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April 9, 2026

Project Zomboid bans rogue mods deploying “malicious code” to players’ PCs

The Indie Stone has removed a series of malicious mods associated with the 'True Moozic' soundtrack expander for Project Zomboid, which were found to generate harmful files outside the game’s directory. These mods were not linked to their original creator and have been taken down from the Steam Workshop. The developer banned the individual responsible for these uploads and advised players who downloaded the affected mods to take security precautions. A total of 14 mods from the same user were identified, with installations estimated between 500 and 2,200. The Indie Stone clarified that the exploit was limited to Build 42 branches and emphasized that the malicious uploads were unauthorized and not part of the True Moozic mod. Additionally, they released a security update for Build 41 to address a separate vulnerability, which has not been found to be exploited. The 'outdated unstable' branch has also been updated to ensure it remains one content update behind the 'unstable' branch.

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April 9, 2026

Project Zomboid identifies and bans over a dozen Steam Workshop mods containing ‘heavily obfuscated code’ that was ‘creating malicious files’

The Indie Stone has identified a security issue involving 14 mods on the Steam Workshop for Project Zomboid, which contain heavily obfuscated code linked to the creation of malicious files outside the game's directory. Reports from players indicated that one mod was generating harmful code, prompting an investigation that confirmed the presence of the exploit across multiple mods uploaded by the same user. The affected mods had between 500 and 2,200 installations, and the user has been banned while the mods have been removed from the Steam Workshop. The exploit specifically affects Build 42 branches of Project Zomboid, with players using Build 41 being unaffected. The Indie Stone advises players who downloaded these mods to take security precautions beyond simply uninstalling them. The affected mods include various soundtracks, such as Risk of Rain 2 OST, NieR: Automata OST, and others, each with specific Workshop and Mod IDs.

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April 6, 2026

Steam Reveals 4 Free PC Games To Start Your Week Right

Steam users can download four new free games this week: 1. Them's Tale - The Road To Her - A horror game featuring Reddit-style storytelling with fictional eerie mysteries. 2. Beat Survival - A 2D pixel action-adventure survival game with single-player and co-op modes, allowing resource gathering and monster fighting. 3. Off Course - A puzzle game set on a pirate ship in a time loop, focusing on solving puzzles to stop a possessed captain. 4. Keg & Quest - An idle RPG where players build heroes, join guilds, and engage in PvP battles and world boss events. All four games are available for free download on Steam.

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March 1, 2026

For Project Zomboid players, the year-long wait for a stable build is nearly over

Project Zomboid's build 42 was released in an 'unstable' form in December 2024 and has not yet transitioned to a 'stable' state, despite the addition of multiplayer support in late 2025. Concerns have arisen within the community regarding the team's communication during this prolonged development. Christian 'Serellan' Allen became the new design director in late 2025 and aims to address these issues. He acknowledges the complexity of the game and the need for dedicated design leadership. The team is currently focused on bug fixes, balancing, and polishing build 42, with no specific release date for the stable version. Enhancements made under Allen's direction include a revamped right-click menu and planned balance adjustments for game modes. He emphasizes the importance of community feedback and intends to improve communication about the game's direction.