As we celebrate a full year since the official launch of ZSGO, we’re excited to bring you the v0.4.15 Winter Update, packed with festive cheer, snow, ice, fixes, and for what’s to come in 2025. Thank you all so much for your support, survivors <3 Where does the time go?
Winter-Themed Additions
The Snow IS BACK!
Winter is here, and while the snow has always been part of our seasonal weather schedule, it’s here to stay for the colder months! Survival just got a little chillier. Don't worry, the regular weather schedule is still in effect.
Santa Claws Returns!
Santa’s back with a sack full of juicy presents! Head over to his location and get your hands on his secret loot. (Santa might have some key cards for you if you were good this year ;)
More Presents, More Loot!
We’ve scattered presents and festive loot all around the world for you to find. Happy holidays, survivors!
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Optimized Lighting on Main Level
We've reduced shader complexity on MainLevel, meaning you should see a boost in frame rates and smoother gameplay overall (esp when in the sewer!).
Main Menu Winter Redesign
The Main Menu has gotten a festive makeover and a fresh look!
Good Trader Vehicle Fix
Vehicle’s in the good trader POI were having some trouble navigating in and out of the entrance/swamp area, but it’s been fixed. Thank you for the reports.
Removed Floating World Items
We’ve cleaned up some issues with floating world items that were disrupting the world’s realism.
Map and Gameplay Fixes
Sewer Cue Location Fix
The sewer cue box was slightly sticking outside of the POI, causing players on the beach or outside of the sewer to hear some sound effects intended only to be heard inside the sewer POI.
Fixed Spawn Inside Rock Mesh
Players reported spawning inside a rock mesh on the beach - this issue has been resolved.
Fixed Main Menu Cue Loop
The Main Menu cue loop stopped looping, but should be working now (allegedly fixed).
Added Teleport Locations
New teleportation locations have been added to improve navigation and make your travels a bit easier when using the admin menu. > Admin Menu ZSGO <
Nav Mesh and Level Updates
Nav Mesh Regeneration for All Levels
All levels, including demo and tutorial, were using old optimizations. We’ve regenerated the nav meshes for a smoother experience and more responsive gameplay from all AI.
Randomized Door State Fixed on Tutorial
The randomized door state on the tutorial and other important POIs has been corrected to prevent any unwanted surprises. Sorry for those who encountered any freebie doors / locked ones - and thank you for reporting!
Looking Ahead
Exciting Updates in the Works
Our team has been hard at work behind the scenes, ready for 2025. We can’t wait for another amazing year with you all as we continue to enhance and expand ZSGO. Thank you for putting your trust in our small team & dreams.
Year in Review
As we celebrate ZSGO’s first year, let’s take a moment to look back on the incredible progress we’ve made together. Here’s a detailed list of all major updates from the past year:
| Date | Update Name | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2023 | Winter Update (v0.4.5) | Santa, seasonal quests, winter weather states, and FOV toggle. |
| January 5, 2024 | New Year Update (v0.4.6) | Base raiding mechanics, server stability, and new crafting items. |
| February 9, 2024 | Customizations Update (v0.4.7) | New wildlife, large gates, repair benches, and sound effects. |
| March 14, 2024 | Spring Update (v0.4.8) | World Settings Manager, new resources, and biome-specific nodes. |
| April 9, 2024 | Nomads Update (v0.4.9) | Nomad-themed builds, scav strongholds, and engine upgrades. |
| May 27, 2024 | Public Dedicated Servers | Launched public servers! |
| July 1, 2024 | Prepping for Vehicles (v0.4.9.1) | Garages, gas pumps, Rad Bear/Wolf enemies. |
| August 9, 2024 | Vehicles and Mini Map (v0.4.10) | First vehicles, mini map, and scav loot tables. |
| October 24, 2024 | Halloween Update (v0.4.13) | Mutant zombies, skeletons, and pumpkin decorations. |
| November 27, 2024 | Sewer Update (v0.4.14) | Sewer POI, Dweller Zombies, radiated water, and lock picks. |
| December 20th, 2024 (Today) | Winter Update (v0.4.15) | Winter, Santa, Fixes, & more! |
Final Thoughts
We’re thrilled to celebrate this one-year milestone and excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey so far, and we look forward to another year of adventure, survival, and community in ZSGO! YOU GUYS ARE SERIOUSLY THE FREAKING BEST COMMUNITY <3
Happy holidays, and here’s to an even better 2025! 🎉 THANK YOU
- Team ZSGO