkit health stat have been nerfed and painkillers and small medkit buffed (For new looted items)
Items the player cannot craft are not highlighted, while ones you can craft are
Currently selected craftable item is displayed next to "Required Items"
Reduced crafting amount of .300 and 50cal
Improved/more freedom when disabling snapping mode while building
Trader dialogue lines have been streamlined
Speed that items dropped (Physics) has been slowed down. This should improve collision accuracy and stop instances where they fall through the ground
Improved looting progress bar visibility
Can now find the camping lamp at industrial areas
Optimized zombie pathing to player location when attacking
Containers can now be added to the clothing cupboard
Improved muzzle detection for checking if a shot will hit a wall or not
Slightly reduced volume of helicopter crashes
Reduced damage vehicles take

Fixed player fall damage not working
Fixed disassembly workbench items flashing after closing the menu and leaving those items inside it
Fixed issue where snapping would become broken (After looking at other buildables while trying to place)
Fixed issue after vaulting player seems to be bopping up and down while walking, etc
Fixed Robe saying it had container slots
Fixed not being able to use W & S properly to change dialogue options
Hopefully fixed issue where interaction options would be wrong for the object/NPC you are interacting with
Fixed normal silencers and sights on Valkyrie being in wrong position
Fixed an issue with the normal foundation where even though it has snapped correctly, the game thinks its overlapping and so can't place it
Fixed attacking while journal is open
Fixed quite a few buildables not giving resources after being disassembled
Fixed doors not snapping into doorway of buildable walls
Fixed not being able to place short walls above another wall with a floor
Fixed a possible issue where after reloading a save you wouldn't be able to remove saved player markers
Fixed building angle saying 99m before rotating
Fixed a possible issue that could give incorrect vehicle health/fuel numbers
With this patch you can see changes to durability. I've made these changes as the current values were just way too low. I also hope these default values now aren't too high and make stuff "unfun" (Allthough you can change it in difficulty settings). These default values will change dependent on community input.
Look forward to next patch!
Zurvivor
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17 May 2025Developer post
Quick Hotfix - 0.7.1
Will be updating this post with other possible changes and bug fixes that get added. 19/05 Fixed issue where random infestations would spawn at 0,0,0 instead of their intended location Fixed issue where pressing button to go back to main menu would remove save options from pause
Will be updating this post with other possible changes and bug fixes that get added.
19/05

Fixed issue where random infestations would spawn at 0,0,0 instead of their intended location
Fixed issue where pressing button to go back to main menu would remove save options from pause menu
Fixed keycard not spawning in the tutorial
Fixed actionbar consumable items on spawn constantly loading
Fixed issue where items you get from a trader keep their trader price instead of resetting to default price
Adjustment to code to hopefully fix an issue where oil rig notepad would show 0 instead of the keypad code
Adjustment to code to hopefully fix an issue where infestations after loading a save weren't showing as destroyed
Default key for looting all of a container changed to 'E' (You will have to change your setting also)

Fixed not being able to interact with buildable doors
Water wells not on the lanscape will no longer spam a notification but just won't automatically gather water unless it's raining or snowing
Zurvivor
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16 May 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.1 - Preparation
Disassemble nearly any item in the game using the Disassembly Workbench You no longer have to pickup an object to move it, you can select "move" and easily change its position Continue game option added to main menu Setting to hide player headgear when equipped to player Trello b
Disassemble nearly any item in the game using the Disassembly Workbench
You no longer have to pickup an object to move it, you can select "move" and easily change its position
Continue game option added to main menu
Setting to hide player headgear when equipped to player
Trello board link added to main menu
Action bar setting to set if it shows a number or the keybinding
Keybinding to loot all of a container
Added indication if you have looted an AI dead body
Added notification that a passive skill has leveled up
Items added:

Disassembly Workbench

Water Wells now slowly gather water even if not raining/snowing
Animal heads spawn chance reduced from 100% to 50%
Shakes Cones Trader and Military Trader now have more items to sell and has an increased chance to sell all available items it can (Buffed)
Random event markers will now be removed when you discover/get close to the event
Rolling now only costs 8 stamina instead of 16
Player footstep volume decreased, AI footstep volume increased
Throwables like grenades, etc now give XP on kill and count towards stats
Can now stack empty water bottles, jugs and canteens
Player will now roll in direction of last input always
Slightly reduced zombie boss default attack speed
Changed zombie boss ambient sound
Increased default vehicle spawn chance from 20% to 30%
Adjustments to dog petting (Minor stuff nothing too major)
Slight change to zombie animation (Technical)
Reduced volume of rabbit footsteps
Zombie bosses have a lower pitch footstep
Geiger sounds now fades out faster than before (from approx 12s to 6s)
Action bar slots now highlight if you can drag items to it
Lunch boxes, empty water bottles and the can opener can now be placed inside of the fridge buildable
When a container is fully looted (Button or keybinding option) it will automatically close the inventory
Empty water bottles can now be placed in the lunchbox
Free look camera will now reset to the direction you were facing before
Reduced chance to find suppressors
Texture optimization

