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Controller changes in Project Zomboid

Latest change Build 42 Stable (42.20.0) ·

  • 16documented changes
  • 11patches
  • 2buffs
  • 1new
  • 7fixes

Every documented change to Controller

16 changes across 11 patches, newest first

Build 42 Stable (42.20.0) Wednesday, 29 July 2026

  • CHANGEController

    Changed gamepad preset default to "Original" which sets running/sprinting bound to buttons

    The default gamepad preset is now Original, which puts running and sprinting on buttons.

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  • CHANGEController

    Added controller support in the trading interface

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  • FIXController

    Fixed: an issue that could cause random brandishing or interruptions while standing or running with controller

    Fixed an issue that could cause random brandishing or interruptions while standing or running with controller

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42.19.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Monday, 1 June 2026

  • FIXController

    Fixed: being unable to interact with some crafting stations on controller

    Fixed being unable to interact with some crafting stations on controller

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42.18.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Monday, 11 May 2026

  • FIXController

    Fixed: being unable to manually target the ground on controller

    Fixed being unable to manually target the ground on controller

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42.17.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Monday, 20 April 2026

  • FIXController

    Fixed: controller button presses within the RMC causing interactions with the world

    Pressing controller buttons inside the right-click menu no longer also interacts with things in the world.

    Fixed controller button presses within the RMC causing interactions with the world

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  • FIXController

    Fixed: characters performing sporadic actions while controller is at rest

    Fixed characters performing sporadic actions while controller is at rest

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42.16.2 (Build 42 Unstable) Wednesday, 8 April 2026

  • CHANGEController

    Gamepad interactions with UI and Vehicles

    Controller play gets changes to how the gamepad works with menus and vehicles.

    Gamepad interactions with UI and Vehicles.

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  • BUFFController

    Controller users can now move or perform actions while the inventory is open

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42.16.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Tuesday, 31 March 2026

  • CHANGEController

    Gamepad aim and movement rebindings

    Gamepad aim and movement can now be rebound, with keyboard and gamepad input now handled by a shared system.

    Gamepad aim and movement rebindings.

    • Gamepad aim and movement rebindings. Revamped the way IsoPlayer handles input keys. Now shared with Gamepad bindings
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  • NEWController

    Added PowerA generic XBOX controller

    The PowerA generic Xbox controller is now supported.

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42.12.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Thursday, 25 September 2025

  • FIXController

    Fixed [Controller] Players rotating in place when turning

    Controller players no longer spin in place when turning.

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42.8.1 (Build 42 Unstable) Tuesday, 20 May 2025

  • BUFFController

    And LMB is held, the character can now look around within a 20deg arc

    While seated, holding the left mouse button lets your character look around in a small arc; on a gamepad, the normal look control works with no extra button.

    While seated, and LMB is held, the character can now look around within a 20deg arc.

    • While seated, and LMB is held, the character can now look around within a 20deg arc. Gamepad just uses standard look, no button required.
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42.7.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Monday, 7 April 2025

  • FIXController

    Fixed: ground cover items unable to be picked up reliably with a controller

    Ground cover items can now be picked up reliably with a controller.

    Fixed ground cover items unable to be picked up reliably with a controller.

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42.4.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Tuesday, 4 March 2025

  • CHANGEController

    Added controller support to crafting stations that use ISCraftBenchPanel

    Crafting stations that use the standard crafting bench panel can now be used with a controller.

    Added controller support to crafting stations that use ISCraftBenchPanel.

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41.71 (Build 41) Sunday, 22 May 2022

  • CHANGEController

    Allow precise positioning when placing items using a controller

    Controller players can now place items precisely by holding Y and using the D-pad or left stick, and can switch surfaces with the right shoulder button.

    Allow precise positioning when placing items using a controller.

    • Allow precise positioning when placing items using a controller. This is done by holding the Y button and using either D-pad or the left joystick to move the item around the square. When there is more than one surface, it can be changed by pressing the right shoulder button while the Y button is held down.
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