Fixed issue that could sometimes cause vehicles to be pushed with too much force
Fixed dead AI bodies still damaging player vehicle
Possible fix for interaction options for example showing "Picklock" when not looking at an object that you can picklock
Fixed an issue that could cause the player to not spawn if colliding with an object
Fixed issue where sidearm and melee weapon would be lost on death and not spawn in the "body box"
Fixed issue that would cause ambient sound to not play correctly
Fixed collision issue with head on zombie dogs and similar
Fixed skill points UI showing as 0 on loading up a save (Only a UI issue)
Fixed zombies floating
Fixed when a mass amount of in game notifications are made they are not in uniform to the right of the screen
Fixed being able to transfer items from the vicinity directly to action bar
Fixed oil rig code showing as 0 on notepad
Fixed free look in first person camera being limited dependent on what direction you are looking in the world
Fixed moving left or right while in free look (third person) causes player to spin
Zurvivor
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02 May 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.0d - Replenishment
Items can now spawn with items already in them. Some examples that will be available now include: weapons, attachments, flashlights, headgear, respirators, etc You can now purify dirty water by dropping the item "water purification tablets" over it in your inventory Added radiati
Items can now spawn with items already in them. Some examples that will be available now include: weapons, attachments, flashlights, headgear, respirators, etc
You can now purify dirty water by dropping the item "water purification tablets" over it in your inventory
Added radiation severity levels multiplier to difficulty settings
New items added:

Flare Gun
Flare gun rounds
Charcoal tablets
Water purification tablets

Respirator filters are now refilled by combining them when the filter is unequipped (It costs 1 Charcoal Tablet item to refill to 100%)
World containers loot refill timer is now reset when you loot it (Before it would continue with the standard timer that started when you first load up the game)
Slightly increased default chance for random infestations to spawn
Slightly increased chance for "Random Tools" to spawn in industrial type containers
Tools (Like bolt cutters) now get destroyed when reaching 0%
Human AI melee/ranged damage buffed
Human AI accuracy nerfed
Destroying trash piles now gives a random amount of scrap metal
You can no longer sell conatainers that have items in them
Can now put weapon attachments in the placeable ammo box and

Fixed an issue with item slots on the inventory death UI (causing wrong placement, etc)
Fixed dead AI being able to refill loot
Fixed issue where if in main mode permadeath was enabled and you died in the shooting range it would delete your save
Fixed classified container at airfield quest not being able to be completed
Fixed Space Shuttle Ornament buildable
Fixed an issue that could cause issues with infestation health (fingers crossed)
Fixed an issue if player didnt have some equipped clothing, the game would force starting items clothing onto the player (visual bug)
Fixed suppressor attachments location on AK74
Fixed items not selling with their attachment prices included
Fixed animal heads not spawning
Fixed not being able to rip shemaghs
Fixed debug options like invincibility not resetting
Fixed generator radius not showing when not directly looking at generator
What Next?
Hey everyone, smaller patch today but below just outlining the plan for the next updates coming;

Nearly all items in the game will be able to be dismantled a specialised workbench (This may change on how you dismantle them)
Improve item stats at a specialised workbench
Nuclear power station POI
Reworked bunkers and new Laboratory
Other content, quality of life changes, bug fixes, etc
Once this is done, work will be primarily moving to phase 2 with quests, "The Deadzone" and more.
Zurvivor
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22 Apr 2025Developer post
Lost your respirator?
Hey everyone, just to give a quick update after patch 0.7.0c about losing your respirators. This was unintended side effect of in engine changes of where the data for respirators is kept. Now, will this happen to other respirators you pick up, no. I am currently looking into it i
21 Apr 2025Developer post
Patch 0.7.0c - Replenishment
Due to a change in the sub folder for respirators, this has caused respirators from before patch to be removed from the player inventory, new respirators are fine to equip and save/load the game. Apologies for any inconvenience Option to disable melee multi hit (Power attacks sti
Due to a change in the sub folder for respirators, this has caused respirators from before patch to be removed from the player inventory, new respirators are fine to equip and save/load the game. Apologies for any inconvenience

Option to disable melee multi hit (Power attacks still hit multiple) Items Added:

SVD
SVD Mag
Pipe Bomb (Craftable)
Black Face Mask
Camo Face Mask
Hockey Mask
Mask
Skull Face Mask
Welders Mask

Buffs & nerfs coming to melee;

Different weapons have a maximum amount of enemies it can hit (Use to be 4 across all weapons). Some weapons have less and some are even slightly more now
Power attacks do not have a maximum amount of enemies it can hit but it uses more stamina now
Level 1 & Level 3 radiation severity has been reduced
Respirator (With a working filter) now protects against all non physical radiation attacks
Cerberus is now chambered in .308 and buffed (Improved damage and higher crit chance)
Secondary infestations no longer have a marker on the map
Quest marker now shows if it is underground
Buffed Barrett M82 (Its maximum damage is now its minimum)
Adjustment to sun offset (Please keep an eye on how dark it gets at dusk/sunset)
Reduced price (That you sell to trader) of keycards
Adjustments to trader prices

Fixed random infestations not spawning after destroying all primary ones
Possible fix for issue where POI icons wouldn't spawn for players
Fixed hair and beard models showing through clothing after aiming weapon with scope
Fixed weird shadows on headwear with different types of hair
Fixes issues with interacting with a Horde Beacon
Fixed an issue causing items with extremely low stat numbers to not show that value correctly
Fixed markers having a random blank box underneath them if they didn't have a description
Fixed boulders dropping many stacks of rocks if power attacked
Fixed Butcher's Knife unequipped position
Tier 3 Loot Crate no longer says it requires cash to open
Fixed exploit with opening loot crates via trader
Fixed shelf being under a floor in West Grove
Fixed an issue causing you to be able to swap equipped weapons from inventory which would lead to issues
Fixed range finder not working in first person
Fixed stamina reaching 0 and still being able to crouch sprint
Fixed Valkyrie Drum Mag saying it's used for a different rifle
Fixed Survivor rifle sound radius being way too large
Fixed Military Trader name
Fixed buildables wooden half floor and wooden quarter floor not being able to be placed
Fixed not being able to stack double bed, bunk bed and small couch
Zurvivor
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